When I decided to run for mayor, I promised to run a clean, issues-based campaign, with people at the center of it. I have been honored to know many people who have registered to vote for the first time because they believe in our message, and I am forever grateful to the community volunteers ...
I cannot recall my childhood in much detail. Of course, I have scattered memories that range in importance and clarity, but generally speaking, the reality is that my childhood was rough, to say the least. For example, I can vividly recall the night I walked out of my childhood day care in the ...
As a small business owner in Provo, I’ve witnessed the incredible synergy between technological innovation and our state’s flourishing business landscape. However, there’s a pressing issue that threatens this growth and requires immediate attention — the critical need to safeguard ...
With the explosion of internet content creation as a feasible career option, more Americans than ever are relying on fame, influence and their personal brand online to earn a living. Unfortunately, many don’t fully consider how to protect themselves in the event that their content is ...
What comes to mind when someone says “college town”? Do you think of Ogden? I do. The sign on Washington Boulevard that reads “It Pays to Live in Ogden, Home of Weber State University” affirms I live in a town that takes pride in its local university. It makes me feel part of a ...
Walk into any elementary school right now and on some wall in some hall you’ll see construction paper turkeys posted with colorful paper tail feathers. On each feather is written something the turkey’s young creator is thankful for. The more common “My Family,” “My Friends” and ...
When my daughter, Catherine, was in elementary school, she once brought home some information about fire safety. She was supposed to nag us to change the batteries in our smoke alarms. I can’t stress enough how important this is. Did you know that if you let the batteries die, the smoke alarm ...
Utah takes pride in health. In 2023, Utah ranked second in the nation in the health of our population. Utah is also the happiest state in the country, flowing from our community-oriented culture, stunning natural landscapes and strong civic institutions. As a result, we have the lowest rates ...
STEM gets a lot of coverage nowadays, even as the acronym is decades old. This quick stand-in for “science, technology, engineering and math” gets stamped on all kinds of things: kits you can order for kids, festivals for students to attend or big initiatives to develop interest. Since I ...
Most people reading this article have never heard of My Hometown Ogden. It is an initiative that crosses religious boundaries, ethnic discrimination and financial strength or weakness. In the past two years, My Hometown Ogden has been operating here in Ogden City. My Hometown has called and ...
