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Donations Appreciated For New Roosevelt Library Furnishings And Equipment

Donations Appreciated For New Roosevelt Library Furnishings And Equipment

Oct 6, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The new Roosevelt City Library has been so grateful for donations made so far. “We havereceived $11,000 in donations to assist with the furniture, furnishings, and equipment ofthe new library,” shares Duchesne County Library Director Daniel Mauchley. “Much ofwhich was not covered in the Permanent Community Impact Board’s funding packagethat we received and the donations […]

Red Fleet State Park Update Delivered At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Red Fleet State Park Update Delivered At Vernal Chamber Luncheon

Oct 6, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Noone is as eager for progress on the Red Fleet renovation project than Red Fleet StatePark Manager Amanda White and while delays have made for a hard year, White remainsoptimistic about the future of the park and how it will be improved to serve the public. White made a presentation on Tuesday during the Vernal […]

TriCounty Health Hosting Basic Naloxone Training

TriCounty Health Hosting Basic Naloxone Training

Oct 6, 2022 · Basin Now · News

NARCAN saves lives and average citizens are encouraged to learn how to administer thedose. TriCounty Health Department is making this possible by offering training torecognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdosereversal drug. Some examples of opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone(oxycontin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine and morphine. Naloxone is a […]

Hotel Vernal Haunt Opening This Weekend

Hotel Vernal Haunt Opening This Weekend

Oct 6, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The opening of Hotel Vernal Haunt is here with multiple experiences offered again thisyear. The spirits in the historic Hotel Vernal have been awakened and are preparing forguests to arrive for the Fear Haunt tomorrow. The Fear Haunt guides brave visitors through the haunted hotel that includes new terrifying rooms. The other experiences include Escape […]

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of New Vicious Scam

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of New Vicious Scam

Oct 6, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A horrible new scam has hit citizens in the Uintah Basin and as the Duchesne CountySheriff’s Office shared this week, it seems that no one is immune from these viciousscammers. “Duchesne County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a scam where thecaller is claiming to have a family member,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “This call inparticular was […]

Students Rally To Help Classmate After Family House Fire

Students Rally To Help Classmate After Family House Fire

Oct 5, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Students at Ashley Elementary stepped up in a big way to help a fellow classmate.Ashley Elementary School held a fundraiser the week of September 19th through the23rd for a local family who lost their house in a fire on September 17th. “One of thechildren in the family attends Ashley Elementary,” shares the District announcement.“Several of […]

Pierce Family Halloween Light Show Opens to Spook Visitors

Pierce Family Halloween Light Show Opens to Spook Visitors

Oct 5, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A local family is at it again! They are ready to spook and terrify anyone who dares visit.The Pierce family in Roosevelt is among the best of the best when it comes to decoratingand they generously share their obsession with the entire community. The Pierce Holiday Light Show starts with a Halloween display every October […]

DWR Warns Waterfowl Hunters To Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms

DWR Warns Waterfowl Hunters To Watch For Harmful Algal Blooms

Oct 5, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding those enjoying the outdoors that there isstill a potential threat from harmful algal blooms in waterbodies and to be watchful. Thisespecially applies to those out on the water for the waterfowl hunts. Currently, MattWarner Reservoir is one waterbody under Health Watch for harmful algal bloom andwaterborne pathogens in […]

Singer/Songwriter Impresses At Conference With Original Utah Themed Song

Singer/Songwriter Impresses At Conference With Original Utah Themed Song

Oct 5, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Remember the name Rosevelt Rawls! The 15-year-old singer/songwriter enjoyed time inVernal last week as a guest at the Utah Tourism Conference held at the UintahConference Center. Rosevelt was there to perform her song ‘Fallin’ In Love With Utah’.Conference goers loved the performance and especially responded as she sang the hookof ‘Fallin’ in love with You……………tah’. […]

“Father Of Modern Rodeo” And Vernal Native Continues To Receive Accolades

“Father Of Modern Rodeo” And Vernal Native Continues To Receive Accolades

Oct 5, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The “Father of Modern Rodeo” continues to receive accolades nearly three decades afterhis death and well over a century after his birth in Vernal, Utah. Earl Bascom’s childhoodin Vernal is credited for his interest in rodeo as he and his brothers grew up riding on thefamily farm before moving to Canada in his later growing […]

Roosevelt Library Construction Continues Despite Supply Issues

Roosevelt Library Construction Continues Despite Supply Issues

Oct 5, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Slowly but surely, construction on the Roosevelt City Library continues despite supplyissues. “We appreciate the community’s patience as supply delays have plagued theproject, like many others in the world today,” shares Duchesne County Library DirectorDaniel Mauchley. “Concrete work on the exterior continues. Much of the painting andglass work is complete. The exterior roof is mostly […]