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Lynette Owens proves opera is quite the operation

Sep 21, 2018 04:54PM ● By Jana Klopsch

West Jordan’s own Lynette Owens has travelled the world and sung opera on some of the grandest stages, but the real passion for her craft can be seen in her productions of the Lyrical Opera Theater company that she founded.

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Demolition derby steers autumn season in, towing busted metal out

Sep 18, 2018 02:30PM ● By Jana Klopsch

Car drivers and their mechanic support teams were ready to entertain, compete and destroy at the Western Stampede Demolition Derby in West Jordan Arena.

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Neighborhood comradery promotes safe neighborhoods

Sep 13, 2018 10:59AM ● By Jana Klopsch

As an extension of the National Night Out, a community in West Jordan holds monthly “Snack-n-strolls” to ensure neighborhood safety.

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Teen anime fans unite at the Viridian

Sep 13, 2018 10:50AM ● By Jana Klopsch

Viridian Event Center holds anime convention for teens from all over Utah.

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West Jordan Alum already making name for himself in comedy

Aug 30, 2018 09:47AM ● By Jana Klopsch

West Jordan High alum Alex Velluto is a comedian who is already turning heads in the comedy world.

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Local food pantry aims to bridge hunger gap

Aug 23, 2018 06:34PM ● By Jana Klopsch

A brief overview of the St. Andrew’s Food Pantry located in Riverton.

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Classes help homeowners learn about water conservation

Aug 03, 2018 09:28AM ● By Jana Klopsch

Living in a desert state, some Salt Lake Valley residents are making it a mission to conserve water.

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Steven Leitch finds art through the lens and with prose

Aug 01, 2018 01:48PM ● By Jana Klopsch

Art comes from the heart. And in a case like Steven Leitch, it can actually come from taking pictures of the heart.

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West Jordan has an art gallery? Schorr does

Aug 01, 2018 01:38PM ● By Jana Klopsch

Tucked away on the third floor of West Jordan’s City Hall is a great little hidden treasure that’s well worth the hunt.

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One million wooden cars and counting for Alton Thacker and his merry band of toymakers

Jul 25, 2018 05:11PM ● By City Journals Staff

West Jordan toymaker Alton Thacker and his band of volunteers build their one millionth car, days before he leads the annual West Jordan children’s parade.

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