ORDERVILLE — Community members gathered Saturday, July 11, to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Val­ley Fitness, a new com­munity fitness center created through a partnership between the Town of Orderville and the Kane County School District. The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ceremony, with Orderville Mayor Ray Spencer cutting the ribbon. Orderville Mayor Ray Spencer cuts the ribbon during Saturday’s grand opening of Valley Fitness in Orderville. H

KANAB — In a remarkable milestone for Kane County Hospital (KCH), Taffy Loveless, the wife of the hospital’s CEO, has become the first patient to complete a full course of 12 rounds of chemotherapy right here in our rural community. Her journey over the past 12 weeks exemplifies resilience, community support and the incredible capabilities of local healthcare. Taffy Loveless is the first patient to complete a full course of 12 rounds of chemotherapy at Kane County Hospital. P

KANE COUNTY — Residents across the county got an unexpected visit from one of America’s Founding Fathers on Independence Day - or at least a remarkably convincing version of one. Local resident Nicholas Meyeres spent more than 12 hours traveling throughout the county on July 4 portraying Benjamin Franklin, making stops in communities across Kane County to share stories about the nation’s founding and encourage residents, especially children, to engage with history. At each st

GLENDALE — On July 4, 2026, Glendale was honored with the oldest lady in the Valley representing the town as Grande Marshall of the parade and festivities. Clara Maxwell, 98 years young, was honored and loved by fellow townsmen. When asked about her special moment, she responded with a smile, “I am very honored to be recognized as the oldest living lady in the valley. It is such a blessing to get to this age. I hope I have been a good example to those around me.” Clara Maxwel

KANE COUNTY — Kane County Hospital is proud to once again partner with our local grocery stores for the second annual summer Care & Share Round-Up Donation Drive, taking place July 5 - 18. During these two weeks, shoppers can make a meaningful difference by simply telling their cashier they would like to round up their purchase or donate a specific dollar amount while checking out at participating Kane County grocery stores. Every dollar donated stays local and helps support

In response to the devastating wildfires burning across Utah, national nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society urges residents to ensure their pets are included in their disaster preparedness plans. “The first step to making sure pets are prepared for any emergency is to ensure dogs and cats are wearing up-to-date identification tags with current contact information,” said Tiffany Deaton, Director of National Operations, Best Friends Animal Society. “Having contact information

KANAB — Smiles, laugh­ter, horses and community filled the arena as approxi­mately 50 participants and their families gathered for the inaugural Giddy Up Round Up, marking the fourth year of adap­tive rodeo opportunities in Kanab. Photo by Stacey Cox. While this was the first year under the Giddy Up Round Up name, the event continued a growing tradi­tion of creating meaningful western experiences for individuals with disabili­ties. Participants enjoyed a morning designed to e