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Syracuse council changes electronic meeting policy

SYRACUSE — Leaders will be allowed to vote on city matters, even if they are not in attendance, as part of an amendment recently approved to the city’s electronic policy.

Kaysville limits street connection options

KAYSVILLE — A 37-year disagreement about the connection of Kaysville’s Center Street and Fruit Heights’ Country Road has come down to two possible options: vacating the property with pedestrian access or vacating the property with pedestrian and emergency vehicle access.

10 in Top of Utah arrested during national immigration roundup

OGDEN — Ten people in Weber, Davis and Box Elder counties were arrested last week as part of a nationwide roundup of convicted criminal immigrants, immigration fugitives and immigration violators.

Operation Cross Check resulted in more than 3,100 arrests nationwide, including 54 in Utah, according to information released Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

New regional shopping centers strong indicator of economic recovery

“Being in this business for as long as I’ve been in it, it’s sort of like living in a town or a city before the war and then after the war and then during the reconstruction and then during the time that it sprawls out to the malls.”

— CARLY SIMON

Over the past 20 years, there has been a dynamic shift in the look and feel of the regional shopping center. This truth is emphasized with the completion of the “open-air” City Creek Center in Salt Lake City.

Shoppers look through the selection of fireworks at a fireworks stand in Davis County 7/1/03. (PHOTO BY ROBERT JOHNSON/ THE STANDARD EXAMINER)

Rules shift for Layton businesses

LAYTON — Firework stands, snow shacks and Redbox kiosks will no longer be treated the same.

Bevy of topics front South Weber city council candidates

SOUTH WEBER — For a small city, South Weber has several key issues that have the focus of those running in the city council election.

Farmington's Main Street to earn recognition

FARMINGTON — This historic community’s Main Street will be officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Incumbents versus challengers for Kaysville City Council

KAYSVILLE — The contest for the Kaysville City Council appears to come down to two opposing sides: Three incumbents against three challengers from the group known as Kaysville Citizens for Responsible Government.

Resident verbally tests authority of Syracuse mayor

SYRACUSE — Mayor Jamie Nagle got a test of her authority to have a resident removed from a city meeting on Tuesday, minutes before the city council voted to table a new outline of rules of conduct which spells out the mayor’s and other council members’ authority and guidelines for order.

Syracuse battles on how meetings are recorded

SYRACUSE — How the minutes for city council meetings are reported has become an issue in this community.

Winter parking guidelines to begin in Syracuse

SYRACUSE – Winter parking guidelines go into effect in this city as of Nov. 15.

Syracuse to purchase fire trailer

SYRACUSE – The city’s fire department will purchase a new fire investigation trailer, which will enhance its ability to tackle some of the complicated issues surrounding arson, Chief Craig Cottrell said.

Fruit Heights candidates focus on debt issues

FRUIT HEIGHTS — The candidates voted in from the Sagebrush and Pinecone parties, which is unique to this city’s electoral system, during its caucus meeting in October are moving into the general election with hopes keeping their city out of debt while providing sufficient services for residents.

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