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Four community productions to watch for or participate in this summer

It’s nearly time for school to end and summer to begin, even if Mother Nature seems to be a bit confused this year. This...

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,...

Fred Openshaw Farms in Santaquin Carries on Tradition by Name and Quality Produce

It’s a slightly overcast day, and Fred Openshaw tills the soil, while Fred Openshaw plants the seeds. On the other side of the orchard,...

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...

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...

Ziglar Coaching Training by Dave Reben

Dave has been married to Jennifer for over 30 years and they have been blessed with 5 boys and 4 grandchildren. He has completed...

Military wife get much needed tip while waitressing at HutHot in Spanish Fork

On April 21, a waitress at HutHot Mongolian Grill in Spanish Fork was asked a question that would change her immediate life drastically. “What was...