<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> Friday marked the start of a potentially brighter, less isolated future, as some businesses were allowed to reopen to the public in accordance with the state's latest safety recommendations. On Tuesday, Gov. Gary Herbert announced that he ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To the prospect of brighter days before us. Leaders from around Weber, Davis and Morgan counties announced Wednesday a plan to begin scaling back certain restrictions brought about by the widespread coronavirus pandemic, starting May 2. ...

<strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> To the increasing tension and discord that seems to be emerging in the debate over development of western Weber County -- whether the unincorporated area should become a new city, part of an existing city or remain as is. The issue ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To the IRS for scaling back operations at its Ogden campus to essential services, thus allowing many workers to stay home, at least until April 20. The agency is a big employer here, and the move safeguards workers and helps guard against ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> The Weber State University Dumke College of Health Professions recently donated and delivered medical supplies, including ventilators and N95 face masks, to McKay-Dee Hospital, Midtown Community Health Center and Ogden Clinic to help ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To the Ogden City Council for considering a resolution to urge Utah Gov. Gary Herbert to enact a 60-day moratorium on evictions in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilman Rich Hyer rightly brought up concerns about such a measure ...