The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded Ben Cluff, CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center, with the 2nd quarter Outstanding Public Service Award. Cluff moved to Vernal in 2013 to assume his post as CEO and in the time since, the hospital has announced $35 million dollars in renovation and expansion.
Month: November 2016
Holly Days Around the Corner
Decorations for Christmas are going up around the Basin with some of the area’s biggest events of the year just days away. Vernal City crews are working to get the street decorations up early because of the warmer weather, explains council member Bert Clark.
Roosevelt Aquatic Center Update
The Roosevelt Aquatic Center family wants to be sure the shelves of the Duchesne Food Pantry are stocked this holiday season. This week, the Aquatic Center has offered discounts on admission prices for patrons who donate 2 cans of food to the food drive.
Vernal Airport Runway Project Funding Agreements
The Uintah County Commission approved signature for a federal grant agreement during Monday’s Commission meeting. Work on the Vernal Regional Airport runway project has already begun.
Plans for Local Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Plans are underway for a local event in conjunction with the upcoming national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day known as L.E.A.D. The 2017 event is being held nationally on January 9th as a way to show law enforcement officers that citizens appreciate their service and sacrifice.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Set for Dinosaur, Colorado
Citizens in Dinosaur, Colorado passed several measures during the election including one to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in city limits. Measure 3A was passed by a vote of 102 for and 50 against.
Mountain View High School Stabbing
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly stabbing 5 of his classmates at Mountain View High School in Orem on Tuesday. The attack reportedly happened in the locker room where he attacked 5 students with a knife before turning it on himself.
Ute Tribe Continues Campaign Against PLI
While Congressman Rob Bishop’ Public Lands Initiative has large support in the state of Utah, the Ute Tribe is among those in active opposition.
Election Canvassing Confirms Results
Election canvassing on Tuesday confirmed the lead candidates as the winners in two close Uintah School District board races.
Officer Laid to Rest
Local law enforcement were among many to mourn the death of a young West Valley City police officer last week. 25-year-old Officer Cody Brotherson was laid to rest on Monday, November 14th.