Like it or not, Uintah High School is moving from 4A to 5A next school year. Every two years, the Utah High School Activities Association goes through a classification process of high schools, a process that Ute head football coach Justin Decol says has more to do with student body enrollment than anything else.
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Uintah Basin Healthcare Announces New Visitation Guidelines
Obviously the pandemic has affected multiple areas of life, among them the ability to visit friends and family during significant events at the hospital. Thankfully, visitation allowances are beginning to expand and Uintah Basin Healthcare has announced new rules in the Labor and Delivery department.
Roosevelt Native Musician to be Featured on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Among the contestants on Season 20 of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ is Roosevelt native Jordan Matthew Young. While it is unclear if Young finds success, the show has confirmed he is featured on an upcoming episode and for fans to tune in. Young already has a solid career as a performing musician, reportedly performing 200 shows a year before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congressman Moore Introduces National Medal of Honor Monument Act
Utah District 1 Congressmen Blake Moore and Texas Congressman Marc Veasey has introduced the National Medal of Honor Monument Act aimed at the creation of a new monument recognizing Medal of Honor recipients. In a Tuesday press release, Moore shares the importance of this Act.
Vernal City Utility Rates Increase Due to Increase in Operational Costs
Vernal City utility rates are increasing due to an increase in operational costs passed on to the City. During their regular city council meeting held on February 17th, the council voted to approve a total increase of $3.06 for residential users per month. That amount breaks down to a $2.00 increase for water, $1.00 increase for sewer, and 6 cent increase for garbage.
Duchesne County School Counselor Recognized by Utah School Counselor Assoc.
A Duchesne County school counselor has been recognized for her work in teaching students about self-regulation and emotional control. Amber Thacker is the latest to be highlighted in the state by the Utah School Counselors Association.
UBAOG Encourage Businesses to Apply for CDBG COVID Relief Grants
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments wants to help more local businesses strained by the COVID-19 pandemic through the Community Development Block Grant. Grants will be between $5,000 and $10,000 and can be used toward rent and utilities, payroll, outstanding debt, other immediate operational costs, and cleaning and disinfecting.
MACC Youth Theatrical Group Presents Peter Pan, Jr. at Meeker High Auditorium
The annual production put on by the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group is always highly anticipated by the participants and community, perhaps more this year than ever before. This week their production of Peter Pan, Jr. opens at the Meeker High School Auditorium.
Ashley Regional Named a 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
For the fifth consecutive year, Ashley Regional Medical Center has been named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. “Our physicians, providers and staff are committed to providing high-quality care to patients,” said Wes Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at Ashley Regional Medical Center.
Register Today: Learn How to Earn a UBTech Certificate as a High School Student
If you are or if you have a high school student in your household listen up. UBTech is hosting a free event to help all local Juniors and Seniors learn what they need to do to get started on or complete one or more UBTech certificates while in school.