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After the jump in visitors in 2020, Ashley National Forest has a message for the public and a call for the public’s assistance. “Please help us to continue to provide the great recreational experiences many have come to expect on the Ashley National Forest,” shares the announcement.
It's almost time for the spring general-season turkey hunt and the Division of Wildlife Resources has the inside scoop for hunters. “Turkey numbers in the northeastern region have decreased a little from previous years, most likely due to the severe drought conditions in Utah that have persisted over the past couple of years,” shares the DWR.
TriCounty Health has resumed the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine for those who want it. A Monday press release announced that on April 23rd, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) panel recommended that the pause on that vaccine be lifted.
Tragedy struck recently and a man is dead after an accident on Black Mountain in Moffat County. According to the Craig Daily Press, the man in his mid-to-late 60’s died Thursday when the side-by-side he was traveling in with his wife could not get through part of the road because of a snowdrift.
A friendly postcard reminder of upcoming vehicle registration renewal is starting back up in Utah. The Utah State Tax Commission announced Monday that the postcards are starting to be mailed again even though they still encourage all to register for email reminders on dmv.utah.gov.
Ashley Regional Medical Center announced in a press release Monday that physical therapist Justin Watkins has been recognized as their 2021 Mercy Award Winner. The award is considered the highest honor a LifePoint employee can receive and Justin Watkins was a worthy choice.
Ashley National Forest announced Monday that Taylor Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 044) is being treated with magnesium chloride this week to improve it for the coming season. The road will be graded and prepared Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday the application of the Magnesium Chloride will happen and Thursday and Friday the application will be left to absorb and dry.
Summer is peeking around the corner and summer time plans are in the works. In that spirit the Duchesne County 4-H Teen Council and the Tri-County Health Youth Group will be hosting a free family fun event at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center.
UDOT issued an update on April 23rd regarding the Starvation Bridge project: Crews are carefully working to remove the side walls across the bridge using an innovative technique to preserve the existing rebar on the south side of the bridge.
Utah State University Uintah Basin enjoyed a fantastic socially distanced celebration of the 2021 graduates over the weekend. USU shared in a news release on Saturday that the class of 2021 is comprised of 124 Uintah Basin community members that earned a total of 66 associate’s, 45 bachelor’s, 12 master’s degrees, and one graduate certificate.
Vernal Chamber’s Public Relations Committee has awarded the Quarterly Outstanding Public Service Award to Mike Karren who has served as the President of Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Committee since 2015.
Snakes, lizards, and toads, oh my! The Uintah Basin has some great outdoors to explore and wildlife to discover and if an individual happens to come across any reptiles or amphibians the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has a great app to explore.