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Washington County Utah Fair
The Washington County Utah Fair was a entertaining success this weekend. With a rock and roll theme celebrating the 60th anniversary of the fair, the festivities were complete with a Jim Morrison tribute and a Rock Band competition. The regular attractions such as the cute baby contest, carnival rides, contests and live entertainment were still…
Read MoreIndependence Day Fire Safety in Southern Utah
Happy Independence Day to all and with the explosions of fireworks in the sky tonight and the recently revised firework laws, many southern Utah residents may have questions about fire safety. St. George and surrounding areas have lived with many restrictions against fireworks including a ban on those that discharge into the air. These restrictions…
Read MoreMemorial Day in Southern Utah
Happy Memorial Day to all the residents in southern Utah! Today we honor and remember those who have served our country. We started off this Memorial Day weekend with a special tribute Friday at Sunset on the Square that was offered to our local soldiers. While we are grateful to live in this land of…
Read MoreIronman in St. George
The Ford Ironman came to St. George Utah this last week bringing in athletes and viewers from across the nation and around the world. With St. George receiving publicity from the Ironman, our town has now made a visible mark worldwide and is no longer known just as the little town on the bottom corner…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Gas Prices
Recent reports regarding rising gas prices state that Utah still has some of the cheaper prices for gas, which makes living in Southern Utah all the more appealing. Not only are gas prices lower, cost of living in general are on the lower end compared to other states. According to ACCRA, as of the last…
Read MoreFree Entrance to Zion National Park
National Parks across the United States have free entrance to the public until the 24th of April, making a trip to our own Zion National Park even easier. This is in Celebration of National Park Week. Residents in St. George and surrounding areas are fortunate to be living in an area that is surrounded by…
Read MoreSt. George Marathon Registration Open
This week, registration for the St. George marathon opens. The marathon is a time for St. George to shine while showcasing its beautiful scenery and mild climate. Are you perhaps coming to participate in the Marathon or cheer on a family member or friend? If during your visit you decide to build your dream home…
Read MoreSnowbirds’ Winter Homes in Southern Utah
During the winter months, many Snowbirds make their winter homes in Southern Utah. We see an influx of those wishing to escape colder climates making their way to our beautiful desert town. When warmer weather comes, we say goodbye to our visitors for a season. When they leave for the summer, what happens to their…
Read MoreSt. George Tourism Season
The Shuttle System in Zion National Park will resume operations this Friday, April 1st marking the beginning of Tourism Season for St. George. St. George is a perfect family oriented town that also caters to retirees. It has a central location to numerous state and national parks including Zion and is famous for its year…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Education Growth
Dixie State College will break ground today for the new Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Building in preparation of predicted growth for the education system in Southern Utah. According to the Utah System of Higher Education, the student count during the fall semester 2010 at Dixie State College was more than ten percent higher than…
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