There is a bit of good news in the fire front. Center Creek Trail Fire has shown limited fire behavior and currently poses no threat of moving south. The East Fork Fire however, has caused the Forest Service to modify the closure area. The Blindstream Road is closed from the switchbacks to Rock Creek Road.
Month: September 2020
Vernal UTAH’s Storytelling Festival Rescheduled To Saturday
The Basin has enjoyed the annual Storytelling Festival for many years but unfortunately, it had to be cancelled last spring due to COVID-19. Good news is here, however, as it has been rescheduled for this Saturday, September 19th, at 2pm. The festival will open with a local storyteller Katie Chanelle Ufford sharing stories from our very own small town. The talented and highly popular Sam Payne will also be there.
USU Provides Scholarship Chances for Students Without ACT or SAT Scores
The current pandemic has created some problems, some a little more unique then others. Incoming college students have been at a disadvantage in trying to get academic merit scholarships as they have not been able to take the ACT or SAT placement exams.
Prowler Reports Prompt Response from Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office
Reports of a prowler in Duchesne County have many on edge. Based on the reports shared on social media the prowler is allegedly a man, sometimes dressed as the Cat in the Hat, targeting children by tapping on their windows during the late night and early morning hours and in more extreme examples is actually entering bedrooms through windows.
Uintah County on New Special Service District
Uintah County issued a press release on Wednesday providing further information on how things will proceed now that three of the Special Service Districts have been combined into one new Special Service District. On August 24th, local leaders met to discuss the future of the Special Service Districts as mineral lease funds have continued to decline.
Vernal Chamber Shares How to Apply For Oil, Gas, and Mineral Grant
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce shared information that the Utah Mining Association announced that the final applications for the Oil, Gas, and Mineral Grant Program went live on Tuesday.
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Crime
While there has been reports of increased crime there are ways locals can be proactive in order to protect loved ones and property. “We did see an uptick of thefts in west Uintah County and Ballard recently,” shares Uintah County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher.
‘Slipper and the Rose’ Combines Hilarity and Magic in Cinderella Retelling
Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s Season 5 opener ‘Slipper and the Rose’ is winning over audiences and there’s just three chances left to experience this unique production for yourself. The cast is a great mix of local community theatre alums and fresh newcomers from all walks of life.
Multiple Burglary and Theft Charges for Duchesne County Man
A Duchesne County man is facing multiple counts of Burglary and Theft after a vehicle theft spree. 23-year-old Isiah Edward Russell was finally arrested on Monday after leading authorities on quite the chase. ‘Affidavit of Probable Cause’ statements submitted in 8th District Court provide the details.
Man Escorted from Duchesne County School Board Meeting
A man was escorted from a Duchesne County School Board meeting last week after refusing to wear a mask. “The Duchesne School Board had a mask rule in place (state building),” shares Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison. “One person…in attendance refused to wear a mask. He was asked several times by school board officials and others in attendance to comply.