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Extra Wide Load to Slow Traffic in Rio Blanco County and Into Utah

Nov 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An extra oversized load is slowing traffic along its route and will be traveling through Rio Blanco County on Monday and Tuesday. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the object being transported is a nuclear steam generator and its transported size is estimated to be 23 feet wide and 400 feet long. “The planned route will bring it south on Highway 13 from Baggs, Wyoming through Meeker, turning west on Highway 64 and traveling through Rangely and into Dinosaur before going back out onto U.S. 40 into Utah.

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BOIL ORDER Issued by DEQ for South Duchesne Culinary Water

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Following tests detecting coliform bacteria, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Boil Order for homes receiving water from South Duchesne Culinary Water. Residents here have been under a Boil Advisory since November 8th after an illness was reported. Friday’s Boil Order requires SDCW to notify all customers to boil their water before using it for drinking, preparing food or brushing teeth.

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Ashley Regional Medical Center Recognizes Employees at Annual Banquet

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center took time to recognize their employees at their annual banquet that took place on November 14th at the Uintah Conference Center. “Each year, leadership, department managers and the honored staff and their spouses come together and celebrate the achievement of 5, 10, 15, (and more) years of service at the hospital,” shares the press release about the event. “This year’s event commenced with a welcome and appreciation message from Ben Cluff, CEO.

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Colorado Western Slope Schools Shut Down to Reduce Spread of Illnesses

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Colorado schools on the Western Slope are out early through the Thanksgiving holiday in an attempt to reduce the spread of what was eventually identified as Norovirus. The closure applies to the 46 schools in Mesa County Valley School District 51. According to a press release from District 51, the decision was made to close all schools after a recent rise in illnesses spreading through the schools. “We are taking this highly unusual action because this virus is extremely contagious and spreading quickly across our schools,” shares District 51 Nursing Coordinator Tanya Marvin.

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Roosevelt City Begins Process of Replacing Administrative Team

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Roosevelt City Council took steps on Tuesday to begin the process of replacing their administrative team. In October, City Manager Ryan Snow and Assistant City Manager/Finance Director John Zilles announced their resignations. On Tuesday, the council appointed Ryan Clayburn as the interim Assistant City Manager and Randy Robb as interim Finance Director. Clayburn has been with Roosevelt City over several years and is currently the Water Source Director.

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Fallen Officer Detective Kevin Orr Remembered 13 Years Later

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

13 years ago on November 21st, Uintah County Detective Cpl. Kevin Orr was in a helicopter accident while assisting with a search for a missing woman. The next day, November 22nd, 2006, Orr passed away as a result of his injuries, leaving behind a wife and young family. As they have done countless times before, Orr’s now grown daughter Jessica Anderson and her husband Donovan visited the cemetery on Thursday evening, planning on a quiet visit to remember her dad.

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Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel Holds Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The congregation members of Ashley Valley Calvary Chapel gathered for a great cause this week as they continue their work of spreading light throughout the world. The group held a packing party for Operation Christmas Child, a special program which consists of packing individual shoe boxes with toys and goodies for less fortunate children throughout the world. The group packed 164 boxes in one night. They also enjoyed pizza and fellowship. For more information on Operation Christmas Child and shoebox drop-off locations, visit www.SamaritansPurse.org.

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Craig City Council to Replace Former Councilman Arrested in Child Sex Sting

Nov 21, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Craig City has begun the process to replace the former councilman arrested in October as part of an internet child sex sting. 48-year-old Brian Paul Mackenzie was arrested on October 11th for the crimes of Internet Luring of a Child, Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child. The day before, an undercover officer posted a picture on a social media site posing as an underage female.

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Roosevelt Police Offer Details on This Year’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ Event

Nov 21, 2019 · Basin Now · News

‘Shop with a Cop’ is a favorite holiday tradition and Roosevelt Police is sharing information on this year’s event. Once again, the event will be held at Stewarts Market/Ace Hardware in Roosevelt. Those that have children ages 4 to 12 that need a little help with Christmas are encouraged to contact their clergy or a local civic organization like DCFS or Rotary and have them refer the children to the Roosevelt Police Department.

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Duchesne County School District ‘Extra Degree’ Recipients for November

Nov 21, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County School Board honored this month’s ‘Extra Degree’ recipients at their latest board meeting. School Resource Officer Clint Robinson is known for his positive relationships with the students he works to protect so it no surprise he was among those selected. Student Services Director Scott Forsyth says that one thing he loves about working with Officer Robinson is “the relationship he builds with kids. He’s a friend, someone they can go to if they have trouble or need help.”

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Duchesne County Enchanted Forest Tradition Happening This Weekend

Nov 21, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin is known for having a capricorn of holiday traditions that overflows our hearts with gratitude. One such tradition is the Duchesne County ENCHANTED FOREST. Last year’s event was a success with 21 trees raising $120,000 dollars for local charities. An additional $30,000 dollars were raised in tree sponsorships as well as another $10,000 dollars on the silent auction items. A ‘Story Hour with Santa’ as part of the event was also a success with 250 kids in attendance.