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Lake Point America 250 committee donates check for veterans, first responders
The Lake Point America 250 committee presented a check for $2,402 to the White Heart Foundation during a gathering Monday evening at Lake Point Park. The presentation took place Sept. 2, where members of the community celebrated efforts to raise money for a donation to the White…
‘West Desert’ Motorsports Campus celebrates grand re-opening
Twenty years after the track first opened, Utah Motorsports Campus is reopening to the public as West Desert. Under the new ownership of Utah-based PV3 Enterprises, the 511-acre campus is once again locally owned and undergoing a transformation to establish the site as a national…
Tooele and Deseret Peak High Schools celebrate homecoming week
Homecoming for both Tooele High and Deseret Peak High kicked off this past week with activities beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16. For Tooele High, Wednesday night featured a pickleball tournament at Elton park from 6-10 p.m., while Thursday included the traditional Powder Puff game…
Public Notices – September 23 to September 29, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S.# 147433-UT Loan # ******9323 A.P.N.: 1304600S10 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder payable in lawful money of the United States at THE TOOELE COUNTY…
Classifieds – September 23 to September 29, 2026
Yard Sales STANSBURY PARK, 5304 N Maplewood Ln. Saturday, September 26th, 8am-12pm. Great Stuff! Amazon mystery box items. Don’t miss this one! TOOELE 589 Havasu St. Many tools, camping equipment, household items. No earlybirds. September 26th 8am – 3pm. Services ROOFING. 40-year…
Vernon native saves dozens of lives donating organs following severe motorcycle accident
As described by Shane Rossman’s daughter, Trista Heywood, he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on Aug. 28, 2026, in Brookings, Oregon. She explained he was riding his motorcycle “down a windy road later in the evening and he hit a deer on his bullet bike.” Shane…
Accident on SR-112 and Sheep Lane caused by an improper merge
According to Grantsville Police Department’s public information officer, Lt Jeffery Watson, while the details of vehicles in the initial crash were not disclosed, Vehicle A was reported to be traveling eastbound on SR-112 toward the intersection of Sheep Lane. Vehicle B was…
Tooele police make arrest following fight with gun outside Macey’s
Tooele City Police Department’s Officer Gil was dispatched to Macey’s in Tooele, 972 North Main Street, after receiving reports of a fight on Sept. 14, 2026. Officer Gil arrived on scene and spoke with the victim, who stated the male involved had brandished a firearm during the…
Sheriff’s Office discusses use of flock cameras in Tooele County
The Transcript Bulletin recently met with Tooele County Sheriff Wimmer and TCSO’s public information office, Sgt. Dane Lerdahl to discuss what our readers should know about Flock Cameras in Tooele County. When explaining what Flock Cameras are, Sheriff Wimmer stated, “Flock is…
Stansbury Park student’s academic excellence recognized by Zions Bank
Good grades have paid off for Decker Montague, a ninth-grade student at Stansbury High School. Montague has been awarded a $500 savings account as a regional winner of Zions Bank’s Pays for A’s program. Amber Bryant, manager of Zions Bank’s Tooele branch, announced Montague’s win…