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Electronic Recycling Will Have Drop Offs In Vernal And Roosevelt

Electronic Recycling Will Have Drop Offs In Vernal And Roosevelt

Dec 29, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s almost time for the annual Electronics Recycling event through the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Items being accepted are keyboards, accessories, cameras, phones, stereos and audio components, fax and copy machines, TV’s(flat screen only), network devices, servers, VCRs and DVD players, cables/wires/cords/plugs, communication equipment, ink/toner cartridges, laptops, batteries(but not vehicle batteries), and computers(but not […]

Identity Confirmed Of Vernal Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident

Identity Confirmed Of Vernal Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident

Dec 29, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Social media has been flooded with love and condolences for the family of Lauryn Reynolds, the young lady killed in the fatal accident on Tuesday morning near Strawberry Reservoir. According to Utah Highway Patrol, road conditions were slushy and snow covered contributing to the traffic accident on Highway 40. Vernal is home to the Reynolds […]

Volunteers Needed For New Roosevelt Library Move

Volunteers Needed For New Roosevelt Library Move

Dec 28, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The big Roosevelt Library move is coming up next week and volunteers are needed! The final day of operation for the current Roosevelt Library will be Friday, December 30th. The library will then be closed and moved to the new building. Moving will start on January 3rd and it will take most of the month […]

RDT Offers Free Public Use Of Certain Dumpsters Through The Holidays

RDT Offers Free Public Use Of Certain Dumpsters Through The Holidays

Dec 28, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Waste removal company RDT Inc. has a gift for the community this holiday season. Five large 30 yard roll-off style dumpsters have been placed throughout Uintah County for free public use and the community is invited to take advantage. RDT is under new ownership and put out the dumpsters on December 23rd. They are located […]

Roosevelt Man Suffers Serious Facial Injuries During Assault

Roosevelt Man Suffers Serious Facial Injuries During Assault

Dec 28, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A New Mexico man had only been in the area for a few hours when he allegedly assaulted a Roosevelt man, injuring him to the point of needing reconstructive surgery. 43-year-old Ruben Yazzie was arrested for the offenses of Intoxication and Aggravated Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury on December 21st, less than 6 hours […]

Vernal Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident Near Strawberry Reservoir

Vernal Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident Near Strawberry Reservoir

Dec 28, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

A 20-year-old Vernal woman was killed in a fatal accident on Tuesday, December 27th, at about 10:50am. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a gray Toyota Camry was traveling westbound on Highway 40 in slushy/snow-covered conditions near milepost 40 near Strawberry Reservoir. “The Toyota crossed the center line into the eastbound lanes and collided with a […]

Live Christmas Tree Recycling IS Happening In Vernal

Live Christmas Tree Recycling IS Happening In Vernal

Dec 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Christmas is over and cleanup has begun or is coming up. Luckily, plans are back on for Christmas tree recycling in Vernal City for those that enjoyed a real Christmas tree this year. If you’re not quite ready to part with it, here’s a suggestion offered by the Conservation Issues Committee of the Vernal Area […]

2023 Projects To Improve Boating Access

2023 Projects To Improve Boating Access

Dec 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Projects will improve boater access in the coming year thanks to the Boating Access Grant Program administered by the Division of Wildlife Resources. Two in northeastern Utah include the Big Sand Wash Reservoir restroom relocation and maintenance of installed floating structures on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The Big Sand Wash Reservoir project will move the existing […]

Duchesne County Chamber Of Commerce Recognizes Christmas Elves

Duchesne County Chamber Of Commerce Recognizes Christmas Elves

Dec 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County had another successful year for Sub For Santa thanks to many donations and helping hands. The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce gave a special thanks to the oil field company Western Midstream. They sent 8 employees, along with thousands of dollars worth of toys and bikes, to help get everything ready for the […]

Western Park Ice Rink And Amphitheater Upgrades Underway

Western Park Ice Rink And Amphitheater Upgrades Underway

Dec 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Upgrades to the ice rink and amphitheater at the Western Park are underway. The funds are part of the $12 million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and no local tax dollars are involved, explains Uintah County Commissioner Bart Haslem. The two projects together amount to about $7.5 million dollars. It’s been 30 […]

Rio Blanco County Communication Center Named “9-1-1 Center Of The Year”

Rio Blanco County Communication Center Named “9-1-1 Center Of The Year”

Dec 27, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

An amazing team of people in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County have been recognized for their role in providing emergency services. Brad Flanagan, the Western Region Director for the Colorado National Emergency Number Association and Public-Safety Communications Officials, presented the Rio Blanco County Communication Center with the award of “Colorado 2022 Communications/9-1-1 Center of the Year” […]