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Future Project to Relocate Access Road to Moonshine Arch

Dec 1, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Transportation Commission recently approved a project that will relocate the access road to Moonshine Arch. The current unpaved road to the arch meets with U.S. 191 in a very dangerous spot, as it is at a curve with a high angle and limited views. Utah Department of Transportation plans that the new junction will be at a site with clear views from all directions, have room for a left-turn lane, will add signs and will widen the shoulder to allow for a safer right turn.

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Uintah High Adjusts Attendance Options In Hopes of Reducing COVID-19 Cases

Nov 30, 2020 · Basin Now · News

With cases still rising in the TriCounty Health District all are asked to be diligent in efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Uintah School District has asked the community to please help keep schools open for in-person attendance. If your student feels sick, is waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test or has been told to quarantine due to exposure to a positive case, please have your student stay home.

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Public Meetings This Week for Uinta Basin Railway; Draft EIS Comments Open

Nov 30, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Study or EIS for the proposed Uinta Basin Railway is in its final few weeks and the final three public meetings are being held virtually this week. Comments have been welcomed and encouraged as the information provided will be considered and reviewed by the Surface Transportation Board as they analyze the project and whether or not the railway will have a future.

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Union High Drama Department Presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Nov 30, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Tradition must go on! Union High Drama Department will be presenting ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, after having to delay the production due to COVID-19 restrictions. This musical is a classic having won nine Tony Awards. It tells the story of a small, tradition-steeped town in Russia, where Jews and Russians live in delicate balance.

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Enchanted Forest A Heartwarming Success

Nov 27, 2020 · Basin Now · News

This year’s Enchanted Forest may have had a few changes to accommodate social distancing requirements but the wonderful feeling of kicking off the Christmas season was the same. Duchesne County Commissioner Irene Hansen says the entire event was just awesome. “We had over 100 items for the silent auction,” shares Hansen.

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Moffat County Wolves Update

Nov 27, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Colorado voters passed Proposition #114 – The Restoration of Gray Wolves which aims to reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide. Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares that ‘the passage of Proposition 114 has led to increased interest in wolves in Colorado, specifically, the wolf pack previously confirmed to be present in Moffat County.