Payson High School’s Tallin Kunz takes home 5A State swimming title
Tallin Kunz, a Senior at Payson High School, took first at the Utah State 5A Championship Swim Meet in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 56.69. This is the first state title that the Payson High School swim team has ever claimed, adding extra sweetness to the victory. Tallin began swimming competitively at age […]
Spanish Fork residents participate in ‘Book Chain on Main” to move books to new library
On March 25, an abnormally bitter cold, late March day did little to discourage over 400 patrons of the Spanish Fork City Library to form a “Book chain on Main” to carry books from the old library to the new one directly across the street. Members of the human chain were loaded with stacks of […]
Grace Bible Church in Springville has much to offer to Christian Community
For the past 26 years, Grace Bible Church in Springville has served the community as a non-denominational Christian church. The church has had several pastors over the years, and in 2020, Pastor Andy Erickson, who is originally from Southern California, accepted the position as lead pastor. Pastor Erickson runs the church alongside his wife Laura […]
Thinking about getting backyard chickens? Here’s what you need to know
While growing up, I remember singing along with the opening scene of Beauty and The Beast and giggling at the mother juggling multiple babies who sings, “I need six eggs! That’s too expensive!” Fast forward to 20-or-so years later, I am that woman trying to keep four children from throwing snack cakes into the shopping […]
Local Chambers of Commerce are good for businesses and the community
A Many have heard of the Chamber of Commerce, but few seem to actually know what it is and what it does. With so many people starting side hustles with the hope of turning it into a bigger business, it’s more important than ever to figure out how to grow that business. Your local Chamber […]
Springville Senior Center offers opportunities for over 50 community
The Springville Senior Citizen Center recently celebrated 60 years of serving the 50-plus community in Springville. The Springville Senior Center is a department of Springville City providing recreational, educational and social services for residents 50 years of age and older. There is an annual membership fee of $15, or $60 for a lifetime membership. These […]
From foster parent to adoptive parent
While fostering 1- and 3-year-old sibling boys, the goal was to reunite them with their family in a healthy and safe environment. As a foster parent, my job was to do what I could to facilitate and support that while the boys were placed with my family. During this time, the boys’ biological parents worked […]
Four upcoming community events you may not be aware of
It’s that time of year again: Dreary winter where we long for spring, lament the lack of sunshine, and curse the gray sludge piled up in every parking lot that is never noticed until a poor, unsuspecting soul is knee deep in a freezing motor oil slushy. Finding family friendly and even community activities seems […]
Becoming a foster parent – Part 1
Growing up, it was common for an extra kid or two to be around my family’s house. When I was young, they were just brothers that stayed for a little while and then went away. When I got older, I learned that my parents were foster parents and that my seemingly transient brothers and sisters […]
Local Family Seeks Help For A Medical Service Dog for Young Daughter
I have lived in Spanish Fork since 2003. I married my husband Preston in 2012 and welcomed our oldest daughter Hannah to our family in 2013. We love the community here and the unique mix of the small town feel with everything you need nearby. 2020 was particularly eventful for our family. We adopted Noah […]