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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Saint George, Utah with AmericanTowns Saint George Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Washington County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Saint George organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Saint George is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Saint George

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Saint George area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Utah’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Saint George in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Utah is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Saint George Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Saint George, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Utah

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Utah Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Saint George Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Saint George area

Saint George UT Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Saint George area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

Saint George Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Red Rock Film Festival 2011

from:Red Rock Film Festival

Schedule:Thursday, November 10, 2011:5:30 pm 2011 Opening Night Dinner - various (2011) 45 min - Private Location 6:45 pm 2011 Opening Night: The First Movie - Mark Cousins (2010)...

The Power of a Single Vote - Saint George Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Saint George elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Utah UT

Utah Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Utah. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Saint George and across the country. With...

Find Utah Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Utah haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Utah corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

Fire Restrictions to be Lifted in Washington County, Utah and the Arizona Strip

St. George, UT---Color Country Fire Management officials will lift fire restrictions in Washington County, Utah and the Arizona Strip beginning Friday, September 16 at 12:01...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Utah UT

We have the best Utah apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Utah. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

Utah legislative redistricting process begins

SALT LAKE CITY — Already considered a Republican stronghold, Utah's redistricting process that began Monday will further strengthen the GOP and could force multiple...

Study ranks Utah No. 1 on well-being, No. 9 in suicide rate

WASHINGTON — Does misery really love company?

Hatch reaches out to Tea Party

ST. GEORGE - Determined not to become another victim of a rush to oust establishment lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is making an aggressive push to reassert his...

Easter celebration at sunrise

IVINS - Rain washed out the first attempt at a sunrise Easter celebration at Tuacahn Amphitheatre Sunday.

Easter Bunny visits VVMC

CEDAR CITY - The Easter Bunny made a stop at Valley View Medical Center early Sunday evening to ensure he had not missed a single person, with a basket of goodies in hand as he...

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Arrests

The Spectrum reports arrests for felony crimes and compound misdemeanors and warrants carrying a bail of at least $750. All arrest information is taken from the jail booking log...

Births

March 18

House fire displaces residents

ST. GEORGE - Five residents of a home near Dixie State College will be seeking shelter elsewhere in the wake of an attic fire Saturday morning.

Process to fill Stowell's seat begins

CEDAR CITY - At Friday's funeral of Sen. Dennis Stowell, Senate President Michael Waddoups, R-Taylorsville, alluded to filling the vacant Senate seat by way of tradition and...

Egg hunt generates memories

IVINS - In one of those mysteries of culture and tradition, the Easter bunny left behind multi-colored plastic eggs filled with candy and small prizes for eager children to find...

Mischief fails to spoil race

IVINS - Clear skies didn't stop someone from apparently trying to rain on long-distance runners' parade Saturday by changing race signs that sent race participants in...

Aiding the fight against breast cancer

ST. GEORGE - DyAnn Hickman was diagnosed with cancer 15 years ago, following a routine mammogram. The cancer was detected in an early stage and Hickman survived following...

No. 2 cause of death in men can be fought

CEDAR CITY - When Sen. Dennis Stowell, R-Dist. 28, succumbed to prostate cancer April 17, Rep. Mike Noel, R-Dist. 73, was grief stricken because he knows firsthand how difficult...

Kids hunt for eggs, hope for prizes

CEDAR CITY - The chill in the air Saturday morning did not dampen the spirits of the children filling Main Street Park as they gathered Easter eggs at the traditional Cedar City...

Veteran's Affairs

Next on our list of members to learn more about is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). First formed in 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine...

easter egg hunts

Washington City

Easter Celebrations

St. George

Local News In Brief

SunRiver hosts 3rd Annual Pet Festival to benefit PAWS

Remembering the cross

ST. GEORGE - Half of Diagonal Street was filled with people Friday as they walked to the St. George Catholic Church for the annual Ecumenical Way of the Cross.

Sen. Stowell laid to rest

PAROWAN - Four black, Friesian horses pulled a maroon- and gold-trimmed freight carriage carrying a copper casket to the Parowan City Cemetery for the graveside services of Sen....

Books stolen from FLDS community recovered

CEDAR CITY - Tens of thousands of books stolen from a vacant schoolhouse in Colorado City may not have all gone up in flames from a book burning that occurred Saturday.

Program grad joins sheriff's office

ST. GEORGE - Three years ago, Rosie Curtis got involved with the Explorer Program at the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Explorer adviser Oscar Garcia said the program is...

Remembering the cross

ST. GEORGE - Half of Diagonal Street was filled with people Friday as they walked to the St. George Catholic Church for the annual Ecumenical Way of the Cross.

Fossil Ridge wins chick challenge with 'Justin Peeper'

ST. GEORGE - What do you get when you mix a traditional Easter candy, a teen idol and a class full of eager intermediate school art students?

ARRESTS

The Spectrum reports arrests for felony crimes, compound misdemeanors and warrants carrying a bail of at least $750. All arrest information is taken from the jail booking log and...

Painted clay artifact a big find for BLM

The painted vessel was discovered by a staff member and students from a youth recovery program traveling in the area. The artifact is believed to be of Fremont Indian heritage.

Easter Egg Hunts

Many cities and civic organizations are hosting Easter egg hunts throughout Southern Utah. Here are the ones who have provided information to The Spectrum Daily News. If you...

Brian Head ends season with Easter Carnival

CEDAR CITY - Brian Head Ski Resort officially closes its winter season Sunday with an Easter Carnival.

Local Giving Back News In Brief

Harmons urges using reusable grocery bags

Stolen books for Colorado City library recovered in Cedar City

CEDAR CITY — Tens of thousands of books stolen from a vacant schoolhouse in Colorado City may not have all gone up in flames from book burning that occurred Saturday.