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11 Signs You Buy Too Much on Amazon
Amazon Prime is delightful. Almost anything in the world can be delivered to your front door for free* within two days! (*"Free" as long...
Preparing Your Dog for a Celebration: Holiday Tips from a Professional Dog Trainer
The holiday season is here, and as we gather with family and friends to give thanks, it’s important to ensure that our dogs feel...
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Spanish Fork Scenthound Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Grooming and Vet Care
Scenthound, a Florida-based business providing grooming and routine care services for dogs, recently opened a new franchise location in...
White Feather Rocks in Santaquin gives couple life beyond retirement
In the middle of Santaquin’s quiet Main Street, just west of Center Street, sits White Feather Rocks, a one-stop-shop...
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Brockbank second grade students send Valentines to bus driver Mr. Valentine!
By Brenda JohnsonBrockbank second grade students recently went on an awesome field trip to the Scera Center for the Arts. One of the reasons the field trip was awesome was because of their amazin
Merit Academy Students NOT sitting in classes all day
By Kati EvansMerit Academy believes their students have important things to accomplish in their homes, schools, communities, and even the world. They do NOT want their students sitting in classro
A note from Santaquin’s mayor
By Mayor Kirk HunsakerSantaquin City
As I have looked back on a wonderful year and look forward to new opportunity in 2017, I am thankful for such a generous community. We are lucky to live in a
Nebo educators honored with Huntsman awards
Two Nebo School District educators were honored in May with Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education. They are J. Merrill Hallam, a science, math and biology teacher at Spanish Fork Junior Hig
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Writer’s Retreat…at the Car Dealership
I'm a writer. I like to write. I like having a nice, quiet place to write.I'm a dad. I like being a dad. I like doing fun things with my kids.Unfortunately, those two things aren't compatible. It's impossible to...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Soccer Parent
We signed our kids up for the city soccer league, and they are really enjoying it. And we, as soccer parents, have learned that there are some things you should do, and some things that you shouldn’t.DO mark your...
It Took Me 40 Years to Hike to the Y
I first moved to Utah County forty years ago. I was a skinny, fresh-faced* kid, coming from Idaho to start my freshman year at BYU. (*”Fresh-faced” means, “I wasn’t shaving yet.”) And, at some point during that freshman year,...
Aspen Roots
Having strong roots is important in life, and it is aptly illustrated in this photo taken on a nearby mountain road. Aspen trees grow as a colony - young and old trees - from a common root system
Getting Ready for Summer Vacation
One of the best things about having the kids off for summer vacation is...going on an actual summer vacation!So many great memories can be made on these summer trips, whether they be family reunions, camping in the mountains, relaxing...
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John Roberson Booth
John Roberson Booth 43, of Springville unexpectedly returned to his Heavenly Father at home, on Thursday, July 25, 2024.John was born on September 27,...
Taniela “Daniel” Niu III
Across the vast Pacific ocean, the heart of a Tongan boy beat for the first time in Nukunuku, Tongatapu, Tonga, on July 27, 1957....
Tamateitaua Ieriko Ilaoa
Tamateitaua Ieriko Ilaoa was born on April 20, 1948 in Pava'ia'I, Amerika Samoa to Tautalamusu Tuana'itau and Ieriko Ripley where he spent more than...
Steven Grant Aldana
Steve Aldana, beloved father, avid outdoorsman, and passionate advocate for wellness, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2024 at the age of 61. He...
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Local Warming Center Program Needs Volunteers, Blankets, and Supplies for Winter Season
Warming centers for individuals who are homeless and seeking warmth and a place to stay for the night are now open nightly from 9pm to...
The Future of Work: AI won’t replace you, but a person using AI might.
With the rapid rise of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT (OpenAI), MidJourney, Google Cloud AI, Perplexity, Claud AI and countless other platforms, the...
Payson Community Gathers to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Historic Main Street
On October 16, residents of Payson and surrounding areas gathered to celebrate the official grand opening of their beloved Historic Main Street. The project,...
Thanks for the Memories:A walk down memory lane
I have a lot of memories of my sons growing up. One of my favorites is when there was a chore that the younger...
How to help those struggling with Food Insecurity this Thanksgiving season
For most people, Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and stuffing your face with all kinds of comfort foods without an ounce of...
White Feather Rocks in Santaquin gives couple life beyond retirement
In the middle of Santaquin’s quiet Main Street, just west of Center Street, sits White Feather Rocks, a one-stop-shop emporium for all your rock...
Gordo’s Fun Farm is a fun and family-friendly destination
If you’re looking for a diverse, family run, friendly, cozy fall destination to visit, look no further than Gordo’s Fun Farm in Spanish Fork. When...
Local insurance agents team up with Habitat for Humanity to clean up communities in need
A group of local insurance agents are giving back to the community in a unique way. Following a partnership between American Family Insurance and...
Spanish Fork Woman Brings Joy with Stockings Filled in Honor of Her Sister
For the past six years, Tonia Turner of Spanish Fork, has spent much of the holiday season preparing and delivering stockings for families in...
Payson grandpa’s love for grandchildren shows in Halloween cameo appearances
When the Davenport family of Payson dresses for Halloween, there is one member who makes the family theme a little extra special: Grandpa.Arthur Colgrove...
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