Did you know Utah Lake has a Photo Club? 

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Have you read the book, ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’? Well, here’s the story of what happened when Barb Johnson got a camera. Utah Lake is the centerpiece of Utah County. Thousands of people visit every year, either on their own, or attending one of the many events taking place at the lake, […]

February 2023 Nebo PEAK Award Winners

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THE PEAK AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAMNebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Awards are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department. Beth Nelson, Counseling Registrar, Salem Hills HighNominated by: Rachel […]

Nebo School District holds 12th Annual Welding Competition

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Every year Nebo School District’s five high schools rotate the location of the annual Nebo Welding Competition Invitational. This year the competition was held at Spanish Fork High School, and Provo High School was invited to participate. The students prepare all year and host their own in-house contest to select the three best welders. For […]

Nebo Community School open for Winter 2023

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Nebo School District has opened enrollment for its Community School classes that will begin in January. This is an amazing opportunity to expand your horizons and improve your abilities. The goal of the Community School Program is to meet the needs and interests of the people in the community. There are many course options to […]

Santaquin Library honored with “Making A Difference” Award for 2022

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The Santaquin Library was recently honored as one of ten libraries in the state with a “Making a Difference” Quality Library Award for 2022. Jen Wagner, our Santaquin Librarian (shown here with Mayor Olson and her husband), does a great job with our library’s programs and events. The Santaquin Library is currently circulating 6,000 books […]

Payson Santaquin Chamber of Commerce  Welcomes New Executive Director

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The Payson Santaquin Chamber of Commerce is sad to say goodbye to Michelle Lines as its executive director. Michelle led the Chamber out of the pandemic and has been a great ambassador for the Chamber for almost three years. We will miss her and wish her the best of success in her new venture. Thank […]

Payson, Santaquin, Salem Utah Drug Take Back on October 29

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Please join us on October 29th for the DEA Prescription Drug Take-back between 10 am – 2 pm at Payson Market 586 N. Main Street, Payson. Sponsors are The National and Utah Drug Enforcement Administration, The Utah National Guard, Payson City and Police Department, Mountain View Hospital, Payson Market and Communities that Care (CTC). Prescription […]

Nebo School District offers free summer meals for youth

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Nebo is partnering with the Utah Food Bank again this year to provide free summer meals in four of Nebo School District communities. Fresh and free summer meals will be offered every Monday through Friday through August 12 for youth up to age 18. In the Springville area from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the […]

Insurance agent retires to pursue her passions and chase her grandchildren

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It is with sadness and excitement that Leavitt Insurance and Central Bond Services announces the retirement of Kristyl Ripplinger.  Kristyl has worked with Leavitt Insurance since November 2010 when she moved to Santaquin from Colorado.  In Colorado she and her husband Curt owned and operated the family insurance agency located in Lafayette. She has been […]

Breaking the Rules

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Local Artist Inspires Others to Follow their Own Style Jolynn Forman, a long-time resident of Santaquin, who currently resides in Provo, is a Utah County artist with a unique painting style.  She has learned from experience that defying the rules and developing your talents in your own way can pay off.  Forman hasn’t always been […]