The Division of Wildlife Resources is offering clarification to the public of when to report wildlife encounters because not every encounter or sighting needs to be called in. It is common in winter time to have an increase in sightings, especially with increased building in the foothill areas and canyons and the increase in the number of doorbell cameras.
Month: November 2020
Memorial Regional Health in Moffat County Nearing COVID Unit Capacity
Individuals might have differing opinions about COVID-19 but the healthcare facilities are the ones on the frontlines, even in the small towns. There has been a surge of positive cases of COVID-19 in Moffat County. The Craig Press reports that Memorial Regional Health’s COVID-19 unit recently increased capacity from six beds to eight but had admitted six patients.
Portion of Browns Park Closed for Duration of Swan Project
A portion of Browns Park Wildlife Management Area has been closed as part of a project to catch and collar trumpeter swans. Trumpeter swans start to arrive in Browns Park every November during their annual fall migration and they spend the winter there and along the Green River.
Uintah County Sheriff Message For Community
No matter what your views are on current political events, covid-19, masks, or the economy, we are all feeling the anxiety of 2020. I know for me I worry everyday about the health and safety of my family, co-workers, and the citizens of Uintah County. Like many of you, I have seen firsthand the evolution of the pandemic.
Backpack Buddies Food Drive Receives Amazing Response
An effort to help fill the hunger gaps over the weekends for local kids received an amazing response. Uintah School District announced Wednesday that the Backpack Buddies Food Drive collected 34,218 individual food items for their cause. The Backpack Buddies Food Drive was organized by the Uintah High chapter of National Honor Society.
Give’m Health: WIC Program Announces Exciting Changes
The WIC program has helped many local families and there are some exciting changes that will make the process easier. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children and it is a program that provides supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.
Watch For Intermittent Road Closures During Dominion Project in Roosevelt
Roosevelt City is reminding residents to be patient and slow in construction zones. “A series of short road closures is planned this week as the Dominion Energy project moves through Roosevelt City,” they share. “300 South, 200 South, and 100 South will be closed intermittently in the coming days.
Get Signed Up For ‘Parade of Lights’ For Chance at Big Cash Prizes
It can be hard to believe but Thanksgiving is just a week away and that means Holly Days and the Parade of Lights are only 8 days away! It's true that the festivities have to take a socially distanced approach but that won’t stop the Parade of Lights from being big, bright, and full of Christmas spirit.
UBTech Custom Fit Pit Crew Challenge
Any businesses looking for a unique way to build teamwork should mark their calendars because Uintah Basin Technical College has just the thing. Through the UBTech Custom Fit program there will be a chance to replace textbooks with hands-on training through the Pit Crew Challenge.
Uintah County Library Open
Uintah County Library Director Sam Passey has a message for community members. “The Library is open,” shares Passey. “While events such as storytime, quilt groups, and club activities are on hold, the Library's collections, computers, and research services are open. We encourage anyone who is especially at risk for COVID-19 to use our drive up pickup service. “,2020-11-18 22:17:59”