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Massey and McKee Sworn In As New Uintah School Board Members

Jan 5, 2021 · Basin Now · News

It’s official. Todd Massey and Tawnya McKee have been sworn in as the new Uintah School Board members. 8th District Court Judge Clark McClellan performed the ceremony during a special meeting of the Uintah School Board on Monday evening. Tawnya McKee is serving as the board representative over Uintah School Board District #4.

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Uintah Basin Healthcare Wound Care Third in the Nation

Jan 5, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Now that we are in 2021 it is time to start the year off recognizing that the Basin offers some truly amazing things. We are very grateful to all our healthcare workers but we need to point a finger of attention to the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine team of Uintah Basin Healthcare.

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Tri-County Area COVID-19 Transmission Level Update (12/31/20 – 1/6/21)

Jan 4, 2021 · Basin Now · News

The TriCounty Health District is reporting the same COVID-19 Transmission Index Levels. Uintah County and Duchesne County remain at the High Transmission Level and Daggett County is in the Low Transmission Level. According to TriCounty Health’s press release on Thursday, this means Uintah County had been in high transmission for 62 days, Duchesne County for 69 days and Daggett County in the low transmission level for 78 days.

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Vernal #15 on List of ‘25 Coolest Towns in America to Visit in 2021’

Jan 4, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Travel publication MatadorNetwork.com has some high praise for the fun to be had in Dinosaurland naming Vernal #15 on the list of ‘25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021.’ Vernal is the only town in Utah to make the list and is praised as a “basecamp for climbers, river rats, mountain bikers, and backcountry hounds seeking easy access to the goods they’ve spent their lives pursuing.”

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Uintah Recreation District Director Retires

Dec 31, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Today is the final day on the job for a well known member of the community. After 28 and a half years, Uintah Recreation District Director Robin O’Driscoll is ready for retirement. “I have loved my job, absolutely loved it” shares O’Driscoll. “It’s just time to retire and spend some time with my family.”

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Naples City New Year’s Fireworks Tonight at Naples City Park

Dec 31, 2020 · Basin Now · News

In what has become a fun annual tradition, the Naples City New Year’s Eve Fireworks show is on for tonight! Now in its 4th year, Naples City is gaining a reputation as a fun spot to kick off welcoming in the new year. It's also become tradition to find yourself in Naples on the Pioneer Day holiday every 24th of July.