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Rescued animals matched with loving owners at Petapalooza

Oct 07, 2019 02:40PM ● By Alison Brimley

Petapalooza brings together animal rescues from all over the county to help rescued pets find homes.

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Only enthusiastic spooks need apply at Castle of Chaos

Oct 01, 2019 11:44AM ● By Jenniffer Wardell

Auditioning for the Castle of Chaos requires enthusiasm, staying safe and a willingness to learn.

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Spread the word: Retired teacher opens Little Free Library at her West Jordan home

Oct 01, 2019 10:49AM ● By Jordan Hafford

Retired teacher Lorna Young builds and opens her own Little Free Library at her home to share love of reading.

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Insulin-dependent community lights Capitol Hill with a message: We are not for profit

Sep 26, 2019 11:30AM ● By Amy Green

Type 1 diabetics gathered for a vigil on Sept. 7 at the State Capitol grounds. They met to honor diabetics who died from not being able to afford insulin, a necessary life-saving medication. And they met to continue a plea for protective legislation.

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So…I went to the Utah State Fair for the first time

Sep 11, 2019 12:59PM ● By Justin Adams

I was not prepared for what I found there.

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New Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience is bigger and better than before

Sep 11, 2019 11:54AM ● By Christy Jepson

The new Visitor Experience is bigger and better than before with more hands-on exhibits, large-scale equipment you can walk in, more signage, and the lookout to see the mine’s enormous size.

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Throw out litter box tradition to protect Utah’s water

Sep 11, 2019 11:52AM ● By Amy Green

It’s imperative to pack out human waste from our outdoor adventures in order to keep Utah’s drinking water safe.

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Witchfest 2019 aims to boost fun and economy in West Jordan

Sep 09, 2019 01:28PM ● By Jordan Hafford

Gardner Village gears up for its 19th year of Witchfest this October.

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Running shoes before ‘I do’s’

Aug 29, 2019 12:34PM ● By Alison Brimley

As part of her bachelorette party, a local bride-to-be and her bachelorette party guests ran the Linda Buttars Memorial Fun Run, which saw a huge increase in participation this year.

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Dream comes true for West Jordan child

Aug 29, 2019 12:31PM ● By Alison Brimley

Holland Van Gelder, who lives with low-functioning autism, received an all-expenses-paid trip to multiple Florida theme parks, gifted by the nonprofit Sunshine Foundation.

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