Can you navigate hidden paths?
By Daniel Poaletti Imagine you’re on a treasure hunt where you’re given a clue that contains some type of puzzle. Once it’s solved, you’ll be led to a random destination; search around a bit and you find your next clue. Now, imagine that you could race against friends as you all tried to complete the […]
Your Guide to Holiday Giving: How to Host a Successful Holiday Food and Donation Drive
By Tom Hogan The holidays are a wonderful time to make joyful memories with friends and family. Unfortunately, some families go through rough patches where their holidays aren’t so cheery. About 54 million Americans face food insecurity during the holidays. In Utah County, 14% of people live in poverty and may be worried about how […]
Flying high: Dean Bristow of Payson reflects on years of military service
When Dean Bristow was just three years old, he would often look up to the sky to see the airplanes flying high, and wanted to be among the pilots. Born in 1938, just a couple of years before World War II started, Bristow knew what it was like to live during wartime. Unlike many during […]
Mt. Nebo Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers
Do you feel the urge to do something that shows your gratitude and respect for them? If so, the Mt. Nebo Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers is looking for you. We meet monthly in Payson with our wives, and enjoy a catered dinner and guest speaker. Come join us for a “test run” […]
South Utah Valley Animal Shelter Pets of the Month
Cornelius (78611) is a black and white male kitten. He is a foster to adopt as we will get him neutered at the first opportunity. (His adoption price will be $30) He is an inquisitive and playful kitten! He loves being petted and wants that lovey time with someone! Pistol (78376) is a 3-4 month […]
‘The Redeem Team’ a good hoops watch
Basketball has long been one of the few Olympic sports where Americans expect greatness, so what happens when USA Basketball is anything less than the best? That is, in part, the crux of the Netflix documentary The Redeem Team, an exploration of the 2008 U.S. men’s basketball team that won the Gold Medal at the […]
Springville High School Girls Cross Country Team Takes State Fifth Year Running
With 250 meters to go in the 5A state cross country race at the Regional Athletic Complex, Springville High School coach, Sam Smith called out to her number five runner, Adri Bird to kick it in gear. Smith wasn’t sure how close the race was, but she knew that every place counted, and if Bird […]
Payson Senior Citizens selling art pieces at annual art show
For the past several months, local artists from the Payson Senior Citizen Center have been working hard on their pieces to be sold at its annual art show that will be held at the Peteetneet Academy in the Historical Society Room D until the end of the year. Each painting is $99, and have been […]
Games on Main in Helper bringing family fun six nights a week
Soda and gifts by day, board games by night? Yes, please! In April of this year, Becky Driggs opened up Aunt Nell’s Soda Fountain on Historic Main Street with the goal of bringing a taste of old fashioned service and ice cream to the town that she now calls home. Just a handful of months […]
Spanish Fork Gun Club offers unique shooting experience
There’s a lot that goes into making the Spanish Fork Gun Club a must-visit among trap shooters. The shooting facility sits along the slopes of the mountains at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon, providing large views of Utah Valley and Utah Lake. Furthermore, its weather and backdrop make it a popular destination for shooters […]
