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Broad Fire in Weber Canyon grows to 134 acres, 10% containment reported Sunday

The Broad Fire in Weber Canyon has burned an estimated 134 acres since it started Saturday afternoon, but crews were making strides towards dousing the fire Sunday. U.S. Forest Service Public Information Officer Sierra Hellstrom told the Standard-Examiner, as of 5 p.m. Sunday, containment is at 10% after an active night of fire on northern walls of Weber Canyon. "Overnight the fire remained pretty active and was highly visible from Uintah as well as around (Highway) 89 and (Interstate) 84," she said. "We woke up to smoke coming off of the mountain this morning and night shift did say ...

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Merlin Jester

Merlin Jester, 92, passed away August 30, 2026. Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary in Ogden, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at family at https://myers-mortuary.com/obituaries/merlin-jester.

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Letter: Applauding the new additions to the Standard-Examiner

Thanks, Standard Examiner, for the new additions to your paper! I have always enjoyed Dear Annie. It's comforting to know that I don't have it so bad. And Dr. Steve has beneficial perspectives. With your new additions I can get some useful "Hints From Heloise" and helpful comments from Dr. ...

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