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Christmas brings out the best in people and the community. The Uintah County Library has partnered with 4H and Create Better Health to have a food and toy drive. They are gathering food for a Christmas Breakfast Food Drive.
Uintah High School is teetering on the line between remaining open and switching to some level of reduced in-person attendance as it nears the state health department’s definition of a COVID-19 Outbreak in a school. According to the District’s announcement, as of December 1st, there have been 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days at Uintah High School.
The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis is nearing the end of their timeline to collect public comments concerning the proposed Uinta Basin Railway and tomorrow evening is the final of six online public meetings for the public to tune in to.
This year’s Parade of Lights as part of the annual Holly Days Festival was bigger and better than ever. The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce announced the following as this year’s Rocky Mountain Power Parade of Lights winners.
Do you have a baby on the way or are you thinking about having a baby soon? The maternity care team at Ashley Regional Medical Center starts a new 5-week prenatal class today. These classes are intended to help individuals to get ready for the physical, emotional and lifestyle changes that come when one has a baby.
Local law enforcement is requesting the public’s help in identifying a couple in what appears to be a store’s security footage.
A registered sex offender in Vernal is facing new criminal charges this time related to child pornography.
If the 2020 Trees For Charity Auction Gala had raised significantly less funds than past years everyone would understand as it has been a tough year for everyone but that’s not even close to what happened. Monday’s event at the Uintah Conference Center was an evening of generosity with all in attendance feeling the Christmas spirit.
The Hotel Vernal Haunt succeeded in scaring up money for local charities even while following social distance and safety recommendations. The Hotel Vernal Haunt announced on Monday the donation of $30,000 to three local charities from the 2020 season proceeds.
Ashley National Forest has reported on restoration work on Paradise Campground during the fall. “The campground is located within the Vernal Ranger District next to Paradise Reservoir and the historic Paradise Guard Station. This inter-departmental project was made possible with the help of the engineering and heritage programs.
The Utah Transportation Commission recently approved a project that will relocate the access road to Moonshine Arch. The current unpaved road to the arch meets with U.S. 191 in a very dangerous spot, as it is at a curve with a high angle and limited views. Utah Department of Transportation plans that the new junction will be at a site with clear views from all directions, have room for a left-turn lane, will add signs and will widen the shoulder to allow for a safer right turn.
It is time to wave goodbye to turkeys and changing leaves and say hello to Santa and falling snow. Kicking off the Christmas season is the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting event at Naples City. On par with the 2020 year there is a change to the event as it is a virtual one.