Sun Advocate

With the merger between the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State taking shape, many students have been increasingly concerned about what the future holds. Full Story »

Some see it as heaven on Earth. Others see it as a secret hideaway that most people don't know about. But, for Butch and Jeanie Jensen, it is a labor of love. Full Story »

Chance Norton, Chelsea Wilsen, Megan Rhodes, Alexis Wilberg and Cody Wilberg line up for the United Way community angel tree archery fun shoot at the Carbon County Fairgrounds Events Center on Nov. 21. Each year the list ... Full Story »

(Editor's note: This is the third of three articles dealing with the initiative process in Utah and examining the pros and cons of petitions presently being circulated to put initiatives on the 2010 general election ballot in ... Full Story »

As Wellington's newly elected mayor, Ben Blackburn has many ideas for progressing the city, including a back- to- basics approach that he hopes will bring improvements. One of his main goals is to encourage Wellington's "home ... Full Story »

Carbon County's 61st annual presentation of Handel's Messiah in Price will take place on Sunday and Monday Dec. 6 and 7. Full Story »

On Nov. 18 the Spencer's Wishes Foundation in conjunction with Castle Country Radio and the Castle Valley Community raised more than $21,000 to fund the programs the foundation sponsors throughout the year. Full Story »

Utah Christmas Town committee members Jodi Mascaro, Mark Montoya and Kirk Mascaro, along with local artists Karen Templeton and Lisa Chamberlain finish and polish Christmas ornaments. "These 2009 pre-sale ornaments are one of ... Full Story »

The U.S. Forest Service has announced it plans to eliminate the 50 percent discount at National Forest campgrounds that has traditionally been available to holders of lifetime Senior and Access (permanent disability) passes. ... Full Story »

Most schools in Carbon County are classified as Title One, or low income institutions and with such territory comes challenges. But Bruin Point Elementary School in Sunnyside, stands on its own, and not because it has one of ... Full Story »

Josh Warren bites into a big Turkey leg on Thanksgiving afternoon as people all over Carbon County celebrated the holiday in a number of ways. Most had the traditional dinner and gathered with family and friends to enjoy the ... Full Story »

Nationally the trend on Black Friday (the shopping day after Thanksgiving) looked to be all about cash. Some said things were down, others up. Full Story »

Starting Dec. 1, Price city will give incentives to residential customers, who buy energy efficient appliances and light fixtures. Full Story »

For years, many people have taken issue with the way the Utah State Legislature deals with ethical considerations within its ranks. For many, however, the issue isn't how the legislature deals with ethics, but, rather, the ... Full Story »

Carbon High School student government officers started their annual food drive on Nov. 9. It has become a tradition to have a competition with Emery High School for total pounds collected. This year the studentbody collected ... Full Story »

The Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS) today released a detailed analysis of the leases from the December 2008 Utah sale recommended for removal and deferral by the Department of Interior (DOI). The ... Full Story »

Diana Phillips, center, is showing Devin Latu and Jessa Adams her hand made knitted hats she has for sale. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the angel tree and families in need. Taking on this project is showing that one ... Full Story »

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation announced that it has been awarded the Processing Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts to protect the environment and reduce emissions through ... Full Story »

David Kobe from Carbon High School learned good grades really do pay off. Full Story »

The United Way recently reported that the FamilyWize cards that are being used have saved people a sizable sum of money in the period of August 2009 through September 2009. Full Story »

The students at the Castle Valley Center recently collected food for the food bank The goal was to collect the combined weight of 330 pounds of food, If the students met their goal, principal Mike Keller and teacher Bill ... Full Story »