Duchesne County School District Superintendent David Brotherson provided an update on COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. The COVID-19 vaccination is considered a personal choice and will not be required.
Month: July 2021
Rifle Police Department Warns Public of Scam
Rifle Police Department is encouraging all to beware of ongoing scams in the region. “Several residents of Rifle have been contacted by unknown parties claiming to have kidnapped a family member and demanding money for release,” shares Rifle PD.
UHP Upping Seat Belt Enforcement
We all know that seat belts save lives but Utah Highway Patrol is seeing an increase in fatalities in car crashes involving unbuckled travelers from other states. According to a Utah DPS press release, between 2017 and 2020, there were 78 deaths on Utah highways involving unbuckled people traveling from another state.
‘Kids for Kwak’ Benefit Fundraiser This Saturday
The Kids for Kwak Benefit Fundraiser happening this Saturday is all about family fun and showing support for a beloved local pediatrician that has had a truly devastating year. Dr. Daniel Kwak suffered several catastrophic strokes due to complications from COVID-19 and remains paralyzed on his left side and suffers from blindness.
Hit the Water Like Vern and Gil During Final Week of Fishing With The Fox
It’s the final week of Fishing with the Fox and there are still tags to be pulled out of the water for the chance to win prizes including a big cash prize. If you don’t think you can hit the water before the winners are drawn there are two individuals that will be glad you stayed home.
TriCounty Health Back to School Vaccination Message Garners Strong Response
Back to school talk is starting up and TriCounty Health shared a Back to School message on social media that garnered a strong response from community members over the weekend. The message encouraged community members to include the COVID-19 vaccine when getting 12-year-old and older students immunized for the new school year.
Successful Independence Day Block Party Hoped to Become Annual Event
There have been many exciting events this month in the Uintah Basin and a new one this year is hoping to become an annual tradition. In a review of the success of the Independence Day Block Party, the Vernal Chamber shared that over 2,500 people gathered on July 2nd in downtown Vernal to celebrate and unite with an evening of great entertainment.
John Wesley Powell River Fest This Week in Vernal
“Past these mural curves, we glide hour after hour, stopping now and then, as our attention is arrested by some new wonder…” These words from the journal of Major John Wesley Powell were recorded almost exactly 152 years ago during his epic 1,000 mile journey down the Green and Colorado Rivers
Former Police Chief of City in Carbon County Facing New Allegations
The former police chief of a city in Carbon County is facing new allegations of misconduct. The Wellington City Council voted to terminate Rory Bradley as Chief of Police in April 2021 after a meeting that explored the accusations of three women that Bradley allegedly harassed, requesting nude photos among other inappropriate behavior.
Vernal Chamber Announces Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee presented Cheryl Meier with the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service A…