Nebo Bus Driver retiring after 25 years is being remembered as one of the best
She was the last person the kids saw before going to school each day, the one to greet them after a long day of learning, and the one to deliver them back home safely. After 25 years, Genola resident and Nebo School District bus driver Susan Ogden is retiring, leaving many students and parents both […]
45-year-old Salem Woman Realizes Dream of Joining National Guard
Fourty-five-year-old Jennifer Hughes of Salem is realizing a long held dream that she didn’t ever know she’d realize: being a member of the Army National Guard. And in a matter of just a few weeks, she will enter Basic Training to put her one major step closer to that goal. Hughes, who is also a […]
Johnson Tire in Springville Celebrates 100 Years of Business
To Riley Johnson, being an owner of Johnson Tire Pros in Springville is about so much more than repairing and installing tires.; it’s about giving back to a community that has supported his establishment for generations. This year, Johnson Tire Pros celebrates its 100th year of business. During that time, it has changed locations on […]
Saddling Up with the Hobble Creek Wranglers: A Journey into Cowboy Action Shooting
On the outskirts of Springville, down Hobble Creek Canyon, just off Canyon Road, there’s the sound of gunfire and accompanying smell of gunpowder that fills the air on a crisp Saturday morning. These sounds and smells are also indicative of camaraderie, as they come from members of the Hobble Creek Wranglers who are all decked […]
Volunteers Needed for the Springville Kiwanis Club Scone Booth
As we approach the summer season, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Springville’s beloved Art City Days celebration. Among the highlights of this festive occasion is the annual scone booth fundraiser organized by the Springville Kiwanis. This fundraiser has become a staple of Art City Days and a community favorite, drawing in crowds of eager […]
Why I Believe in God
As I reach my 80th birthday, I look back and reflect on a wonderful and full life. Along Life’s journey I have a list of life saving or life changing events that were God blessed miracles. Not just random circumstance. In January of 2024 my medical prognoses was that I would pass away in 2-4 […]
Libraries with Heart
Did you know that you can borrow a blood pressure kit from the Salem City Library? All you need is your library card. The kit contains blood pressure equipment, instructions in English and Spanish and educational resources on high blood pressure. One in four Utah adults don’t have their high blood pressure under control. Uncontrolled […]
La Conchita Restaurant Celebrates Its Grand Opening in Santaquin
Mexican food is a popular choice for South Utah County families, and now they have one more restaurant to choose from when deciding what to eat. On April 2, Santaquin City officially welcomed La Conchita Authentic Mexican Food to 27 W Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Restaurant staff members graciously served free churros and […]
Have I Become My Mother?
I love my mother. She’s a wonderful woman. She brought me into the world. She taught me not to talk with my mouth full, not to burp at the table, and not to go swimming until at least one hour after eating. She loves me very much. And sometimes, she even remembers my name. My […]
Harnessing the Benefits of Creative Play
When Skylar and Julie Spainhower realized their children were becoming increasingly addicted to “screen time,” becoming more aggressive and less open to socializing, they realized it was time to make some changes at home. “We have introduced our children to washable paints that help them focus on creativity,” said Skylar, who fondly remembers watercolors and […]