Gathering Shed Antlers? Free Ethics Course Required
Collecting shed antlers is a popular hobby in the Uintah Basin but the Division of Wildlife Resources has an important reminder for all who plan to head out on the hunt.
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Shoe Donations Still Needed For ‘Think Kindness’ Efforts At Uintah Middle School
New and old shoes are welcome as the students at Uintah Middle School continue their shoe drive as part of the ‘Think Kindness’ challenge. Brian Williams, the founder of Think Kindness, traveled to Vernal earlier this month and did a special assembly at Uintah Middle School, teaching the kids that no kind act is too small.
Ribbon Cutting
The Dinah Mites held a ribbon-cutting for the Uintah Basin Arts Academy at their new location. The academy is owned by Mer…
Getting To Know Utah’s 3rd District Congressman John Curtis
Redistricting changes will go into effect in 2023 and when that happens, Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett Counties will be included in Utah’s 3rd District which will be represented by Congressman John Curtis.
New Roosevelt City Council Member Officially Sworn In
The newest member of the Roosevelt City Council has officially been sworn in. The ceremony took place last week.
Republican Committee Encourages Locals To Run For Office
Election talk is already in the air and the Uintah County Republican Central Committee is busy preparing for caucus trainings, caucus meetings, the annual fundraiser, and the Republican County Convention. Amidst it all, they are making a point to encourage Republican constituents to consider running for office.
Uintah Drill Team Place 2nd At Region Competition; Have High Hopes For State
Continuing to defy the odds with the move up to 5A competition, the Uintah U’ettes placed 2nd overall and 2nd in every category at the Region 7 competition over the weekend. “We knew anything could happen and were ecstatic with our team performance and outcome,” shared coaches Karlee Stratton and Kim Jenkins.
Duchesne County DARE Program Building Kids Up To Face Today’s Challenges
Bullying has been around forever but kids now have to deal with it in new forms. Duchesne County Sheriff’s Deputy Misti Duncan is doing her part as a DARE instructor to educate and prepare kids to handle a variety of life’s challenges, including bullying.
Gold Cross Ambulance Totaled After Hitting Elk
The dedicated crew of Gold Cross Ambulance never hesitate to respond to an emergency but that doesn’t exempt them from the dangers we all face on the roads.
Vernal Oilers Player Signs Pro Contract Making League History
The Vernal Oilers are already proving a successful opportunity for its players. The Can-Am Junior Hockey League announced on Sunday that Nikita Andrusenko, forward on the Vernal Oilers team, has made league history as the first ever player to sign a professional contract.
Vernal Chamber Awards Downtown Business 'Beautification Award’
New businesses have really helped downtown Vernal blossom and one has added an element of fun that the community has embraced. Brian and Katie Abrams, owners of Dinoland Bowl, were presented with the Beautification Award from the Vernal Chamber Public Relations Committee last week.
Ashley Regional Reminds Community Of Limited Visitor Policy
Due to the current levels of COVID-19 transmission within the community, Ashley Regional Medical Center is reminding the community that there is a limited visitor policy and mask requirement in the hospital. The current policy is that one (1) well visitor is allowed per patient.