Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
By Julie Adamic – educator (Executive Director of John Hancock Charter School), mom of six (ranging from 34 to 10 yrs…. Yes, I am crazy), grandma (the sparkle in my eyes), and survivor of many, many summers (but who’s counting?) Ah, summer. That magical time of year when kids believe bedtime is optional, dishes disappear…
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah— City Councilmember Chris Carn today formally declared his candidacy for Mayor of Saratoga Springs in the November 2025 municipal election, pledging to draw on nearly a decade of public service—including six years on the City Council and three years on the Planning Commission—to steer Utah’s fastest-growing city through its next chapter. “Saratoga…
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If you’ve ever come across an injured animal and felt unsure of what to do, you’re not alone. Should you try to help? Should you leave it alone? It’s not always clear—and that’s exactly what an upcoming class aims to address. On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers…
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🧔♂️ Why did the mayor bring a ladder to City Hall? Because the city’s problems were on another level! Since its incorporation in 1996, Eagle Mountain, Utah, has experienced a unique and often turbulent political history, particularly in its mayoral office. With explosive population growth and the challenge of building a city from scratch in…
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Weekly Sports Roundup: Cedar Valley and Westlake High Schools (May 12–18, 2025) The week leading up to May 19, 2025, featured dramatic postseason action for high school athletes in the Cedar Valley area. Both Cedar Valley and Westlake high schools saw their spring sports teams battle in state tournaments, with baseball, softball, and boys soccer…
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By Julie Adamic, Executive Director at John Hancock Charter School Hello, dear readers! Let me start by saying this: if you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, or somehow responsible for a small human being — you are doing amazing. Truly. If no one has told you that today, consider it officially said. Now, let’s get acquainted….
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Camp Floyd State Park is hosting Camp Floyd Days on Memorial Day. The event will allow visitors to experience camp life through exhibits and demonstrations. Visit the graves of soldiers who died in the service of our country. See artifacts from Camp Floyd from the time it was occupied (1858-1861) in our museum and tour…
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To the Editor of Cedar Valley Sentinel, Over the last 20 years or so, our world has rapidly advanced-not just in the knowledge that has come, and continues to come, from electronic-based research, but in how we as a society have integrated electronics into our daily lives and even begun to rely on them. But…
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As Utah County’s fastest-growing cities continue to expand, a centuries-old mule deer migration corridor faces increasing pressure from development. Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs are now at the heart of a statewide debate: Can rapid urban growth coexist with meaningful wildlife conservation? Rapid Growth and Habitat Pressure Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs in Utah County…
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There’s something magical about spring evenings under the lights at local ball fields like Cory Wride in Eagle Mountain or Patriot Park in Saratoga Springs. The crack of the bat, the cheers from the bleachers, and the scent of concession stand treats make for unforgettable childhood memories—and a fair bit of nostalgia for parents, too….
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