Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah— Contending with the specter of COVID-19 — as a health care worker or one of the subgroups most vulnerable to the virus — can be fraught with stress. With such groups in mind, the Weber-Morgan Health Department has launched Uplift With Letters, a letter-writing initiative to give them a little sunlight, a bit of a respite. Contending with depression is the focus and the effort is unfolding in both Weber and Morgan counties, the department’s coverage area.

OGDEN, Utah — Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell announced Tuesday that Eric Young will be the city’s next police chief. Chief Randy Watt is retiring. Young is his deputy chief. Young is an Ogden native — born and raised in the area, and a graduate of Weber State University. In many ways, Young will continue where Watt left off. But what will he change? There are those that have strong feelings that policing needs to change,” he said. “We have been listening, and we’re going to listen even better.” Young has had a decorated 27-year career in Ogden, earning awards and commendations…