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May 12, 2012
Letter to the Editor - More information on The Hubbard House

I just received a letter from Lynn Ostler who was a toddler when their family home was built in Mtn Green.  The home went on to become the Hubbard House.

I just received a letter from Lynn Ostler who was a toddler when their family home was built in Mtn Green.  The home went on to become the Hubbard House.

Lynn related some interesting information that we did not have when Joan Triplett researched the article which appeared in a recent newspaper.  

May 12, 2012
Morgan girl’s golf season in the swing of Spring

 

Morgan Girls Golf Team take 3rd at Mt. Ogden Region Golf Meet. Currently Morgan Girls Golf team is in 2nd Place in the region for this season.

Morgan Girls Golf Team take 3rd at Mt. Ogden Region Golf Meet. Currently Morgan Girls Golf team is in 2nd Place in the region for this season.

May 12, 2012
Obituary - Clarence Dawson Nelson

Clarence Dawson Nelson, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Lakeview Hospital.  He was born on June 30, 1932 to Clarence Sherman and Florence Dawson Nelson in Ogden, Utah.  Clarence graduated from Ogden High School.  He moved to Morgan where he resided for 16 years before returning to Ogden where he has lived since.  

Clarence Dawson Nelson, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Lakeview Hospital.  He was born on June 30, 1932 to Clarence Sherman and Florence Dawson Nelson in Ogden, Utah.  Clarence graduated from Ogden High School.  He moved to Morgan where he resided for 16 years before returning to Ogden where he has lived since.  

April 28, 2012
City signs contract with Godfrey to find hotel

Morgan City has engaged former Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey in a consulting contract to bring a hotel to the city.  The city council has been working for many years to entice a hotel to locate in the city with no results.  They recently completed a feasibility study for the area to help persuade developers to locate in the city.

Morgan City has engaged former Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey in a consulting contract to bring a hotel to the city.  The city council has been working for many years to entice a hotel to locate in the city with no results.  They recently completed a feasibility study for the area to help persuade developers to locate in the city.

March 17, 2012
Obituary - Bertie R. Smith

Bertie Ricks Smith, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home of 46 years on March 4, 2012. Bertie was born on November 6, 1928 to Arthur Warren Ricks and Gladys Jenette Huskinson of Sugar City, Idaho. She married William Lloyd Smith in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 23, 1950. 

Bertie Ricks Smith, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home of 46 years on March 4, 2012. Bertie was born on November 6, 1928 to Arthur Warren Ricks and Gladys Jenette Huskinson of Sugar City, Idaho. She married William Lloyd Smith in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 23, 1950. 

February 18, 2012
Obituary - Bonnie Malan

Bonnie June Davis Malan passed away quietly at her home on Febrary 7, 2012, after a valiant fight with liver cancer.  She was born to Rulon R. and Polly Viola Rhoghaar Davis on June 3, 1931, in Ogden, UT.  Polly passed away three years later, and Bonnie was raised by an aunt and uncle,  Gladys and Reed Wight, in Ogden.  

Bonnie June Davis Malan passed away quietly at her home on Febrary 7, 2012, after a valiant fight with liver cancer.  She was born to Rulon R. and Polly Viola Rhoghaar Davis on June 3, 1931, in Ogden, UT.  Polly passed away three years later, and Bonnie was raised by an aunt and uncle,  Gladys and Reed Wight, in Ogden.  

February 4, 2012
Mtn. Green History as seen by the Warner Family

Much history hides in every old building and around the hills and dales of Morgan Valley. In the 150 or so years of settlement, the valley has seen many changes.

In collaboration with Carol Warner Ralphs

Much history hides in every old building and around the hills and dales of Morgan Valley. In the 150 or so years of settlement, the valley has seen many changes.

February 4, 2012
Snowbasin Dew Tour and Volunteer Appreciation Day soon

The Snowbasin Dew Tour will be starting up on Thurs. Feb. 9 with festivals beginning at Snowbasin with entertainment and vendor booths.  The Competition itself will be Feb. 10-12.  All competitions are free and open to the public. 

The Snowbasin Dew Tour will be starting up on Thurs. Feb. 9 with festivals beginning at Snowbasin with entertainment and vendor booths.  The Competition itself will be Feb. 10-12.  All competitions are free and open to the public. 

January 16, 2012
Fallen Police officer Francom had ties to Morgan

Communities and other law enforcers across the state mourn the loss of one of the police officers that died in a shooting that happened in Ogden earlier last week. The officer, Jared Francom (who was shot and killed in the tragic 6 officer shooting in Ogden) parents were originally from Morgan. 

Communities and other law enforcers across the state mourn the loss of one of the police officers that died in a shooting that happened in Ogden earlier last week. The officer, Jared Francom (who was shot and killed in the tragic 6 officer shooting in Ogden) parents were originally from Morgan. 

 

December 29, 2011
Obituary - Thane Park Rogers

Today we said a tearful goodbye to Thane Park Rogers, an amazing father, grandfather, great grandpa and brother, after a valiant battle with cancer. Thane was born in Peterson, Utah on June 7, 1924, in his family’s home, to Thomas Park and Verda Hulet Rogers.

December 10, 2011
Snowbasin opened Thanksgiving Day

Snowbasin Resort will be starting its 2011.2012 winter season this Thursday November 24th. We will begin the season with 12”+ of new snow since Friday night and with extensive snowmaking Snowbasin will be boasting a base averaging between 18-24 inches on top to bottom runs.

 

Snowbasin Resort will be starting its 2011.2012 winter season this Thursday November 24th. We will begin the season with 12”+ of new snow since Friday night and with extensive snowmaking Snowbasin will be boasting a base averaging between 18-24 inches on top to bottom runs.

December 2, 2011
Obituary - Grant Alan Wadman

MORGAN - Grant Alan Wadman, 57, of Morgan returned to his Father in Heaven November 17, 2011.  

 

MORGAN - Grant Alan Wadman, 57, of Morgan returned to his Father in Heaven November 17, 2011.  

November 19, 2011
Snow Storm Causes Major Pileup and One Fatality

Sat. Nov. 5,  Deputy Peay was on the scene for 8 hours to assist in the wrecks that took place on I-84 in the canyon heading west bound. The wrecks happened about 6:30 A.M. when a semi jack knifed on the bridge due to icy road conditions. This caused a chain reaction involving 27 vehicles and 5 semi trucks wrecking.

 

Sat. Nov. 5,  Deputy Peay was on the scene for 8 hours to assist in the wrecks that took place on I-84 in the canyon heading west bound. The wrecks happened about 6:30 A.M. when a semi jack knifed on the bridge due to icy road conditions. This caused a chain reaction involving 27 vehicles and 5 semi trucks wrecking.

November 7, 2011
MHS Basketball Schedule 2011-2012

MHS Boys basketball schedule 2011-2012

MHS Boys basketball  schedule 2011-2012

November 7, 2011
Obituary - Norma Allred Shaw - Together forever

Our sweet mom passed away October 26, 2011 at the Family Tree Assisted Living in Morgan. She was born October 5, 1924, to Juston Peter and Isabell Robinson Allred in Osgood, Idaho. She grew up in Osgood, graduating from Ammon High School in Idaho Falls.  After graduation, her family moved to Utah, settling in Liberty where she met her husband, Vernon J. Shaw.  They were married October 24, 1943, in Harrisville and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.

 

November 1, 2011
North Ogden Rasmussen Family thank public for help

Rasmussen Family from North Ogden wish to thank the public for help in the tragedy of their missing daughter.

 

Rasmussen Family from North Ogden wish to thank the public for help in the tragedy of their missing daughter.

October 25, 2011
Body found in isolated area of the county

A body, believed to be Alexis Rasmussen, was discovered in a grave in an isolated portion of Morgan County.  North Ogden Police Chief Polo Afuvai, said, “Late yesterday afternoon police were led to an undisclosed grave site in an isolated area of Morgan County by a confidential source.” at a press conference on October 19th. He added that the evidence and remains have been taken to the medical examiner to prove identity and to determine the cause of death.

 

October 6, 2011
80th Birthday - Frank Martin Anderson

 

Frank Martin Anderson celebrated his 80th Birthday at a family party on Friday. He was born 7 Oct. 1931 to Wesley V. Anderson and Helen Brown Anderson in Ogden and has been a life-long resident of Milton. 

He was awarded the “Elementary School Medallion” as the outstanding student at age 12. He graduated from Morgan High School and was chosen to attend Boys’ State in 1949. 

 

October 6, 2011
Obituary - Donald J. Anderton

Donald J. Anderton was born July 20th, 1923 in Henefer, Summit County, Utah to John Fredrick and Cheltina Elizabeth Jones Anderton. He died on October 4, 2011 at his home in Morgan, Utah surrounded by his family.

 

September 30, 2011
Former MHS Art Teacher Pat Stephen continues to share her skills, talents

Pat Stephen,  a former Morgan High School art teacher is hosting an open art studio sale on October 6th, 7th, and 8th.  Pat graduated from Weber State University as an outstanding art student and also outstanding woman artist at WSU in 1983. She has exhibited her work in Salt Lake City, Brigham City, Ogden City, and Weber State College.

 

September 1, 2011
Construction on Ogden Temple Progresses

Construction on Ogden Temple Progresses.

Construction on Ogden Temple Progresses.

May 14, 2011
Morgan’s Oldest Resident Passes at 104

 

Edna Emma Broadhead Russell, 104, peacefully returned to her Father in Heaven on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011.  

She was born June 14, 1906, to Ernest Willard Broadhead and Ellen Gorena Bruun.  Her earliest memories were of growing up in the beautiful Mancos Valley in Colorado.  Her family moved to Salt Lake City while she was in grade school.  Music played a large role in her life and she and her sisters were in high demand as a singing trio throughout the valley.  

 

Edna Emma Broadhead Russell, 104, peacefully returned to her Father in Heaven on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011.  

February 18, 2011
Ogden LDS Temple Closing for Renovation in April

 

February 18, 2011
Wrestlers Do Well

Last Thursday January 6, the Morgan High Wrestling team traveled to Ogden to take on the Ben Lomond Scots of Ben Lomond.  Morgan dominated the dual winning 58-12. 

Last Thursday January 6, the Morgan High Wrestling team traveled to Ogden to take on the Ben Lomond Scots of Ben Lomond.  Morgan dominated the dual winning 58-12.  

January 9, 2011
Obituary for Colleen Butters Follett Geary

Colleen Butters Follett Geary, 82, passed away peacefully January 5, 2011.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 12 noon at the Pleasant View 10th Ward Chapel, 3602 North 500 West in Pleasant View.  Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 45 West 200 North, Morgan, and Monday from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the church in Pleasant View.

Interment at South Morgan Cemetery.

Pleasant View - Colleen Butters Follett Geary, 82, passed away peacefully January 5, 2011.  She was born on April 20, 1928 to Irvin Robert and Beulah Ann Bertoch Butters in Morgan, Utah.