Uintah County Commission Approves Community Development Remodel
The Uintah County Commission reviewed bids for remodeling work to better suit theneeds of the Community Development Department during Monday’s Commissionmeeting.
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Road and Ramp Repairs Around Flaming Gorge Upcoming
The summer months are a favorite for visitors to Flaming Gorge and the Ashley NationalForest is giving a heads up on some upcoming projects. The Cedar Springs Boat Rampwill be closed June 26th at 4:00pm and reopened June 27th at noon.
4th of July Redmud Run Adding New Color Run
A Roosevelt event that grows in popularity every year is rapidly approaching. The annualRedmud Run held annually on July 4th is in its 6th year. The event started in 2013 with new fans joining the muddy fun every year. The event started with about 250 participantsand by year 4 there was over 500 participants.
Flyover Confirmed for 4th of July Parade; Float Applications Being Accepted
The 4th of July is around the corner which means the annual 4th of July Parade downMain Street in Vernal. The theme this year is “The Spirit of America” and paradeapplications are available at the Chamber Office.
Uintah County Certified Tax Rate Tabled Until Wednesday
With a feeling of Déjà vu, Uintah County Commissioners grappled again with the adoption of the State recommended Certified Tax Rate. If adopted, the 2018 Certified Tax Rate would increase property taxes by approximately $11 dollars per $100,000 dollars in home value with the county receiving an additional $749,000 dollars in order to provide the county with the same revenue totals as 2017.
Vernal Regional Airport Invites Public For Grand Reopening
After years of construction and major changes, the Vernal Regional Airport is celebrating its way into the future and has invited the public to join in. “We are doing an airport Grand Reopening for the runway, terminal, and also a ribbon cutting for the new air service,” shares Airport Manager Doug Brown.
Steinaker Fish Derby Puts Good Dent in Effort to Salvage Bluegill
A tournament earlier this month helped in the effort to salvage bluegill before Steinaker Reservoir is drained for repairs. According to DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer, there were 110 tournament participants.
Uintah County Clerk/Auditor on Uintah County Primary Election Ballots
Most Uintah County voters now have ballots in hand with time to vote by mail or in person. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins has several things he wants the public to know. “If you did not receive your ballot in the mail, please come into the County Clerk’s office,” shares Wilkins.
Uintah County Library Hosts Traveling Teen Memoriam Display
The Uintah County Library is remembering 120 teens that have been lost on Utah roads, including one of the Basin’s own. The state’s Zero Fatalities Campaign includes a Teen Memoriam of youth who have lost their lives on Utah Roads as a way to put faces and feeling behind the statistics of lives lost.
Use of Counterfeit Bills On The Rise Warns Roosevelt City Police
Keep an eye out for fake bills as their use is on the rise in the Uintah Basin. According to Roosevelt City Police Chief Rick Harrison, Roosevelt Police have seen a noticeable increase in counterfeit currency.
High School Softball and Baseball Athletes Named to All-State Teams
Local athletes have been named to the 2018 All-State teams for softball and baseball.
Uintah County Primary Election Ballots Finally Arrive at Vernal Post Office
After a bit of a wait, Primary Election ballots have arrived at the Vernal Post Office. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins announced Monday that the ballots had arrived and should be delivered on Monday.