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Uintah County Library Offers New Continuing Education Courses

Sep 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Our Uintah County Library is always in pursuit of tools and opportunities to enhance the lives of residents of the Basin. To continue in their goals of offering such opportunities, the library recently announced that they have entered into a partnership with Recorded Books to offer the area a program called Universal Class.

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Ashley National Forest Plans to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

Sep 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

According to the Federal Register the Forest Service is looking to revise the Land Management Plan (Forest Plan) for the Ashley National Forest and are wanting to prepare an environmental impact statement. The reason for the revision, according to the National Forest Management Act, is that forest plan should be revised on a 10 to 15-year cycle and the current one is 30 years old and has been amended 24 times.

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TriCounty Health Update on Area’s Harmful Algal Blooms

Sep 11, 2019 · Basin Now · News

What’s the status on Harmful Algal Blooms in northeastern Utah? TriCounty Health Department provided the following update on Tuesday: The bloom at Starvation Reservoir appears to be dispersing and is no longer concentrated at the main boat ramp. It has not affected the drinking water coming from the treatment plant.

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Uintah Community Center Closed Due to Electrical Problems

Sep 11, 2019 · Basin Now · News

If you’re one of the many community members who makes a daily stop at the Uintah Community Center, today will have to be a day you take off. On Tuesday, the Uintah Recreation District announced that the pool would have to be closed due to electrical problems but the hope was that it would be up and running in time for Wednesday’s early morning lap swim.

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Flags Lowered in Remembrance of 9/11 Attacks

Sep 11, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It was 18 years ago that attacks changed the United States and 17 years since we have vowed to never forget. As Patriot Day, the anniversary of 9/11, Governor Gary Herbert has reminded the residents of Utah of that vow by ordering the lowering of the United States of America flag and the State of Utah flag.

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Uintah School District Reminds Students About SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line

Sep 11, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Uintah School District wants to remind students that if they are needing extra support there is a tool available to help. SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line provides statewide real-time crisis intervention for youth. It is a free confidential service provided by University of Utah Health. If you or someone you know needs to talk about depression, anxiety, other mental health issues, suicide prevention, loss and grief, bullying and cyberbullying, drug and alcohol problems, self-harm, relationship difficulties, or any life challenge, this service is open 24/7.

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Industry Rail Veteran Hired to Lead Uinta Basin Railway Development

Sep 10, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation announced on Monday that they have hired rail industry veteran Mark Hemphill to lead the development and construction of the Uinta Basin Railway project. According to the news release, Hemphill has more than 38 years of industry experience and has served as the project’s consultant, leading the studies of the railway since 2014.

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Matilda, Vernal Theatre Live Season 4 Opener, Full of Surprises and Talent

Sep 10, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Matilda, the beloved children’s novel by Roald Dahl, is the perfect blend of magic and mischief that attracted fans in 1988 when it was published, in 1996 when it became a feature film, and in 2010 when it was released as a musical for the stage. Opening this week on the Vernal Theatre Live stage, ‘Matilda the Musical’ will without a doubt keep the fandom growing as the theatre’s Season 4 Opener.

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Vaping and E-Cigarettes Linked to Serious Lung Illnesses, Public Warned

Sep 10, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Health made their own announcement this week following Friday’s report from the CDC and FDA that serious lung illnesses are being caused by e-cigarettes and vaping. “Public health agencies and health care providers in Utah are investigating several cases of severe lung disease in people who vape nicotine or THC products,” shares the Utah Department of Health. “As of Monday, September 9th, 35 cases associated with vaping nicotine, THC, or both have been reported in Utah, with an additional 12 potential cases being investigated.