Eugene “Gene” Golden Jackman
Eugene “Gene” Golden Jackman, Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, Utah on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 from Congestive Heart Failure. He was 88 years old. Gene was born on January 3rd, 1934, in The LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah to Golden Leon […]
Thousands gather to pay tribute to Col. Gail S. Halvorsen and the hope he gave the world
If you ever wonder how much difference one person can make in the world all you have to do is look at the life and legacy of Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber. Thousands gathered in Provo and Spanish Fork last month to celebrate the change he made in the world when he […]
Community Action Services offers a helping hand when things get tough
We are fortunate to have a variety of nonprofits doing good in our community: We have United Way of Utah County, with its South Franklin Community Center in Provo, Sub for Santa programs, tax help, Everyday Learners program, and more. There’s the Food & Care Coalition, which serves meals to people in need seven days […]
Shelter receives $55,000 lifesaving grant from Petco Love
South Utah Valley Animal Shelter is set to receive a $55,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at Spanish Fork Petco at 1118 Canyon Creek Parkway on June 16, at 11 a.m. in support of their lifesaving work for animals in South Utah County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit […]
Insurance agent retires to pursue her passions and chase her grandchildren
It is with sadness and excitement that Leavitt Insurance and Central Bond Services announces the retirement of Kristyl Ripplinger. Kristyl has worked with Leavitt Insurance since November 2010 when she moved to Santaquin from Colorado. In Colorado she and her husband Curt owned and operated the family insurance agency located in Lafayette. She has been […]
Springville’s Brown Art Gallery Hosts Art Show ‘Common Roots’ in May and June
The Brown Art Gallery in Springville will host an art show “Common Roots” from May 25 to June 25. A reception to meet the artist W. Bill Brown will be held on May 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibit will consist of more than 20 paintings of Utah’s state tree, […]
A Joke a Day Keeps the Dismay Away
You’ve heard it before – a Penny saved is a Penny not going to hell. That’s what Penny told herself anyway. You may remember that old saying differently. Either way, you might find it almost funny. Or at least enough to bring a smile to your face. Don’t underestimate the importance of that giggle, smirk, […]
Summer Means Plenty of Great Movie Options
Well, it’s finally here! Summer lovin’, fireworks, and blockbuster movies itching to make history in the box office of 2021. Speaking of which, we’ll be kicking it off by announcing upcoming movies that we should look forward to for the month of July. For those looking for movies rated PG, there is one in particular […]
Sweet Tooth is a Netflix show definitely worth watching
Have you ever been at a loss about what to watch on Netflix? You know, that rabbit hole in which you spend an hour looking for something good—or at least mildly interesting—to watch, only to fall asleep in the process of searching. Been there, done that. Sometimes, recommendations from friends and family helps in the […]
Cache Celebration of Women’s Suffrage wins national award for exhibit
The Cache Celebration of Women’s Suffrage has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Albert B. Corey Award by the American Association for State and Local History. The award is limited to one winner per year and recognizes volunteer organizations “that best display the qualities of vigor, scholarship, and imagination in their work.” The Cache Celebration of […]
