Historical Highlight: Mapleton Old Towne Square
South Utah County is a mecca for historical sites, and Mapleton’s Old Towne Square is one such place. The historical site is located at the corner of Maple and Main Street at the south end of Mapleton Park, and is filled with a bevy of historical buildings for residents to go to experience a blast […]
A walk down Main Street in Payson gave me a taste of what used to be, and what I hope can one day be again
When I think of a Main Street, I picture a quaint row of charming shops and eateries nestled in the heart of a small town. It’s where townspeople go to connect and support one another. So imagine my delight when I moved to Payson, which is a much smaller town than my previous one. Once […]
It’s February: Get Your Summer Supplies Now While You Can
It’s February. Do you know what that means? If your answer is, “It’s time to get out the squirt guns and beach toys,” you just might work for Walmart! On a recent trip to said retail store, I was met with a fairly balanced variety of heart-shaped gifts and H2O drenching weaponry. To their credit, […]
Icelandic Association of Utah shine light on Spanish Fork past
Did you know that Spanish Fork was the first Icelandic settlement in the United States? It’s true, and one local association seeks to honor that unique part of the town’s history. The Icelandic Association of Utah seeks to recognize the nearly 400 Icelanders who left their native country and immigrated to the Beehive State between […]
Major Spanish Fork Airport Business Development
Small airports throughout the nation are in danger of being closed down, but many are working hard to ensure that the Spanish Fork Airport not only stays open, but experiences widespread growth by embarking on a multi-million dollar business park that will house the airport. This type of thing is unheard of, especially given the […]
Training for ice a mixed climbing can also be beneficial for everyday life
There is a lesser-known sport that is beneficial for people of all ages. That sport is ice climbing, and there is a gym in Utah County that allows those in the community to enjoy the benefits of this skilled exercise all year long. Climbing of any sorts leads to a generally healthy lifestyle if pursued […]
OHV riders now required to complete online course to ride on public lands
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is launching a new off-highway vehicle (OHV) education course to help preserve access and increase rider safety. Anyone 18 years or older must now complete the free online course to operate an OHV on public lands in Utah. “Our goal is to increase overall awareness and education of […]
February 2023 Nebo PEAK Award Winners
THE PEAK AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAMNebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Awards are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department. Beth Nelson, Counseling Registrar, Salem Hills HighNominated by: Rachel […]
From foster parent to adoptive parent
While fostering 1- and 3-year-old sibling boys, the goal was to reunite them with their family in a healthy and safe environment. As a foster parent, my job was to do what I could to facilitate and support that while the boys were placed with my family. During this time, the boys’ biological parents worked […]
Spanish Fork City’s Power & Light Division Honored
Spanish Fork City’s Power & Light division was named Public Works Division of the Year for 2022 and was recognized during City Council meeting on Jan. 17. Annually, division leaders in Spanish Fork City’s public works department meet together and present on the key indicators, projects, and innovations from the previous year. Power & Light […]