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All Scouters Invited to March in Vernal 4th of July Parade

Jul 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Calling scouts of all ages! All scouters past and present are invited to show their patriotism and march in the Vernal 4th of July Parade on Thursday. This invitation is extended to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Packs, Troops, Crews, the Order of the Arrow, and volunteers. This force of Scouters will carry a 60 foot flag down Main Street behind the color-guard and then the group will raise the flag in front of the Uintah County building.

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Impacts Expected with Upcoming UDOT Project in Roosevelt

Jul 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City is spreading the word that travelers can expect to be impacted by upcoming UDOT construction. “The Utah Department of Transportation will be improving an 11-mile section of Highway 40 stretching from the intersection at West 2000 South in the Roosevelt industrial park to approximately 9000 East in Gusher,” shares Roosevelt City.

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Litton Family Delivers Again with The Pirates of Penzance

Jul 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Headline: “Theater Family Shies Away From Spotlight!” An enigma, yes, but such describes the Litton family. Ron and Jo Ellen Litton became involved in the Outlaw Trail Theater in the early 90’s, their role growing as the theater took on progressively more ambitious performances. Since the year 1999, when Outlaw Trail presented its first Broadway show, the couple have been the engine underneath the hood of every production.

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No More Late Fees at Duchesne County Libraries

Jul 1, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Duchesne County libraries have big news to share. Starting today, there will no longer be late fees charged to patrons. Duchesne County is following in the footsteps of Uintah County that made the same change this Spring. Uintah County cited that one reason for stopping late fines is that the cost of collecting, receipting and depositing is more than what is collected in the end. Duchesne County announced their change in policy last week. One thing that’s important to understand is that it is still required to return items when they are due and patrons will not be able to check out more items until previously checked out items are turned in. Also, fines will still be assessed for lost and damaged library items.

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DWR: Wild Animals Many Do Not Know Live In Utah

Jun 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is great at sharing interesting information and dispelling myths. This week they are doing both by sharing a list of five wildlife species most do not realize live in Utah and one of which is largely found in northeastern Utah. Here’s where the dispelling of myths comes in.

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Uintah School District Hosts GenCyber Camp for Local Middle School Girls

Jun 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Thanks to a grant from the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, local middle school girls were able to enjoy a unique camp that was the only one offered in the state of Utah. “We chose to do an all girls camp to help inspire girls to go into STEM fields, particularly in cybersecurity, where the field is 97 percent male,” shares Uintah High School teacher Cynthia White, adviser for the Girls Who Code Club.

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Prepare for Wildfire Season by Creating Defensible Space Around Home

Jun 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Fire officials presented at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, encouraging attendees to create defensible space around property to reduce fire danger if and when it may strike. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond and Fire Warden Cory Auger explained that not only is defensible space important to save lives and reduce loss of property, but it is also to be in compliance with the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

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2019 Northern Ute 4th of July Pow Wow Celebration Kicks Off Today

Jun 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An exciting event each year, the Northern Ute 4th of July Pow Wow Celebration kicks off today in Fort Duchesne. Tonight is warm up night for the Pow Wow with competition each day that follows and major cash prizes in the drum and dance contests. The Pow Wow Celebration Parade will be held Saturday at 10am. There will be the Northern Ute Yellow Elk Memorial Handgame Tournaments in honor of the Sireech family.