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As of today at 12:01am, fire restrictions have been lifted on the Ashley National Forest. “We appreciate everyone’s assistance in being careful with fires during the recent period of high fire danger,” shares ANF Fire Management Officer Joe Flores.
It’s hard to see a good officer go and it’s apparently no different when it’s a K-9 officer. The Roosevelt City Police Department held a retirement party for K-9 officers Buddy and Zena on Tuesday, an occasion that was bittersweet. Buddy is 11 years old and has been with Roosevelt PD for 6 years.
Work is progressing on the 800 South project in Roosevelt City. According to Roosevelt City, construction is on schedule and the water and sewer lines are complete. The project stretches from 500 East to State Street on 800 South. The first phase of construction includes the installation of water and sewer lines as well as storm drainage.
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office provided updates this week on the Dollar Ridge Fire and the area affected by flooding. On Tuesday night, the Sheriff’s Office shared that an area of Forest Service land within the perimeter of the Dollar Ridge Fire was actively burning in 50 to 100 acres of timber.
Fires continue to keep crews busy. In the greater region, firefighters in Rio Blanco County are working on the Red Canyon Fire on County Road 27. It is 1190 acres and remains at 0% containment. Structures remain threatened with one residence evacuated. The Whiskey Fire is on Rangely County Road 109 and is being held at 39.5 acres and with no containment reported.
Local realtors are doing what they can to make sure every kid at school gets a full belly during lunchtime. Every year the Uintah Basin Chapter of Real Estate Agents holds a fundraiser to benefit the community. Last year, they gathered food and money for local food pantries. This year they are hosting a ‘Chuck Your Change for School Lunch’ drive.
Imagine the shock of losing your home and all of your belongings. That is the reality for the victims of the Dollar Ridge Fire and many in the community are organizing ways to help. A growing list of sponsors are planning the Dollar Ridge Fire-Aid Fair that will include fund raising over 2 days in August.
The Division of Wildlife Resources has created a new local boater program that expedites the process of boating on Flaming Gorge. The program reduces the amount of time spent with with Aquatic Invasive Species specialists before launching your boat at the boat ramp on the Utah side of Flaming Gorge.
Duchesne County is among the latest counties in the state to report a positive test for West Nile Virus among its mosquito population. According to the Utah Department of Health, there are now 9 mosquito pools in the state that have tested positive and two of those are in the TriCounty Health District, one in Duchesne County and one in Uintah County.
The light configuration on Aggie Blvd and Main Street in Vernal remains a topic for local officials. Uintah County recently reached an agreement with Rocky Mountain Power to remove a significant number of poles along their portion of the street, shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data, confirming that Utah continues to lead the nation in job growth and with a strong economy. The new data is based on the June 2018 employment numbers. In total job growth, Utah is number 1 at 3.3 percent, followed by Idaho with 3 percent and Nevada at 2.9 percent.
Another successful first is likely right around the corner for Vernal Theatre: LIVE with the four day run of Annie Jr. opening Wednesday, August 1st. Auditions were held on July 9th and the response was so overwhelming, theater owner and show director Nashelle Jackson decided to do a double cast and add two additional showings in order to give as many local kids the experience as possible.