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What would you do if the power went out with no immediate sign that it would return? Some public officials are concerned by a recent discovery that power marketing agencies in some states, including those in the west, are not doing enough to protect transmission lines and substations from physical attacks.
Funding for the continuance of the BTA Vernal Route was approved during Wednesday night’s Vernal City Council meeting. The issue of funding this specific route has been the topic of joint agency meetings since July.
Saturday’s ‘Drug Take Back’ events were a success locally. Law enforcement agencies in Vernal and Roosevelt pair up with the DEA twice a year to host Drug Take Back events for citizens to safely rid their homes of unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs.
The County is urging public participation and will hold their first meeting on November 9th from 6 to 8pm at Eagle View Elementary in Ft. Duchesne. A second meeting will be held on November 10th from 6 to 8 at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal.
Regardless of election anxiety in its many forms, the day of political reckoning approaches. Several resources are available to voters in the meantime. For those that have already mailed their ballot, visit www.vote.utah.gov and look up if your ballot has been marked as received under the Voter Info/Track Ballot link.
It would have been a cold winter in Avalon if it weren’t for an approval by the Uintah County Commission on Monday. Commissioners approved a budget transfer of library funds to support a crucial repair to the rural internet center in Avalon.
Offering an annual report on events and activities, the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce reports an annual benefit of chamber events and committees to the community in the amount of $441,000 dollars.
Candidates for Uintah School Board presented at the Vernal Area Chamber luncheon on Tuesday. For District 2, Kevin Dickson and Sharon E. Bills each took some time to introduce themselves and answer questions.
A high speed chase ended in Duchesne County on Monday afternoon. According to Sgt. Phillip Holt with the East Carbon Police Department, an officer pulled 64-year-old Marvin Brown over on Highway 124 because it was known Brown had a suspended driver’s license and warrant out for his arrest.
Roosevelt City believes public input is the key in planning for the future. As a result, the city has partnered with a company called Rural Community Consultants as a strategic plan is developed and public input is gathered through online surveys and public meetings.
Every year the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus ring in the Christmas season with an epic concert event the community looks forward to. This year’s concert will not disappoint and will once again feature dancers as well as the Children’s Choir.
By all reports, the 2016 general deer hunt is a success so far. Theft on the mountain is one sure way, however, to have the experience ruined. Uintah County Sheriff Vance Norton is urging all hunters and families on the mountain to be cautious and always secure property.