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KNEU 1250While some might consider it out of reach, UBTech President Aaron K. Weight recently announced to faculty, staff, and the board of trustees his lofty 2030 vision for the school. The vision, and ultimately challenge, is to award 1,000 certificates annually by the year 2030, further promoting local economic development.
This week’s Give’m Health segment on Eagle Country KLCY 105.5FM got to the heart of a very important topic and a class coming up to educate the public on the topic. Wastewater and septic systems was the focus of the Give’m Health segment and is the topic of this month’s Environmental Health virtual class through the health department website.
The regular season for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is winding down and they have released the standings. Sitting in the top fifteen all-around cowboys are three Utahnns and two locals making it in the big time.
A man known for his years of service has been named the recipient of the Vernal Chamber Outstanding Public Service Award. Marty Young and his family came to Vernal in 2001 when he became the senior minister of the Vernal Christian Church.
While there has been a shift in Scouting since some major changes to Boy Scouts of America in the last few years that hasn’t stopped amazing youth from achieving great things through the Scouting programs locally.
County officials from across the United States have arrived in Utah for the 2021 NACo Western Interstate Region Conference this week and things are getting kicked off in eastern Utah. The conference starts in Salt Lake City on Wednesday but today conference goers that registered in advance are on a full-day tour to the Uintah Basin as part of NACo’s Rural Action Caucus.
The local food pantries can use some helping hands. The Ashley Valley Food Pantry in Vernal is seeking volunteer help with the food rescue on the mornings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This will involve loading groceries into the back of the truck so strong arms and backs are especially welcome.
If the enthusiasm of the cast is any indication, ‘The Curious Savage’, opening this week at Vernal Theatre: LIVE, may be your favorite straight play you’re just now hearing about. All involved emphasize how much heart the show has and how easy it is to fall in love with.
A Doctor who has provided care for the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Nationals, and Washington Capitals and previously provided sideline coverage for the NFL is now caring for the citizens of the Uintah Basin. Ashley Regional Medical Center announced Monday that Dr. Timothy Hawkes will be offering orthopedic surgical services and sports medicine for patients.
USU Uintah Basin students and faculty stepped up last week to provide the muscle for a project on the Ashley National Forest as part of an effort to clean up trails. The group focused their energy on trail maintenance near the Manila Park Trail from White Cloud Loop Road to Mill Park.
The General Quail Hunting Season is approaching and the Division of Wildlife Resources has a message specific to the Uintah Basin. “In northeastern Utah, much of the quail habitat is on private land, so make sure to obtain written permission from the landowner prior to hunting,” shares the DWR.
The storms and their side effects have closed a Colorado Highway north of Craig. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Highway 13 had to be closed on Saturday due to debris on the roadway after a mudslide.