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🌱 How Emery County rescuers saved a dehydrated rider on Five Miles of Hell
You won't want to miss South Sevier JV Football @ Emery on the Emery Patch calendar

Hi there, Emery! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Emery County rescuers saved a dehydrated rider on Five Miles of Hell
- Which Emery County kids just won big at the Utah State Fair?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
- Saturday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dirt biker airlifted from 'Five Miles of Hell' trail in San Rafael Swell area (gephardtdaily.com) — A dirt biker riding the rugged Five Miles of Hell trail in Emery County had to be airlifted after becoming severely dehydrated and unable to walk. Emery County Search and Rescue, Goblin Valley State Park staff, and a medical helicopter teamed up to reach the remote spot, with officials urging anyone exploring local backcountry to prepare carefully for extreme conditions.
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• Emery County 4-H members bring home State Fair ribbons (etvnews.com) — Young 4-H members from Emery County brought home an impressive collection of ribbons from this year's Utah State Fair, showcasing projects from Lego builds to baked goods. Local families may spot familiar names among the winners, whose creativity and hard work highlighted the county in a statewide spotlight.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- South Sevier JV Football @ Emery →
Emery High School, 975 N Center St, Castle Dale
3:30 pm - Union at Emery →
Emery High School, 975 North Center, Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Union Girls Varsity Soccer @ Emery →
Emery High School, 975 N Center St, Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Emery vs Union →
850 E Lagoon St., Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Manti Girls JV Volleyball @ Emery →
Emery High School, 975 N Center St, Castle Dale
5:00 pm - Emery vs Manti →
975 North Center, Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Manti at Emery →
Emery High School, 975 North Center, Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Carbon at Emery →
Emery High School, 75 S 400 E, Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Emery vs Carbon →
975 North Center, Castle Dale
6:30 pm - Carbon Dinos Volleyball at Emery →
Castle Dale UT
6:30 pm - Delta JV Football @ Emery →
Emery High School, 975 N Center St, Castle Dale
3:30 pm - Youth →
Ferron Rodeo Grounds, Ferron
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PacifiCorp - Pacific Power posted a job opening for Journeyman Plant Mechanic (Hunter Plant Traveling Mill Crew) in Castle Dale. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Castle Dale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emery here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gunnison
- Country music legend Lacy J. Dalton bringing milestone tour to Gunnison (heraldextra.com)
- Brutal summer has Utah farmers hoping El Niño brings gift of wet weather (fox13now.com)
- Sherman R Bronson (afcitizen.com)
Richfield
- President McIff Hosts Student Leadership Dinner (snowcollegenews.com)
Price
- Carbon MTB dominates on hometown course (etvnews.com)
- Massive Nuclear-Powered Data Center Proposed for Federal Land in Utah (belaaz.com)
Ok Emery! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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