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Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

Jesus Lopez Jr.

Utah Olympics paid off economically

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 7:11pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- With the lighting of the Olympic torch, Salt Lake City went from cow town to world-class city.

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Cleanup crews work Wednesday to keep what may be a gasoline spill from reaching a storm drain on the Weber River in Riverdale. (NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner)

Crews containing toxic spill in Weber River in Riverdale

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:20pm

RIVERDALE -- An investigation is under way to find the source of a toxic spill into the Weber River.

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The Ogden Marriott Hotel, seen here on 24th Street on Wednesday, will remain open. The name will not change and the management will remain the same, says a public relations official. The only difference will be the title holder.

Ogden Marriott up for auction

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:10pm

OGDEN -- Anyone with a few million dollars to spare can bid on a piece of Ogden history and a major part of the area's tourism industry.

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County wants to add rink to arena

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 9:52pm

OGDEN -- The RAMP Tax Advisory Board has recommended funding to build a new ice rink and multi-sport practice facility at the Weber County Ice Sheet.

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Once-bankrupt business makes good on donations to schools

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 10:09pm

OGDEN -- Business students at Utah State University and the University of Utah will have more help when they look for careers or seek money for college.

FJ Management, formerly known as Flying J, is donating a total of $3.5 million to business schools at the two universities.

The company made the announcement Monday morning at the Flying J Museum in Ogden, with company officials, university representatives and students on hand to celebrate the occasion.

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From left, University of Utah Dean of David Eccles School of Business Taylor Randall, Utah State University Dean of Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Douglas Anderson, FJ Management President and CEO Crystal Maggelet talk after a press conference announcing that FJ Management, formerly Flying J, donated a total of $3.5 million to the universities' business schools.

Ogden company donating $3.5 million

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 12:30pm

OGDEN — FJ Management, formerly Flying J, is donating a total of $3.5 million to business schools at the University of Utah and Utah State University.

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Ogden FOE plans benefit for officers involved in shooting

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 10:34pm

OGDEN — The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 975 Wall Ave., will have a Spanish-language dance to benefit the police officers involved in a Jan. 4 shooting.

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Weber-Morgan officials to visit schools to immunize against whooping cough

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 10:26pm

OGDEN -- Weber-Morgan Health Department will visit schools through the end of April to offer sixth-graders the whooping cough vaccine.

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Ogden police arrest 3 for meth distribution

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 6:24am

OGDEN -- Three men were arrested Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine.

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New maps for Weber voters

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Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 10:59pm

OGDEN -- The Weber County Commission and Ogden City Council each approved their 2012 official voting maps during their weekly meetings Tuesday.

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Vickie McCall is receiving the Wall of Fame award from the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce. The Wall of Fame honors those who have made major contributions to the community over time. McCall, a Realtor with Utah Executive Real Estate, started with the Ogden-Weber Chamber 35 years ago. She soon joined several committees, such as military affairs, Women in Business and legislative affairs. She says she has been involved with almost every committee and held the post of chairwoman of the board. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Realtor reaches Ogden-Weber Chamber's Wall of Fame

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 11:22pm

OGDEN -- During her more than three decades of service, Vickie McCall has worn many hats with the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, even the prestigious Big Hat.

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Weber commission appoints Boyer

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 10:26pm

OGDEN — The Weber County Commission approved the application of Greg J. Boyer to the Golden Spike Events Center Advisory Board.

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Hearing set for old school property in Huntsville

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Last updated Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 10:08pm

HUNTSVILLE -- Officials invite the public to comment on proposals for the old Valley Elementary School property in the center of town.

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Ogden Valley ski resorts cleared for heliports

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 9:32pm

OGDEN -- Guests at Ogden Valley ski resorts soon may have a chance to go quickly from sitting by the fireplace to hitting untouched powder under the whirl of helicopter blades.

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Union Pacific celebrating 150 years in Utah, across U.S.

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 6:12am

This year, Union Pacific celebrates 150 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed it into existence. The story of the railroad company is tied closely to the modernization of the American West. People and freight began using the railroad to travel across the country 150 years ago and continue to do so to this day.