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Last Updated: Mar 31, 2020 10:49AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

One of Utah’s oldest Boy Scout troops continues to thrive in Taylorsville, despite losing its nearly 100-year sponsorship

Mar 31, 2020 10:49AM ● By Carl Fauver

Despite the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ decision to no longer sponsor Boy Scout troops, a former church troop in Taylorsville is continuing to grow and thrive.

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VOTE: Which pop-culture character would survive self-isolation the longest?

Mar 23, 2020 01:02PM ● By Justin Adams

Who ya got?

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Five Apps and Online Games to Keep Your Mind Sharp During Quarantine

Mar 19, 2020 11:40AM ● By Justin Adams

Afraid your kid will rot their brain with too much screen time during self-isolation? Here are a few games that will actually keep your minds sharp.

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Schmidt's Pastry Cottage spreading joy and happiness through free bread

Mar 17, 2020 04:11PM ● By Justin Adams

The company announced on social media that it will be giving away 200 leaves of bread each morning.

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Snow doesn’t stop WWE wrestling fans from meeting one of their heroes in Taylorsville

Mar 16, 2020 03:07PM ● By Carl Fauver

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Charlotte Flair braved heavy snow on Feb. 3, to greet her fans at the Cricket Wireless store in Taylorsville.

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What can a Salt Lake County Library Card Do For You When The Library Is Closed?

Mar 16, 2020 11:00AM ● By Justin Adams

Just because the library's doors are closed doesn't mean it doesn't still have a lot to offer.

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Now in a spacious new shop, Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids is producing more than toy cars

Mar 11, 2020 01:55PM ● By Carl Fauver

Volunteer wooden toy car maker Alton Thacker has relocated his Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids into a much larger space, west of Airport 2 in West Jordan. The move triples his space, at the same time he’s expanding the variety of charitable items his organization is donating around the world.

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Inside the life of a Taylorsville summer-sales phenom

Mar 11, 2020 01:50PM ● By Carl Fauver

A Taylorsville resident and University of Utah student has been working summers in an unusual way, living with host families while practicing the nearly forgotten art of door-to-door sales. Nic Park has proven himself so good at it, he’s being honored by his Nashville-based employer, Southwestern Advantage.

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How two 80-year-olds found love again at Summit Vista senior living community

Mar 09, 2020 02:25PM ● By Carl Fauver

After both lost their spouses, Louise Lloyd and Brent Widney each sought a “fresh start” when they moved into Summit Vista senior living community in Taylorsville. What they did not expect, was to be the first couple to marry at the growing residence.

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Clark Planetarium is out-of-this world fun

Feb 17, 2020 03:12PM ● By Christy Jepson

With three floors of free state-of-the-art science and space exhibits, and only $7-$9 out-of-this-world IMAX, star and laser shows, the Clark Planetarium is a great place to visit during the winter.

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