Nephi Man Paying Forward with Self Sustaining Garden in Nephi
There is a young man in your very own backyard who is doing some really cool things. But don’t look now, and don’t be afraid. “Backyard” is a figurative term for “near you,” and a literal term for outside. “Cool things” is also general and applicable to many things, but if you would ask most […]
Fred Openshaw Farms in Santaquin Carries on Tradition by Name and Quality Produce
It’s a slightly overcast day, and Fred Openshaw tills the soil, while Fred Openshaw plants the seeds. On the other side of the orchard, Fred Openshaw prunes the branches while Fred Openshaw observes the trade that he may one day continue. Since the early 1900’s, Fred Openshaw Farms in Santaquin has been providing the community […]
Military wife get much needed tip while waitressing at HutHot in Spanish Fork
On April 21, a waitress at HutHot Mongolian Grill in Spanish Fork was asked a question that would change her immediate life drastically. “What was your largest tip,” the customer asked? The waitress who has asked to be anonymous told the customer that her largest tip was $50, and then proceeded to ask why the […]
Strike A Chord: How South County Lanes in Payson is mixing music and bowling
If you’ve been hearing a lot more than pins being knocked down at the South County Lanes in Payson, you’re not mistaken. The sounds of local music have been making waves throughout the decades-old, family-run bowling alley, and owner Bud Marrott said that not only does he welcome the new addition to the local attraction, […]
Local nonprofit lets kids raise funds for childhood cancer through utilizing talents
A new nonprofit organization out of Spanish Fork is aiming to help children with cancer in a unique way: By empowering youth to turn their passions into purpose to help kids battling cancer. Nick Thiele of Youth-Led Charities has long had a desire to help children from all walks of life see how special they […]
Would you like to help maintain trails at Forebay in Payson? Here’s why you should and how to do it:
Spring may come this year, and with that perceived future on the horizon, many who frequent the Forebay Trailhead up Payson Canyon are looking forward to spending some time on the well-groomed mountain trails. If you’re one who looks forward to riding your bike or taking a walk or run on any of these local […]
Beverly Schofield awarded ‘Senior of the Year’ surrounded by her 13 children
Surrounded by all 13 of her children, Spanish Fork resident Beverly Schofield was crowned Senior of the Year by the Spanish Fork Senior Center for her many years of service at the center and in the community. Beverly, who is the current receptionist at the center, began going to the center 12 years ago to […]
Santaquin Man’s battle with rare disease is a story of trials and hope
A Santaquin man has been fighting for his life after a decades- long battle with a rare disease that has shown up in more ways than one. 57-year-old Roland Merrill has been battling ulcerative colitis for most of his adult life, and through a series of procedures that his wife, Patti Merrill said were blessings […]
Spanish Fork Family has an Irish Pub in their basement. Here’s why:
In March of 2022 Brian Govatos and Allison Tiné of Spanish Fork finished their basement complete with a dart and cricket board, popcorn and karaoke machines, an old piano, and green walls to match the color most loved by the Irish people themselves. Oh, and let’s not forget the pub-style tables, chairs, stage, and of […]
Salem Hills High School Junior brings home state wrestling title
On Feb. 16, Salem Hills High School Junior, Breyton Banks won the state title in the 106-pound weight class, having reached a goal he set for himself following the last state tournament. Head coach Nash Brown said she couldn’t have been more excited for Breyton, who he said has worked extremely hard. “Breyton’s record this […]