ST. GEORGE — In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4.
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UPDATED: Lava Ridge Fire in Red Cliffs Conservation Area believed to be human-caused
ST. GEORGE — A brush fire ignited in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Saturday afternoon has grown to 125 acres, according to fire officials.
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Area sees highest number of new COVID-19 infections in one day since July
ST. GEORGE — Southern Utah had it’s fifth-highest day for new infections and the most in one day since July according to the Utah Department of Health.
There were 70 new cases in the five-county area reported on Saturday. The last time there were 70 or more new cases in one day was on July 24.
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UPDATED: 4.4 earthquake shakes northern area of Southern Utah
ST. GEORGE — An earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude shook near the tri-county center of Iron, Garfield and Beaver counties early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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2 new coronavirus deaths reported in Washington County
ST. GEORGE — The Utah Department of Health reported on Sunday the deaths of two more Washington County residents from the coronavirus.
One of those who died was a hospitalized male between the ages of 65 and 84. The other death was of a 65- to 84-year-old woman in a long-term care facility.
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Tips for creating new garden beds this fall
FEATURE — Fall is a great time to create new garden beds. Cool, usually drier, fall weather makes it easier to work in the garden and for plants to establish. Plus, the garden to-do list is often a bit shorter this time of year and you will get a head start on the next growing season.
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