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Suspect escapes after police chase through Cache County

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 11:30pm

HYRUM — A man escaped from police early Saturday after leading them on a chase through Cache County.

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Hyrum man dies from burns when clothes caught fire

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 9:48am

HYRUM— Hospital officials say an 81-year-old man who was severely burned while using a propane torch for yard work has succumbed to his injuries.

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Hyrum man, 81, burned over 90% after torch catches clothes on fire

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 2:03pm

HYRUM -- Cache County deputies say an 81-year-old man has third-degree burns on 90 percent of his body after using a propane torch to burn weeds.

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Chase Roger Nielsen

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 9:23pm

Chase Roger Nielsen died Sunday, March 10, 2013. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hyrum North Stake Center, 245 Apple Drive, Hyrum. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, and from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will follow at the Roy City Cemetery. Chase has been entrusted to the care of SereniCare Funeral home, Providence. Read the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Box Elder’s Jessica Weight (bottom) swims against Mountain Crest’s Alexis Oliver in the 100-yard butterfly in Hyrum last week.

Region 5 swimmers poised to make splash at state

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 28, 2013 - 10:55pm

HYRUM — With each passing year, it seems as though the Region 5 swimmers make a bigger splash in the pool at state.

Paced by Box Elder and the Cache Valley schools, the Top of Utah has fared quite well at the state 4-A championships.

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Verl B. Garrett

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 12:58am

Verl B. Garrett, 86, of Hyrum, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, at the Syracuse Sandridge Ward, 2679 S. 1000 West, Syracuse. Friends may visit family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery. Post condolences at: www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Mountain Crest High cancels class amid shooting fears

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, December 21, 2012 - 11:09am

HYRUM— School officials in Hyrum have cancelled classes at Mountain Crest High School after a student said she overheard talk of guns and suicide.

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Pickup truck occupants sought in ATV accident at Cache County campground

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 7:28pm

HYRUM — A Pleasant View woman is trying to identify the occupants of a pickup truck that reportedly contributed to her son’s serious injuries by causing his ATV to plummet into a ravine Saturday night in a Cache County campground.

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Jon Carter Taylor

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 3:53pm

Jon Carter Taylor, 49, of Hyrum, died Monday, June 4, 2012, of injuries sustained in a car accident. At Jon’s request, he was cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Yesenia Oliva blocks during a goalball scrimmage game in Nibley. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school would be a challenge for anyone, Oliva managed to do so despite being visually impaired. Born with glaucoma and morning glory syndrome — a birth defect that led to her optic nerve not fully developing — she already had serious vision problems before being shot in the left eye with a BB gun when she was 4 years old.

Visually impaired teenager thrives at Hyrum high school

Jeff Hunter The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 9:43pm

NIBLEY — Although she’s done her best to help Yesenia Oliva during the valedictorian’s three years in high school, Mountain Crest special education teacher Jane DeByle made it clear that the student has become the teacher in their relationship.

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Eric James Gonter

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 9:51pm

Eric James Gonter, 42, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the West Warren LDS Chapel, 856 N. 5900 West, West Warren. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Post condolences at www.allenmortuaries.net. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner’s e-edition.

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Harry Joseph Mosher

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, May 14, 2012 - 11:43pm

Harry Joseph Mosher, born April 24, 1936, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at his home in Hyrum after an extended illness. Services will be held Monday, May 14, at Larkin & Sons Mortuary, 496 24th St., Ogden. Family and friends may visit beginning at 9 a.m., funeral service at 11 a.m. A vintage car processional and graveside dedication will follow with interment at Ogden City Cemetery. All vintage car club aficionados are invited to bring their vehicles in tribute. Post condolences at viewobit.com/larkinandsonsmortuary. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Region 5 track action under way

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 5:53pm

HYRUM -- Bringing home the Region 5 track and field titles will be a tall task, but the southern schools in the league will give it a shot.

Box Elder, Roy and Bonneville made their mark on the first day of acion at the region meet at Mountain Crest High, with the Bees leading the girls standings and sitting one point behind Sky View in the boys standings.

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Leona (Toni) Hatch Miller

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 5:13pm

Leona (Toni) Hatch Miller, 88, died Friday, March 2, 2012. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the North Logan 8th LDS Chapel, 2540 N. 400 East, preceded by a viewing from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Interment, Hyrum Cemetery. Post condolences at www.allenmortuaries.net. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Melinda "Mindy" Jean Burnett Miller

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 5:25pm

Paradise resident Melinda "Mindy" Jean Burnett Miller, born Oct. 6, 1953, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, of cancer. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St., Logan, and at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the new church on the south side of Paradise, with the funeral following at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate at http://settingthemfree.org/patient-profiles/mindy-miller. Post condolences at www.allenmortuaries.net. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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