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By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard Rachelle Christiansen, even as a child, knew she wanted to work in healthcare. Even then, it wasn't the glamour of scrubs that appealed to her –  she felt called to help people.  And she has.  In her youth, growing up in Sandy, Christiansen

By Homemasters, for The Sandy Standard Summer holiday season will be here in a blink. Spring is the perfect time to make sure your deck is prepared for sizzlin’ barbecues and outdoor family fun. Whether you’re on a tight budget and going a DIY route or need some professional

By Dave Wenzel, For The Sandy Standard Some of the most important work I’ve done in my life hasn’t been in a counseling office. It’s been inside my own head - learning, slowly and sometimes reluctantly, how to be less certain and more curious. I didn’t start

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard  Tucked into the woods down a gravel road is a barn and a yurt surrounded by playground structures and filled with toys.“Country Cottage Preschool” is visible at the entrance. This preschool is unlike any other: it’s focused on nature and farm environment.

By John Wallace, For The Sandy Standard This summer will look a little different at Meinig Park — but for a very good reason. Beginning in mid-July, Meinig Park will undergo a series of much-needed upgrades designed to improve accessibility, comfort, and the overall visitor experience. These improvements include

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard With spring officially here and warmer weather on the way, the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce wants to remind everyone of the great places people can dine outside this summer.  “Having an outdoor patio after COVID-19 is a great way to offer diners

By Daniel Crawford, The Sandy Standard The 2026 Sandy Mountain Festival will be like a walk into the not-too-distant past with the return of the Queen’s Court and the popular carnival, thus ending a seven-year drought of a beloved festival tradition. With special thanks to the