The holidays are a time when everything feels a little more magical, sharing meals with family, sipping hot choco­late and curling up to watch favorite Christmas movies. But as wonderful as the season can be, it’s easy for that magic to fade when money is tight. Many of us feel pressure to find special gifts for loved ones, even when we’re trying to stick to a budget. The good news? You don’t have to spend a lot to show you care. With some creativity and thoughtfulness, you c

Chamber board member Lacee Brown leads the November lunch at the Kanab Hampton Inn. Photo by Nicholas Meyeres. A beautiful, sunny day welcomed Cham­ber of Commerce members to Kanab Hampton Inn for pizza provided by chamber member Pizza Hut. Chamber Board Mem­ber Lacee Brown was the MC, welcoming attendees, sharing announcements, and noting new and renew­ing members for the month. Jerica Bauer was the first guest of the day, speaking about the Kane County Care and Share food b

On Friday, Novem­ber 21, the State Bank of Southern Utah Branch Office in Or­derville celebrated its 50 Anniversary with a luncheon spread on chicken fingers, mixed green salad, as well as a free, one ticket per customer, raffle of valuable gifts. Left to right, photos by Jerry Melrose: Branch Manager Riley Esplin and the bank’s first manager Ron Heaton, who’s holding a commemorative book celebrating bank’s history. Tellers Lorin Robinson and Brittany Lamb are the welcoming f

Over 200 folks crossed the finish line on the Sherry Bell Trail at Jackson Flat Reservoir Thanksgiv­ing morning during Kanab’s annual 5K Turkey Trot! The race is run as a fundraiser for the KHS cross country team and a wide array of prizes were awarded courtesy of the Kane County Water Conservancy District. This year’s winner was Kanab High School standout runner, Levi Clarkson, who crossed the finish line in 17:23.5, just ahead of his ex-team­mate and now Snow College runner

On November 21, 2025, the Page Public Library hosted a com­munity event called the “Friends-giving Potluck.” Featuring “Gratitude, Games and Movies,” the free event and meal was open to everyone. Diners of all ages eat a good meal and socialize with friends and family at Page Public Library. Photos by Phil Clark. Partici­pants, who signed up in advance, were asked to bring a covered dish. The Library and City of Page sponsored the event and provided soft drinks and bottled wa

KWOT 90.9 FM is bringing the spirit of giving to Kane County and Fredo­nia this Christmas season with its “12 Days of Christmas” community giveaway. Beginning December 13, 2025, the radio station will distribute thousands of dollars in cash, gift cards, and bill payments to help local families, veter­ans, and individuals facing hardships. KWOT is calling on the community to nominate deserving in­dividuals and families who could use a help­ing hand this Christ­mas. Nominations

Local authors and sisters, Jeannene Pollock and Brenda Shakespear, have just published their sec­ond of three children’s Christmas books. Each rhyming book is full of mishaps and magic as Mrs. Claus comes to the rescue to save the day. The adorable illustrations were cre­ated by Salem High School Senior, Emily Parker. Her talent is on full display as she brings each story to life through her watercolor sketches. The sisters’ love of writing came from their Grandma, An­nie Esp