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Ashley Elementary Participates In ‘Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day’

Ashley Elementary Participates In ‘Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day’

Nov 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Elementary is once again participating in the ‘Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day’. On November 14th, 1960, Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school during the New Orleans desegregation crisis. Ashley Elementary teacher Katie Flaniken took the initiative for the school to participate in the event along […]

Get Preparing For Holly Days Parade of Lights

Get Preparing For Holly Days Parade of Lights

Nov 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

2023 is the 20th Anniversary of the Vernal Holly Days Festival and the event will include the favorite activities from past years. Among these, the Holly Days Parade of Lights is happening November 24th as a favorite part of the Thanksgiving weekend fun in Vernal. The Vernal Chamber is looking for parade participants for this […]

AP&P Compliance Check Reveals Drugs And Stock of Dangerous Weapons

AP&P Compliance Check Reveals Drugs And Stock of Dangerous Weapons

Nov 14, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man is now facing new felony charges after an Adult Probation and Parole compliance search of his residence last week. During the search, officers located a Henry US Survival .22 caliber rifle which allows all components to be stored in the stock of the gun when not assembled. A range bag containing […]

Vernal Oilers Help With Flag Retirements

Vernal Oilers Help With Flag Retirements

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Some local athletes were among those who took time on Saturday to respectfully retire American flags outside the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. This was the 2nd year the setting was provided on Veterans Day to once again retire over 300 American flags. Working alongside community members, Scouts, and local service members, the Vernal Oilers […]

USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series Tomorrow Evening

USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series Tomorrow Evening

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Tomorrow is the monthly USU Uintah Basin Speaker Series and the speaker will be a local well qualified on overcoming fear and challenges, Mr. Sidney Smith. Sidney and his wife Lori have lived in Vernal for the last 13 years and have 4 beautiful children. He is a double amputee, triathlete, outdoorsman, and public speaker. Sid […]

Plans Announced For 6th Annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival

Plans Announced For 6th Annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans have been announced for the 6th annual Duchesne City Christmas Festival. The event will take place this year on December 2nd with the theme being ‘Home For Christmas’. This special event is thanks to the dedication of a Duchesne City resident who adores the Christmas holiday. Motivated by a desire for more community Christmas […]

Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award

Uintah Fire District Director Receives UASD Award

Nov 13, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A local leader who has spent his career dedicated to public safety was recently recognized. The 2023 Utah Association of Special Districts annual convention was held last week in Layton. Each year, the UASD accepts nominations for a Distinguished Board Member and a Distinguished Manager Award within the state. Of all the nominations received, Uintah […]

Construction On 500 North In Vernal To Get Underway in 2024

Construction On 500 North In Vernal To Get Underway in 2024

Nov 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Construction on 500 North in Vernal City from Vernal Avenue to 500 East is movingforward. A bid was accepted firming up plans for work to happen in the spring andsummer of 2024. Vernal City obtained grant funds four years ago for improvements on500 North from Vernal Avenue to 500 East. UDOT is planning to start […]

Daggett County Projects Update

Daggett County Projects Update

Nov 10, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Daggett County Commission recently provided an update in addition to the ShootingComplex news already reported. In October, the Daggett County Commission beganworking with the Forest Service on the proposed Ski Resort. “An updated feasibility planand 10% master plan in the form of a pre-application has been submitted,” shares theCommission. “The goal would be to […]