By Rio L. Barney I sat alone and listenedI heard nothing I sat alone and beggedI heard nothing I sat alone and weptI heard nothing You came into my lifeI never sat alone again. *This poem is dedicated to my husband, Jerry Barney Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash
Read moreMonth: February 2025
Celebrating History, Embracing Innovation: Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce Rebrands for the Future
Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce: A New Chapter Begins Eagle Mountain, UT – February 26, 2025 – The Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce has officially announced its rebranding as the Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce at this year’s gala. Founded in 2018, the Chamber has grown significantly, seeing a 500% increase in growth since 2022….
Read moreHow to murder your plants, or not if you aren’t into that sort of thing
By Rio L. Barney The first thing you need to understand is that plants need three key things to survive: sun light, water, and food (or dirt in their case). The easiest way to murder a plant is by depriving it of one of these things. Not enough sun light gets you a dead…
Read moreOPINION: So This Is How Liberty Dies: A Voter’s Lament
In a dark office, not too long ago, and on the eve of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters, I was thinking about the current political climate in the United States….. (Imagine this in yellow text, scrolling toward the top of the screen with a black star-filled background, dissolving into nothingness.)…
Read moreStep Into the Past: Experience Life as a Soldier at Camp Floyd History Camps
Step Back in Time at Camp Floyd History Camps Nestled in the heart of Utah, Camp Floyd State Park offers young adventurers the chance to experience history like never before. The Camp Floyd History Camps, scheduled for multiple sessions throughout the summer of 2025, provide children ages 8 to 12 with a hands-on journey into…
Read moreCedar Valley High School Hosts Cinderella Project to Provide Affordable Formal Wear for Students
Cedar Valley High School, in collaboration with the Alpine Foundation, is hosting the Cinderella Project on Saturday, March 8, 2025. This non-profit initiative gathers formal wear and offers it at low cost to students who may not otherwise afford attire for school dances and events. Proceeds from the event go back to the school to…
Read moreRaising Awareness About the Leading Killer of Women – Tips from Intermountain Health to Reduce Your Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. During American Heart Month, Intermountain Health is teaming with the American Heart Association in Utah to educate the public about their heart health and to raise awareness about the risks that women face…
Read moreWENDY’S OF EAGLE MOUNTAIN TO CELEBRATE OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING BY GIVING AWAY FREE WENDY’S FOR ONE YEAR TO FIRST 100 GUESTS ON FEBRUARY 22
Flynn Group LP, the largest franchise operator in the world, is expanding its presence in Utah with the grand opening of a new Wendy’s restaurant in Eagle Mountain. Located at 4302 E. Pony Express Pkwy, the new establishment brings 45 new jobs to the community and offers a modern, inviting dining experience. To celebrate, Wendy’s…
Read moreEagle Mountain Road Rage: Second Driver Charged in Double-Fatality Collision
In a new development in the Eagle Mountain road rage case that resulted in two fatalities, Michael Alan Landen, the driver of the Nissan Maxima, has been formally charged with two counts of Negligent Homicide (Class A Misdemeanor) and Reckless Driving (Class B Misdemeanor). This follows the charges already filed against Peterson Drew Matheson, the…
Read moreMatheson Receives Sentence for Guilty Plea in June 2023 Road Rage Deaths
PROVO, UTAH – Peterson Drew Matheson was sentenced on January 6, 2025, in the Fourth Judicial District Court, Judge Kasey L. Wright presiding, following a guilty plea to manslaughter charges stemming from a fatal collision on June 4, 20231…. The incident, which occurred on Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway in Eagle Mountain, Utah, resulted in…
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