Richmond, Utah — The 97th Black & White Days is underway in Richmond. The longest running Holstein cattle show west of the Mississippi is the nucleus of this annual celebration in northern Utah. Additional community events occur Friday evening and throughout the day on Saturday. (Continued…)

Photos from Health Days 2012 in Smithfield, Utah. (Continued…)

A cast and crew of more than 200 youth got together as part of Smithfield Health Days to perform Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. (Continued…)

The Smithfield City Council agenda for tonight’s meeting includes appointing advisors for the Youth Council, a public hearing for various ordinance amendments, presentation of the city website, a public hearing to consider study of South Smithfield Storm-Sewer, tentative budget for 2012-13. (Continued…)

The Sky View players got together several nights last week and will host several shows this week in an intimate setting for their Mystery Dinner Theater series. (Continued…)

RICHMOND — Zumba might be taught in the park and occasionally in the Community Building in Richmond. (Continued…)

Sign up now for the 6th annual Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by the Greater Smithfield Chamber of Commerce. Play at the wonderful Birch Creek Golf Course and give to the community. This year the proceeds will benefit Summit Elementary’s portable computer lab. The cost is only $350 for a team of four including 18 holes, cart and even breakfast. (Continued…)

RICHMOND — The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a green light Tuesday to Salam Awada’s soil conditioning facility, but with some conditions. (Continued…)

Over 1200 plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes will be ready this Saturday for the stampede of children at the annual Greater Smithfield Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins at Mack Park at 9 AM so be there a little early and be patient. Past Easter Egg hunts have been a big hit and everyone had a great time. See you Saturday! (Continued…)

LOGAN — Cherry Peak Ski Area moved forward Thursday when the Cache County Board of Adjustments supported the County Planning Commission’s approval of the ski resort’s conditional use permit. (Continued…)

HYDE PARK — With spring comes outdoor sports, and Hyde Park City Council wants to make sure everyone gets time at the parks. (Continued…)

Marty Reeder has been teaching his students the art of writing for years. Reading and writing is his passion day in and day out. He is always encouraging all Sky View students to read and find their passion for literature, and he is consistently showing them by example. Mr. Reeder is infamous for always having a book just an arm’s length away. (Continued…)

The Smithfield City council will hold their regular meeting tomorrow to consider: a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, final plan approval for Smithfield Ridges Planned Unit Development, amending animal control regulations to “reflect increase impound time requirement”. (Continued…)

The Smithfield City council will meet tonight to discuss the city budget for 2012-13. The meeting could be considered a workshop where city council members can “give/receive input” for the budget. Although no action will be taken during the meeting, it is an enlightening meeting to attend if you want to know more about the city finances and how money is allocated. (Continued…)

Sky View’s musical ensemble Encore hosts it’s annual performance in this year’s “You are the Music in Me.” With music that covers multiple decades from the twenties on to contemporary hits this year’s Encore performance lives up to the high quality entertainment that we have come to expect from Sky View performances. (Continued…)

NORTH LOGAN — Residents may see a new fire engine on the streets of North Logan in the near future. The City Council approved a $364,784 bid from Rosenbauer for a fire engine. (Continued…)

LOGAN — Almost every seat in the historic Cache County Courthouse was filled Thursday evening as the Cache County Board of Adjustments addressed an appeal to deny a conditional use permit for the Cherry Peak Ski Area in Richmond. (Continued…)

Sky View has recognized the students of the month for the 1st and 2nd Trimesters of the 2011-2012 School year. (Continued…)

RICHMOND — Scottish games involving feats of strength will be coming to Richmond in September. Wesley Allen, from Smithfield, said he wants to use a Richmond baseball diamond for the Scottish Highland Games, which mostly involve throwing heavy objects such as hammers and wooden poles. (Continued…)

The Sky View high school honor roll for the first trimester of 2011-2012 (Continued…)

“You are the music in me” a spectacular evening of song and dance that will be fun for the whole family. Come and see favorites from all of your favorite decades, including jazz standards, rock and roll classics, and broadway and contemporary hits. Don’t miss it! Show dates are March 22, 23, 24, and 26th at 7:30 pm in the sky view auditorium. Tickets are available at www.skyviewtix.org. Price is $7 online or $8 at the door. (Continued…)

NORTH LOGAN — The City Council held a public hearing to get input on proposed options for a new police station Wednesday. The cost of the proposed plans ranges from $1.41-1.76 million. (Continued…)

RICHMOND – The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday decided to continue allowing pigs to be raised on Branden Jensen’s property. (Continued…)

We will be celebrating the spirit of the great Dr. Seuss and his contribution to children’s literacy by sharing stories, dressing up as our favorite book characters (Miss Karen is going to be Pete the Cat who will you be?) and taking home a birthday gift (a new book for your home library)! (Continued…)

On Saturday, February 25th Sky View’s Vistaun’s held their annual dance review hosting several dance clubs from throughout Cache Valley, and showcased their top dance routines of the year. (Continued…)

On Thursday, February 23rd the Sky View choir hosted their annual winter concert.  The concert featured various musical groups, and ranged from traditional  music such as Mozart to Bon Jovi. (Continued…)

SMITHFIELD – Junior guard Faimafili Laulu-Pututau had 19 points as Mountain Crest beat Sky View 48-35, Wednesday to lock up the Region 5 No. 1 seed for the state tournament. (Continued…)

NORTH LOGAN — A new housing development near North Logan’s planned City Center is one step closer to construction. (Continued…)

HYDE PARK — Beautifying roadways and making them safer were on the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Commission Wednesday. They discussed maintaining a 99-foot right-of-way on 3700 North St. but decreasing the amount of asphalt. (Continued…)

Smithfield — Senior Casey Oliverson recorded a double-double with 17 points and 23 rebounds as the Sky View boys basketball team got revenge on Logan with a 62-53 win on Wednesday. (Continued…)

It’s time for the Lions Club spaghetti dinner to raise funds for the Prevention of Blindness. This annual tradition is a favorite in Smithfield. Funds raised help the Lions Club bring eye care services to emerging countries all over the world. (Continued…)

SMITHFIELD — Members of the City Council found themselves in disagreement Wednesday as two ordinances were introduced and discussed. Though public hearings lacked participation, the council thoroughly addressed both issues. (Continued…)

HYDE PARK — It’s going to get a little easier to pay your bills for Hyde Park, and the City Council has approved the plan for online payment. (Continued…)

In the mid 1700’s the fairytale of a spoiled prince that is turned into a hideous beast, by a spurned enchantress, spread its way throughout France.  Then in 1991 Walt Disney popularized the fairytale in his musical adaptation called Beauty and the Beast.  This week and next the Sky High Players are blowing the roof off the auditorium at Sky View with their rendition of the musical. (Continued…)

RICHMOND — The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved the rezone of an area in southwest Richmond to light industrial, so the land could house a biotech fertilizer company. The rezone passed by a vote of 3-2. (Continued…)

SMITHFIELD — Last spring the Smithfield City Council approved construction of Park Place subdivision, promoted and sustained by the Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corp. The subdivision has since been completed and is now successfully occupied. Earlier this year, Nibley City Council unanimously supported accommodations needed to prepare their city for similar NNHC developments. (Continued…)

Two public hearings are scheduled for tomorrow’s city council meeting. The first is over an incentive proposal for planned unit developers. If the developer adds upgrades to their development — brick siding, a clubhouse, covered parking — they can increase the number of units for the development. In the case of a 90-unit development, they could add maybe six more. If the city council passes the amendment, it will be up to the Planning and Zoning commission to work out the details on what features would be rewarded. (Continued…)

RICHMOND — Pepperidge Farm will soon double the amount of Goldfish crackers being produced at its Cache Valley plant. They plan on doubling production by building an extension to the plant. (Continued…)

NORTH LOGAN — The City Council heard a proposal to improve Meadow View Park from Public Works Director Alan Luce. The proposed improvements include a walking path and a water feature. The improvements are projected to cost around $120,000. (Continued…)

Smithfield, Utah — The Sky View boy’s basketball team rebounded from its loss at Logan with a win over the Bees of Box Elder High, 57-49 Thursday night. Senior Casey Oliverson scored a game-high 19 points in the win. (Continued…)