Uintah County Reports Solid Financial Position
Thanks to cutbacks and careful budgeting, Uintah County remains in a strong financial position.
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Cards 4 Kids at Heart Brightening Valentine’s Day for Local Seniors
Valentine’s Day can be exciting, dreaded, heart pumping and sometimes lonely. An effort to gather hand-written cards for local seniors has been a success and will easily make this Valentine’s Day a special one for all involved.
Draft Ready of Duchesne County Resource Management Plan
The draft for the Duchesne County Resource Management Plan is available to view. The plan is a major part of the county’s general plan update, shares Duchesne County Community Development Director Mike Hyde, and must be completed to comply with Utah law.
Rotary Club Continues Effort to End Polio Now
Local Rotary club members are doing what they can to rid the world of a devastating disease. Since 1985, Rotary Club International has allied with the CDC, World Health Organization, and United Nations Children’s Fund, among other organizations, in purchasing and disseminating polio vaccine to affected countries.
Women’s Day Out Draws Crowd
The weekend’s storm didn’t stop local women from flocking to the Western Park in Vernal on Saturday for the annual Women’s Day Out. A great crowd turned out, perusing vendor tables, sampling treats, and enjoying live entertainment. Joe and Teddy Evans hatched the idea for the event 16 years ago.
Family in Vehicle Falls Through Ice on Flaming Gorge; Body Retrieved
Tragedy struck over the weekend on Flaming Gorge when an all-terrain vehicle fell through the ice. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, a family of four was traveling on the ice near Anvil Draw south of Green River on Saturday afternoon when the ice broke.
Craig Police Locate Man Who Abandoned Car Accident
Police have located a man who crashed his vehicle last week and abandoned the scene.On Thursday a vehicle was found rolled over and upside down on the side of the road north of Craig on Highway 13.
Duchesne County Search and Rescue Avalanche Training
Annual training for the Duchesne County Search and Rescue team was timely last week considering the heavy mountain snow and warming temperatures this week.
Basin Economy and Industry Leaders Focus of Report
The cyclical Basin economy and local industry leaders are gaining attention throughout the state.
Businesses Signing Up for Passport to Summer
Summer may feel like a lifetime away but local businesses are preparing now for a favorite summertime program. Businesses are invited to put on their thinking caps and select their activity for the popular Passport to Summer program.
Pelican Lake Scheduled for Rotenone Treatment
Fish limits have been increased on Pelican Lake in preparation for a rotenone treatment scheduled for this fall.
Republican Central Committee to Select Uintah County Commissioner
With Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee’s resignation from office, the Uintah County Republican Party has an important job to do.