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The awarding of additional inmate contracts at the Uintah County Jail is bringing new revenue to Uintah County. Within the next 30 days, shares Sheriff Vance Norton, the number of state prisoners is expected to reach the contracted amount of 125.
The local economy is showing some signs of life as 2017 wraps up. According to the Baker Hughes rig count data, there are currently 12 rigs operating in the state of Utah and most of those reside in the Uintah Basin.
The Powerhouse Dance Studio packed the house performing The Nutcracker on December 18th and 19th. This year’s ballet starred Kaylee Russell as Clara, Cutler Rust as the Nutcracker Prince, Shilo Grayhawk as the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Harlee Woods as the Rat King.
Representative Rob Bishop is excited about the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved by the House of Representatives. “Passage of this bill will mean great savings for America’s middle class families,” shares Rep. Bishop.
Uintah School District’s Students of the Month were honored at the December 13th school board meeting. All 11 campuses in the district were represented during the special presentation.
Team Uintah continues to spread the love and their thanks for those that go the extra mile to support local education. This week, the spotlight is on Utah State University-Uintah Basin as an organization that provides “secondary students with the opportunity to gain credits toward a college degree while they are still in high school.
While flu activity has been minimal so far this season, health officials are still encouraging preventative measures. TriCounty health locations offer flu vaccines including those that are egg free for those with allergies and high dose for those over 50 years old.
The trial for three men charged with raping a Uintah County girl in 2016 has been moved to Salt Lake County in 3rd District Court. The trial of Jerry Flatlip, Randall Flatlip, and Larson Rondeau began in Summit County on December 12th but was declared a mistrial by the end of the day for failure to seat a jury.
A Craig man is wanted on a bond violation and the public is asked to keep their eye out. 20-year-old Nicholas James Johnson is listed as wanted for Violation of Bond – Obstructing Police.
Roosevelt Rocks! And the city has the actual rocks to prove it! About a year ago, Roosevelt citizen Sheri Poulson, inspired by painted rocks she had seen in Texas, decided to start a rock painting and hiding group in the Roosevelt area.
The weather is cooperating nicely for the Hancock Cove Sewer project with plans to continue work as much as possible through the winter. In the recent weeks, Condie Construction Company has placed over 1,100 feet of pipe and 4 manholes. The crews have also moved forward digging test holes along the pipeline alignment to stay prepared for the conditions.
The Uintah High School Student of the Week is Sadie Young, nominated by Mr. Wilson. The Ute Athlete of the Week is Cub Deets, nominated by the wrestling staff.