Uintah High's Student of the Week Mateo Martinez was nominated by Ms Colton. Mateo is a great student. He's always inquisitive about learning new information. Mateo works…
Month: November 2020
Uintah High School Student of the Week
Uintah High's Student of the Week Mateo Martinez was nominated by Ms Colton. Mateo is a great student. He's always inquisitive about learning new information. Mateo works…
Vernal Holly Days Pulls Off Pandemic Friendly Celebration
Thanks to the creativity and hard work of local leaders, Vernal Holly Days was a major success! In order to follow COVID-19 guidelines, the Holly Days celebration turned into home focused activities with only a few of the big events where social distancing was possible.
Uintah High Adjusts Attendance Options In Hopes of Reducing COVID-19 Cases
With cases still rising in the TriCounty Health District all are asked to be diligent in efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Uintah School District has asked the community to please help keep schools open for in-person attendance. If your student feels sick, is waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test or has been told to quarantine due to exposure to a positive case, please have your student stay home.
Local Sub For Seniors Program in Desperate Need of Support and Donations
The Sub For Seniors program has a record number of local senior citizens in need this year that they hope to spread Christmas cheer to but they need the community’s help. The Sub For Seniors program in Uintah County started in 2015 and delivered Christmas gift bags to 92 local seniors.
Public Meetings This Week for Uinta Basin Railway; Draft EIS Comments Open
The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Study or EIS for the proposed Uinta Basin Railway is in its final few weeks and the final three public meetings are being held virtually this week. Comments have been welcomed and encouraged as the information provided will be considered and reviewed by the Surface Transportation Board as they analyze the project and whether or not the railway will have a future.
Union High Drama Department Presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Tradition must go on! Union High Drama Department will be presenting ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, after having to delay the production due to COVID-19 restrictions. This musical is a classic having won nine Tony Awards. It tells the story of a small, tradition-steeped town in Russia, where Jews and Russians live in delicate balance.
Protect Yourself from Grinches This Christmas Season
While the Christmas spirit abounds in our giving community, it's wise to also be on the lookout for grinches lurking about. Vernal City Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell shares that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a rise in online and telephone scams.
Enchanted Forest A Heartwarming Success
This year’s Enchanted Forest may have had a few changes to accommodate social distancing requirements but the wonderful feeling of kicking off the Christmas season was the same. Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen says the entire event was just awesome. “We had over 100 items for the silent auction,” shares Hansen.
Department of Workforce Services – Uintah Basin Wants to Help Those Struggling
The Department of Workforce Services – Uintah Basin is here to serve the community and shared the following for those in need: “With unemployment running out for a lot of people in Utah please keep in mind the various services that are offered in our offices.