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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Lansdowne and her daughter Abbilynn Peterson work at the Ogden Walmart Supercenter on Wall Avenue and share a closer bond as they enjoy their daily routines. Lansdowne left her insurance job during the pandemic to help people in person—Peterson joined her soon after to work as a cashier while studying at Ben Lomond. Standard-Examiner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were arrested in Utah in a five-day FBI operation that rescued over 100 children and made over 200 arrests nationwide — one arrest was the director of a local charter school in Ogden charged with possessing more than 10,000 images of child pornography. KSL-TV
- ➤ Ogden man Miguel Salgado-Vargas, 73, faces 637 charges after 152 dogs and cats were rescued from his home on Jefferson Avenue where they lived in extremely poor and overcrowded conditions — charges include animal cruelty, public nuisance, failure to obtain rabies vaccinations, and operating an unlicensed kennel. FOX 13 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ogden High educator Chris Davidson was named teacher of the year by the Ogden School District on May 7 and was honored with an expense-paid one-year lease of a 2025 Mazda CX-70—an award presented by Young Mazda and the Young Caring for Our Young Foundation. Standard-Examiner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Ogden opposed last week's city changes to Gib’s Loop Trail — which would bar social trails onto Mount Ogden Golf Course — saying the new rules are unnecessary. City risk managers noted a trail user was hurt, and the mayor pledged to work with community members to find a solution. Standard-Examiner
SHOP NEWS
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Comedy Night with Seth Tippetts
7:30-9 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Tickets required — Enjoy laughs as Seth Tippetts brings his unique storytelling and wit to the stage.
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Weber FOP Cornhole Tournament
11 AM – 1 PM — Mt. Ogden Pickleball Courts — $20 team entry — Test your skills at cornhole for a great cause benefiting First Responder Wellness.
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Aerospace and Defense Acceler8 Wasatch 2025
9 AM – 2 PM — Union Station — Registration required — Explore innovative technologies and connect with aerospace and defense leaders.
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Country Dance Night
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Enjoy a lively evening of community dancing with great company.
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Mother’s Day Modern Calligraphy Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — Sapori Italian Bakery & Cafe — Ticketed entry — Explore the art of modern calligraphy and enjoy a crafty night out with snacks and drinks available.
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Ogden 12km
7 AM – 6 PM — Ogden Utah — Registration fee required — Experience a scenic point-to-point race through Ogden Canyon with a vibrant finish in downtown.
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Country Dance Event
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Union Station — Only $4 before 9, $5 after — Dance the night away with community vibes and country tunes.
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Jordan Makin Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Rated PG — Enjoy a night of laughter with Jordan Makin's humorous takes on fitness tracking and improv beefs.
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Jordan Makin Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Rated PG — Enjoy a night of laughs with Jordan Makin, a star of Dry Bar Comedy, known for his humorous takes on improv and fitness.
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Live Music at Peddler’s Cafe
10 AM – 12 PM — Peddler’s Cafe & Catering — Free entry — Enjoy live music while supporting local arts and community spirit.
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