Fracking Is the Key Letter to the Editor
Readers share opinions on fracking through a standard letters page. The notice invites submissions by email or mail, providing guidelines and the postal address for Ogden UT readers to submit their views on energy topics.
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Rubio Split Challenges GOP Unity, Hints From Hinton
Scripps Howard column notes internal Republican rifts and future path as leaders like Marco Rubio weigh strategies. It questions whether party factions can reconcile while pursuing broader appeal across states and voters.
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Doug Gibson Leads Opinion Page at Standard Examiner
Doug Gibson takes the helm as Opinion Editor at the Standard-Examiner, shaping editorials and commentary policy. The change notes Gibson's experience and plan to expand reader engagement through diverse viewpoints and locally focused debates.
Fracking future eyed as U.S. energy boom grows
Energy experts say 1.5 trillion barrels lie under Utah and shale deposits across several states, with the United States set to surpass Russia as a top natural gas producer within two years. The piece notes job growth, geopolitical shifts, and calls for strict regulation to curb environmental risks while praising the potential rewards of shale extraction.
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Utah lawmaker pushes bill to remove addresses from registrations
Rep. Steve Handy seeks to block addresses on motor vehicle registration forms and proof of insurance to curb identity theft. He cites car burglaries in Salt Lake City and a Bellevue case, noting law enforcement can identify people by license plate alone and urging immediate personal data cleansing.
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Ogden Schools Leader Urged to Resign Over Safety Failures
Reader letters condemn Ogden public schools for not implementing intruder alerts, unsafe snow day and ice storm decisions, and alleged attendance fudges tied to funding. They urge the superintendent to resign and criticize district leadership and coverage by local blogs.
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Protect Greater Canyonlands joint resolution by Utah lawmakers
Diana Allison Ogden urges preservation of the Greater Canyonlands as irreplaceable. Senator Jim Dakakis and Representative Patrice Arent announce a unified resolution calling for protection of the sacred red rock region for Utah and future generations.
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Mallard Fillmore and Friends Appear in Byline Trio
Cartoonist Garry Trudeau, Mallard Fillmore creator Bruce Tinley, and artist Bruce Tinley collaborate on a light political comic feature. The strip humor explores current events with pointed but nonpartisan satire.
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