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Laura Streeter has had plenty of real-world experience with packing kids’ lunches for school.
Buying an affordable home just got a little easier.
Here is what I have to say about rush hour in the northern part of our pretty great state; it starts early, and it ends late. Admittedly, we don’t have it as bad as many other highly populated cities across the nation, but we still have it.
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OGDEN — Good news for those who were fans of the original Maple Garden restaurant here in town. It’s coming back.
Most of the lawn varieties in Utah are cool season grasses. This means they thrive during the cool parts of the year, like spring and fall, and then go dormant when it gets hot. When the heat is on, our lawns require quite a bit of water to stay green. They also become more prone to disease …
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OGDEN — Something new is brewing next to the Ogden River.
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You think standing on a stand-up paddleboard is difficult? You should try Downward-facing Dog or Warrior III poses.
Tech support scams are gaining momentum, and it’s easy to see why. While our reliance on computers and smartphones has grown, our understanding and knowledge of how our devices work has not kept pace. Over the past decade, ease of use has become a top priority for developers.
SNOWBASIN — Improvements are coming to Snowbasin Resort this fall, including plans for increased snowmaking, additional parking and new food service options in the Earl’s Lodge.
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UINTAH — The dream of completing the Bonneville Shoreline Trail is advancing with a flurry of projects in Weber and Davis counties.
With the 2019 model of the QX50, Infiniti has pulled out all the stops with a totally new design, not only on the inside and outside but what powers the SUV also. The new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine dubbed a VC-Turbo is the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine,…
In a effort to protect children and youth more directly and effectively, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday the launch of an online training course required for all adults who interact with children and youth in church assignments.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has clarified some modern questions revolving around the church’s Word of Wisdom doctrine.
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OGDEN — Visitors moseying down 25th Street during a Saturday morning Farmer’s Market may have noticed Good Life Café & Micro Juicery, the type of establishment that appeals to people who buy fresh, local produce.
Newsflash: McDonald’s, the golden-arched, creepy clowned, nasty play yard, burger flipping, Happy Meal making American (and international) icon is not just a restaurant chain. In reality, it is one of the world’s top real estate portfolios. Sink your teeth into that.
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EDEN — The ability to safely combine exercise with jaunts to the grocery store, school or favorite eateries recently moved from “dream” to “done” in Ogden’s upper valley, thanks to a new path connecting Wolf Creek Resorts to the heart of Eden and beyond.
Last year I wrote an article about Rick and Debbie Worthen — neighbors I took for a ride on the Manti trails for their 30th anniversary. This year, the neighbors next door came to me and said, “Do you remember what you did with them last year? We want to do that with you this year.” Always l…
Parents are rejoicing — and children mourning — the fact that school starts in just a few short days.
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LAYTON — Police and fire officials are investigating a fire and possible arson that took place at a Layton church on Monday afternoon.
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OGDEN — The Ogden Bicycle Collective, which flourishes with a strong volunteer ethos, has a new director who hopes to put his bike industry experience to good use.
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Top cyclists from around the world will make their way up the steep, winding Powder Mountain Road as part of stage two of the Tour of Utah race this week.
WASHINGTON TERRACE — The old storm-damaged red brick house will be destroyed for good this time.
We always love getting a week with a truck. Having a chance to drive one of the largest currently on the market was no exception.
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OGDEN — The idea behind Lee’s Mongolian BBQ is creativity, doing what you want, fashioning a food combo that fits your tastes.
There is a new form in town and things are fixin’ to change. I hope. The name of this new form is “Wire Fraud Alert Disclosure.” It is with open arms and warm embraces that we welcome this form into the real estate industry. This form is required for all professional Realtors to send out to …
What do you get when you cross the hobbies of birding and drinking?
The plan was to take a night ride on the Paiute ATV Trail System. The problem was that we were unsure of the route.
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OGDEN — For the fifth consecutive year, downtown Ogden showed off its pride.
MINI has come out with its own version of an electric compact SUV with the new SE Countryman. After our week with the spry little guy, it was hard to decide if it really was worth plugging it in each night. The electric part of the Countryman allows it to get up to 24 miles range on electric…
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Claire Donnelly’s three children have attended Catholic school in Salt Lake City since they were 4 years old and barely tall enough to see over the wooden pews in the chapel. But this fall, for the first time, they won’t be going back.
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OGDEN — Tucked into Ogden’s Historic 25th Street is a place that crafts a tasty American staple: the hamburger.
I had taken the turn at the sign marking the route the Devil’s Armchair before, but was frustrated in actually finding the geologic structure. This time I was following someone who actually knew what we were supposed to see.
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OGDEN — Twenty-five years ago, the first seeds of the Ogden Botanical Gardens were planted. Today, that little oasis on the Ogden River has sprouted into a popular destination that attracts six-figure crowds each year.
Over the years, we have had a couple of opportunities to have a week with the Volkswagen Jetta. However this week was special as our test ride came in the GLI trim level. This is important, being the sixth generation for VW of the “hot sedan” and after 35 years of refinement, this new sedan …
“How do you document real life when real life is getting more like fiction each day?”
For many, there is one thing that can transform an amazing, original TV series into a total bore: predictability.
1. “Fugitive” — super fun and actually kind of dangerous.
New York City is made up of five boroughs — Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island.
We’re looking for teenagers to write stories, take photos and draw illustrations for our weekly TX. teen section, which appears in print and online in the Standard-Examiner.
I have ridden at night in the past, but it hasn’t always been on purpose. I remember one ride early in my riding experiences. We were staying in Junction, Utah on the Paiute Trail System.
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OGDEN — The state of Utah has a new rodeo representative.
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OGDEN — For the past 85 years, cowboys and cowgirls have gathered in the Ogden area for the quintessential western event: the rodeo.
What has to be considered the granddaddy of the luxury SUV is the Mercedes G Class. It includes a look all its own and sets a standard for going off-road that puts the G-Wagon in a class by itself. On paper this new version will go anywhere, not only doing it in style but also surrounded in …
You need 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese.
1. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
In 1969, a gallon of gas cost 35 cents. A gallon of milk cost $1.10. And a moon landing cost about $25.4 billion!
Many people in Utah are familiar with the organization EFY, or Especially for Youth, a teen seminar affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some may also know of AFY — Adventure for Youth.
We’re looking for teenagers to write stories, take photos and draw illustrations for our weekly TX. teen section, which appears in print and online in the Standard-Examiner.
As a part of the changes in the youth programs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church will incorporate the U.S. and Canada into its global For the Strength of Youth program.
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OGDEN — It started with honoring the bravery of soldiers and cancer patients.
As students take a well-deserved break from focusing on academics for the summer, families can encourage growth in other important developmental areas. One of these areas that can most benefit a child, now and later in life, is resilience.
