🌱 Why Park City tourism leaders are optimistic after a soft ski season

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Park City tourism leaders are optimistic after a soft ski season
• How a young bear ended up in a Park City neighborhood tree
• Park City doctor’s top strength moves men over 50 shouldn’t skip

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Park City Chamber/Bureau cites early end to ski season, ‘broader headwinds' for economic softness (parkrecord.com) — Park City’s winter sales-tax revenues dipped after an unusually early end to ski season, and local tourism leaders say broader economic “headwinds” also played a role. The Chamber/Bureau reports May hotel occupancy is already rebounding and forward summer bookings look stronger, with higher average room rates and confidence in Park City’s festival- and recreation-driven summer appeal.
   

• Young black bear tranquilized from a neighborhood tree in Park City before being relocated (thecooldown.com) — A young black bear was tranquilized from a tree in Park City’s Prospector neighborhood and safely relocated by wildlife crews and local fire officials. The incident highlights how unsecured trash, pet food, and grills can draw bears into residential areas, and experts urge Park City residents to secure attractants and give wildlife plenty of space.
   

• The 5 Strength Exercises Men Over 50 Should Be Doing (everydayhealth.com) — A Park City family medicine doctor explains how age-related muscle loss can quietly erode strength, balance, and independence for men over 50. The piece outlines why sarcopenia happens and emphasizes that consistent strength training can slow or even reverse muscle decline, helping older men stay active and self-sufficient longer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
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• I am so impressed with this young man, Ian Ward, and his business!
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🗞 Nearby News

Snyderville

• Assault suspect apprehended by armed Snyderville Basin resident (parkrecord.com)
• Primary election ballots are mailed to voters (parkrecord.com)
• 2026 Candidate Profile: John Kucera on growth, traffic, and what District 4 needs from its first direct representative (townlift.com)

Kamas

• High Star Ranch considers moving equine operations closer to front door (kpcw.org)

Sandy

• 677 W Villa Dr S, Sandy, UT 84070 (zillow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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