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SLC County library system inaugurates new mascot

Feb 27, 2017 12:22PM ● By Bryan Scott

The Salt Lake County library system inaugurates a new owl mascot after holding a mock election to teach children about voting.

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Expropriated: Residents lose property in Bangerter Highway project

Feb 27, 2017 09:13AM ● By Tori La Rue

The 2017 Bangerter Highway project to create freeway-style interchanges at four intersections may alleviate major southwestern traffic congestion in the county, but it doesn’t come without a cost.

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City of West Jordan to Host Open House for 5600 West Widening

Feb 20, 2017 09:01AM ● By Bryan Scott

The City of West Jordan will hold an open house Feb. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at West Hills Middle School, 8270 Grizzly Way, to present information regarding the planned widening of 5600 West between 7800 South and 8600 South.

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From dump to donation: How the Trans-Jordan Landfill saves bikes and benefits those in need

Feb 14, 2017 12:41PM ● By Briana Kelley

Trans-Jordan Landfill has found an innovative way to recycle bicycles and help the community. Here’s what they are doing to make a difference.

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Expropriated: Residents lose property in Bangerter Highway project

Feb 14, 2017 12:00PM ● By Tori La Rue

The $208 million Bangerter project will displace 96 homeowners and two businesses as the land is used to make way for expanded interchanges

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Tuesday at the Viridian

Feb 10, 2017 12:21PM ● By Bryan Scott

Have you ever wanted to learn how to be a medieval knight, or how to dance in the 18th century? Well here is your chance. The Viridian Event Center in West Jordan offers classes with subjects such as these every Tuesday night.

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Utah legend Joe McQueen visits West Jordan

Feb 10, 2017 12:17PM ● By Bryan Scott

On Jan. 14, Ogden’s Joe McQueen performed with his jazz and blues quartet at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan as a part of the Excellence in the Community concert series.

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Hogwarts comes to West Jordan

Feb 10, 2017 12:10PM ● By Bryan Scott

On Jan. 13, the Viridian Event Center hosted the fifth annual Harry Potter Yule Ball. This event gathers Harry Potter fans from all around the community to get a piece of the Harry Potter experience.

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A ‘strong mayor’ in West Jordan? Residents to determine city’s government form

Feb 10, 2017 11:59AM ● By Tori La Rue

West Jordan residents could allow future mayors more say in day-to-day city operations if a measure passes on the 2017 ballot.

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City snowplow drivers bolster safety through harsh weather

Feb 10, 2017 11:57AM ● By Tori La Rue

When heavy snow storms hit, there can be 50 to 70 West Jordan employees working on snow removal at a time, and Richard Smolik and Tim Peters were two of those assigned to 12-hour shifts on Christmas.

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