The TriCounty Health COVID Shootout locations are now offering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in addition to Moderna. No appointment is necessary and the vaccine is available to everyone 18 years old and older. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single dose while the Moderna vaccine is administered two times, a month apart.
Month: April 2021
Free Dump Days Coming Up
Spring weather has arrived and most of the time it feels great to be outside. For many, this signals it is time to get out of the house and clean up the yard and home. To add incentive for the community’s beautifying efforts, local agencies are making cleanup efforts as affordable as possible.
Utah Senator Introduces Act to Address U.S. Border Surges
A Utah Senator is focused on what is being called a crisis on the United States/Mexico border and offering what he believes to be a solution to the chaos. Senator Mike Lee recently introduced the Stopping Border Surges Act which would address loopholes in the immigration system which Lee says encourages immigrants to take dangerous, illegal paths of entry into the United States.
Local Visual Arts on Display at Vernal Innovation HUB
The visual arts community has a public venue where the community can come enjoy local talent and there is now new art on display. The Uintah Basin Visual Arts organization was started in 2020 as a local non-profit organization “dedicated to developing the quantity, quality, and affordability or arts and culture for the citizens of the Uintah Basin.”
High Fire Danger Through at Least Tuesday
Officials have made it clear that there’s cause for extra concern this wildfire season. National Weather Service is doing their part to warn the public of the dangers with several new announcements over the weekend. “More Red Flag Warnings are in place with gusty winds and low relative humidity through the start of the week,” shares National Weather Service.
Ashley National Forest: Snow Limiting Travel at Higher Destinations
Ashley National Forest has the following message for the community: Although it seems like spring, the mountains do not yet agree. Snow will still limit travel for the near future at our higher elevations. Due to the last windstorm we have many trees across roadways on the forest that will need to be removed before the roads can be opened.
Uintah Students Top Competitors at Music Festival; Qualify for State
Uintah School District shares that Uintah High Director of Instrumental Music Brian Gibson has received the results from the Region Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Festival. The festival was held virtually this year with musicians submitting recordings of their performances.
Terra Academy Announces New Director for 2021-2022 School Year
Terra Academy will have a new director for the 2021-2022 school year. The school recently made the announcement in a press release sharing that the Terra Academy Governing Board accepted Director Cassie Hay’s resignation with a heavy heart this winter [and] after undergoing an extensive search for a new director, the board is pleased to announce that Dr. Dean Wilson will begin his tenure as Executive Director in the 2021-2022 school year.
Upcoming Vacancy on Regional Advisory Council to Utah Wildlife Board
If you are involved in ranching or farming in northeastern Utah and have an interest in the management of Utah’s wildlife your service is needed. Nominations are now being accepted for several positions on four of the five Regional Advisory Councils that share public feedback with the Utah Wildlife Board.
Vernal Downtown Revitalization Plan Seeking Public Input
The Vernal Downtown Revitalization Plan is seeking all public input possible on ideas for, you guessed it, the future of downtown Vernal. In addition to taking the survey online, local leaders are providing an opportunity for feedback the next time you're actually downtown.