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UTSSD Terminates Executive Director Adam Massey

Nov 2, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Transportation Special Service District Board of Directors terminated the employment contract of Executive Director Adam Massey during their meeting on Thursday evening. Board member Kevin Van Tassell made the motion to terminate Massey’s employment agreement which was unanimously approved by the board. Van Tassell read a statement during his motion explaining that the District is exercising their rights in section 7.4 of Massey’s employment agreement that states the termination can be made without cause.

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Hotel Vernal Haunt Charity Event Raises Over $58,000

Nov 2, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Thanks to a massive collaboration effort of volunteers, sponsors and a community eager to be spooked for a great cause, the Hotel Vernal Haunt was a fantastic success raising over $58,000 dollars for local charities. “The Hotel Vernal opened for guests again in October 2018 after a 27 year vacancy [and] the charity event far exceeded expectations,” shares Vernal City Manager and event coordinator Quinn Bennion.

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DWR: Over 10,000 Pheasants to Be Released During Hunt

Nov 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The wild pheasant populations are lower than in past years but hunters have no reason to worry. The Division of Wildlife Resources has announced that they will be releasing more than 10,000 pheasants between 61 sites around the state during the general pheasant hunt that runs from November 3rd through December 2nd.

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Vernal City Police Seeking Public’s Help

Nov 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City Police have turned to social media to ask the public for help. First, the police department shared a picture of a red stolen motorcycle and ask anyone with information to contact the police department. Second, the police department shared images of a person they are trying to identify.

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Give Em’ Health: Adults Need Vaccinations Too

Nov 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s no surprise that TriCounty Health Department is a huge supporter of childhood vaccinations. What some people may not know is that adult vaccinations are also recommended. TriCounty Health shares that all adults need a Td or Tdap vaccine every 10 years or sooner if you are injured.

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Colorado Land Owner Donates Land to the Ute Indian Tribe

Nov 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Business Committee of the Ute Indian Tribe welcomed a Colorado land owner to a reception last week at the National Congress of American Indians to thank him for a donation of land he made in Southern Colorado. According to the news release, Rich Snyder reached out to the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, explaining that the Ute Indian Tribe’s historic presence on the land overwhelmed him and he considered it a very sacred place.

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Uintah School District Responds to Paid Ad’s Claim of Open Meetings Act Violation

Nov 1, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah School District has responded to a new claim in the ‘Did You Know?’ paid advertisement in the newspaper that the school board violated the Open Meetings Act. According to the Uintah School District, the claim is false. “On May 9th, 2018, the school board voted 5-0 to approve construction projects at Uintah High School, including an overhaul of the school’s baseball and softball fields,” shares the district.

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Uintah County Search & Rescue 3rd Annual Benefit Roping Event

Oct 31, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Come and support Uintah County Search and Rescue by roping some steer. The 3rd Annual Benefit Roping event will be held November 3rd at the Western Park Indoor Arena. The event has been very beneficial to Uintah County Search and Rescue in that it has helped them purchase new equipment as well as update others, shares event coordinator and Rescue Commander Shad Shelley.

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DWR New Big Game Hunts for 2019 Include New Hunts in the Book Cliffs

Oct 31, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is making proposals for new big game hunts in 2019 including new hunts in the Book Cliffs of eastern Utah. The DWR reports that big game animals are doing well in Utah and in certain areas of the state, they are doing extremely well. Among the proposals to help manage the populations is to give hunters more chances to hunt with some new hunts in 2019.