New Medical Director for Uintah County Jail
The Uintah County Commission approved a new medical director for the Uintah County Jail during Monday’s Commission meeting. Two weeks ago the county opened up bids and three bids were submitted.
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TriCounty Health: Spring Burn Window for Vegetation Only
The spring burn window is around the corner and TriCounty Health is spreading the word: the burn is for vegetation cleanup only. “This is intended to burn vegetation only,” shares Darrin Brown of TriCounty Health.
USU Uintah Basin Proves the Perfect Fit for Many
USU Uintah Basin is changing lives for the better by showing that continued education truly is for everyone. An amazing example of this is Dannielle Zipf who ended up in the Basin after her husband took a job locally as a high school math teacher.
State Veterinarian Warns of “Strangles” Outbreak
Utah State Veterinarian Dr. Barry Pittman is urging horse owners to watch for signs of illness in their animals, especially when returning from shows or rodeo events. Eastern Utah is especially urged to be alert as an outbreak of “Strangles” has hit neighboring Western Colorado.
Uintah County Library Awarded CLEF Grant
The Uintah County Library will soon have new computers for public use thanks to a state grant. According to Library Director Sam Passey, the $10,000 dollar grant was awarded by the State of Utah Library Division. It is considered a Community Library Enhancement Fund or CLEF grant.
Community Involvement Welcome Over Duchesne County General Plan
Community involvement is invited as Duchesne County considers amendments to its general plan. The amendments being considered are needed in order to comply with the County Resource Management Planning requirements under Utah Code.
New Welding Technology Building Funded for Roosevelt UBATC Campus
New infrastructure is destined for the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College campus. State funding was approved for the building of a new welding building on the Roosevelt campus.
Shepherd Sworn in as New Uintah County Commissioner
After a several hour delay on Monday, the newest Uintah County Commissioner, Duane Shepherd, was sworn in to fill the mid-term vacancy for Commission Seat A previously held by Mike McKee.
Stolen Vehicle in Duchesne County
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a stolen vehicle in the Bluebell area. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched early Sunday morning “to reports of a 2006 Beige Ford F350 pickup truck being stolen.”
Dante’s Latest Composition Gets Jazzy and Garners Attention
Young musical genius Dante Zubel is once again garnering attention on a national stage, this time for a jazzy composition called “Groove Toss.”
UBATC President Recipient of the Patriot Award
Local President of the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College was presented with an award during the March UBATC Board meeting. President Aaron Weight received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve through the Department of Defense.
Uintah County Attorney Channels Inner Napoleon Dynamite
County attorney by day, pop culture impersonator by night. Uintah County Attorney Jonathan Stearmer took to the stage on Friday as Napoleon Dynamite for a great cause at the Vernal Middle School.