ST. GEORGE — Over 2,500 runners braved the brisk Saturday morning breeze to participate in the 38th annual St. George Half Marathon, 5K fun run and kids races. The St. George Half Marathon is the longest running half-marathon in Southern Utah, and the path allows participants to run along the Virgin River on paved paths. Friends and families lined the start …
ST. GEORGE — Civic and community leaders gathered at the St. George Chamber of Commerce Tuesday as part of the first planning committee meeting for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship which will take place in Washington County Sept. 13-18, 2021. A packed room of more than 60 people came together to learn what it is going to take to welcome …
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Many small towns, especially those having rough times economically, are turning to mountain biking to give them a boost. I have read many articles about mining towns that fell on hard times due to the mine closing down, and surprisingly, building some mountain bike trails turned out to be just the shot in the arm financially to keep …
ST. GEORGE — Have you recently received a new Utah driver license or identification card in the mail and aren’t quite sure why, particularly when it’s not set to expire for a few years? It’s likely the card has something new on it – a gold star on the front in the upper right-hand corner. So, what’s that all about? It …
ST. GEORGE — Washington County’s largest school supply drive is back. United Way Dixie has partnered with Stephen Wade Auto Center and the Red Cliffs Mall – among others – for the fifth annual “Fill the Trucks to Stuff the Bus” event happening now through Aug. 3. People can donate school supplies and accessories by placing the objects in one of …
ST. GEORGE — The annual “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” is coming to Dixie State University on Sept. 14, and registration is still open for new individuals and teams interested in participating. In addition, the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a new event this year in advance of the walk: the “Purple Bash Party” on Tuesday at the Red Cliffs Mall. Held annually …
Tuacahn High School for the Arts – formerly Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts – announced a new logo and new building during an approximately hourlong presentation filled with student and faculty performances. Artistic director and theater instructor Kyle Lewis welcomed students, faculty, parents and members of the community just after 8:15 a.m. Monday in the Hafen Theater on …
As part of the ongoing commitment by the Red Cliff Malls ownership to be the community leader in shopping, dining and family entertainment, they are pleased to announce an agreement with Uprise Adventure Park to bring a family fun center to the mall early next spring. The center will offer many one-of-a-kind experiences, including a trampoline jump zone, virtual reality …
After recently opening following a four-month closure, St. George Regional Airport officials say the trajectory for passenger growth and future infrastructure improvements is well underway. Although some of the improvements have already taken place, including expanding the terminal ramp by 110 feet, expanding the Transportation Security Administration’s area and repairing the pavement and roadway at the fuel farm, the next …
Members of the community got a preview of a new city park located by the Hell Hole trailhead during a volunteer service project Monday. The new park, which is attached to a nearby portion of the Sienna Hills development presently under construction, is designed to be a “challenge and skills park” that can be used by people of all ages, …