The pandemic has stretched on and the original fear of straining the healthcare system has become a reality. One local Doctor gets personal about the pandemic in a letter addressed this week to his “Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Basinites”.
Basin Now
Stewart Lake Fire Burning in Jensen
A fire in Jensen initially threatened structures before crews intervened. According to UtahFireInfo.gov, the Stewart Lake Fire started on Monday at 3:45pm. Fire behavior and direction were initially more serious before the fire behavior shifted to minimal.
Golden Age Center Changing Policy and Opening Its Doors
Please help spread the word to those interested in attending the Golden Age Center. Starting October 4th, all are welcomed into the Golden Age Center in Vernal. Since reopening, the policy had been that to come inside and participate, patrons had to be fully vaccinated but that requirement has now been removed.
Duchesne County School District Update on Threshold Levels
Concerns and occasional rumors are common with the local knowledge that there has been a surge of COVID-19 but Duchesne County School District is making it clear where things stand in their District. “Threshold levels have not been reached by any district schools at this time,” shared a Monday announcement.
Fall Burning Approaching For Duchesne County
The time has almost arrived for the fall burn window in Duchesne County. The Duchesne County fall burn window is October 1st through the 31st. No household refuse can be burned and remember that burn barrels are illegal.
Booster Vaccines Now Available
The Utah Department of Health announced Friday, September 23rd, that the Food and Drug Administration now recommends booster doses for individuals who originally received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and are 65 years old and older.
Uintah County Medical Transport Patient Dies in Duchesne County
Duchesne County Sheriff deputies responded to an emergency on Highway 40 near Myton in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 25th that ultimately resulted in the death of a Vernal woman. According to a press release from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, the woman, 38-year-old Erica Marquez, had been medically cleared at Ashley Regional Medical Center earlier in the evening. “,2021-09-27 08:44:14”
Intoxicated Man Arrested After Firing Rifle in Roosevelt
A man arrested for firing shots outside a Roosevelt gas station is in Duchesne County Jail. 28-year-old Tyler Cole Butts was arrested on September 23rd for the offenses of Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, Use of a Firearm by a Restricted Person, and Threat of Violence.
Starvation Bridge Construction Update
Progress continues on the Starvation Bridge construction. According to the update from the Utah Department of Transportation, crews are making progress placing the new surface treatment on the bridge deck. This treatment will provide waterproofing and traction to the roadway surface, preserving the bridge deck.
Congressman Moore on National Defense Authorization Act
On Thursday, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 passed the House. Many of Congressman Blake Moore’s provisions advocating for Utah’s defense community were included in the passed legislation.