Preliminary election results are in. Uintah County had a 38.46 percent voter turnout with 5,105 ballots cast out of 13,273 registered voters. Proposition 5 failed in Uintah County with 41.15 percent voting FOR the transportation tax to 58.85 percent voting AGAINST it.
Month: November 2017
Former Daggett County Deputy Sentenced to Jail for Inmate Abuse
The former Daggett County Sheriff’s Deputy at the center of the Daggett County Jail scandal has been sentenced to 4 months in jail. 27-year-old Joshua Cox was sentenced on Monday in 3rd District Court for his active role in inmate abuse.
Diaper Drive: A Unique New Option for Holiday Giving
TriCounty Health Department is focused on the wellbeing of the community as a whole and is providing a unique new option for giving this holiday season. The TriCounty WIC program has coordinated with local businesses to help provide diapers for local infants and young children this holiday season.
Naples Elementary Needing Votes for Red Ribbon Photo Contest
Naples Elementary is hoping for a repeat win of a regional contest that awards one school with some big bucks and resources. Schools across the nation celebrate Red Ribbon Week in the fall of every school year to teach youth to live drug free. The National Red Ribbon Week organization awards schools for making it a big affair and Naples Elementary is among select schools in Region 8 with a photo in the contest.
Roosevelt Hosts Another Successful Holly Fair
One of Roosevelt’s most successful events of the year is all about kicking off the holiday season right! The annual Holly Fair was held in 6 amazing locations throughout Roosevelt over the weekend with record crowds, shares Duchesne County Chamber Director Irene Hansen. In addition to the Holly Fair locations, Dr. Ogden hosted Santa for pictures and wagon rides at his office to add to the festivities.
Local Business Awarded at 43rd Golden Key Awards
A local business was one of only four businesses in the state to be awarded at the 43rd annual Golden Key Awards held in October. Liquid Nutra Group, located in Naples, won the Small Employer of the Year award for making it a priority to hire individuals with disabilities and help them build autonomy and develop skills.
Commissioner Recommendation Following Audit of Transportation District
An audit of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District released last week and performed by the Office of the State Auditor presented multiple findings and recommendations for the transportation board and Uintah County to consider. One Uintah County Commissioner has responded to the finding in the audit that states there is potential inadequate independence between the Transportation District and Uintah County.
Uintah Student of the Week; Team Uintah Recognition
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Priscilla Oaks, nominated by Mrs. Plant. The Team Uintah recognition of the week is Dr. Wright and Wright Orthodontics.
Donations Sought to Support Fundraiser for Local 4-Year-Old with Cancer
The battle against cancer hasn’t taken the smile from a spunky Basin girl. 4-year-old Jade Cooper, daughter of Joe and Kayla Cooper, is battling type B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and friends and family are doing all they can to show love and support for the Cooper family.
Deadline Approaching for Utah’s Most Prized Big Game Permits
The deadline is approaching to apply for Utah’s most prized big game hunting permits for the 2018 season. DWR wildlife license coordinator Lindy Varney explains that only Utah residents can apply for sportsman permits which is why they are so highly sought.