It’s almost time for the annual Electronics Recycling event through the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Items being accepted are keyboards, accessories, cameras, phones, stereos and audio components, fax and copy machines, TV’s(flat screen only), network devices,...
Month: December 2022
Identity Confirmed Of Vernal Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident
Social media has been flooded with love and condolences for the family of Lauryn Reynolds, the young lady killed in the fatal accident on Tuesday morning near Strawberry Reservoir. According to Utah Highway Patrol, road conditions were slushy and snow covered...
Volunteers Needed For New Roosevelt Library Move
The big Roosevelt Library move is coming up next week and volunteers are needed! The final day of operation for the current Roosevelt Library will be Friday, December 30th. The library will then be closed and moved to the new building. Moving will start on January 3rd...
RDT Offers Free Public Use Of Certain Dumpsters Through The Holidays
Waste removal company RDT Inc. has a gift for the community this holiday season. Five large 30 yard roll-off style dumpsters have been placed throughout Uintah County for free public use and the community is invited to take advantage. RDT is under new ownership and...
Uintah County Library Hosting Class On Writing A Personal History In 2023
There comes a time that most people have the desire to write a personal history of their life but getting started can be daunting. Uintah County Library is removing the intimidation and road blocks by providing a Personal History 101 course in 2023. The library...
Roosevelt Man Suffers Serious Facial Injuries During Assault
A New Mexico man had only been in the area for a few hours when he allegedly assaulted a Roosevelt man, injuring him to the point of needing reconstructive surgery. 43-year-old Ruben Yazzie was arrested for the offenses of Intoxication and Aggravated Assault Resulting...
Vernal Woman Killed In Highway 40 Accident Near Strawberry Reservoir
A 20-year-old Vernal woman was killed in a fatal accident on Tuesday, December 27th, at about 10:50am. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a gray Toyota Camry was traveling westbound on Highway 40 in slushy/snow-covered conditions near milepost 40 near Strawberry...
Live Christmas Tree Recycling IS Happening In Vernal
Christmas is over and cleanup has begun or is coming up. Luckily, plans are back on for Christmas tree recycling in Vernal City for those that enjoyed a real Christmas tree this year. If you’re not quite ready to part with it, here’s a suggestion offered by the...
2023 Projects To Improve Boating Access
Projects will improve boater access in the coming year thanks to the Boating Access Grant Program administered by the Division of Wildlife Resources. Two in northeastern Utah include the Big Sand Wash Reservoir restroom relocation and maintenance of installed floating...
Duchesne County Chamber Of Commerce Recognizes Christmas Elves
Duchesne County had another successful year for Sub For Santa thanks to many donations and helping hands. The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce gave a special thanks to the oil field company Western Midstream. They sent 8 employees, along with thousands of dollars...