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Indian Health Services Invites All 16 and Older to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Mar 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Although Governor Cox announced recently that Wednesday, March 24th would be the date that all Utahns age 16 and up will be eligible to make appointments to be vaccinated, the opportunity is available here sooner than that. The Fort Duchesne Uintah-Ouray Indian Health Service is having their COVID vaccination clinics this week on Tuesday (today) and Thursday and they have vaccinations available for anyone 16-years-old or older.

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‘Say Yes to a Prom Dress’ Collection Drive and Giveaway

Mar 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

2020 foiled plenty of plans to make memories for high school students but that only makes them all the more excited that Prom is happening this spring! In an effort to be sure all the kids can get spiffed up and feel fancy without breaking the bank, great minds have joined forces for a formal clothing collection drive.

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Don’t Fall Victim to New Unemployment Scam

Mar 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

There is an ongoing scheme attempting to defraud unemployment systems nationwide and law enforcement in the region is warning the public. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office shares that “imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Opening Up to All

Mar 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health is spreading the word: We are getting back to normal. On Wednesday, March 24th, the COVID-19 vaccinations will be open to everyone 18 and over through TriCounty Health Department. “More and more people are getting vaccinated,” shares their announcement.

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Division of Water Resources Says Wait To Water

Mar 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

With spring in the air it may be tempting to want to start watering your landscaping but the Utah Division of Water Resources has a clear message for all: Wait to Water. The U.S. Drought Monitor data from March 16th shows Daggett County in Severe Drought and Extreme Drought and Duchesne County and Uintah County as a combination of Extreme Drought and Exceptional Drought, which are the two highest levels.