Every Picture Tells a Story
Photojournalist Isaac Hale Says South Utah County Among Favorite Places to Photograph As photojournalist Isaac Hale drove on the country roads leading out to Benjamin in South Utah County, it felt like home. His assignment was to photograph a 100-year-old family farm for a local publication, and as he looked around at the seemingly endless […]
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. […]
Payson Student Places 2nd in State Track Meet
High school athletes from around the state attended the 2021 state track meet May 18 at Davis High School/ For many athletes, including Payson High School senior Colby Orton, it was a day he had looked forward to for two years. With the COVID 19 pandemic cancelling last year’s state meet, it left Colby without […]
The Lemonade Code
Community rallies to help boy after his bike is stolen, and he pays it forward Eleven year old River Peacock of Payson woke on April 29 to find that his brand new bike had been stolen. His mother, Carrie Peacock had recently taken pictures of her son’s bike, so she posted those pictures on the “Payson […]
School is out, now what? 5 tips on how to enjoy summer with your children
I’m not gonna lie. Summer is basically my favorite time of year, and not just because the sun stays up longer than I do, but because it means I have all of my kids home with me. Yes, I’m one of those parents. I don’t love the structure of the school days, and I loathe […]
Student makes a comeback from season-ending injury
n the Fall of 2019, Spanish Fork High School tennis player, Kylie Smith, was experiencing some chronic pain in her elbow that would result in a season ending injury. The condition is called medial epicondylitis, which is also known as golfer’s elbow. Her injury would require her to take a six month break from the […]
Payson Woman Starts Business After Helping Friends During Pandemic
It was early March 2020 when Keely Ballard of Payson went shopping. On her list was flour from Costco. Having a background in the culinary arts, Ballard knew the importance of having not only good ingredients to work with, but ample supply. Then it happened. Pandemic frenzy emptied store shelves of essential goods — like […]