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Competency test ordered for suspect in Centerville shooting

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 6:31am

FARMINGTON -- A judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation to be done for a woman who police say had a role in the shooting of her neighbor.

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Related Davis County child-porn suspects plead not guilty

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 6:35am

FARMINGTON -- An uncle and his nephew each entered not guilty pleas to felony charges related to child pornography.

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ASHLEY FRANSCELL/Special to the Standard-Examiner
Sixth-graders were assigned to different Polis (Greek city-states) on Friday during their Olympic Games at George Q. Knowlton Elementary School in Farmington. Each of the city-states competed in five events. The sixth-grade “Olympic Games” were the culmination of their study of Greece and Rome for the past six weeks.

Knowlton Elementary students compete in mock Olympics

April Hale Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 6:32am

FARMINGTON -- Students at Knowlton Elementary pretended to live the dream of an Olympian as they participated in their own Olympic Games on Friday.

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The sixth-grade "Olympic Games" were the culmination of their study of Greece and Rome for the past sixth weeks on Friday, February 10, 2012 at George Q. Knowlton Elementary in Farmington. "It's so much more fun when it's an Olympic year," said sixth-grade teacher Kirstin Reed.
ASHLEY FRANSCELL/Special to the Standard-Examiner

6th grade Olympic Games at Knowlton Elementary in Farmington

Ashley Franscell, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 3:36pm

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FEMA briefing set for Davis relief $$$

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 11:10pm

KAYSVILLE -- A federal briefing for Davis entities that experienced heavy property damage in the Dec. 1 windstorm will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kaysville City Hall, 23 E. Center St.

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Farmington approves special lighting arrangement

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 1:37pm

FARMINGTON -- City officials have approved a special lighting arrangement for a new development.

The council finalized a lighting agreement with The Haws Companies at a recent meeting, which allows the developer to deviate from established city guidelines involving street lighting designs.

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Farmington City Council OKs plan despite concerns

Antone Clark Standard-Examiner

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

FARMINGTON -- Plans to develop a 19-lot subdivision on the city's west side cleared a key hurdle Tuesday.

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Robin Campbell (left) and Linda May look at memorabilia collected from the 2002 Winter Olympics on Wednesday at the Davis County Memorial Courthouse in Farmington.

Davis display recalls '02 Olympic memories

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:08pm

FARMINGTON -- Walking into the Davis County Commission chambers Wednesday was like taking a step back in time, with 2002 Winter Olympics memorabilia covering every table and a few of the chairs in the room.

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Foxboro Elementary in NSL might go year-round

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:41am

FARMINGTON -- As a result of significant growth, one Davis district school will likely go year-round starting next school year.

Education, Davis School Board, Davis School District, Eagle Bay Elementary School, Event, Foxboro Elementary School, Growth, Meeting, Utah, Year-round school, Featured Read more Comments

Windstorm costs keep rising

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 5:55am

FARMINGTON -- Repair costs continue to mount for Davis County property damage caused by the Dec. 1 windstorm.

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Antelope Island summer concerts low-cost

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 3, 2012 - 10:41pm

FARMINGTON -- With a $1,000 payout ceiling for acts, it is unlikely, regardless of how popular The Beach Boys are with Davis County officials, that the group will perform at Antelope Island during the state park's proposed 2012 inaugural summer concert series.

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Three face Internet child pornography charges

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 3, 2012 - 10:48pm

FARMINGTON -- Three Davis County men have been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation by the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

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Driver injured in four-car I-15 pileup in Davis

Mike McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 3, 2012 - 6:23am

FARMINGTON — A man was seriously injured Thursday in a four-vehicle accident on Interstate 15.

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Former fireman blames porn

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 10:07pm

FARMINGTON -- A former South Davis Metro Fire Agency captain blames his addiction to pornography for his actions that have sent him to prison.

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Cottrell hearing delayed to Feb. 29

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 10:40pm

FARMINGTON — Former Syracuse Fire Chief Craig Cottrell, 42, was scheduled to make his first appearance in court Wednesday; however, that hearing did not take place.

Crime, Drugs, Fire chief, Utah Read more Comments