Bambinatum est Maggitum, or “Children are Maggots,” reads the school motto of Crunchem Hall
Primary School, where precocious Matilda Wormwood will soon begin school. The soul-crushing
environment therein is reminiscent of other child-hating tales of my youth, from the movies
Annie and A Little Princess to the classic Hansel and Gretel.
As National Suicide Prevention Week draws to a close, the Vernal PD has posted on their Facebook the warning signs that people should be aware of concerning suicide. These are not strict rules but are indicators to reach out for help. Topics or wording in conversations to stay alert to are the following: experiencing unbearable pain, being a burden to others, having no reason to live, feeling trapped and having thoughts of killing themselves.
Homecoming is often remembered for the dresses, the football, and the dance. Well this year, the memories of homecoming and the memory of those that serve the community will unite as one. Union High School’s Homecoming Tailgate Party is being sponsored by Uintah Basin Healthcare.
A fire affected travel on Highway 191 in Duchesne County on Sunday. A UDOT traffic alert was issued just before 2:00 pm on September 15th, stating that a fire was affecting both directions of the roadway at Mile Post 291, about three miles south of Duchesne City. Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office shared an update at 6pm that, according to the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center, the fire was contained to three-quarters of an acre on private land and by that time was out.
For those that hear the siren of the police, the fire department, or an emergency vehicle and immediately wonder what is going on this story is for you. This Friday, the Vernal Regional Airport will be having an airport emergency exercise.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to hair the rattling call of the sandhill crane, you are in luck with the DWR annual sandhill crane viewing day this month. Perhaps most memorable about this unique bird is it's unique call that can literally be heard up to 2.5 miles away. Another interesting quirk about this bird is the dancing and courtship rituals performed as mates are chosen. With so many charms, it is no surprise that the sandhill crane viewing day is an annual event, this year scheduled for September 28th.
Grants can be a great help in securing funds for our companies and causes. However there are tricks and techniques to know and understand to secure such help. A study from The Foundation Center shows that it is worth pursuing grants.
Sometimes we need to slow down in our busy lives and take a moment to appreciate the work, effort, and time of those who take care of our outdoors. The rangers of the Ashley National Forest are reminding the public to stay on the designated roads and trails on park lands.
In 2018, Utah Legislature passed and Governor Herbert signed into law Senate Bill 136, enabling counties in Utah to enact a quarter percent sales tax to fund transportation needs. On Monday, September 9th, the Uintah County Commission adopted an ordinance to enact the tax which will go into effect on January 1st.
To the superstitious, Friday and the 13th is an unlucky combination, however, this year, residents of the Uintah Basin can call it their lucky day. The Hotel Vernal Haunt will be having a special preview night tonight, Friday the 13th, to allow the volunteers a chance to have a run through and also give the residents a sneak peek of the scary fun to be had.