Mayor's Message

Isaac Barton built the first general store in Syracuse in 1888. The assumption is that it was built to accommodate the growing population and the bathing resort. It is believed that he sold the store in 1891 to three brothers, James T., Daniel H., and...

October Calendar of Events

Senior Events
Syracuse Community Center
1912 W 1900 S, Syracuse, Utah 84075
Call (801) 614-9660 #1 to register

The Not-So-Spooky History of the Syracuse Cemetery

When the cemetery was first laid out in 1896, conditions in Syracuse were very different. Today’s roads didn’t exist. Homes were few and scattered. The cemetery lots were roughly measured with a tape measure.

The Best of Fall Recipes

Halloween Chex Mix

BY MELISSA SPELTS

15-oz. bag of Savory Chex Mix snack mix
10.5-oz. bag of Muddy Buddies Chex Mix
8 oz. Reese’s Pieces
20 to 30 Brach’s Autumn Mix candy pumpkins
10 to 15 White Reese’s Miniature Cups with candy eyeballs (ghosts)

Syracuse, Utah #6 on Best Places to Live

In the 1800s, William Galbraith, a local salt harvester, printed “Syracuse” on his bags in a nod to a salt company he knew in Syracuse, New York. Now, outdoor enthusiasts and job seekers flock to this town of around 32,000.

Special Message on Paramedic Service in Syracuse City, Utah

Your Syracuse Fire Department was established in 1965 as a volunteer organization. Throughout the years the fire department has grown along with the community to provide the best service possible in your time of need.