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Sunrise High School graduated more than 100 students at ceremonies on Thursday, June 12, at Box Elder High School. The school recognized 134 graduates: 104 high school graduates, 12 Adult Education graduates, and 18 GED completers as they begin the next stage of their lives. A statement from the school said, “It is with great pride that we announce the Sunrise High School Class of 2025 graduates”: High School Graduates Almazan Portillo, Dexter NeriAmidan, Rillye MichelleAndrade, Adriel EduardoArbon, Frederick LelandBarker, AbbyBarrera, Marcus AdanBernal Rios, ElizaBernsdorff, Gracelyn RoseBess, Kambri Lynn*Borges, Jordyn AmandaBrown, Micah DavidCano Martinez, Noeli EsmeraldaChancellor, Caitilyn RuthCheney, Eric CarlClevenger,...

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Lucy Gibson, of Willard, was recently celebrated as valedictorian of the Class of 2025 of Utah Connections Academy, a statewide online public school. According to Gibson, she defines her days by what she is learning. “I love building on my skills...I pick up all sorts of books in my spare time from the library to try and learn about new techniques, new places, new animals, all kinds of things,” she said. During the pandemic, Gibson moved to online schooling like most other students at the time. However, when they time came to switch back to in-person classes, Gibson decided to...

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Box Elder County received a clean financial audit for budget year 2024, with auditors reporting no material weaknesses, no internal control concerns, and no federal compliance issues during a detailed presentation to the county commission on June 11. The audit was presented by Jon Haderlie of Larson & Company, a certified public accounting firm headquartered in Sandy, Utah. He described the findings as fully unmodified across all opinion areas. Haderlie said the county received the cleanest opinion available under government auditing standards. The presentation included a review of both the county’s general financial statements and its handling of more than...

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A Tremonton man has been charged with 20 second degree felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators allegedly uncovered child sexual abuse material linked to his online accounts and personal devices. Collin James Hawkins, 27, was arrested June 1 following a months-long investigation that began with a tip from Kik, a mobile messaging app that allows users to communicate anonymously and is frequently monitored for suspected child exploitation. The tip was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and referred to the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The ICAC program is a...

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Perry City’s sewer system is operating effectively and well below capacity, but some aging infrastructure and outdated planning documents may warrant updates, according to a presentation of the city’s 2025 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Survey. Perry City Public Works Director Zach Allen provided an overview of the state-required survey during the city council’s June 12 meeting, reviewing the condition of the city’s collection and treatment systems as well as their financial footing. “Essentially, it’s a survey of our sewer system on the collection side of things, the treatment side of things as well as where the financials are with that...

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The Box Elder County Commission voted unanimously to support the appointment of Josh Barson as director of behavioral health under a newly formalized interlocal agreement restructuring oversight of mental health and substance abuse services throughout Bear River Health Department’s service area. Jordan Mathis, director of BRHD, appeared before the commission to recommend Barson for the role. “Josh has nine years’ experience as a licensed clinical social worker. He’s worked for the health department for three years and nine months,” Mathis said, noting that Barson has already served in a clinical leadership role overseeing treatment services. The appointment is part of...

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The Perry City Council voted unanimously Thursday to reappoint Stephen Moss to the city’s planning commission. Moss, who previously served a four-year term and at one point chaired the commission, was nominated by the mayor for another term. “He’s done a great job for us,” said Perry City Administrator Bob Barnhill. Councilmember Nathan Wright made the motion to approve the reappointment, which passed without dissent. According to the city’s website, Moss remains one of seven regular members on the commission, which currently includes Chairman Ryan Vaughn, Vice Chair Paul White, and members: Marcus Wager, Jan Kerr, Blake Broadhead and Beth...

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Willard City has reaffirmed its recurring summer ban on open flames and fireworks in the eastern portion of the city, citing ongoing fire risk due to dry conditions. Ordinance 2023-05, which was first passed in July 2023, imposes seasonal restrictions from June 1 to Oct. 1 of each year for areas east of U.S. Highway 89. The ordinance prohibits all open fires except in designated areas, as well as the use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or any pyrotechnic devices. The restricted zone includes all of Willard east of Highway 89 to the eastern city limits. This area covers the wildland...

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A confusing “No Trespassing” sign posted at the Willard Canyon Trail entrance will be replaced with new signage clarifying public access, following concerns raised at the June 12 Willard City Council meeting. Resident Mark Murphy told the council that despite an access agreement allowing public use of the trail, the current sign deters visitors. “Right now, anybody that walks up to it says, ‘I can’t go on this trail,’ unless they know better,” Murphy said. He noted the sign’s placement near a trail camera compounded the impression that entry was prohibited. Councilmembers and staff discussed potential language for a new...

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