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Mothers of Mayhem: Four Ogden Moms Form a Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Band

May 21, 2023 by Cathy McKitrick Leave a Comment

  OGDEN – As their children grew more independent, four Ogden Valley moms used their newfound free time to team together and stretch their talents. But their combined end product surprised even themselves. Nikki Ashton earned a college degree in piano performance. Victoria Green trained in playing the bass, Jessica Groom sang in the church choir and played several … [Read more...]

Five Ogden Women Working Hard to Build Community

March 23, 2023 by Cathy McKitrick Leave a Comment

OGDEN – In honor of Women’s HIstory Month, we’re highlighting five Ogden women who work tirelessly to build community.  Tamara Brown-Johansen  Her students call her Brown-Jo. At 63, she’s in her 38th year teaching Consumer and Family Science classes at Ben Lomond High School.  “When I did my student teaching, I absolutely fell in love with it,” Brown-Johansen said. “I … [Read more...]

The Future of Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Weber County

March 1, 2023 by Laurel Dudley Leave a Comment

Noisy Neighbors Cause Community Chaos OGDEN VALLEY, Utah—To Eva Dennis, there’s a good side to short-term vacation rentals and a bad side. During a recent trip to Europe, Dennis used AirBnb to find places to stay — an old French farmhouse, a Tuscan villa, a small castle surrounded by a moat.  “You get these opportunities to stay in some pretty cool spots,” she said. … [Read more...]

A Group of Volunteers Helps Christmas Happen for the Underprivileged in Ogden, Utah

December 20, 2022 by Cathy McKitrick Leave a Comment

OGDEN – For the past dozen of Decembers, a dedicated group of volunteers has helped make Christmas happen for struggling students and their families in northern Utah. This year’s Community Christmas Event is scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at Ben Lomond High School. As if by magic, the school’s Commons area transforms to host festivities guaranteed to lighten loads and … [Read more...]

John Browning: The Ogden Man Who Revamped Firearms Technology

December 11, 2022 by Angelika Brewer Leave a Comment

Utahns love their guns, and they have John Moses Browning to thank for it. Browning was a renowned and influential firearms designer responsible for developing numerous varieties of military and civilian firearms, many of which were so impactful that they are still in use today. Nearly every type of gun has Browning’s fingerprints engrained in its history somewhere, and … [Read more...]

The Fate of Ogden’s Union Station

December 8, 2022 by Cathy McKitrick Leave a Comment

Is the historic building being railroaded? OGDEN ― A storm brews in this mountainside city over what will become of its iconic but neglected Union Station. The original train station at the base of Historic 25th Street dated back to 1869. As train travel expanded, that station gave way to its larger predecessor in 1889, a structure that succumbed to fire in 1923.  The … [Read more...]

A Ghostbuster in Search for Paranormal in Ogden, Utah

October 26, 2022 by Angelika Brewer Leave a Comment

Most avoid the paranormal, while others, like Ogden local Andrew Tims, chase it, record it, and even collect it. Tims is a filmmaker, an abandoned building explorer, and a collector of haunted items. In his home live an array of things many people would never touch, such as a handmade Ouija board carved from a cemetery tree, a cursed candle, graveyard dirt and a demon in a … [Read more...]

The Legacy of The Man Who Photographed Women Wearing Body Paint in the Utah Desert

September 28, 2022 by Angelika Brewer Leave a Comment

  The human body has always been the most popular subject in contemporary art, and Utah artist, architect and photographer, Paul Butler, became famous for his remarkable nude figure drawings and photos of women wearing body paint.   During photography and painting  sessions, his female models often shared with him their insecurities and discomfort regarding their … [Read more...]

Ogden’s Food Scene Bolsters Diversity

September 17, 2022 by Angelika Brewer Leave a Comment

Grabbing a bite to eat in Ogden is an adventure. You can find dishes from all over the world, and in some restaurants, you can even find them all in the same place.  Being an incredibly diverse city brings along a bright food selection, and the people of Ogden love it. Ogden has always been a melting pot in some regard. Being the junction city, it has always been a common … [Read more...]

Ogden’s Own Distillery’s Event for Local Bartenders and Servers

May 9, 2022 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Ogden’s Own Distillery’s President Mark Fine hosted a unique first-even event at their large campus on a sunny April afternoon. Utah bartenders and servers were sampling their line-up of products including their Porter's Huckleberry Liqueur, Five Wives Vodka and a new line-up of canned cocktails. The area was lively and fun with fierce competition at the corn hole tables. … [Read more...]

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