Inside the Creative World of a Springville Toy Designer
Springville has a hidden Jem in their midst, and no, we’re not talking about rocks, but rock stars in doll form – and the toymaker who designed her: Stefanie Eskander: Toy Designer. If you were a child of the 80’s and 90’s, and you had a Jem Doll in your collection, you have Stefanie Eskander […]
Springville couple spends ‘retirement’ years creating award-winning paintings
For many, retirement is a time to reap the benefits of decades of hard work by spending time doing things you love. Local artists Bill and Marilyn Brown of Springville have been doing just that by creating award-winning paintings in their art gallery on Main Street and selling prints around the country. Both Bill and […]
Utah chainsaw enthusiasts showcase skills in inaugural competition
For as long as he can remember, Derek Peterson of Elkridge has loved saws and anything to do with chopping wood. As owner of Peterson Trees, he gets to do that for a living, but recently, he and fellow saw-lovers from around the state got together to showcase their love for saws in a friendly […]
‘The star was the team!’ Spanish Fork High School baseball team goes on unbelievable playoff run to win 5A State Championship
Winning a State Championship game is always a dream for high school athletes, but it isn’t always on the horizon. For the 20th seed Spanish Fork High School baseball team, their season record was not telling a championship story. With a 9-16 regular season record, the future was not looking bright heading into the playoffs. […]
7-Year-Old with Brain Tumor Finds Strength in Support from Spanish Fork High School and Utah Army National Guard
On April 18, over 50 Utah National Guard servicemen and women joined forces at Spanish Fork High School to show a 7-year-old boy that he has an army behind him. Five short months ago, on December 14, Beckham Hatch’s parents were given the news that no parent should have to hear: that their child has […]
From tragedy to art: Local sculptor Gary Lee Price speaks about overcoming challenges through art
If you were to look at Gary Lee Price’s art gallery, a feeling of childhood wonder and uninhabited freedom and love would do doubt come over you. But with that representation of childhood wonderment, freedom and unity, comes a lot of pain. When Price was six years old, his mother was killed in a murder […]
Payson’s Ryan Stream shares story of resilience, courage and vulnerability
If you ask Ryan Stream what the key to success is, his answer is simple: vulnerability and courage. For the past several years, Stream has been traveling the country speaking and singing in stadiums and in front of various audiences, embodying the very thing he preaches. “The fastest way to connect with people is through […]
Ribbon cutting held for new Tabitha’s Way location in Spanish Fork
On March 27, local food pantry, Tabitha’s Way held a ribbon cutting for its new Spanish Fork location, showing gratitude for what the organization is deeming as its “next chapter” in a “journey to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity.” The new building is located at 50 East 100 North in Spanish Fork, and is […]
Mapleton woman carrying on mother’s legacy’ ‘knitting hearts’ for those in need
A warm blanket, a toy, clothing, items to clean yourself and your children with – all left in a place where you are now safe, when not long before, you were anything but. Every battered women’s shelter across the state of Utah receives kits from a Utah County organization that began when women used their […]
Payson High School Athlete Leah Sorenson Proves Teamwork is the Ultimate Win in Lacrosse
For the past four years, Payson High School senior Leah Sorenson has been suiting up and playing hard as a key member of the girl’s lacrosse team, and was recently named Athlete of the Week for the Lions. The nomination came from her coach Nick Miller after her “exceptional performance and leadership on the field.” […]