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Need a Date? Try a Blind Date With a Book at the Uintah County Library

Feb 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Are you looking to do something a little fun and a little crazy for Valentine’s Day? How about a blind date? 43 percent of Americans have said that they have been on a blind date. Even though blind dates can certainly be an awkward experience, the Uintah County Library is hoping that the whole Basin will get in the spirit and have a Blind Date with a Book during the month of February. This unique experience has individuals select a wrapped book. Inside the wrapped book is a piece of paper that you will fill out once you read the book. Once you bring back the book and the paper to the front desk you are entered into the Blind Date with a Book raffle.

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Thursday: Uintah Basin Career Education Expo

Feb 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Whether you are searching for what career you want to start or life has taken some twist and you need to find a new career, the Basin has a great opportunity to explore your options. Uintah Basin Technical College and Utah State University Uintah Basin are teaming up to give individuals the full scoop of moving forward in careers. Come celebrate and discover the post-secondary educational opportunities that are available locally that can lead to a rewarding career.

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Two Cases of Colorado Mothers Arrested Connected to Drugs and Death of Child

Feb 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Two separate cases out of western Colorado deal with mothers on drugs with tragic results. The Craig Daily Press reports that on January 26th a routine drug bust at the Colorado Inn in Craig resulted in officers finding a deceased infant in a backpack. 26-year-old Mikayla Diane Hoppe and 30-year-old Ronald Martin Chovanec were arrested on drug possession charges and later Hoppe was charged with concealing the death of an infant. The Moffat County Coroner estimated the deceased baby to be approximately 34 weeks along and likely a stillborn.

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Daggett County Commissioners Share Monthly Update

Feb 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Commissioners report that this week in their Commission meeting, they passed a new ordinance realigning the elected officials roster. As a result, the following offices will be on the upcoming election cycle in Daggett County: Recorder/Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk, Commissioner A (two year term), and Commissioner C (four year term). “Anyone interested in running for any of these positions must formally ‘declare’ between March 13th and the 19th,” shares the Commissioners.

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Support Santa’s Community Effort By Planning on Upcoming Casino Night

Feb 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The 2019 Santa’s Community Effort was a huge success. The Vernal Rotary Club recently thanked all who took tags from the trees and purchased gifts for local kids in need last Christmas making it possible to help 671 local children. The brains behind the operation are already looking ahead to make 2020 another great year and there’s an opportunity to help this month. Every year, the Vernal Rotary Club hosts a Casino Night fundraising event that helps fund Santa’s Community Effort for that year.

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Still Time to Win Prizes in the Steinaker Ice Fishing Tournament

Feb 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

There is still time to win great prizes in the Steinaker Ice Fishing Tournament before it wraps up later this week, even if you don’t catch a tagged fish. “All registered participants who attend the give away on the 7th will be put in for a chance to win a prize!” shares Utah State Parks. “Tagged fish can be turned in at the DWR office on Vernal Avenue until 4:00 pm on February 7th! The prize giveaway will occur at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum on February 7th at 6 pm.

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Ashley Regional Medical Center Starting Women’s Health Prenatal Classes

Feb 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Having children can certainly be a life changing event! To help those that are pregnant, Ashley Regional Medical Center through their Women’s Center will be starting up a free five week class. This special service for expectant parents will help them get ready for the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes that will come with having a baby. The classes are created to provide vital information and calming reassurances which can be especially helpful during pregnancy.

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Dinosaur National Monument Presentation Made At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Feb 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument Chief of Visitor Services Dan Johnson presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon last week providing an update on the Monument’s happenings. Dinosaur National Monument covers 210,000 acres with a third of that in Utah and two-thirds in Colorado. The Monument received its International Dark Sky Certification in 2019 which has increased interest in the Park. In the last two years, the Monument has taken 15,000 students from around the globe on Virtual Field Trips, allowing students to see the Wall of Bones digitally.

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USU Uintah Basin Professor Takes on Unique Study Topic

Feb 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It is not often that a person can say they are doing something that has never been done before but a local Utah State University Uintah Basin associate biology professor can say just that. Charles Hanifin has spent twenty years, starting when he was a graduate student, developing an interest in “the coevolutionary relationship between toxic newts and the snakes that eat them.” While it was a topic of interest, USU’s lab did not have the resources and expertise to help Hanifin further his studies so he had to wait for a joint grant from the National Science Foundation and the Japanese Society for Promotion of Science.

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Uintah Hope Squad Releases “You Are Enough” Video

Feb 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

School based peer to peer suicide prevention programs are making a difference in many communities. In fact, Hope Squads around the state and nation are doing their part to uplift and educate communities and one of our local groups has shared a video aimed at just that. The Uintah High School Hope Squad released a 2 minute video last week titled “You Are Enough”. Directed by Donovan Anderson and written by Kenadi Colton and Jackie Colton, the video says in part: “Even though many of us experience the feelings of sadness, anxiety, and depression, we are here.

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Last Day to Change Party Affiliation for Presidential Primary Election in March

Feb 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Presidential Primary will be held on March 3rd, 2020. Only registered Republicans will receive a Republican Ballot. Registered Democrats and Unaffiliated voters will receive a Democratic Ballot. All other voters registered with any other party will not receive a ballot for this election. Today is the last day to change your current party affiliation. All active registered voters will be mailed their official Ballot between February 11th and February 20th. Visit or contact your County Clerk’s Office for more information and if you need to change your party affiliation today.

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Women’s Day Out This Weekend

Jan 31, 2020 · Basin Now · News

A Basin tradition is here again and will not disappoint this weekend. Joe and Teddy Evans hatched the idea for Women’s Day Out 19 years ago hoping to provide something fun for locals during the down time of winter and during a month when not a lot is going on in the Uintah Basin. All these years later, the event continues to grow and don’t let the name fool you, all are invited including men, many who come each year as the best place to find the right Valentine’s present for their sweetheart.