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UBYCO Excited for 2017 Opportunities

Mar 2, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The second concert for the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is coming up but that is not the only exciting event this spring for the talented young group. In addition to the March 18th concert, the group is preparing to be featured in the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus concert on April 8th where they will play Pirates of the Caribbean side by side with the UBOC performers.

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Daggett County Centennial Celebrations to Kick Off

Mar 2, 2017 · Basin Now · News

It’s been an amazing 100 years and Daggett County plans to celebrate all year long! On July 31st, 1917, a vote was taken to approve the formation of Daggett County. The state legislature made the decision to separate the northern part of Uintah County into its own county and Manila was named as the county seat.

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HB 117 Makes it Past Senate Committee

Mar 2, 2017 · Basin Now · News

With the help of Uintah High School government students, House Bill 117 has now made it past the Senate Committee and will be on the Senate floor by next week. Representative Scott Chew brought the team of bright students on board for House Bill 117 that updates and amends the statute dealing with legal notices.

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8th Annual Waxy Crude Workshop Coming Up

Feb 28, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The countdown has begun for the 8th Annual Waxy Crude Workshop. The event is a joint effort of local agencies, the Governor’s Office of Energy Development, U-STAR, the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining and the Rural Planning Group.