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Dr. B on Effectiveness of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jul 7, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Local medical professional, Dr. Karl Breitenbach MD, has a message for the public about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccinations. “I’ve been so excited by the fact that these COVID vaccines are very effective,” states Dr. B. “In the studies of the Moderna vaccine and the Pfizer vaccine, they were quoted in the case of the Moderna vaccine as 94 percent effective and Pfizer 95 percent effective.

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Recycling Option Now Offered in Roosevelt

Jul 7, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A rural recycling option is now available in Roosevelt City. The Recyclops company uses a tech-driven smart routing app to efficiently gather recycled items from households in rural areas. A Forbes magazine highlight stated that Recyclops serves over 3,500 homes in rural areas across multiple states since its inception in 2014.

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Be Cautious While Recreating on the Water

Jul 7, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Safety needs to be the top priority as citizens head outdoors this summer. Ashley National Forest has shared a timely reminder stating that “if you are heading to Flaming Gorge Reservoir to recreate please be careful and aware of underwater hazards as the reservoir is lowered this summer.

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Fireworks Show by Ashley Acres Blows Community Members Away

Jul 6, 2021 · Basin Now · News

There was no shortage of patriotic celebrations in the Uintah Basin over the weekend but one event is getting some extra attention on social media. The fireworks show by Ashley Acres Lights & Pyro, as part of the Freedom Festival in Vernal, figuratively as well as quite literally blew everyone away but was it really a grander show?

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Snake John Fire 100% Contained Over Weekend

Jul 6, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Fourth of July weekend was filled with celebrations and fireworks and gratefully only one wildfire near Vernal. The wildfire that was named the Snake John Fire was burning Southeast of Vernal on Friday evening. It was estimated to be 20 acres and was threatening nearby oil and gas sources.

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Suspect At Large After Shooting at Semi

Jul 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A suspect is at large after an attempted shooting that allegedly took place on the morning of June 28th. Gephardt Daily shared that Utah Highway Patrol reports that “at about 5 a.m., a red semi was traveling eastbound on US-40 at mile post 48 near Strawberry Reservoir.