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Several potholes located on I-15 near Ogden. (Doug Manifold/the Signpost) Photo credit: Doug Manifold

Crumbling, stumbling, bumbling: America’s rocky roads

Doug Manifold February 14, 2017

During the 2016 presidential election, the topic of national infrastructure found its way into the spotlight. President Donald Trump addressed infrastructure in both his campaign and inaugural speech.Trump...

Founder Rene Rodriguez describes the Vidit process and business model. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost) Photo credit: Doug Manifold

One million opportunities, one million cups of coffee

September 15, 2016

Once a month members of the Ogden community gather together to discuss business ideas and receive feedback from their fellow entrepreneurs at the Weber State University Downtown Ogden Campus.The latest...

Young women hold a photograph of a loved one lost at a suicide prevention candlelight vigil in 2015. (The Signpost Archives)

Suicide rates climb, Utah’s rates among the highest in the U.S.

Doug Manifold September 15, 2016

Suicide is a growing problem in both the United States and Utah. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 43,000 people in the country commit suicide each year.The...

Blue-green algae from Deer Creek Reservoir magnified 400X. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost)

Algae blooms, harmful or harmless?

Doug Manifold July 11, 2016

Summer is a time for fun and especially for fun in the water. Whether it's swimming, boating or playing on the beach, summer is a popular time for all things water-related.It all seems so wonderful and...

Trent McLelland works on the fabrication of bicycle parts for TRP Brakes. (Doug Manifold / The Signpost)

Concept Center provides students a unique learning experience

Doug Manifold July 5, 2016

Weber State University is home to a unique organization currently titled The Concept Center which is designed to assist companies solve a wide array of technical problems. Created by the Utah State Legislature...

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Utah artisans uphold age-old cheese making tradition

Doug Manifold June 20, 2016

Utah is home to several artisan cheese making companies that ship their products all across the country.Beehive Cheese Company near Ogden produces cheese, mostly by hand, in the artisan tradition. There...

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