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Carter Boldt loves Halloween and decorates his house every year. He designs and builds most of the display. Courtesy photo
‘Halloween kid’ creates bigger and better displays every year

Sep 19, 2024 11:37AM ● By Becky Ginos

KAYSVILLE—Sixteen-year-old Carter Boldt, a sophomore at Farmington High School, designs and builds his own haunted house complete with spiders, tombstones and skeletons. Boldt started building in June and set up the display last week.

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The flags of Latin American countries at a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration by U.S. Army South. Photo by Army Sgt. Nina Ramon 345th Public Affairs Detachment, Public Domain Image
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates integral culture in society

Sep 19, 2024 11:31AM ● By Braden Nelsen

Hispanic Americans make up roughly 16% of the population in Utah, and Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts in September, marks a great way to recognize these outstanding people.

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Autumn – celebrating a season

Sep 19, 2024 11:30AM ● By Braden Nelsen

DAVIS COUNTY—Autumn offers a much-needed change of pace, and despite the pumpkin spice nay-sayers, it may well be one of the best times to get out and enjoy this beautiful world.

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Sara Jane Giles is an SBO at Farmington High School. Giles will be participating in Shriners Children’s Walk for Love Sept. 21. Courtesy photo
Shriners Children’s Walk for Love is to honor those who can’t

Sep 19, 2024 11:26AM ● By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Farmington High School senior with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), sometimes known as brittle bone disease, has been receiving treatment from Shriners since she was a child. She has been getting stronger every day and is able to participate in the things she loves with less pain.

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What makes the ‘Ber’ months so special?

Sep 12, 2024 08:24AM ● By Braden Nelsen

For many, September marks the beginning of a mental and emotional shift toward cheer, and a happier outlook. With colder, shorter days, why are these months some of the most anticipated of the year?

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Jodi Lunt, Director of the Davis Education Foundation talks to the media at the opening of a Teen Center. Lunt has been the driving force behind getting teen centers in all 10 schools in the Davis School District. Courtesy photo
Changing the world one person, one child at a time

Sep 12, 2024 08:21AM ● By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Davis Chamber names Jodi Lunt as the Legacy Award recipient for 2024. Lunt is the Director of the Davis Education Foundation and has been the driving force behind the Teen Centers and now the Teen Living Center in Davis County.

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Two kindergarteners come down the hill to fetch a pail of water in the Jack and Jill activity. Photos by Becky Ginos
Fairy Tale Olympics culmination of kindergarteners’ hard work

Sep 12, 2024 08:19AM ● By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—Holbrook Elementary kindergarten classes participated in activities centered around nursery rhymes. Nine teams rotated through events like a pie plate balancing race and running up and down a hill to fetch a pail of water.

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Making sure as little as possible goes to waste at the Material Recovery and Transfer Facility, which processes recyclables of many different varieties. Photos by Braden Nelsen
Sustainability at the Davis Landfill

Sep 12, 2024 08:06AM ● By Braden Nelsen

LAYTON—What can people do to both help the environment and lower their expenses? The Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District is doing a lot to help residents do both of those things and more.

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Stewart got his start as a volunteer firefighter. Courtesy photos
Self proclaimed ‘service junkie’ new Fire Chief is all about serving the community

Sep 12, 2024 08:02AM ● By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—Greg Stewart has been named the new South Davis Metro Fire Chief, replacing Dane Stone who retired Sept. 12. Stewart wants to build trust in the community so that when they have a need they will call.

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The F-22 Raptor, one of only a handful on display in the world, with its canopy open, ready to welcome visitors for Open Aircraft Day. Photos by Braden Nelsen – with permission from USAF and Hill Aerospace Museum
Up-close look at aircraft at Hill Museum

Sep 12, 2024 08:01AM ● By Braden Nelsen

HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM - Open Aircraft Day returns to the Hill Aerospace Museum, bringing with it the opportunity to get a close look at some amazing aircraft.

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