By the Standard-Examiner Editorial Board<span class="print_trim"><em>Who deserves praise, criticism in Northern Utah this week?</em></span><strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> This week we learned from experts in Utah ...

<em>Who deserves praise, criticism in Northern Utah this week?</em><strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> The Ogden Greek Festival is a gift to this community. So much good, good food. We were happy to see so many people turning out in ...

<strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> It’s not that far into the school year yet and weird things are happening. This week Weber High School students were evacuated after several randomly started falling ill from an unknown substance. While the others might have enjoyed ...

<strong>Thumbs up & down:</strong> While it’s unfortunate that it’s taken as severe declines as Utah has seen, at least the governor and state are now paying attention to the problem of our teacher shortage. On Wednesday Gov. Herbert held a press ...

There’s work to be done in addressing Utah’s increasing rates of one particular violent crime.According to new data released last week by the Utah Department of Public Safety in its annual <a ...

<em>Who deserves praise, criticism in Northern Utah this week?</em><strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> The behavior of former Weber County commissioners seems suspect after a policy was debated by a different set of commissioners this week, and ...

This week residents of this great nation have mourned the death of former presidential candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain, with statements and gestures of honor coming from all kinds regardless of party or camp.We were touched by the words he left to be read after his departing, shared by ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> It’s important that Ogden City Council continue to work on and plan for Ogden’s future water needs and the infrastructure that will require. According to a Standard-Examiner report, since Ogden’s last culinary water plan was adopted ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> It’s great to continue to see Utah’s economy performing well, and that unemployment rates, specifically in Northern Utah counties, are improving year over year as well. Morgan County saw a jump of employment increases by 11.5 ...

Like many businesses, the Standard-Examiner has ebbed and flowed with the changes of time since its inception in 1888, but its commitment has always remained married to the community.I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of the future of the Standard-Examiner, and more importantly the ...