Scammers rarely stick to one area and the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is warning of two new scams in local circulation for folks to be aware of throughout the region. One scam involves a bogus ‘eviction notice’ that is being emailed and purports to be from the ‘Rock Springs Sheriff’s Office.’ Within the email is an attachment for more information on the phony eviction.
Month: November 2017
Uintah Students Commended for High Scores; District Shows SAGE Growth
Two Uintah High students have been commended for high test scores. Emily Semadeni and Heidi Daniel were both recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. for their performance on the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Heidi and Emily were presented with their awards at a school assembly this year.
Utah’s 1st District to Benefit from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Utah’s 1st congressional district which includes northeastern Utah is set to benefit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. According to Representative Rob Bishop, 71,033 taxpayers in the 1st District claim the child tax credit which will now be increased from $1,000 dollars per child to $1,600 dollars per child.
Uintah FFA Agronomy Team Wins at State Competition
The Uintah High School FFA Agronomy Team placed first at the State FFA Career Development Event which means the crew has earned the right to compete at nationals. Superintendent Mark Dockins recognized the students during this month’s school board meeting.
Applications Available for Holly Days Parade of Lights
A twinkling parade has more than entertainment value during the annual Holly Days festival in Vernal. Three parade float winners will walk away with $200 dollar gift cards! “The parade of lights is a great addition and highlight to the Holly Days festivities,” shares Vernal Chamber Director Joel Brown.
Bishop Supports Defense Spending Bill Supporting Utah’s Hill Air Force Base
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2018 is increasing support for aircraft at Utah’s Hill Air Force Base, thanks in large part to Representative Rob Bishop’s push to rebuild national defense. “This year’s NDAA finally recognizes that the 4 budget cuts and 2 manpower cuts to our military during the Obama years have harmed our military readiness,” shares Bishop.
Union High Launches Swim Team
Union High School’s new swim team is proving that cats really do like water. The team has begun competitions with eighteen swimmers and a total of twelve swim meets. The team welcomes new swimmers, experienced or not. Justin Schmitt and Tom Felkins make up the coaching staff. “The swimmers are working hard and getting ready for their first meet,” shares Coach Felkins and Coach Schmitt says he doesn’t “think there is a better sport out there.”
Prison Sentence Suspended for Vernal Man Guilty of Defrauding Employer
Making good on his promise to make restitution payments, a Vernal man’s prison sentence for defrauding his employer was suspended during sentencing in 8th District Court. According to court documents, 42-year-old Cortney Pierce received $65,000 dollars from his employer in 2014 with the promise that the money would be used to develop a trucking app that he promised would make huge profits.
Nurse Accused of Negligent Homicide Makes First Court Appearance
A Duchesne County nurse charged with negligent homicide made her initial appearance in 8th District Court on Wednesday. 50-year-old Jana Clyde was charged in September by the State of Utah Attorney General with Negligent Homicide, a class A Misdemeanor, in the death of Madison Jensen in the Duchesne County Jail on December 1st, 2016.
Altamont Holds Special Veteran’s Memorial Program
Altamont community and schools came together Friday, November 10th, to honor local Veterans. The start of the program included a meeting outside at the Veteran’s Memorial on Altamont’s Main Street that involved the elementary students singing several songs and remarks from Verl Tucker. The high school students and the Veterans moved into the auditorium to continue the program.