The Byway — By Monday Panguitch Lake had dropped 15 inches from when the release began. Saturday, levels will have been low enough to begin repairs.
Category: Garfield County
by Elaine Baldwin — Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston released a statement April 12 lifting the Panguitch evacuation notice following progress on the dam.
by Elaine Baldwin — Thursday was a much improved outlook for the Panguitch Lake Dam. The concrete cap seems to be holding steady, and the lake is down 6 inches.
by Elaine Baldwin — A meeting Wednesday addressed the situation the community is facing with a crack found earlier in the week in the Panguitch Lake Dam.
The Byway — Panguitch Lake Dam, while not imminently failing, has prompted an emergency situation that has Panguitch on its toes for evacuation.
The Byway — Panguitch biking is taking a new direction with a new 5.8-mile mountain bike course. The course is a scenic ride that will appeal to all.
The Byway — On March 19, 2024, Escalante PTA will host their 3rd annual LitJam. The student writing conference will host over 130 5th-8th grade students.
The Byway — Miss Garfield’s Teen, Clara Peterson of Escalante, competed at the Miss Utah’s Teen pageant in Provo, Utah on February 15-17, 2024.
by Clara Peterson — In the Miss America Organization, the crown stands as a symbol of four major values that represent the title holder.
by Aubree Hughes — I am looking for everyday people like you who want to be a life mentor and get to know the youth our county has to offer!