Charlie Pomerleau

ROY -- Two men were arrested and more charges may be coming after a Monday night text-message fight turned physical and a homeowner fired shots to defend himself and his family.

ROY -- A woman's cautious, inquisitive nature saved her from being a scam victim Wednesday, because she knows you can't get a quarter-million-dollar payoff from a $100 investment.

The 82-year-old woman, who asked to not be identified in this story so she isn't targeted by other scammers, wants other people to know about the scam routine so they don't let their financial desperation or greed and an authentic-sounding offer make them a victim.

OGDEN -- Science Saturday classes from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 will explore "The Science of Magic & Toys," presented by Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake in partnership with the Eccles Community Art Center.

OGDEN -- Heroes may be all around us: family members, friends, coworkers, or complete strangers.

The Utah Region of the American Red Cross will honor local heroes who have acted bravely in a time of immediate need, or who simply display acts of heroism in day to day life. Recognition will take place during events in Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden, and St. George during March 2012, so nominations are needed now.

PLEASANT VIEW — The city council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to canvass results from the Nov. 8 general election. Unofficial results had Jerold Burns, Mel Marker and Toby Mileski winning seats, with incumbent Todd Walker beaten in his attempt at re-election.

Ogden -- Gov. Gary Herbert will speak to a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Ogden at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Marriott Ogden Hotel.

The event is open to all Chamber of Commerce members, business and civic leaders and other service organizations. Cost to attend the luncheon is $16 per person and RSVP must be made by Nov. 11 to Kat Shane-Marble at 801-621-8300 or by sending an email to Kat@OgdenWeberChamber.com.

The club meets each Wednesday at the Marriott Ogden Hotel at 247 24th St. For more information on the Rotary Club of Ogden, visit www.ogdenrotary.com.

OGDEN -- The national chain store Yankee Candle has opened a store in the Newgate Mall, the third of four stores it plans this year for Utah.

Manager Laura Fleck said the store opened at the first of October across from the entrance to Dillard's. The store sells scented candles and accessories. The corporate-owned stores will be open year-round and employ up to 10 part-time workers and two full-timers in Ogden, Fleck said.