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Uintah School Board Votes to Put Resolution on November 5 Ballot

Aug 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

During the August 7th board meeting, the Uintah School Board voted to have a resolution added to Uintah County’s November 5th ballot. A Uintah School District press release explains that if the resolution is approved by the voters, the School Board plans to implement a “levy swap,” lowering its capital levy by more than what the voted levy generates for the school district for at least the next three years.

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Further Details on Stream and Lake Treatments Planned in High Uintas This Fall

Aug 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources have plans to treat certain waters this fall in an effort to benefit cutthroat trout in the high Uintas. Biologists will conduct a final treatment in Reader Creek and will also treat Potter and East Fork Carter Creek areas on the Uintas north slope. Rotenone, a natural substance made from the roots of a tropical plant, is used to treat the waters.

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Volunteers Needed at Golden Age Center

Aug 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Do you have any computer skills? Would you be willing to teach those skills? The Golden Age Center happens to be looking for such individuals to come and be volunteers at the center. Modern technology allows for many great experiences and opportunities for senior citizens to learn, grow and connect.

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Accident on Highway 40 Injures Motorcyclist

Aug 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An accident resulted in injury on Highway 40 on Tuesday morning in Uintah County. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 11:30am on SR-40 Mile Marker 153. A motorcycle was traveling in front of a passenger car, both traveling eastbound.

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SoilWeb App has Important Update

Aug 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

From professional farmers to backyard gardeners, it is a common knowledge that understanding what kind of soil you have enlightens the measures taken to produce better crops. Natural Resources Conservation Services is spreading the word of an app that can help all with an interest in their soil.

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Audition for New Season of Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus

Aug 7, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Despite how rural the Uintah Basin is, there are high caliber experiences to be had, even in the arts. The Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus brings the musical talent of the Basin together with national and international acclaimed directors. UBOC includes a 60 member orchestra and a 130 member chorus, performing a Christmas and spring concert.

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Passport to Summer Ending with a Party TONIGHT

Aug 7, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Our community has so much to offer as far as unique activities and to help residents and visitors engage, the Uintah County Passport to Summer program was created. This summer had 97 adventures that earned participants a stamp of accomplishment. For 2019, there were also nine custom dinosaur coins that could be earned.