It's the final days to clean out your closet and donate your coats to the annual Vernal Rotary Club coat drive and this year the need is greater than ever. With the health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic, many families are struggling and the Rotary Club wants to help all in need to get a coat, with kids coats especially in need.
A fire at the Uintah County Landfill on Saturday night attracted attention with locals on social media taking note and sharing pictures. This seemed to be a repeat of an incident in early September when a fire at the landfill lit up the night sky raising concerns.
There are a lot of approaches to vaccinations and TriCounty Health Department would like to learn a little more about yours. TriCounty Health has created an anonymous survey asking basic questions about vaccinations in your family. “This will help us better understand our community and help us serve you for better health,” shares TriCounty Health.
While there are over 14,000 fewer jobs in the state of Utah compared to one year ago, economists say things aren’t as bad as they may look. “Despite what the unemployment rate uptick may construe, Utah’s economic rebound continues,” reports Mark Knold, Chief Economist at the Department of Workforce Services.
Uintah High football may get the chance to finish out their season. “TriCounty Health Department and the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) have approved a plan proposed by the Uintah School District and Uintah High School that may allow the Utes football team to play in the opening round of the state playoffs ,” shares Uintah School District.
Election questions in Uintah County have been pouring in to local officials and here’s the answers to the most common. Yes, ballots have been mailed. If you do not receive your ballot by Monday, please call the county clerk/auditor.
Most would agree, a new library in Roosevelt is long overdue making it especially exciting as the project moves forward. Duchesne County Library Director Daniel Mauchley explains that the new library will have a community center focus. “The current library is less than 5,000 square feet,” shares Mauchley.
Fall may not be the season you’d expect to hear a life jacket safety message but state park officials have good reason for sharing. Around 50 percent of cold water boating accidents that result in water exposure are fatal. “Cold water can turn a seemingly fine situation into a disaster,” Utah State Parks Boating Program Coordinator Ty Hunter shares.
8 nights of scares for charity are coming up but at a new location this year. The first two years of Hotel Vernal Haunt were a great success with over 6,000 visitors during its 2019 run which raised $60,000 dollars for local charities. That was up from the amazing first year which raised $48,000 dollars.
Sponsored by 98.5 The Fox and 105.5 Eagle Country, the Halloween ‘Suck Your Blood’ Drive is being held October 19th at L&L Motor in Roosevelt and October 20th at Western Living in Vernal, from 11am to 3pm on both days.