TriCounty Health Department has shared concern over the increase in COVID-19 cases and Wednesday’s numbers added a big jump compared to what has been average growth. On October 21st, TriCounty Health Department added 21 cases to the overall COVID-19 positive cases which is a significant jump.
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Dinosaur National Monument Moves Specimens to Utah Field House
In a recent news release, Dinosaur National Monument announced that they have moved more then 6000 paleontological, archaeological, historical, and biological specimens. Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum received the items through the efforts of fourteen monument staff members, three Geoscientists, five volunteers, and four Utah State employees in this interagency project in July.
Legislation Proposes to Change “Derogatory” Geographic Names
The stamp of approval has been given by a Utah legislative committee to draft a bill that seeks to streamline the federal process for changing geographic names in Utah that contain language derogatory to American Indians. Currently there is not a template or an outline of clear instructions that allows changes to geographic features.
Plan on Entering Parade of Lights
The Parade of Lights has always been a wonderful part of the Holly Days experience in Vernal. The Vernal Chamber of Commerce is wanting to make this year's parade bigger and better than ever, but it needs the help of creative community members. As they put it: “Gather up your friends, family, employees, and have fun creating an awesome float for your chance to win a cash prize!”
Uintah County Library Writer’s Workshop
Do you like to write but aren’t sure where to start? Maybe you have a story idea or have written a book but want some feedback? November happens to be National Novel Writing Month, an event that was designed to help writers jump into the novel writing process. To kickstart the month Uintah County Library is holding a Writer’s Workshop.
Arrest Made Following Theft and Arson of Vehicles
A 22 year-old Myton man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a tip led law enforcement to a stolen vehicle in Ballard. On Wednesday, law enforcement received a tip that a vehicle stolen last week was parked at a Ballard hotel.
Uintah Ute Football Season Officially Over Following COVID Testing
The Uintah Ute football season is officially over following team testing on Tuesday. “On Tuesday, October 20th, the Uintah High School football team met the criteria for a COVID-19 outbreak, based on the results of subsequent testing of players and coaches,” shares the announcement from Uintah School District.
Popular Uintah County Library OH! Fudge! Event Coming Up
Who likes candy? It might be easier to ask who does not like candy? One of the most popular events of the year at the Uintah County Library is the OH! Fudge candy making demo. The 16th annual OH! Fudge candy making demo will be broken up into two classes, a family session and an adult session.
Hotel Vernal Haunt Patriotic Program
The Hotel Vernal Haunt will kickstart this year’s spooky event by having a Patriotic Program this Thursday. Being held at Remember the Maine Park, this spectacular program will feature the volunteers who painted the flag on the rock in 1997. The night will feature the stories of the history of the flag on the cliff and the flag on the rock.
Local Locations for National Drug Take Back Event This Saturday
There has been a large increase in opioid drug misuse in the US since 2000. Utah has been ranked 5th in the nation for overdose deaths, outpacing deaths due to firearms, falls, and motor vehicle crashes. As always, local agencies are participating in the National Drug Take Back Day providing the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of unused pills or patches.