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KNEU 1250A Vernal business has received major industry accolades for a unique marketing campaign in 2017. JCK News Daily, a jewelry consumer trends magazine, has ranked the top 10 jewelry promotions of the year for the past 5 years and this year Seven Oaks Fine Jewelers came out in the number 1 spot ahead of industry leaders.
Have a heart and give your Christmas tree a second chance. The Conservation Issues Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce is urging residents to recycle their Christmas tree, offering several ideas of what to do. Some people choose to keep their tree and turn it into a winter bird feeder.
A local woman known for her community involvement has announced her run for Senate District-26. Joni Crane’s announcement came Tuesday morning along with her invitation for campaign support. “Serious contemplation went into this decision,” shares Crane, who explains that she was encouraged to become a candidate after consulting with many friends and associates about Senate 26 issues.
The transition of public officials has taken place for local cities. Vernal City held their swearing in ceremony of the newly elected officials at noon on Tuesday at Vernal City Hall. Mayor Doug Hammond was sworn in and incumbent council members Bert Clark and Ted Munford were sworn in to continue their service.
An accident that occured in Roosevelt last week is being investigated for DUI. According to Roosevelt City Police Chief Rick Harrison, a 2008 Jeep Commander traveling east and driven by 28-year-old Chapeete Serawop failed to stop for a red light at 200 North State Street in Roosevelt at about 5:00pm on December 27th.
The Utah State Board of Education released new data in December concerning Utah schools. The state graduation rate for 2017 was 86 percent with 40,100 students receiving their diploma. The rate increased over the last 5 years from 81 percent to 86 percent.
Season 2 for Vernal Theatre: LIVE has continued building on the success of season 1 and announced that 2018 will include additional theatrical offerings to the community. The Secret Garden, which will be the final show of season 2, was announced during their sold out run of The Forgotten Carols in December.
Ice fishing season is heating up and cash will line the pockets of those who best master the art of catching burbot on Flaming Gorge this month. An advanced fishing seminar this week offered by the Division of Wildlife Resources and Sportsman’s Warehouse will provide tips that will be especially valuable to those registered for upcoming fishing derbies.
Over 500 different minerals are found in Utah, six of the most valuable are highlighted in the most recent newsletter from the state Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. Gilsonite, found and mined exclusively in Uintah County, is among the few that are only found in Utah, making them unique and valuable to the rest of the world.
The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District is helping spread the word to remember pets need some extra consideration during the winter months. While many people believe that dogs and cats are resistant to the cold weather, that’s not quite true.
Senator Kevin Van Tassell announced this week that he will not seek re-election at the end of his term. In a letter to fellow senators he stated, “It has been my honor to serve as the Senator for District 26. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to associate with so many wonderful people, work on different projects and see the Government work on a State Level.
It’s been a year of growth at the Uintah County Jail as additional state contracts have been taken on. According to Sheriff Vance Norton, it has also been a year of expanding program offerings to inmates.