The Wednesday update on the East Fork Fire shared that behavior has been moderated by lower temperatures, lower winds, and moisture. Ashley National Forest shared that crews have focused on establishing a containment line between Moon Lake Road and Rock Creek Road.
Uintah County is taking vandalism at Buckskin Hills Shooting Range seriously and issued a press release regarding the issue on Tuesday: The free shooting range is open to the public to use responsibly and is expected to be left in good condition.
Vernal Theatre: Live is getting ready to present ‘The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella’. This story of Cinderella is one for the whole family. This production started as a movie in 1976 and was chosen as the Royal Command Performance motion picture selection of that year.
The high wind warning was definitely needed as Sunday and Monday saw the East Fork Fire grow and move. Fire managers are cooperating with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office to undertake a damage assessment for homes and infrastructure that have been affected by the East Fork Fire.
Flu season is approaching and Uintah Basin Healthcare is reminding all that ‘Stopping The Flu Starts With U’. In a recent press release, Uintah Basin Healthcare provided information comparing symptoms and recovery information of Cold, Flu and COVID-19. “The flu is a highly contagious virus that usually enters the body through the mouth, nose or eyes.
2020 has been a difficult year for the local economy but some game changers appear to be on the horizon. Drexel Hamilton Infrastructure Partners issued a press release on Tuesday announcing an agreement with Utah’s Seven County Infrastructure Coalition to advance the Uinta Basin Railway which will serve multiple industries of northeast Utah’s Uinta Basin.
National Weather Service has reported that an unseasonably cold Arctic storm system will move through the area today and into Wednesday, making the biggest impact on the western side of the Uintah Basin. There will be strong downslope winds to the affected areas making it important to secure loose yard items and remove loose branches from trees.
Duchesne County School District has reported a second case of COVID-19. On September 4th, TriCounty Health Department notified the District that an individual at Union High School tested positive for COVID-19. “Those who were in direct, prolonged contact with the individual who tested positive will be notified by TriCounty Health Department or Duchesne County School District,” shares the District’s announcement.
Many members of the community have a great deal of pride for what their city/town contributes to the whole of the Basin. Naples City is getting the word out asking for residents to take a survey so that they can update their General Plan.
The Uintah Basin area has many opportunities to educate and improve skills, talents and knowledge. The Center for Entrepreneurship in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University will be offering a program titled “Growing Your Business”available to help Basin businesses.