Month: December 2019

It's hard to believe Christmas is over and a local business will soon start the careful process of taking apart their epic Christmas village. For the last three years, Sha-Mar Pets in Roosevelt has transformed the store front displays into a massive Christmas village made up of hundreds and hundreds of intricate pieces. Maria and Shaune Underwood use to set the display up in their home but decided to share their collection with the public so others could enjoy it as well. “We have a lot of people that will stand at the window to watch it,” shares Shaune.

The Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation worked together in 2019 to create more wildlife crossings across Utah roadways, including one over Highway 40 north of Strawberry Reservoir. Around 6,300 deer and elk were confirmed killed in vehicle collisions in 2019, though the actual number is believed to be much higher. "Deer typically follow the same migration routes every year," shares DWR migration initiative coordinator Daniel Olson.

Tonight is the third annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show in Naples City put on by Ashley Acre Lights. Naples hosted successful fireworks shows for July 24th and New Year’s Eve for the first time in 2017 and Naples City Council has continued approving the shows as a fun family activity enjoyed by community members from throughout the Uintah Basin and beyond. The July 24th show entertained a large, diverse crowd, as is expected again tonight. Naples City Manager Joshua Bake has explained that these events are aimed at building a sense of community in Naples and inviting visitors to come enjoy what Naples has to offer.

All play an important role in snow removal during and after winter storms. Roosevelt City has shared information to help citizens manage their snow removal properly and effectively. Do not pile snow in front of or around fire hydrants. Piles of snow quickly turn to ice, making it impossible for firefighters to access the hydrant in an emergency. Remember to move all vehicles off the road on snowy days so that plows can get through and do their job.

Itty-bitty dance classes, tumbling, co-ed volleyball league, latin and swing dance lessons, indoor playground, soccer, daily fitness classes and more! The Uintah Recreation District is providing a huge variety of offerings for the new year and there is something for everyone. Zumbini is one of the newest classes and the Rec District is offering a $30 dollar coupon to sign up for this special 8 week class that is inspired by Zumba but designed for kids ages 0 to 4 and an adult in their life.