Finding Clarity in Utah’s Fall Outdoors
October in Utah carries a certain magic. The days are crisp, the air carries a hint of woodsmoke, and the canyons light up in fiery shades of red, gold, and orange. Fall colors change quickly, creating a sense of urgency to get outside before the beauty fades. Answering that call doesn’t just give us a […]
Legacy House of Spanish Fork Granting Bucket List Items to Residents
For the past several months, Legacy House of Spanish Fork has been going the extra mile for their residents by checking things off their bucket lists. Marketing director Emma Sorensen said that this is a new and exciting initiative that the whole staff has had fun planning. “We’ve been able to grant three wishes so […]
Making a Splash with Aqua Combat: Fitness, Fun, and Community at the Clyde Recreation Center
At the Clyde Recreation Center in Springville, the pool isn’t just for swimming laps. On certain days, it transforms into an energetic arena where punches, kicks, and jumps meet the resistance of water. Welcome to Aqua Combat, a high-energy workout taught by longtime aquatics instructor Renee Slater. “It’s based around MMA boxing techniques,” Slater explained. […]
Teacher of the Month: Corinne Curtis
Corinne Curtis of Barnett Elementary is a first-year teacher at Barnett Elementary in Payson, teaching second grade. Despite this being her first year, Curtis has demonstrated remarkable skill, dedication and heart in her classroom. From the very beginning, she has shown a natural ability to connect with her students and create an environment where every […]
What Are You Capable Of?
It is a simple question, but one that can shift the course of a life. What are you capable of? More than a prompt for new hobbies or tough challenges, this question goes to the heart of who you are. It is about recognizing untapped potential, the growth within your reach, and the strengths you […]
Local Riders Participate In Inaugural ‘Freedom Ride’ In Support Of Charlie Kirk
If you were driving southbound off the Provo University exit on September 20, there’s a good chance you saw a scene you’ve never experienced before: riders on horseback holding American Flags. Perhaps this scene made you stop and think. Maybe it gave you a sense of pride or of solemn resolve to do better and […]
Spanish Fork City to Open New FitCity
FitCity Center is a new community fitness center coming to Spanish Fork. Slated to open in late fall/early winter, this unique facility will meet several community needs under one roof. The fitness center itself will offer a large range of weight training and cardio equipment, an inclined indoor track around the upper level, as well […]
October is National Family History Month
October is officially Family History Month. This designation goes back more than 20 years, just two and a half weeks after the traumatic events of 9/11. The bill passed by the United States Senate includes a long list of reasons why October should be Family History Month, including this statement: “Whereas individuals learn about their […]
Older Sister Giving Back to Ronald McDonald House After Younger Brother Experienced Serious Fall
On August 13, 2025, our family’s life changed forever. It was the first day of school when my 13-year-old brother, Carter, fell 26 feet through the floor of our attic. He was rushed to the emergency room with six broken bones, and his injuries were so severe that he was transferred to Primary Children’s Hospital […]
E-Edition: October 2025 – Issue 161
