Sub for Santa volunteers strive to bring joy to struggling families
United Way’s Sub for Santa is working to make sure that families in Utah County are still able to enjoy the holidays. With the worldwide pandemic, some families are now in more need than ever. And people are still looking for a way to serve. For families who are looking for help, the application process […]
Local cities use COVID relief funds to help community businesses
In response to COVID-19, the federal government provided state, local and tribal governments with financial assistance. Here’s a look at how two cities in our community (Santaquin and Payson) used the money to provide much-needed financial assistance to local businesses. The program also helped residents discover the many great small businesses within their own communities. […]
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
As a kid going to the forest and selecting a tree to bring home was an important part of the Christmas season. We have forests nearby, so my intentions were to write “In Our Backyard” column about cutting your own Christmas tree in the local forest. I called the Spanish Fork U.S. Forest Service office […]