After 26 years of faithfully serving the students and families of Fredonia, Mrs. Jeanne Crookston officially retired in June 2026, closing a remarkable chapter that has touched countless lives in our community. Mrs. Jeanne Crookston officially retired in June 2026 after 26 years of teaching at Fredonia Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District. Mrs. Crookston began her teaching career in August 2000 and spent every one of those 26 years at

Kanab City officials are reminding residents and visitors to celebrate Pioneer Day safely by following local fireworks restrictions and using caution during the holiday. After reviewing current fire conditions, weather forecasts and available firefighting resources, Mayor Colten Johnson and Fire Chief Brett Pierson determined that the city’s existing fireworks discharge map will remain in effect for the Pioneer Day holiday. Officials noted that recent rainfall has improved co

Kanab City is transitioning to a new online payment portal designed to provide a more convenient and secure way for residents and businesses to manage utility and business license accounts. Customers who currently use automatic payments will need to create a new account and re-enroll in AutoPay through the new system. Existing AutoPay enrollments will not transfer, and customers who wish to continue automatic payments should complete the process before their next payment is d

Each year on July 24, Utah marks Pioneer Day, a state holiday commemorating the arrival of the first company of Latter-day Saint pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. While the holiday has its roots in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it has grown into a broader celebration of Utah’s heritage and the people who helped settle the state. Early pioneers use horse teams to build roads near Orderville, helping establish transportation routes fo

COLORADO CITY, Utah — Mountain America Credit Union (MACU) celebrated its 90th anniversary by recognizing Creek Valley Health Clinic as the Community Champion for its Colorado City branch and presenting the nonprofit with a $500 grant. Tyler Bullock (left), branch manager of Mountain America Credit Union’s Colorado City branch, presents a $500 Community Champion grant to Hunter Adams of Creek Valley Health Clinic during the credit union’s 90th anniversary celebration. The cli

Recent news about a multistate cyclospora outbreak has introduced many of us to a foodborne illness we’d never heard of before. While health officials continue investigating the source, the outbreak is a good reminder that foodborne illnesses can affect anyone. For older adults, however, they can pose additional health risks. Good food safety habits, including washing fresh produce under running water, can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Cyclospora is a microscopic

From the moment Birdie arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she had a way of winning people over. The staff adored her - the tiny French bulldog with the big personality, the bright eyes and the joyful little snorts that made every day better. She greeted everyone like a friend. Alongside all that charm, Birdie also came with a handful of medical challenges. She needed time, care and a team ready to help her learn a new way of moving through the world; and at the Sanctua