Winter to Show Up on Christmas Eve
The first day of winter was largely anticlimactic with mellow temperatures and bare ground most everywhere.
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Apply Now for Turkey Hunting Permit
The deadline to apply for a limited-entry turkey hunting permit is coming up next week. “I think we’ll have a good turkey hunt in Utah next spring,” shares DWR Upland Game Coordinator Jason Robinson.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE Boosts Downtown Foot Traffic
There’s been a bit more hustle and bustle in downtown Vernal and a community oriented business venture is to thank. Since the first rehearsals and auditions got underway last summer, Vernal Theatre:LIVE is single-handedly responsible for bringing thousands of visitors to the center of town.
Basin Unemployment Slowly on the Decline
The Division of Workforce Services released unemployment numbers by the County this week. While slow, Basin numbers continued their decline this month. Duchesne County dropped from 7.8 to 7.5 percent unemployment.
Duchesne County Sub For Santa Provides an Old Fashioned Christmas
Families all over the Basin have found ways this Christmas season to serve, lift and brighten the lives of fellow community members. Duchesne County’s Sub for Santa program is among the great examples of generosity.
Highway Patrol Reading their Way into the Hearts of Local Kids
Local Highway Patrol take their responsibility to protect and serve the public seriously and that goes beyond keeping community members safe on the roads. Troopers are making time this school year to visit local elementary schools to read to the kids and the experience is being cherished on both sides.
New Board to Discuss Superintendent Contract in 2017
The decision of contract renewal for Uintah School District’s Superintendent will be made in 2017 under a new board. Board President Mark Caldwell issued an email Wednesday morning stating that the item has been removed from the Board meeting agenda scheduled for today.
Few Spots Left in Citizens Academy
A 12 week course that will provide a law enforcement education for average citizens is just weeks away and few spots remain. The opportunity is one that Sheriff Vance Norton is passionate about and has been part of his goals as Sheriff.
Uintah School Board to Meet Over Superintendent Contract
The contract of Superintendent Mark Dockins is up for review once again by the Uintah School Board.
Free Ice Fishing Clinics
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to be sure ice fisherman are up to speed on ice safety before hitting Basin waters.
6 County Coalition Considering Addition of Sevier County
The 6 County Infrastructure Coalition is once again considering the addition of a 7th county. The organization formed in 2014 under the name of the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition to include Emery, Duchesne, Uintah, Daggett, Carbon, San Juan, and Grand County.
Can Do Crew Contracts Renewed
Renewal of contracts for the Uintah School District’s ‘Can-Do-Crew’ were before the Uintah County Commission on Monday.