Adjustments to Vernal City Meter Project
Adjustments to a Vernal City project are aimed at avoiding future headaches. The City recently contracted with company Mountainland on the new radio read meter system funded by the Community Impact Board.
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Pet Regulation Clarified
Whether you are a dog lover, cat loyalist or combination of both, Vernal City Ordinance is clear that a residence is allowed no more than 4 total of dogs and/or cats. The Ordinance was revisited for clarification, however, during Wednesday’s City Council meeting
Commercial Appraising Underway
Commercial appraising is underway for next year’s tax season. According to Uintah County Assessor Barbara Simper, the Assessor Office’s commercial appraisers are currently working to appraise all commercial properties in Uintah County.
UHP On Summer Travel
The 100 days of summer travel between Memorial and Labor Day are considered the busiest days on Utah roads and Highway Patrol continues to urge caution. While the goal is always zero fatalities on Utah roads, that period of time is also unfortunately known as summer’s 100 deadliest days.
Energy Summit
It’s time again for the Uintah Basin Energy Summit and this year’s 2day event is more than just updates from the local energy industry. The event, scheduled August 31st to September 1st, is hosting a community activity on its first night
UBATC Students Compete at National Skills USA
UBATC students with technical skills represented the Basin well at the National SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky. All UBATC representatives placed at the national competition among stiff competition. Chandler Vincent placed 5th in Welding, Levi Lewis placed 9th in Diesel Mechanics, Sherwood Cuch placed 40th in Culinary Arts and the UBATC team of nursing students took 4th place in the Health Knowledge Bowl. “They represented UBATC and the state of Utah very well,” shares UBATC Vice President Tammy Wilkerson.
Local Economic Development
Communities throughout the Basin are rising to the challenge of diversifying economic opportunities and maximizing tourism as a mode of economic development. Duchesne County’s efforts have included the promotion of the area’s “Hidden Treasures! Vacation Pleasures!” by utilizing the new website www.visitduchesnecounty.com. Uintah County has likewise focused on increasing tourism as well as building commerce through business development.
Deer Management Open House
Deer herds in northeastern Utah will be the topic of discussion at an open house hosted locally by the Division of Wildlife Resources. Biologists will be sharing information on how the deer population is doing in each of the units within the region. The community is encouraged to come and learn about the population objectives for each of the units and their habitat conditions.
Power Upgrade to Duchesne County Fairgrounds
The Duchesne County Fair is right around the corner and the Duchesne County Commission is doing their part to ensure the fairgrounds are up and ready to go. In July, Building and Grounds Director Shane Jenkins explained to the Commission that there is a 200 amp service at the fairgrounds and he presented a bid from Mike Frandsen in the amount of $6,905 dollars to upgrade the power.
Outlaw ATV Jamboree Success
The Outlaw ATV Jamboree is being considered a great success. Over 100 vehicles were registered and over double that many participants attended the 3-day event over the weekend in Uintah County. According to Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp, this was the first year of an event with a bright future.
Upgrades to Uintah County Jail Security Features
The Uintah County Commission approved bids for upgrades to the Uintah County Jail security system during their Monday meeting. Cache Valley Electric out of Logan was the only company to bid on two separate projects.
New Miss Uintah Basin Crowned
Pageant royalty in the Uintah Basin are known for their enthusiasm and willingness to serve the local community. Newly crowned Miss Uintah Basin Queen Marinn Pearson is no different. Marinn’s platform is focused on taking a stand for healthy body image.