Payson High School Athlete Leah Sorenson Proves Teamwork is the Ultimate Win in Lacrosse
For the past four years, Payson High School senior Leah Sorenson has been suiting up and playing hard as a key member of the girl’s lacrosse team, and was recently named Athlete of the Week for the Lions. The nomination came from her coach Nick Miller after her “exceptional performance and leadership on the field.” […]
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 Mr. Inspiration Pageant 2025 encouraging men with disabilities to do things ‘My Way’
“I’ve lived a life that’s full, I traveled each and every highway. And more, much more than this, I did it my way!” – Frank Sinatra On March 26 at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, TURN Community Services will present the 2025 Mr. Inspiration Pageant. This year the theme is, “My Way,” […]
Five friends open ‘Deeply Rooted’ plant shop in Spanish Fork
Five friends, a room full of plants, community support. What more could you ask for? Well, if you ask Heather Bringhurst, Kellie Lee, Carrie Felt, Kami Asay and Jennifer Poulsen, they pretty much have it all, and they’re enjoying every second of their new adventure together. The new adventure for these five best friends is […]
What’s with the blue dino in Spanish Fork?
There is a giant, blue dinosaur on the intersection of Arrowhead Trail and Del Monte Rd. in Spanish Fork that is causing some heads to turn. The dinosaur, which appears to be a brachiosaurus, stands about 12 feet high and 20 feet long, and sits atop a bed of rocks. There appears to be no […]
The healing harmony of sound baths at Clyde Recreation
It was grief that brought Desree Bennett to sound baths. “My dad passed away about three years ago, and I just found myself kind of broken, and I just didn’t have anywhere to process my grief,” she says. “I just thought, ‘Gosh, I wish there was a class where I could just go and lay […]
Meet the Utah Elvis: Bringing Nostalgic Rock ‘n’ Roll to Life Across Utah
Glen Barker loves to sing, but he had no idea he could make a living from his talent until he sang an Elvis song during Karaoke night a few years ago. After his impromptu performance, he was met with a slew of friends and audience members raving that he sounded just like Elvis. That night […]
Lifetime Achievement Award given to Salem resident for contributions to arboriculture
Von Isaman of Salem was the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him by the Utah Nursery and Landscape Association and the International Society of Arboriculture-Utah Community Forest Council. The award ceremony was held during the 2025 Utah Green Conference and Trade Show at the Mountain America Expo […]
Local Business, Community Member Aid Homeless
On January 15, Kim Ray of Spanish Fork was looking for ways to help those in need – particularly individuals experiencing homelessness. As a volunteer for the community-based organization Coconut Hut, Ray actively searches for ways to assist the homeless population. In her search, she came across a post from Pier 49 Pizza in Springville. […]
The Nebo Novelists: A Haven for Local Writers
When someone mentions that Springville is Art City, it conjures images of painting and sculptures. However, the city is home to a number of artists whose work isn’t as visible. Twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday, a group of writers gather together in a quiet room of the Springville library, and together […]