Local artist reveals secret to success and continual self-improvement

Spanish Fork resident and artist Beki Tobiasson is always entering art shows and chasing her dream of sharing hope and light through her work. Most recently, she achieved her years-long dream of getting her artwork accepted into the renowned International Art Show hosted by the Church History Museum of the Church of Jesus Christ of […]
Local farm tragically loses baby calf, asks for help to prevent future tragedies

A local farm family is mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of their newest calf, and hopes to be able to raise funds to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again. On Thanksgiving morning, Fold of Liberty Farms in Spanish Fork, woke up to find that one of its Highland cows named Oatmeal had […]
Spanish Fork woman recovering from injuries after horse accident with her 2 children

September 28 started out as any other day for Spanish Fork resident Shannon Giles. In fact, it was quite a good day because it was her second day of a successful cattle drive bringing cattle out of Payson for the winter. Due to the success of the first day, she decided to bring her children […]
The Commerce Corner – December 2024

From the Springville Chamber Call for Nominations: 2025 Annual Springville-Mapleton Chamber Awards Help Us Celebrate Our Community’s Finest by nominating an outstanding business, or a dedicated volunteer/citizen who has made a significant impact in the Springville/Mapleton area? Now’s your chance to honor them! We are thrilled to announce that we are accepting nominations for our […]
Local Woman Who Lost Her Sight 16 Years Ago Finds Purpose Serving Others

Lorraine A. Swalberg hasn’t had an easy life, and yet she’s one of the happiest people you could hope to meet. Despite living with total vision loss for the past 16 years, the Spanish Fork native still lives a rich, purposeful life. She finds joy in serving others and knits hats for the homeless and […]
Spanish Fork Scenthound Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Grooming and Vet Care

Scenthound, a Florida-based business providing grooming and routine care services for dogs, recently opened a new franchise location in Spanish Fork. Residents of Spanish Fork and surrounding areas can now schedule a variety of basic hygiene services for their canines by telephone, mobile app, or directly through the business website. Spencer Strong, owner of the […]
Maple Mountain High School welding teacher given prestigious award for teaching excellence

Maple Mountain High School welding teacher Jared Massic was named a winner of the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, and a $50,000 prize. The award was given to 25 skilled trade teachers nationwide, and Massic was one of two in Utah who received the award. Serve Daily first reported on […]
Gordo’s Fun Farm is a fun and family-friendly destination

If you’re looking for a diverse, family run, friendly, cozy fall destination to visit, look no further than Gordo’s Fun Farm in Spanish Fork. When you pull up to Gordo’s you are greeted by a small produce stand selling everything from local pumpkins and eggs, to homemade fall decorations. You do not need to even […]
Spanish Fork Woman Brings Joy with Stockings Filled in Honor of Her Sister

For the past six years, Tonia Turner of Spanish Fork, has spent much of the holiday season preparing and delivering stockings for families in need – all in memory of her sister who died of brain cancer. Stacy Carrington-Jones was diagnosed in 2016 when she was 34 years old, after having a series of migraines. […]
Local artist Tate Gifford performing at Acoustic Autumn Live

Energize your season of gratitude with sweet folk rock tunes at the Acoustic Autumn Live Concert on November 9 at the Angelus Theatre in Spanish Fork. Singer/Songwriter, Tate Gifford, voted one of the top three best local bands in Utah County, has put together an uplifting musical night, starting the season right. Gifford has […]