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Tooele taxes could increase by hundreds to compensate for school district deficit after massive funding loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of seven million dollars after losing state...
Col. Luke Clover assigned as new Army Depot commander
Tooele Army Depot has a new commander. Col. Luke Clover took the reigns as commander of the Tooele Army Depot on Thursday, July 11, during a change of command ceremony. During a morning ceremony at the depot officiated by Col. Ronnie Anderson Jr., the commander of the joint munitions command, former Col. Eric Dennis transferred his power to Clover.
Tooele City to fix Overlake roundabout
Tooele City Council members voted to approve the repair of Overlake’s roundabout last week during their Wednesday, July 17 business meeting. During the meeting, Jamie Grandpre, Tooele City’s public works director, presented the needed repairs before the city council. The roundabout is located on 2000 North at the...
Buffalo and music at Tooele Marketplace Saturday
Kimm Andersen, owner of Tooele Marketplace and Asylum 49, wanted a buffalo, like the ones on Main Street in Tooele City, for his businesses off Main Street on East 200 South. Tooele City couldn’t have one because their source wasn’t making them any more, and besides, he wasn’t really on Main Street, Andersen told the crowd gathered for an unveiling on Saturday.
Little Warriors camp at Wapiti
Over 65 Little Warriors spent the weekend at Camp Wapiti in Settlement Canyon. Little Warriors are Utah kids who lost a parent either to military action or post-traumatic stress-related suicide, according to Robert Pagnani, a member of the Utah Elks that sponsors the camp and one of the camp’s founders.
Silver Crest Safe Walk Route Change
For parents and guardians of Silver Crest Elementary students:. There will be a change to the safe walking route for students of Silver Crest Elementary School, effective at the start of the 2024-25 school year. The adjustment will affect students walking to the school from the Herriman Towne Center to the school.
Landscaping changed at Tooele City Hall
Tooele City Hall has a new look outside. In an effort to aid in water conservation efforts, Tooele City officials made the decision to remove their grass and xeriscape the Tooele City Hall property. The landscape remodel includes waterwise plants, rocks, and a new irrigation system. “Tooele City has removed...
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