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Ashley Regional Named Top 100 Rural/Community Hospital For 7th Year In A Row

Ashley Regional Named Top 100 Rural/Community Hospital For 7th Year In A Row

Feb 16, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center has once again been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. According to Wednesday’s announcement, this is the 7th year Ashley Regional has received this honor that is based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. “The Ashley Regional physicians and healthcare workers are committed to providing safe, high-quality […]

Tipped Over Toy Hauler Trailer Blocks Eastbound Highway 40 In Vernal

Tipped Over Toy Hauler Trailer Blocks Eastbound Highway 40 In Vernal

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

You think you’re having a bad day at work? Think again. The wrong set of circumstances resulted in a toy hauler trailer tipped on its side on Highway 40 near the Walgreens intersection on Tuesday. Vernal PD responded at about 11:43am to the call and remained on site for nearly 2 hours redirecting traffic while […]

Uintah Sterling Scholars Celebrated As They Prepare For Competition

Uintah Sterling Scholars Celebrated As They Prepare For Competition

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah High School Sterling Scholars were celebrated twice on Monday. First, during the Uintah Schools State of the District event and second, on Monday evening when they performed and presented their talents. USU Uintah Basin, UBTech, and the Uintah Schools Foundation assisted in honoring these exemplary students.The 2022 – 2023 Sterling Scholars for Uintah […]

Give’m Health: Wastewater Professionals Meeting Tomorrow

Give’m Health: Wastewater Professionals Meeting Tomorrow

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department is taking a break from their monthly virtual training in exchange for an in person meeting for wastewater professionals. The onsite wastewater professionals meeting was last held in February 2019 and was considered an important gathering of area professionals who are registered with TriCounty Health to install onsite wastewater systems. It has […]

T-Rex Patiently Awaits Makeover

T-Rex Patiently Awaits Makeover

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

T-Rex on Highway 40 in Vernal has endured the long cold winter along with everyone else and can’t wait for spring to resume his makeover in progress. Community members and local business owners stepped up last spring to see T-Rex restored to his former glory rather than continue to crumble beyond repair. A community survey […]

Vernal Rotary Club Highlights Mini-Grant Program Recipient

Vernal Rotary Club Highlights Mini-Grant Program Recipient

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Every day is just another day of the Vernal Rotary Club making a positive difference in the community. Last week the Vernal Rotary Club shared a highlight of one of their Mini-Grant Program recipients. “The Best Day Ever Learning Adventures LLC received a $2000 grant for the purpose of purchasing books and reading materials for […]

Vernal Woman Sentenced For Entering U.S. Capitol Building

Vernal Woman Sentenced For Entering U.S. Capitol Building

Feb 15, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A Vernal woman who entered the United States Capitol building during the events of January 6th, 2021, has been sentenced in a federal court. Susan Manwaring and her son Landon Manwaring traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in rallies supporting Donald Trump and on January 6th they followed the crowd that marched to the U.S. […]

Uintah Schools ‘State Of The District’ Event Held Monday

Uintah Schools ‘State Of The District’ Event Held Monday

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah School District held their first State of the District event on Monday morning at the Uintah Conference Center hosted by the Uintah Schools Foundation. The event celebrated student creativity and achievements with the Uintah High jazz band and a choir made of elementary students performing. Superintendent Dr. Rick Woodford presented as well as the […]

Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Roosevelt Nature Park Phase 1 Nearing Completion

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Phase 1 of the new Roosevelt Nature Park is nearing completion. Phase I includes the planning, easements, trail construction, bridges, and parking lot, among other features. Phase II includes the construction of a fishpond, additional trail work, restrooms and more. A part of Phase II is underway as the Division of Wildlife Resources has begun […]

DWS On Nearly $5 Million Awarded For Vernal City Waterline Replacement

DWS On Nearly $5 Million Awarded For Vernal City Waterline Replacement

Feb 14, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Last week, the Department of Workforce Services issued a press release announcing that the Community Impact Board approved a $2,881,000 dollar grant and a $2,087,000 dollar low-interest loan for a waterline replacement in Vernal City. “Providing safe water systems is key to ensuring our communities thrive and grow,” said board member and Daggett County Commissioner […]