Chuckle of the day:

What is the witch’s favorite crime show?
America’s Most Haunted

Memorial Service for Sophie

The Centerville Police Department will be holding a memorial service for K9 Sophie this Wednesday 10/25 at 11:00 am. She’ll be buried on the south side of city hall. All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be provided.

Bountiful Resident Pleads Guilty to Exploitation and Other Offenses

A Bountiful resident, Michael Joe Ricks, aged 51, has pleaded guilty to exploiting two women by manipulating them into prostitution. He confessed to two counts of exploitation of prostitution, two counts of drug possession with intent to distribute, and aiding in prostitution. Although initially facing 15 charges, most were dropped after a plea agreement. Ricks targeted women in the commercial sex scene and often supplied them with drugs like heroin, MDMA, and marijuana. He managed activities like providing locations for prostitution and taking a percentage of the women's earnings. While Ricks hadn't worked in over a decade, he owned property, misleading his wife into believing he managed Airbnb properties. The case unfolded when a victim reported him, revealing connections to 26 commercial sex workers, with 13 identified as victims. Additionally, Ricks pled guilty to witness tampering and violating a protective order. His sentencing is set for Jan. 5, 2024. In a related case, Patrick Kevin Driscoll, formerly of Salt Lake City's IT department, faces charges of aiding Ricks, with his trial set for Oct. 24.

Exciting Times Ahead: 2000 West Expansion on the Horizon with a 2025 Finish Line!

Hey there, Davis County Communities! If you've been around the 2000 West and 300 North intersection lately, you might've noticed some action kicking off. That's right - the much-anticipated 2000 West widening project has officially begun!

As Davis County has grown and blossomed, so too have our traffic demands. To make our drives smoother and more efficient, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has embarked on expanding 2000 West. Soon, we'll see an extra northbound and southbound travel lane making our journeys quicker. And that's not all; the team is also weaving in a brand-new multi-use path, full-width shoulders, and improved sidewalks. It's all about enhancing safety, accessibility, and promoting the joys of active transportation.

A little heads-up for our amazing motorists - as the construction chugs along, you might come across some changes on the road, like shifted traffic patterns, narrower lanes, or the occasional lane closure. Some nighttime work might also be on the cards. But hey, it's all for a great cause! So, maybe factor in a tad more time when driving through this stretch.

Wondering about the reach of this project? It spans 2000 West from 300 North in West Point all the way to 1800 North in Clinton. With an investment of about $78.1 million, we're setting our sights on a grand finish by the end of 2025.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we work to make our roads better for everyone. Here's to smoother rides and brighter days ahead! 🚗🛣️🌟

Centerville's 2023 Municipal Election: Candidates Directly Appointed

In an interesting development for Centerville's 2023 Municipal Election, City Recorder Jennifer Robison has announced that there won't be a traditional voting process this year. The reason? There are no contested races or propositions up for decision.

With this update, we're pleased to recognize Brian M. Plummer, Robyn Thompson Mecham, and Cheylynn Hayman, who are now officially serving Centerville. Given the circumstances, our Centerville has decided on the direct appointment of these dedicated individuals. Here's to a productive year ahead for Centerville!

⭐Featured Events:

Utah’s Grandest Powersports Dealership Grand Opening on October 27-28!

Young Powersports XL in Centerville, is hosting a grand opening bash on Oct. 27-28. The festivities begin with a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 27 at 11am, featuring special guests from Young Automotive Group and Centerville council-member, Gina Hirst, along with refreshments. The same evening, there's a 'Trunk or Treat' event from 6-8pm with treats, creatively decorated machines, and prizes for students and teachers. Students have a chance to win a Nintendo Switch through a coloring contest. On Oct. 28, Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath will be present for chats and photos from 1-4pm. The facility, opened in August, features products from 12 manufacturers, a coffee outlet, barber, and nail technician. The venue is located at 547 Frontage Rd. in Centerville, Utah, and all weekend events are free.

Nightmare on Main Street
Clean Kix Lab

Oct 27th, 28th, & 31st
290 North Main St. Bountiful

Glass At The Garden

The Glass Art Guild of Utah presents its annual show of stunning kiln work and blown glass November 3 through December 18 at Red Butte Garden up stairs in the visitor center.

Large and small pieces including garden art, decorative boxes, plates, trays, bowls, sculptural works, and jewelry pieces showcase the brilliant colors of this delightful medium. Items at the exhibit are available for purchase. Admission to the shop is free.

Artist Reception on Saturday, November 4 from 2-5 PM.

Don’t Miss!
South Davis Rec Center - Spooktacular
Saturday, October 28th 5-8pm
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Sooo Cool!
Everyone Needs To Go See This!
Ken’s Pumpkin Patch

🎃 Hand-carved foam pumpkin display.
Like no other home display you will see around here!
Glowing from dusk until 10 pm through Halloween night.
1288 S Cannon Drive (15 E) Farmington

FREE to the public, but canned food donations for the
Bountiful food Pantry accepted! 🥫

Live Your Dream Grants

Now through November 15th, Soroptimist International of Bountiful Davis invites head of household women to apply for a scholarship grant that will assist in offsetting technical certification, undergraduate expenses.

Scholarships are awarded in early 2024 following application completion. For additional information please reach out to Soroptimist International of Bountiful/Davis members at [email protected] 
or by calling 801-726-9670

👇Other Upcoming Events

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Today is World Development Information Day! October 24, 2023

October 24 marks the celebration of World Development Information Day, and we've got some incredible ways for you to commemorate it. It's been 49 years since the United Nations General Assembly designated this day to highlight the challenges faced by numerous nations in their development journey. The intent behind this recognition is to spark awareness and inspire the younger generation to devise innovative, cost-effective solutions to these development issues.

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION DAY

1. Take part in discussions

   On this day, the United Nations organizes events and debates on a variety of forums. Engage in these conversations so that you learn more about sustainable development.

2. Develop your community

   Think about ways you can help your community grow. You can discuss with the members of your community about solving issues regarding development and how your community can grow effectively.

3. Make social media posts

   Many don't realize the importance of this day. Make blog posts or social media posts so that more people come to know about this day and more awareness is spread across the community.

We could use your help

We’ve got big plans as we get up to speed!
But we need your help!
One huge way that you can help us is to spread the word for us.

Know somebody who lives in the Bountiful UT area (from NSL to Farmington) and would benefit from being kept in the know?

Please share The Bountiful Buzz with them! It’s simple! 👇👇👇