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Mayors of Utah Valley: You are the change

Several years ago, a young mom called me, asking how to save a tree that was in the process of being removed and preserve some open space to make way for infrastructure that would service their growing area. Her kids and her neighbors' kids played in this area. She gathered her neighbors ...

Pet of the Week: Bailee (#3295)

Breed: Boxer Age: About 3 Years Old Gender: Female Size: Large Adoption Fee: $145 Available for Rescue: No Bailee is about 3 years old. She has been available for adoption since 11/28/2022. Bailee is an adorable dog! She is a sweetheart who loves to get all of the attention she possibly ...

United Way: Storied Sub for Santa program reaches milestone

The holiday season is a tender time of year for all of us, and this holiday season has been especially tender for me as I took some time to look back at the Sub for Santa program for the last few decades. Old newspaper clippings, articles about the program and the impact it has had on our ...

Garden Help Desk: Keeping your garden plantable with years away

Hello, we will be gone for two years and not planting a garden. How do we prepare the garden to protect against weeds and to be used after our return? You have a few options for preventing weeds in your garden while you’re gone. You can spread a vegetable garden safe pre-emergent ...

Single mom seeking a Santa’s helper for her two children

Editor's Note: This is one of many stories on families needing help this Christmas. As of Wednesday afternoon, the United Way of Utah County Sub for Santa program had 210 families still needing help. So far this holiday season, they have helped 1,900 families — 410 more than at this date last ...

Money Matters: Five tips to have a memorable Christmas on a budget

With Christmas only a few days away, it’s time to bring out all of the stops to make sure you and your loved ones have the Christmas you deserve.  On average, people tend to spend $1,000 every year on Christmas. Of that budget, people will typically spend $650 on gifts. Here are a few ...