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Christmas Tree Recycling Alternative Idea

Christmas Tree Recycling Alternative Idea

Dec 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Want an alternative idea of what to do with a conifer tree that was used as your Christmas tree? Consider turning the tree into a Christmas tree for songbirds. Move the tree to the yard or patio and decorate with either stale breads and bakery products hung by string, fruits such as apples and oranges […]

Man Arrested In Duchesne County For Possessing Child Pornography

Man Arrested In Duchesne County For Possessing Child Pornography

Dec 28, 2023 · Basin Now · News

A man was arrested this month in Duchesne County following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation involving child pornography. According to court documents, 34-year-old Michael Edward Hardinger was arrested on December 18th on 10 counts of 2nd degree Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. An online activity report revealed that 80 pornographic images of children […]

Give’m Health: What Is Pasteurization And Why Is It Important?

Give’m Health: What Is Pasteurization And Why Is It Important?

Dec 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

TriCounty Health Department aims to educate the community on a variety of health topics. This week, Health Officer Kirk Benge visited the Evans Family Media studios to talk about the process of pasteurization of milk. Pasteurization is basically the process of heating up milk to a certain temperature for a set period of time in […]

Duchesne County Shows Support For Emergency Forest Watershed Program

Duchesne County Shows Support For Emergency Forest Watershed Program

Dec 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County is doing their part to support the Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act. Duchesne County Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented to the Commissioners earlier this month about the Act and presented the Commission with a letter for their approval. The letter is written to Senator Mitt Romney urging his support of the […]

First ‘Small Town Comeback’ Documentary Episode Releasing Today

First ‘Small Town Comeback’ Documentary Episode Releasing Today

Dec 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The first episode releases today of a new documentary series telling the story of the revitalization of downtown Vernal. Advertisements for ‘Small Town Comeback’ started circling on social media earlier this month. Episode 1 is called ‘Saving Main Street: Vernal’s Downtown Revitalization’. Further episodes are scheduled for release throughout 2024. The website states that “this […]

Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Dec 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

November’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Utah is estimated at 2.8%, a tenth of a percent increase over October. Approximately 50,300 Utahns are unemployed and Utah’s October unemployment rate is unrevised at 2.7%. The November national unemployment rate decreased two-tenths of a percentage-point to 3.7%. Unemployment in Daggett County is at 4.1% which is down […]

Employment Update

Employment Update

Dec 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for November 2023 increased an estimated 2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 34,700 jobs since November 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,744,100. “Utah remains in a job-growth mode centered around the 2% range,” shares DWS Chief Economist Mark Knold. “This is slightly […]

SSD1 Providing Jumpstart To Fitness

SSD1 Providing Jumpstart To Fitness

Dec 26, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Special Service District 1 is providing an opportunity for those wanting to set some better habits in 2024. The Uintah Recreation Jumpstart to Fitness Challenge is not about unsafe (and usually unsustainable) weight loss or quick fixes. Rather, it will focus on building better habits with daily movement and nutrition. It is FREE to participate […]