Life

Local musician and author Ryan Stream continues to rewrite his own story while encouraging others to do the same

From drug and alcohol-addicted parents, to losing his mother to suicide, to living destitute and often homeless, to struggling with his own drug addiction,...

The Art of Drumming & My Journey

The art of drumming has been around for thousands of years. People have always hit different things to create new and interesting sounds, whether...

Local author publishes first book in sweet romance book series

Local author Deborah Goodman sees her writing as an “escape for people” because “we all need fun.” The Springville resident’s most recent book, “Just...

SHS’s Key Club: The Key to the Heart of the Springville-Mapleton Community

The strengthening of any community is built on the foundation of service. At Springville High School, an organization called Key Club consists of students...

Cherry Creek Teacher Honored with State Math Award

Jessica Tobler, a teacher at Cherry Creek Elementary, was honored with a State Math award. Jessica is an amazing example of an elementary teacher that...

Payson Junior High Student Leaders Give Back

The eighth-grade Peer Leadership Class at Payson Junior high School made Hygiene Kits for Refugees in Bangladesh. In order to gather items to include...

7 Ways Preschool Graduation Is Better Than High School Graduation

If you've ever been to a high school graduation, you know it can be a long, tedious, and boring production. That's why I prefer...

Keep kids’ minds and bodies active this summer via programs and classes

For children, summer is a paradise of freedom from the confines of school. For 2 ½  glorious months, the world is their oyster and...

Free Concerts at BYU’s New Music Building Worth Attending

Brigham Young University has a new music building that offers free concerts featuring many talented artists including accomplished singer and cellist Amanda Hofheins.  I was...

‘Songs of Surrender’: an underwhelming mixed bag of U2 classics

If you’ve been excited to listen to U2’s new album “Songs of Surrender,” you’re in good company. As a longtime fan of the band,...

Governor Cox Visits Payson High School

Utah Governor Spencer Cox visited Payson School during his educational tour on April 19. While there, he took time to meet with all of...