‘He should be here’: Friends Remember ‘Fallen Don’ while running Speedy Spaniard
On July 24, Travis Lundell and five of his friends from high school, toed the line of the Speedy Spaniard in Spanish Fork in remembrance of a friend who passed away last May. Hyrum Shell, 46, died from injuries sustained when a vehicle struck his motorcycle on SR-6 near milepost 145. According to police reports, […]
Couple riding 4,000 miles across U.S. to raise funds for Tabitha’s Way
Robert and Bliss Sawyer celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary not just with love, but with Hope, as they decided to dedicate this landmark year riding 4,000 miles across the United States in an initiative called Hope Across the USA. In their journey, the couple is raising funds for Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry that is […]
Teacher of the Month: Lucas Adams at Spring Lake Elementary
Spring Lake Elementary proudly honors Perry Ewell, an exceptional fifth-grade educator whose career spans an impressive 37 years. Mr. Ewell’s steadfast dedication has profoundly influenced countless students and fellow educators, leaving an indelible mark on educational communities. Mr. Ewell’s remarkable teaching journey began at Sego Lily Elementary in the Alpine District and continued at Wilson […]
Forebay Secured: Payson Canyon’s 480-Acre Conservation Victory
In 2001, the city of Payson purchased land at the base of Payson Canyon to protect the watershed, habitat, and for recreational opportunities. The land consisted of 480 acres and became known to locals as Forebay, due to the canal water that runs through the area. This past month, Payson teamed up with the city […]
Miss Nebo, Erika Dalton Takes the Crown of Miss Utah
It may have taken Miss Nebo 2025 Erika Dalton several years to accomplish her goal of being crowned at the state level as Miss Utah, but with two milestone celebrations happening this year — the timing seems just right. The 26-year-old was crowned Miss Utah 2026 during the final night of the Miss Utah organization’s […]
Spreading Kindness One Cup at a Time: The 9-Year Legacy of Springville’s ‘Lemon Aid’ Stand
When Pari Sarkar was five years old, she decided to have a lemonade stand for her grandma to celebrate the July Fourth Holiday. She raised $30, and gave it all to her grandma, who used it to purchase some new leggings. Seeing that something as simple as selling lemonade could help another, sparked something in […]
Springville Family Turns Homestead Into Healing Resource For Community
In 2017, the Jenkins family decided they needed a change — so they bought a home in Springville with about an acre of land. They added some goats, chickens, ducks and beehives, and began a life more “in tune” with nature and animals. “We moved with the purpose of getting outside and getting our kids […]
Teacher of the Month: Lucas Adams at Mapleton Elementary
Our Central Bank teacher of the month is Shelby Willis, a 3rd grade teacher at Mapleton Elementary. In just her 3rd year in the classroom, Shelby has proven to be an exceptional teacher and leader whose influence won’t soon be forgotten. <iframe title=”Teacher of the Month: Shelby Willis at Mapleton Elementary” allowtransparency=”true” height=”150″ width=”100%” style=”border: […]
Veterans Ride Again With Help From Local Organizations
For the past 13 years, Shelly Davis has been working with veterans at the Bennion Veterans Home in Payson as the therapy director, with the goal of giving each resident a proper thank-you. “I grew up as a veteran’s daughter,” she said. “I always wished I could have done all these things for my dad.” […]
Free Meals and Snacks for Children During Summer
The Utah State Board of Education is announcing SUN Meals, a summer nutrition program that offers free meals and snacks to children and teens when school is out. What are SUN Meals? SUN Meals is USDA’s summer meal program. It provides no-cost meals and snacks at schools, parks, libraries, and other neighborhood locations. In some […]
