Month: February 2022

The substitute shortage in schools has been a hot topic across the country including locally. The topic was discussed during the Uintah School Board work session on Wednesday and the efforts to address the shortage in Uintah School District have remedied the problem.

Congressman Blake Moore has been appointed as a new ranking member within the House Committee on Natural Resources. “I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations,” said Congressman Blake Moore.

The best and brightest will be in attendance at the Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference this weekend. Uintah County Emergency Manager Heidi Lundberg presented at the Vernal Chamber luncheon last week about the amazing offerings of Emergency Management.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials are reminding the public, do not feed deer or other wildlife. There are several reasons that it is highly discouraged, including public safety concerns, the spread of chronic wasting disease, and potential harm to wildlife from introducing foods not in their diets, particularly during winter months.

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce was represented at the State Chamber Winter Conference last week at the State Capitol during the legislative session. Robin O'Driscoll, Marilyn Wallis, Steve Evans and Larry Moon attended, focused on advocating for the Vernal area.

Participating in a Tik Tok challenge has once again come with real life consequences for local youth. According to Vernal Police Department, two juveniles have been referred to 8th District Juvenile Court for multiple charges after shooting individuals with an airsoft type weapon from a moving vehicle.

TriCounty Health Department has a convenient way to help families keep their vaccinations current that prevent illness in children, adolescents and adults. TriCounty Health RN Keith Walker is making plans for the mobile vaccine clinic to be traveling throughout the region starting in April.

The USU Extension office in Uintah County is a great resource in the community and the staff presented a 2021 annual report this week to the Uintah County Commissioners.