The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office recently presented several items during the Duchesne County Commission meeting. First, Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle presented the 2021 Beer Tax Annual Report.
Month: September 2021
Special Service District #1 Receives Certificate Of Creation
Uintah County is one step closer to the transition to consolidate three special service districts into one. One delay came from the Lieutenant Governor's Office having an error on the certificate of creation but last week the Uintah County Commission received and approved the revised Certificate of Creation.
Utah Fieldhouse Housing Second Massive Bone From Rare Brachiosaurus
The rare Brachiosaurus bone that made international headlines in early 2020 has been joined by another major find from that dinosaur. The amazing people of the Utah Field House of Natural History Museum in Vernal made the announcement on Wednesday.
2021 Moon Gingerbread Creation to Feature Christmas Classic
A favorite holiday display is already deep in the planning stages and a theme has been announced. Every year, the Moon family of Jensen creates a massive gingerbread display based on a book or book series that is then set up through the Christmas holiday at the Roosevelt Branch Library.
Angel Dash To Walk In Memory Of Babies Gone Too Soon
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and Ashley Regional Medical Center is hosting a special event known as an Angel Dash.
Federal Judge Dismisses Claims By Ute Indian Tribe Against DOI and State of Utah
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes issued a press release this week with an update concerning the Ute Indian Tribe’s lawsuit against the Department of Interior and the State of Utah. The press release shares that a federal judge dismissed claims in a lawsuit filed by the Ute Indian Tribe against the U.S. Department of Interior, the State of Utah, and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.
Uintah Basin Healthcare COVID-19 Update
Local hospitals are feeling the strain of the surge of COVID-19 locally and Uintah Basin Healthcare is asking for the public’s help. Yes, they want everyone that can to get the vaccine, but also they need help in gathering oxygen tanks. “Every tank counts!” shares Uintah Basin Healthcare.
Uintah School District Seeks New Hires to Bolster Pool Of Substitute Teachers
Uintah School District is looking to bolster its pool of substitute teachers. In an announcement made Tuesday it was shared that currently the district only has about 60 active substitute teachers on its roster, after hiring at least 10 substitutes to fill various part-time and full-time positions this school year.
TriCounty Health Offering Subdivision Approval Training
A training class is being offered tomorrow about the process of Subdivision Approval and if you are considering building a home now or in the future, this is for you. Working with TriCounty Health will be one of the stops along the way of creating a new building lot as the health department is required to approve subdivisions as the water and sewer authority.
Public Input Needed At Redistricting Commission Public Meeting Friday
Redistricting is underway in Utah and the fear is that it will likely harm rural Utah by reducing representation. An opportunity to make rural Uintah Basin voices heard is coming up this Friday. The Utah Independent Redistricting Commission is holding a public meeting in Roosevelt on September 24th.