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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Ogden opens its first all-abilities playground at Lester Park

Plus, Davis County breaks ground on a new animal shelter in Fruit Heights.

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Ogden opens its first all-abilities playground and eight pickleball courts at Lester Park

Nov. 3when Ogden cut the ribbon on the first phase of Lester Park improvements

Officials cut the ribbon Tuesday evening on the playground and the pickleball courts.

If you've got kids, or a paddle, has something new. Ogden City officials cut the ribbon Tuesday evening on the first phase of improvements at the park: the city's first all-abilities playground and eight new pickleball courts.

“We are here today to really start a new chapter for this park.”

Justin Anderson, Ogden City executive director of public services

According to the city, the playground is designed so all children can play, regardless of any mobility challenges, and it gives residents of all abilities an engaging place to stay active. Pickleball fans, your turn: city officials say many residents enjoy the sport.

  • Where: Lester Park, Ogden
  • Open now: the playground and the courts
  • This is the first phase of park improvements

Lester Park's first phase adds a playground and courts

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Davis County breaks ground on a new animal shelter in Fruit Heights

Davis County kicked off construction Wednesday on , at 1422 E 600 N in Fruit Heights. It replaces a building from 1985. County officials say the old facility has served for over 40 years but can no longer keep up with the community or the animals it serves.

The new shelter is slated to open in 2028

  1. 1985The old Davis County animal shelter building is built.
  2. Nov. 4Construction kicks off on .
  3. 2028The new shelter is slated to open sometime in 2028.

Source: ABC4 Utah

  • Upgraded medical care areas
  • Better housing for animals
  • Space for animals to meet potential adopters

Also in Davis County: the Davis Journal reports free youth mental health screenings for families are set for Nov. 18. It's a joint community effort to improve access to behavioral health services and prevent suicide across the county.

Nov. 18date of free youth mental health screenings for Davis County families

The screening is a joint community effort to improve access to behavioral health services.

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Diner closing

No Frills Diner on 25th Street, a staple in Ogden for 18 years, serves its last meal Friday. Owner Ronald Yeates said, "sometimes, things have to change." FOX 13 News Utah

25th Street

Ogden City crews working on sidewalks near the Kokomo Club on Tuesday night opened a hole into an old basement space that may have been a coal chute. A structural engineer was set to fix the hole and finish the sidewalk. ABC4 Utah

Ogden Eats

If you like a deal, Visit Ogden's annual promotion runs Nov. 5-15 with dining deals and special menus. It has 16 participating restaurants and has been held each year since 2013. Standard-Examiner

Prep football

No. 5 Springville visits No. 4 Bountiful in a 5A quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. Bountiful won the last meeting 36-35 in overtime in the 2023 quarterfinals. Deseret News

Springville and Bountiful both come in at 8-⁠2

TeamSeedRecord
SpringvilleNo. 58-2
BountifulNo. 48-2

Source: Deseret News

Weber volleyball

Renae Birch is stepping back as Weber High's head volleyball coach after six seasons. She said her family is expecting a child in February, and Weber finished 22-8 this year. Standard-Examiner

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Ogden opens its first all-abilities playground at Lester Park

Plus, Davis County breaks ground on a new animal shelter in Fruit Heights.

The TLDR

  1. Ogden opens its first all-abilities playground and eight pickleball courts
  2. Davis County breaks ground on a new animal shelter in Fruit Heights
  3. No Frills Diner on 25th Street serves its last meal Friday
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