Spanish Fork Woman Writes Song Now Published in Latter-Day Saint ‘Hymns For Home And Church’ Handbook
Nineteen years ago, Traci S. Law of Spanish Fork, had a song in her heart. That song, titled “Little Baby in a Manger,” has recently been included in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Hymns for Home and Church” handbook and has now been sung by congregations and in homes worldwide. Law, who […]
Three Hats to Wear While Going into the New Year
Welcome to the New Year! Boy, oh, boy, does this year have a lot of potential! Maybe you are happy with how the last year turned out, or maybe you just want to shake off any “last year left over” off the bottom of your shoe. Before we just stroll on in, please consider wearing […]
‘She Wanted to Stay’: Community Mourning the Loss of LocalFirst Responder who Lost Battle with Cancer
Seemingly countless South Utah County community members are mourning the loss of one of their own. On Christmas Eve, Marcee Nelson, 32, of Genola, lost her year-long battle with cervical cancer, leaving behind a husband, four kids, and many more family members and friends. Marcee was the assistant produce manager at Payson Market and had […]
Things To Do (And Not To) in 2026
It’s 2026! It’s a brand new year! And you know what that means: It’s time for New Year’s Resolutions. There are things that we want (or need) to try to do to make our lives better throughout the new year. But, there are also things we need to STOP doing to make things better for […]
What Does it Mean that ‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished?’
Most of us have heard the phrase at some point, usually said with a sigh or a half laugh: “No good deed goes unpunished.” It often comes out after someone has tried to help, only to find themselves stressed, blamed, or worse off than before. On the surface, the saying feels cynical, even discouraging. Why […]
Local Siblings Work Together to Produce ‘Hail To The Chiefs’
A trio of local siblings have utilized their shared experience in the realm of journalism to produce a book in honor of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. “Hail to the Chiefs: Fascinating Facts About Every U.S. President” was recently released as a publication of the Daily Herald newspaper in Provo and the Standard-Examiner newspaper […]
Locals ‘Adopt-A-Grandparent’ During the Holiday Season
Many in the Southern Utah County area made sure that local senior citizens were taken care of during the holiday season, by participating in what is called, Adopt-A-Grandparent. This fundraising event happens in many locations throughout the state and nation, but Mindy Sherrow of Santaquin, took it upon herself to start something locally. “Each holiday […]
The Power of Listening Before Speaking
When Stephen Covey wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he wasn’t just offering a collection of strategies for professional success. He was outlining a philosophy for how to live and interact with others in meaningful ways. Among the habits he introduced, the fifth one, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood,” is […]
Teacher of the Month: Nesha Smith at Wilson Elementary School
Nesha Smith is an exceptional reading intervention teacher whose impact is felt across students, staff, and the entire school. She consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to meeting the needs of learners by thoughtfully analyzing where students are and intentionally planning instruction to help them grow. Nesha is highly prepared in her work, she takes the […]
Interested or committed?Why this Is the year goals finally change everything
It’s a new year, and like clockwork, many of us have just sat down with a fresh notebook or a notes app and written out our New Year’s resolutions. We promise ourselves this year will be different. We’ll be healthier. We’ll save more. We’ll chase that dream we keep putting off. If you know me, […]