Salem tree lot is ‘more than just a tree lot’
When Derek Peterson was a child, many holiday seasons were spent watching his dad work a Christmas tree lot and often donating trees to those in need. His father has since passed, and Derek Peterson and his wife Skylar Peterson are carrying on that tradition. For the past 11 years, the Petersons, who also own […]
Salem Youth Unite for Interfaith ‘Urban Trek’ Day of Service
Salt Lake City recently witnessed an inspiring display of interfaith cooperation as 250 youth and 80 leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Salem Utah Woodland Hills Stake) came together for a day of service. The event was part of the Urban Trek Youth Conference, and participants dedicated over 1,600 volunteer hours […]
Family honors memory of 2-year-old son, Levi, seven years after his passing
Seven years ago on July 19, 2017, 2-year-old Levi Sampson was killed tragically when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. Just days following his death, his parents decided to “live for Levi” by bringing positivity into the lives of those who needed it the most. For the past seven years, the […]
Beauty that the eye can’t see at
There are few more picturesque places than Salem Pond, and for the past 30 years, Jeff Christensen has been taking walks around the pond with his wife, Janeen Christensen to take in the views. In recent years, however, taking in those views has become a lot more deliberate, as Jeff, who has long enjoyed the […]
45-year-old Salem Woman Realizes Dream of Joining National Guard
Fourty-five-year-old Jennifer Hughes of Salem is realizing a long held dream that she didn’t ever know she’d realize: being a member of the Army National Guard. And in a matter of just a few weeks, she will enter Basic Training to put her one major step closer to that goal. Hughes, who is also a […]
Local mother of 9 on a mission to save children with special needs
As 16-year-old Salem Hills High School student Kail Belk stood at Times Square this past Sept., she looked up at the Jumbotron, and there she was dressed in pink and crowned like the princess she is. That day, Kai, who has Down syndrome, was standing next to Ghanaian royalty representing children like her in her […]
Utah Valley Model A Club serves as a place to celebrate classics and comradery
If you drove past the Engineering building in Provo on the morning of Nov. 4, you would have been greeted by a rather odd sight: vehicles from another time filling the parking lot. While your first thought might have been that you accidentally stumbled upon a meeting of time travelers, the truth is quite different. […]
Local woman receives second chance at life after rare heart condition, husband paying it forward
In November of 2018, a 24-year-old newlywed was dealt a card in life that no young woman should have to accept. Unlike most 24-year-olds in the prime of their lives, Violette Gubler was tired every day, had difficulty breathing normally, and was experiencing severe chest pains. After a series of tests, it was determined that […]
A Halloween Facebook Challenge
On the afternoon of October 28th, I made a post on my facebook wall and then also posted it on a few community pages. In the Payson UT News and Goings On, it had 446 likes, 20 comments and 25 shares. In the Springville Utah Community page, it had 192 likes and 21 comments.It was […]
Salem Hills High School Coach Wins National Award
Salem Hills High School cross country coach Jennifer Hughes was awarded the Brooks Running Inspiring Coaches grand prize for 2023, and her athletes are saying that the award is well deserved. For the past 14 years, Hughes, who is also a teacher in the special education program at Salem Hills, has been coaching the cross […]