Nebo School District students competed in the “Battle of the Books” challenge
On Monday, January 28, 2019, the top two teams from each Nebo school, Payson Junior High School, Mapleton Junior High School, and Diamond Fork Junior High, met to compete in a Nebo School District
Local teacher shares love of running through annual “Kids Marathon”
By Arianne BrownOn May 11 of this year, over 500 elementary students from the Nebo School District will toe the start line to complete a marathon. Yes, you read that right. A marathon. 26.2 miles
2019 President’s Award given to Jason Packard
By Shirlene JordanThe Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Jason Packard is our choice for the 2019 President’s Award.Jason Packard was born on July 20, 1980, to Ma
Addressing Suicide
By Scott Daniels – MD, MHA, and Psychiatrist at Mountain View HospitalSuicide is an unspeakable tragedy. Those affected by suicidal behavior experience a suffering that defies description. And ye
2019 Director’s Award given to Spring Creek Mechanical
By Shirlene JordanThe Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce Director’s Award 2019 goes to Spring Creek Mechanical. Brent and Sara Harvey are strong supporters of the chamber and are always the
My Story Matters: The power of love
By Julie Hall for My Story MattersIn recent years, the words connection, belonging, acceptance and inclusiveness, have made it to the forefront of our collective social mindset. As a human race,
Are You Old Enough to Remember Buddy Holly?
February 3rd is the 60-year anniversary of the death of rock and roll star Buddy Holly. Do you remember Buddy Holly? I do and my parents didn’t like the rock and roll music of the era. I heard hi
Springville FFA’s Knowledge Bowl
By Ashley TruscottToe to toe, team against team, question after question, the fight to win the chapter knowledge bowl plaque has begun. At the knowledge bowl, the chapter members group together t
Locals donate time and money to make Payson Canyon Four Bay trail system usable for winter recreation
By Arianne BrownBetween the third mile marker and Maple Dell Scout Camp on the east side of Payson Canyon lies a series of trails known by locals as “Four Bay.” This trail system that has over ei
Life, the Universe, & Everything symposium
The Marion K. “Doc” Smith Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy originated at Brigham Young University and has grown and evolved over the past thirty years. Now known as Life, the Universe &am
