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Duchesne County has been bumped down on the COVID-19 Transmission Index. As of April 29th, Duchesne County has moved from the moderate to low transmission level. Uintah County remains at the moderate level and Daggett County remains at the low level.
The Golden Age Center is excited to announce that they will resume having lunch and other activities at their facility starting Monday, May 3rd under the guidelines from the Health Department and the CDC. According to a press release issued Thursday, the Golden Age Center is currently requiring patrons to provide proof of being fully vaccinated to enter their facility or provide a copy of their positive COVID-19 test that was taken within the last 90 days.
The Ute Tribe announced in a Wednesday press release that on April 21st and 22nd the Ute Indian Tribe hosted leadership from Cougar Den, a fuel distribution company owned and operated by members of the Yakama Nation in central Washington.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved a decrease in the number of general-season permits for the 2021 deer hunt during their Thursday meeting. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists recommended the overall decrease in permit numbers to the Regional Advisory Councils and to the wildlife board.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced Tuesday the official opening of the newly constructed Red Fleet Downhill Flow Trail. According to the press release, the trail offers a unique experience for visitors looking to hone their mountain bike speed and technical skills.
While UDOT is asking all Utah drivers to exercise caution in construction work zones, they are calling out Uinta Basin residents in particular this construction season.
President Biden gave a joint speech in Congress on Thursday and representatives for northeastern Utah shared their reactions. “I sent President Biden a letter expressing my desire to put productivity over partisanship to deliver results for Utahns and Americans at large,” shared Congressman Blake Moore.
Calling Naples City residents! Your input is needed. Naples City will be hosting an open house to hear from the public on how 2000 East and 500 South to 1900 South should be improved. “Naples City has received a federal grant and is working with CIVCO Engineering on the redesign for improving 2000 East,” shares Naples City.
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced Wednesday that they have been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list which was published April 27th by Fortune. “Patient care, safety and the overall well-being of our community are top priorities for Ashley Regional,” stated Greg Gardiner, chief clinical officer at Ashley Regional Medical Center.
Utah Petroleum Association is searching for those who will be vocal in their support of the oil and gas industry as part of the new initiative Utah Energy United. In January, the Biden Administration placed an open-ended moratorium on federal oil and natural gas leasing among other moves.
A Utah State University student and athlete from the Uintah Basin is getting some attention this week. A year ago and just days before the pandemic shut down in person school and athletics, USU senior high jumper and Roosevelt native Audrey Garrett completed a jump of 1.75 meters(right about 5’9”) at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship.
Uintah School District is giving credit where credit is due by sharing the amazing accomplishments of students during this last year of change and challenges. “Many of our clubs accomplished amazing feats of charity while having to socially distance, sanitize and reduce risk,” shared Uintah School District.