Uintah Basin Healthcare shared exciting news this week. They are offering monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms. “Currently, both monoclonal antibody therapies have been authorized under a US Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization.
Month: January 2021
Vernal Chamber Recycling Events Wrapping Up: Trees and Electronics
What do Christmas trees and electronics have in common? Well for just a few more days both can be recycled at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce building. Live Christmas trees may be recycled by dropping them off in the parking lot at 100 West 100 North in Vernal.
Utah Looking to Restart Jury Trials Cautiously
The Supreme Court stopped all trials in mid-May and that has created a backlog of jury trials. It is estimated that there are 165 people currently sitting in jail or prison and close to 900 cases statewide of people awaiting jury trials.
Vernal Fire a Case of Domestic Violence Arson; Donations Needed for Victims
A Vernal fire of a four-plex last week was allegedly a case of Domestic Violence related Arson. 34-year-old Cesar Antonio Guevara has been charged with Domestic Violence related Aggravated Arson, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child, and Intoxication, among other charges.
Vernal Chamber Legislative Committee Invites Public Input
The Utah Legislature opens this week and the Legislative Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to protect the interests of Uintah County and would love input from the community.
Santa’s Community Effort Reports on Amazing 2020 Christmas Season
The numbers are in and not surprisingly, the Rotary Club and their many volunteers accomplished something amazing during the 2020 Christmas season. The Rotary Club shared on Wednesday that “after a little R&R, Santa finally has the full report in on Santa's Community Effort! Through this project, Santa's helpers were able to provide Christmas for 234 families which equaled 676 children!
Roosevelt City Recognizes Veterans Memorial Committee
Roosevelt City took the time during the Roosevelt City Council meeting on Tuesday to recognize the Veterans Memorial Committee for their volunteer service. A Roosevelt City press release detailed that the committee was formed and money was first raised to purchase the 50 flag poles that border the Roosevelt City Cemetery, a project that was dedicated in May of 1996.
Chamber Presentation Provides Update On the Uintah Basin Railroad
Mike McKee, Director of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, recently provided an update on the Uintah Basin Railroad during a Vernal Chamber event. McKee reports that the Uintah Basin Railroad Project is on schedule and was recently granted conditional approval based on the completion of the environmental study.
Reminder: Make Room For Snow Plows
Snow is in the forecast and Roosevelt City has provided a timely reminder to community members. “On snowy days, please make sure that you move all vehicles [and] trash cans off the roadways so that our plows can get through,” shares the reminder.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update
COVID-19 vaccines continue to be distributed in the Uintah Basin and TriCounty Health provided an update on Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY on Tuesday morning. As of Friday, 760 vaccines had been administered through the health department.