Month: May 2021

Memorial Weekend is traditionally the launch of the most popular season for camping in the great outdoors and while most campers know there are occupancy rules, many don’t pay much attention to them. Ashley National Forest has spent some extra time this year trying to inform the public of the rules, encouraging all to enjoy the forest responsibly.

Even though Utah is considered the second driest state in the nation and is made up of some vast desert areas, the state is ranked sixth in the U.S. for the amount of boatable water per capita. There are over 100 bodies of water that are considered boatable.

Have you ever thought of serving in public office? If so, some opportunities are coming. The filing period is approaching for several Vernal City positions to be voted on during the November 2nd, 2021 general election. The positions are Vernal City Mayor for a 4 year term and two City Council positions for 4 year terms.

One of the best ways to forget about your own problems is to get out and serve others and Duchesne County has plenty of ways to get started. The Duchesne County Volunteer Program has opportunities for anyone willing to help enhance the community.

The Duchesne County Road Department Director Ben Henderson provided an update during a Duchesne County Commission meeting this month on existing projects and upcoming work. According to the meeting minutes, crews have installed the new bridge in the Lower Red Creek area, Camelot, and are now working on the blind corner located in the same area.

The Uintah School Board is holding a public budget hearing this evening at 5:30pm at the Vernal Middle School auditorium. The District provided a fact sheet this week ahead of the hearing highlighting key numbers relevant to tonight’s meeting.

If you’d like to catch a fish in Utah’s beautiful outdoors but you don’t have a fishing license, Free Fishing Day is the perfect opportunity to give it a try. The DWR has announced that Free Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, June 12th, and northeastern Utah has amazing spots to try.

As of last report from the Ashley National Forest Flaming Gorge Ranger District: Forest Road 221 as it enters the Northwest end of the district (through the Birch Creek drainage) is washed out and difficult to pass. Sheep Creek Lake is accessible with a 2wd vehicle.

Before the school years come to a close local school districts are sharing their thanks for the employees that have announced their retirement. In Uintah School District, there are 12 employees retiring after 30 or more years of employment, 8 employees retiring with between 20 and 30 years of employment, and 4 employees with less than 20 years of employment.