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KNEU 1250Like most agencies, Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is almost always in the process of hiring and training new cadets for their team. Sheriff Dave Boren was among many in attendance at the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) ceremony in Sandy on Thursday, honoring new graduates from the program.
By now everyone knows that the area was hit by a group of local thieves and that at least two of the ringleaders are now behind bars. What many may not have discovered yet is that they are actually among the victims. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, a massive amount of property recovered in the case is still unclaimed and fills an entire room at the Sheriff’s Office.
A winter storm is rolling through the region and local Highway Patrol is offering safety reminders for anyone traveling on Basin roads. One often overlooked safety practice is to check your tire pressure and be sure to have good tires on your vehicle that can handle winter weather conditions, shares Sgt. Kellie Oaks.
The response to a drive to gather gifts for local elderly has been good with today as the last main day to contribute. While donations will be accepted and appreciated next week, the organizers of the effort are hoping to begin organizing donations today so they are ready for delivery next week.
Commissioner Mark Raymond is finishing up 2016 the same way he has spent the last 8 years; serving the people of Uintah County. “One thing I have learned during this time is that we have really good people here in Uintah County and I’ve really enjoyed working with them,” shares Raymond.
Canadian based company U.S. Oil Sands announced this month that plans for the PR Spring project will be deferred until a $7.5 million dollar financing is complete. Mechanical construction of PR Spring is complete but “as a result of liquidity constraints,” the Company has elected to “lay-up the facility pending the closing of Financing.”
Snow on the ground is good news for chukar hunters. The cold causes the birds to concentrate in smaller areas, making them easier to find.
One family’s Christmas tradition has warmed more than just hearts over the years. This is the 10th year for ‘Carol’s Glove Tree’ on Brush Creek Road in the Jensen area.
One man with an amazing life story is enjoying the educational opportunities at UBATC. Known by his friends as “Fofo”, Alphonse Nibishaka was only 6-years-old in the 1990s when civil war broke out in East Africa, his homeland.
The Uintah County Commission renewed their agreement with the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce for 2017. During Monday’s Commission meeting, County Attorney Jon Stearmer explained that based on the detailed list of public benefits provided, there is legal justification to renew the agreement.
Rumors are growing that President Obama will designate a monument in Utah before the end of the year and Utah leaders are urging citizens of the state to share their opposition with the President.
The Duchesne County Commission met Monday with road maintenance among the items discussed.