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Harvard Museum Returning Hair From Ute Tribe Members

Harvard Museum Returning Hair From Ute Tribe Members

Nov 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Peabody Museum at Harvard announced on November 10th that a collection of hair samples from Native American children, including samples from the Ute Indian Tribe, are being returned to the families and tribal nations of the children. Between 1930 and 1933, anthropologist George Edward Woodbury gathered the samples that he then donated to the […]

School Pulse Program Coming To Duchesne County School District

School Pulse Program Coming To Duchesne County School District

Nov 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Duchesne County School District is taking a proactive approach to student well being and mental health and the community is invited to attend an event to learn all about it. SchoolPulse is a proactive tool that quickly gets a pulse on how the school and its students are doing as well as providing proactive support. […]

Flag Retirement Ceremony Teaches Locals Proper Flag Disposal

Flag Retirement Ceremony Teaches Locals Proper Flag Disposal

Nov 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Two massive flags were on display to kick off the Community Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday at the Western Park but within the hour of the event starting, two became one. The nearly 70 foot flag that has flown over Vernal parades and community events for years was lowered and respectfully cut up and burned. […]

Taylor Mountain Road Project Complete This Month

Taylor Mountain Road Project Complete This Month

Nov 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you have driven up Taylor Mountain Road you have definitely noticed the new smooth ride. The project will be deemed complete this month. Planning on the Taylor Mountain Road project started in 2016 with the Uintah County Road Department and the Forest Service submitting a grant through the FLAP Federal Lands Access Program. The […]

Santa’s Used Toy Workshop Kicks Off

Santa’s Used Toy Workshop Kicks Off

Nov 14, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Santa’s Used Toy Workshop is kicking off the Christmas season with its third year of service. This wonderful project is in need of a few things to start off. They are looking for some donations of shelving, book shelves or tables to help organize incoming toy donations. They are also looking for business sponsors. Business […]

Uintah Teacher And Coach Recognized During School Board Meeting

Uintah Teacher And Coach Recognized During School Board Meeting

Nov 11, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School Board took a moment on Wednesday evening to recognize and congratulate a Uintah coach on a recent award. Uintah High teacher Gary Galley has been coaching high school cross country for 29 years, 10 years as the assistant and the last 19 years as Uintah’s head coach. Galley himself had not participated […]

Watch For E-Bike Restrictions As New Rules Take Effect

Watch For E-Bike Restrictions As New Rules Take Effect

Nov 11, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

If you see “No Motorized Vehicles” signs in northeastern Utah be sure to heed them. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers remind the public that new e-bike rules have officially taken effect as of November 7th. The new rule states that electronic bikes are now illegal off-road on all wildlife and waterfowl management areas […]

Union High School’s Production Of ‘All Shook Up’ Opens Saturday

Union High School’s Production Of ‘All Shook Up’ Opens Saturday

Nov 11, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

There’s nothing quite as fun as experiencing a night of theatre performed by talented youth and the Union High School Drama Department is ready to deliver! Their production of ‘All Shook Up’ opens Saturday night. For those not familiar with the play, it is a story inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ that brings Elvis Presley’s […]

Remembering Veterans Day; Special One Day WWII Exhibit

Remembering Veterans Day; Special One Day WWII Exhibit

Nov 11, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Veterans Day is being remembered throughout the region. A wreath ceremony is being held at 11am at the Uintah County war memorials. The Veterans Day Community Flag Retirement Ceremony is being held between the Uintah Conference Center and Western Park and all are invited to come participate between 11am and 6pm with the main program […]

Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces Record Breaking Grand Total; Awards Charities

Hotel Vernal Haunt Announces Record Breaking Grand Total; Awards Charities

Nov 11, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

It was an unbelievable night at the Hotel Vernal Haunt celebration dinner where the record breaking grand total raised during the 2022 Haunt was announced and local charities were awarded. This year exceeded last year’s record total of $68,000 with the 2022 Haunt raising $72,000 over 10 nights of frights. Before awarding the charities, event […]

All Invited To Veterans Day Community Flag Retirement Ceremony

All Invited To Veterans Day Community Flag Retirement Ceremony

Nov 10, 2022 · Kristin Forbis · News

Many in the community are excited for tomorrow’s special Veterans Day Community Flag Retirement Ceremony being held between the Uintah Conference Center and Western Park and all are invited to come participate. There will be several special opportunities during the 7 hour event. At 11am, just two blocks away, the Army National Guard will perform […]