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UDOT Roosevelt Highway 40 Construction Update

Sep 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The road construction in Roosevelt is heading towards Phase 4 as the milling and paving on the two-lane section on Highway 40 east of the city is coming to a close. The closing out of Phase 3 includes the bridge at Fort Duchesne being complete and the replacement of concrete pavement at the L&L intersection finishing.

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Preliminary Route Added to Uinta Basin Railway Study

Sep 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The board for the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition met on Thursday and voted to add a new preliminary route to the environmental study taking place for the proposed Uinta Basin Railway. According to a press release from the Coalition, they will be requesting that the Surface Transportation Board consider the new route, which is being called the Whitmore Park route, as the Coalition’s preferred alternative.

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Bluebell Corn Maze ‘Lose Yourself Fun Run’ This Saturday

Sep 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Appropriately it is called the “Lose Yourself Fun Run” and this year it will benefit Amber Olsen who is battling brain cancer. Amber is a mother of five children, ages 4 to 14. Her struggle started with a severe headache on June 3rd and took a turn for the worst when on June 8th she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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Free Kids Fishing Day at Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery

Sep 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

There is nothing quite like seeing your kids reel in their very first fish. The Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery is making that opportunity easy for you by holding a Kids Fishing Day this weekend sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Trout Unlimited, and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

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Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention

Sep 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Suicide affects so many live. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately one million people die each year from suicide. These people who take their lives don’t want to die, they just want to stop hurting. Sadly, a suicidal person will usually not ask for help so suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously.

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All Invited Tonight to 1st Annual ‘Flamingos for Joonie’ Birthday Party Fundraiser

Sep 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Her time on earth was far too short but that hasn’t stopped a special baby girl from making a mighty impact on many lives. Pyper Joon Meeks was known for the sparkle in her eye and sweet smile that won over the hearts of all. Nicknamed ‘Dancin’ Joonie’, Pyper passed away at 9 months old, leaving a hole in many hearts but out of those wounds Pyper has inspired something very special.