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38th Annual .22 Josie Shoot And 2nd Annual .22 Wild Bunch Shoot This Weekend
If you haven’t registered yet for the popular shooting events this weekend, do not worry. Participants can still register on the day of the event. The 38th annual women’s .22 Josie Shoot is this Saturday while the men’s Wild Bunch Shoot is on Friday, both at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex. “The Josie Shoot was […]
Uintah School District Public Budget Hearing; Patron Input Link Available
The Uintah School Board held a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2024 budget on Wednesday. Those budgets are available for public access on www.uintah.net/districtoffice/budgets and patron input can still be submitted through an online survey. Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MWW29LH
Duchesne County Submits Comments To DEQ On Proposed Rules
The Duchesne County Commission discussed proposed rules and changes by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at their Commission meeting and approved comments to be sent in response. A portion of the letter reads: “We applaud and appreciate all efforts throughout this transition to avoid regulatory overburden. We […]
Uintah County Expects Economic Benefits From First Public Via Ferrata In State
The route for a unique mountain adventure activity called Via Ferrata is currently being installed on the Ashley Gorge in Uintah County. Once complete, it will be the first public Via Ferrata in the state of Utah. Uintah County Trails Coordinator Mike Cook shared with Evans Family Media that because funding appropriated from the legislature […]
Public Comment Meeting Scheduled Regarding Lamplighter Inn Property
Vernal City is seeking public input as they consider the possibility of using grant funding to purchase the Lamplighter property on east Highway 40 for a downtown public space and park. The Vernal City Council wants to hear ideas regarding the revitalization options this could create to support the Vernal community and downtown businesses. Vernal […]
Vernal PD Issues Scam Alert: LEO Officers Will Not Demand Money For Bail
The intimidation factor of being contacted by a supposed law enforcement officer askingfor bail money may feel real but Vernal PD is urging locals not to fall for any such tactics.“We have received numerous complaints about scammers posing as local lawenforcement officers and demanding money for bail,” shares Vernal PD. “The scammersare using names of […]
Moon Lake Executive Saves Life While In Washington D.C.
A Moon Lake Electric Executive has been highlighted by the National Rural ElectricCooperative Association after an encounter while in Washington D.C. in which he saveda stranger’s life. The NRECA shared on their website last week that one of Moon LakeElectric’s board of directors, Ken Moon, was on his first trip to Washington, D.C. whenhe came […]
New Jarvie Contact Station Grand Opening At Jarvie Fest This Weekend
A festival to celebrate the homesteading spirit and turn-of-the-century frontier life inBrown’s Park is happening this weekend and it will include the grand opening of a newcontact station for the historic venue. The John Jarvie Historic Ranch was settled in the19th century and continues to transport visitors to the past with stories of outlaws and […]
Families Encouraged To Make Family Flag For Roosevelt Library Summer Reading
Family unity will be on display as part of the summer reading program at the RooseveltBranch Library this year. Families are invited to work together to create a family flag todisplay during a Parade of Families at the summer reading kick-off party next week. Theflags will then be displayed in the library throughout the summer. […]
DWR: What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion
The cougar population has been growing steadily in Utah and the Division of WildlifeResources has some tips to stay safe. Do not hike or jog alone. Maintain awareness incougar country while hiking or jogging and avoid using headphones that block out yoursurroundings. Travel in groups and keep everyone together, including children and dogs.Make noise while […]
Duchesne County Sheriff Asks Public For Help In Case Of Stolen ATV
Tips, including anonymous tips, are sought in a theft case in the region. The DuchesneCounty Sheriff’s Office made a public request on Tuesday asking for any informationregarding a missing ATV. “On May 24th, deputies were notified of a stolen ATV, aYamaha 660 Raptor,” shares the announcement. “Sometime during this last winter in thePinion Ridge area, […]