Teen’s Selfless Act at USS Arizona Memorial Inspires Respect for History Ahead of Pearl Harbor Day
In an era often clouded with distractions, one teenager’s quiet act of respect at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of reverence and honor. Rowan Meagher, a bright-eyed teen with a love of history, recently made her second visit to the solemn site that commemorates […]
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 guilt. But for some, this jovial holiday is unfortunately marred by loneliness, illness, and hunger. Fortunately, there are things you can do this holiday season to lift the sad and weary, […]
General (ret.) Mike Minihan joins Candy Bomber Foundation
The Candy Bomber Foundation is pleased to announce Gen. (ret.) Mike Minihan as their new Chairman of the Board, effective November 1, 2024. Minihan recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after a distinguished, 34-year career culminating as Air Mobility Command commander. He served as a mobility pilot with 3,400 flight hours, multiple deployments, and […]
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 Habitat for Humanity, more than a dozen agents from the Springville, Mapleton, and Spanish Fork area have been helping further the organization’s outreach mission. Most recently, the agents were helping out […]
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 need – all in memory of her sister who died of brain cancer. Stacy Carrington-Jones was diagnosed in 2016 when she was 34 years old, after having a series of migraines. […]
Utah Valley Rides: A Lifeline for Seniors
It’s a challenge I never expected to face so often—telling a senior that we simply don’t have enough drivers to take them to a doctor’s appointment or social gathering. Each missed ride is more than an inconvenience; it’s a missed opportunity for connection, care, and independence simply because we don’t have enough volunteers. Utah Valley […]
Salem Youth Unite for Interfaith ‘Urban Trek’ Day of Service
Salt Lake City recently witnessed an inspiring display of interfaith cooperation as 250 youth and 80 leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Salem Utah Woodland Hills Stake) came together for a day of service. The event was part of the Urban Trek Youth Conference, and participants dedicated over 1,600 volunteer hours […]
Ava’s Bigfoot Stomp Returns to Spread Hope and Kindness
On September 7, the Live Like Ava Foundation, honoring 18-year-old Ava Mickelson of Spanish Fork who passed away from leukemia on October 30, 2022. The foundation will be hosting Ava’s Bigfoot Stomp, which is its second annual community fun run. According to the foundation, the event is more than just an excuse to get active. […]
Utah Couple Donates Free Baby Loss Funeral Flowers From Their Flower Farm to Grieving Local Parents
Jordy and Spensor Smith know the devastating pain of losing a child. They’ve experienced it not just once, but twice. The Spring Lake couple now uses that pain as a driving force to help other parents heal by offering free baby loss funeral flowers. The beautiful arrangements come from the Smith’s own lovingly tended local […]
Full Circle: Samuel Berky’s Journey in the Wrecked Neck Racing Mentorship Program
In the small town of Spanish Fork, a young man named Samuel “Berky” Berky has made a significant impact through his involvement in the Wrecked Neck Racing Mentorship Program. This nonprofit demolition derby program, which started in 2022, has provided countless students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills and experience the thrill of the […]