Hallmark movie filmed in Payson
By Ed & Janice HelmickIn early October downtown Payson was turned into a wintery Christmas scene for a Hallmark movie production. That is really neat to have our local town of Payson in the m
In Our Back Yard: Lava tubes and hot springs
Note: As residents of South Utah County, we have available to us some of the spectacular and interesting places to visit in the United States. We will refer to this area that constitutes approxim
Teen essays and senior citizens: An unlikely love story
By Great CroftsA long line of pink-cheeked, smiling 9th graders snake down the road along the sidewalk of West Center Street in Springville. These quick-footed students are en route to the Ashfor
The Santa Queen celebrates 40 years
Some businesses brag that they have been in business for 10 years or 20 years, but a business in Santaquin has celebrated 40 years in business. That is remarkable for any and deserves a special n
Operation Never Give Up
By Janice Helmick with Ryan StreamMotivational speaker, musician and veteran Ryan Stream, United Way of Eastern Utah, along with Utah County’s Serve Daily have partnered up with St. George’s Gent
Students ‘crunch’ into nutrition and local agriculture
By Matt Hargreaves, Utah Farm Bureau FederationThird-grade students at Canyon Elementary School in Spanish Fork ‘crunched’ into Utah-grown apples in early October while participating in an event
Upstanders: Love for all in Utah
By StarbucksDuring a time of increased divisiveness in America, it can be difficult to see the good occurring across the nation every day. To shed light on stories of extraordinary courage, Starb
Strangers gift car to Springville mom
SPRINGVILLE — The kindness of strangers has left one single mom with a full heart and new means of transportation.Sarah recently became a single mother and was left without a car to drive to wor
Mr. Grill: Scone-tastic Sandwiches, Philly Fries, and Steak Dinners
The first time I reviewed Mr. Grill, I was blown away by the crazy delicious scone burgers and chicken sandwiches. There is something magical about a sandwich on a fresh scone. And those fresh cu
Three-alarm fire on Springville Main Street
On Thursday, October 19 a fire broke out in a second story apartment in the Brown building that houses Brown House Fine Arts store and Bill Brown Reality located in the middle of the 200 block of