The following is a press release provided by Andrew Holmes campaign team.

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 7, 2012—With a focus and commitment on taxpayer protection, effective education and genuine representation, Andrew Holmes today announced his candidacy for Utah State Senator, Senate District 16 and will officially launch his campaign tonight at Nicolitalia Pizzeria, 2295 N University Parkway in Provo at 7:00 pm. www.Andrew4Senate.com.

The following is a press release from Utah County.

Commissioner Larry Ellertson of Lindon was named chairman of the Utah County Commission for 2012 during the regularly scheduled Utah County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.  Commissioner Doug Witney of Springville was elected vice chairman.

Ellertson has served on the Utah County Commission since January 2005. In November 1996 he was appointed mayor of Lindon City and served in that position until his election to the Utah County Commission.

The following press release is from UDOT:

Orem, Utah - The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will close state Route 92 (The Alpine Loop) between Provo and American Fork Canyons to motorists this Monday, October 31, 2011.  In preparation for the winter months routine maintenance will be performed on the road prior to the first snow storm of the year.

 

S.R. 92 is a seasonal highway and due to heavy snowfall in the area, it becomes cost -prohibitive to keep the pass open for travel during the winter months. This road will remain closed through spring 2012.