The county human services department reports that for the first time since last April there was a decrease in the number of food assistance (food stamp) cases compared with the prior month.

The decrease is not large; 1,748 cases in February compared with 1,712 cases in March. A year ago the department had 1,482 cases.

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A jury trial scheduled for late May and early June regarding the charge of second degree murder against Nathan Yager has been vacated. The Delta District Court entered an order vacating the jury trail at the request of both the defense and the prosecution.

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