This is a news release from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is honored to announce the winners of Horatio Alger Utah State Scholarship funded by the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. The Horatio Alger State Scholars are chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to education, their dedication to community service, and strength of character in overcoming personal obstacles to achieve academic excellence.

“We are truly honored to offer these deserving students the opportunity to pursue a college education,” said Tony Novelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Horatio Alger Association, “We know that they will carry on the Horatio Alger values of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity as they continue with their education and pursue careers.”

Springville High School is getting support from a local college after 20 laptops were destroyed in a fire.

Stevens-Henager College donated 24 new laptops on Friday to replace those destroyed in last month's fire.

"We felt it our civic responsibility as a company and as a college and as part of our good neighbor initiative to donate 24 laptop computers to Springville High School," said Ken Plant with Stevens-Henager College.

The school's computer lab was destroyed in the electrical fire, but no one was injured.

This is a news release from Spanish Fork City.

Last year, as a part of her platform and in preparation for the Miss Spanish Fork Pageant, Whitney Talbert hosted a Miss Teen Extraordinaire pageant for special needs youth in the area.

Now as the reigning Miss Spanish Fork, Whitney will host the amazingly successful event a second time. While the pageant gives many wonderful young people an opportunity to shine for a night, the public is treated to an evening that is sure to leave a lasting imprint on your heart.

Sponsored by many local businesses, the Miss Teen Extraordinaire Pageant will be February 27 at 7:00 pm at the Spanish Fork High School.