Payson-Based Better Bowls Celebrates Its Second Anniversary Offering Healthier Comfort Food Options
Better Bowls, a locally owned and operated Açaí shop in Payson, celebrated its second anniversary on August 8. Tabitha Sorensen, the shop’s founder and owner, has worked in the food industry for much of her life. She says she “loves to take healthy food and make it taste good.” She also enjoys giving South Utah County […]
10-year-old dances her way to national Scottish competition
When 10-year-old Gracie Christensen first heard Scottish music, she couldn’t help but dance to it. Now she is sitting in a top ranked spot after having earned 10th place at the ScotDance National Championships. ScottDance is a competition that promotes Scottish Highland dancing and culture in the United States. The annual event was held in […]
Payson Golden Onion Days celebrating 95 years
The Payson City Golden Onion Days will celebrate its 95th anniversary of bringing locals and passers-by a sense of hometown magic and timeless traditions. The official festivities will go from August 30 to September 2, and will kick off with the annual Mountain View Hospital/Payson City Concert featuring the American country music artist Phil Vasser. […]
Stay cool at these local water attractions
It’s summertime, and as is always the case in the lovely desert of Utah, it’s a hot one. Finding ways to get outside to touch some grass and breathe some fresh air while still staying comfortable, is a crucial part of staying happy and healthy. So where can you go to beat the heat with […]
Payson man fighting cancer battle 30 years after donating bone marrow to older brother
Nearly 30 years ago, Brian Laney of Payson had just returned home from a Latter-day Saint mission to find his older brother Michael Laney fighting for his life after a recent cancer relapse. Michael’s only chance at surviving was an experimental bone marrow transplant, and Brian was the only member in his family who was […]
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 […]
Aaron Garcia of Payson makes his pro boxing debut
On April 12, Aaron Garcia of Payson made his professional boxing debut, and it has been a long time coming. The 20-year-old has been boxing since he was a child, training mostly in his family’s gym, Maximus Boxing. Serve Daily has followed Garcia and his family for years, beginning when he was competing in local […]
Payson High School Students bring ‘Footloose’ actor Kevin Bacon to Payson for last prom
On March 22, after several years in the making, Payson High School students got the news they had been hoping for: Kevin Bacon would be coming to Prom (sort of, but we will get to that news a little later). For those who need a little background knowledge, actor Kevin Bacon was in the smash […]
All-terrain wheelchair sends Springville friends on extreme adventures advocating for inclusive experiences
When Ryan Grassley and Sam Durst go adventuring, they go extreme. From the Narrows at Zion National Park, to Delicate Arch at Arches National Park – and even to the rolling hills of their backyard – each adventure is filled with extreme joy that wouldn’t be possible without a special chair. Sam was born with […]
Local Choir and Orchestra Brings Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” Oratorio to South Utah County for the First Time
South Utah County residents are invited to attend a stirring rendition of Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” oratorio presented by the South Canyons Chorus and Orchestra on March 30 and 31 at Payson High School. The performances are free of charge and will begin at 7 p.m. on both nights. Auditorium doors will open at […]