Payson Native Competes at Olympic Trials
It was the ending to a dream season that Payson native Summer Allen didn’t think would be a reality: competing in the steeplechase at the 2021 Olympic Trials. Allen, who currently runs for Weber State University, comes from a running family. In fact, her parents are Hawk and Cheryl Harper of Orem who own Runner’s […]
Parks are the perfect place to socialize your toddlers post-pandemic
It was a sight unseen for what seemed like forever. Kids were playing at a splash pad — like, lots of kids were playing in the same general vicinity. I mean, it was almost something out of a movie. I almost didn’t know what to make of it, but yet I was there with my […]
Making Summertime Memories
Summer can mean something different for everyone. It means lounging on the beach with a good book, lake trips, boating, pools, pool noodles, swim goggles, chlorine, sunscreen, suntans, sunburns, aloe vera. Umbrellas and beach towels. Waves, sand, and serenity. It’s sitting around campfires in the company of friends and family. Marshmallows toasted golden and placed […]
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple Celebration
Marking its 20th anniversary, organizers planned event to bring community together and thank for years of support The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork celebrated 20 years since it opened its doors to the public on June 20. The celebration included several guest speakers and upwards of 1,000 visitors to help commemorate the milestone. […]
Springville Museum of Art opens doors to summer concert
The Springville Museum of Art will host a concert by the students of Utah Vocal Arts Academy on July 21 in its Grand Gallery at 7 p.m. The Utah Vocal Arts Academy’s Summer Opera Festival presents an evening of Golden Age Musical Theater and Operatic favorites. Nine young, emerging local artists will be joined by […]
New food pantry now open in Springville
Prior to COVID, nearly 64,000 people, including almost 23,000 children, were facing hunger in Utah County. With numbers like that, there will always be those who step up to bring the numbers down through service. Brent Haymond and the Kiwanis Club in Springville are no strangers to collecting food and donating to people in need. […]