Cemetery conditions continue to be a topic of discussion in Uintah County and an upcoming meeting is aimed at gathering public input. Uintah County Commissioner Duane Shepherd made the announcement that a meeting is the next step in moving forward.
Month: September 2017
Uintah School District Recognizing Students of the Month
The Uintah School District is making the point to highlight the many amazing students in the District and have begun recognizing Students of the Month. One student is selected from the 11 schools in the district each month
Ashley National Forest Duchesne/Roosevelt District Prescribed Burning
Preparations are underway for prescribed burning in the Ashley National Forest. The Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District will have prescribed fires beginning October 1st and running through December 25th.
Flu Shoot-Out This Saturday
TriCounty Health has convenience and efficiency in mind with their annual flu immunization clinic known as the Flu Shoot-Out. “The Flu Shoot-Out helps provide flu shots to the public,” shares TriCounty Health, “but it also helps us practice a ‘Point of Dispensing’ (POD) event.”
Roosevelt City Meet the Candidates Night
It was an informative evening during the Meet the Candidates night held at the Crossroads Senior Center in RooseveltWednesday night. The format was mostly prepared questions and candidates each getting a timed turn to respond.
Plane Crash Near Rifle Kills Family of Four
A family of four was killed last Friday in Garfield County after their private plane crashed north of Rifle. According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the family was traveling from their hometown of Fort Collins, Colorado, to Moab when the accident occurred Friday night.
Bench Project Aims to Beautify Vernal’s Downtown
Artists, businesses, and sponsors are being recruited for a special project meant to bring new life to downtown Vernal. It starts with local artists willing to submit their ideas for creative bench designs and is followed by businesses and sponsors partnering to make the benches a reality destined for downtown.
Fugitive on Sweetwater County’s Most Wanted List Captured in Montana
A fugitive on Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Most Wanted list has been captured in Montana. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Hayden Anthony Riggs, formerly of Green River, is wanted for a 2015 youth home attack
Former Daggett County Deputy Enters Guilty Plea to be Held in Abeyance
A former Daggett County deputy has settled charges in court related to the Daggett County Jail scandal. 42-year-old Rodrigo Toledo entered a guilty plea in Summit County Court for one count of official misconduct.
Vernal City Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Wanted Man
Vernal City Police is seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted individual. 30-year-old Jason Durbin is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender.