Summer is Calling:The 2026 Hometown Market is Back and Bigger Than Ever!
Summer is fast approaching in southern Utah County, and with it comes the highly anticipated return of the Santaquin Hometown Market & Sounds of Santaquin!. The event runs every other Monday night, from June 15 through August 10, and this year’s market is gearing up to be the premier summer destination for families, foodies, and […]
‘Grief does not need to be fixed’: Santaquin woman seeks to help others following her own loss
Patti Merrill knows what it’s like to grieve deeply, and she is turning that grief into something beautiful. “Grief does not need to be fixed; grief needs to be witnessed, acknowledged and accompanied,” Merril told Serve Daily. One year ago, Patti Merrill of Santaquin, lost her husband, Roland Merrill, to terminal cancer, after what she […]
E-Edition: March 2026 – Issue 166
We’re excited to share this month’s edition, packed with stories of inspiration, compassion, and community spirit. From local events to feature stories on everyday heroes, every page is designed to celebrate what makes our community so unique. A huge thank you to our advertisers and community sponsors who make Serve Daily possible. Your support allows […]
E-Edition: February 2026 – Issue 165
We’re excited to share this month’s edition, packed with stories of inspiration, compassion, and community spirit. From local events to feature stories on everyday heroes, every page is designed to celebrate what makes our community so unique. A huge thank you to our advertisers and community sponsors who make Serve Daily possible. Your support allows […]
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 […]
PlayOn in Spanish Fork thanks sponsors, community
A Spanish Fork-based program aiming to get children and teens off screens during the summer is thanking the community and their sponsors for what it calls “a huge success.” PlayOn, created by Salem State Farm Insurance and former Utah Utes tight end Colt Sampson, has a goal of getting kids off their phones and outside. […]
I’ve Got a Few Boxes In My Garage
My garage is not clean. I should probably work on that. The last time I tried to clean the garage, I was amazed by some of the things I found in there. I found some Diet Coke that expired in 2021. I found a backpack for carrying toddlers (that my youngest child outgrew before 2021.) […]
Santaquin resident organizes fundraiser to send local police department to Washington DC for Sergeant Hooser Memorial
Mandi Southwick, a beloved Santaquin resident, is always going out of her way to uplift and serve others. She especially enjoys supporting local first responders. In late 2024, Southwick came up with the idea to hold a fundraiser for the Santaquin Police Department. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise enough money to send […]
The Commerce Corner – January 2025
Happy New Year, everyone! We hope 2025 brings you incredible success. Exciting News for 2025! “Garage to Great“ We are thrilled to announce an amazing new initiative from the Payson Santaquin Chamber of Commerce: “Garage to Great!” Thanks to a generous grant from the Governor’s Office, we’re creating a program packed with resources to help […]
Santaquin welder creates impressive custom metal artwork
Sarah Beals spends her days cleaning teeth and beautifying smiles as a dental hygienist. In her free time, however, she creates commissioned artwork made from scrap and sheet metal. The talented Santaquin resident makes one-of-a-kind metal artwork for customers all over Utah. Beals took a welding class as a sophomore in high school. While […]