Terra Academy Student of the Week: Justin Jolley
Month: December 2020
Intoxicated Roosevelt Man Fires Rounds Inside Apartment/Into Neighbor Home
Amazingly and thankfully no one was injured during an incident on Thursday when an intoxicated man began firing rounds in his Roosevelt home, several of which went through the wall into his neighbor’s home. 34-year-old Scott Rueuben Cesspooch was arrested on December 10th for the offenses of Intoxication, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
Uintah County Latest With Confirmed Cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
Uintah County has joined a growing list of counties in Utah with confirmed cases of RHDV-2, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. The Division of Wildlife Resources announced the following in a press release: Prior to the most recent discovery between Fort Duchesne and Lapoint in Uintah County, rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Utah had been found only in San Juan, Wayne, Sanpete and Iron counties. RHDV-2 only infects rabbits.
COVID-19 Update
The spread of COVID-19 continues in the TriCounty area. On Friday, TriCounty Health Department reported that there were 616 active cases out of 1,858 and 10 total deaths. As of Sunday night, the state reported on coronavirus.utah.gov that as of Sunday night the TriCounty Health District has two new deaths for a total of 12 and 1,924 total confirmed cases, an increase of 66 from Friday’s report.
Outstanding Public Service Award to Dr. Harold Kim Jones
The Vernal Chamber has announced a new Outstanding Public Service Award recipient. The Public Relations Committee was very pleased to present the award to Dr. Harold Kim Jones.
Terra Academy Student of the Week: Justin Goodrich
Terra Academy Student of the week: Justin Goodrich
TriCounty Health Encourages Winter Driving Safety
TriCounty Health Department recognizes that health extends beyond the topics of diet and exercise. In fact, with winter conditions starting to set in, TriCounty Health has the following tips for safe winter travel: Have a shovel in your vehicle. Keep a blanket and first aid kit in your vehicle as well as a 72 hour kit.
Uintah High School Student of the Week, Elizabeth Morrison
Uintah High School Student of the week, Elizabeth Morrison.
CIB Funding Approved for New Roosevelt Library
Roosevelt City is one major step closer to receiving a beautiful new library. The Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System shared the news on Thursday stating that Duchesne County presented the Roosevelt library project that day to the Community Impact Board requesting funding.
Wheelchair Among Items Needed Following Vernal House Fire Last Week
Losing a home to fire is a traumatizing event and one that only those who have experienced it will understand. Sadly, two local families now know that reality. The Engle family, that we already highlighted in a report, and the Cox family both lost everything in separate house fires last week.