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State Parks See Huge Jump in Visitation

Feb 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Steinaker, Red Fleet, and Starvation are among the hot spots that saw a major jump in visitation last year as people went searching for safe socially distant breaks from being stuck at home. According to the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, state parks throughout the state of Utah saw an overall increase in visitation from the year before of over 2.6 million visitors.

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Craig Chief of Police Transition Update

Feb 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

There’s been an update since the recent announcement that the Craig Police Department Chief of Police Jerry DeLong had resigned. Craig Daily Press reports that the Craig City Manager rescinded the separation agreement with DeLong that included two months salary and continued health insurance after “disparaging remarks” were made by DeLong about the agreement.

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Governor Bumps Up Eligibility for 65 and Older to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Feb 19, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Governor Spencer Cox announced Thursday the opening of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations for 65 years and older individuals in Utah. Eligibility for those with underlying health conditions is set for March 1st. The TriCounty Health Department will be moving the Vernal vaccination location from the Vernal TriCounty Health Department office to the Uintah Conference Center starting Tuesday, February 23rd.

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‘Blithe Spirit’ Opens Tonight at Vernal Theatre Live

Feb 19, 2021 · Basin Now · News

You may not know what it is but you’ve likely seen the name ‘Blithe Spirit’ on marquees around town. This is because tonight is opening night for the Blithe Spirit community theatre production at Vernal Theatre: Live as well as the cinema version on the big screen at local movie theaters.

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City of Craig Names Interim Chief of Police

Feb 18, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Last week Craig Police Department Chief of Police Jerry DeLong resigned. The city of Craig issued a press release on Wednesday in which City Manager Peter Brixius announced Michael Cochran as the City’s interim police chief. His estimated start date is in approximately 2 weeks as former Police Chief Delong’s last day will be March 1st.