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Honor Flight

Jul 21, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Utah’s Honor Flight program is preparing to send a new group of veterans to Washington D.C. this fall and Uintah Basin World War II, Vietnam and Korean War veterans are encouraged to participate. Local Honor Flight advocate and representative Jeff Berry presented to the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce this week about his amazing experience taking his 90-year-old father on a flight just weeks before he passed away. The Honor Flight program’s goal is to take all WWII, Korean War and Vietnam veterans on a free, well organized and high class trip to tour Washington D.C.

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“Remember the Fallen” 5K in Gurr’s Memory

Jul 21, 2016 · Basin Now · News

It’s been nearly 5 years since local hero, Sgt. Daniel Gurr, was fatally shot while on patrol in Afghanistan and the community is invited to remember his sacrifice as well as all fallen soldiers at a 5K event on Friday, August 5th, the 5 -year anniversary of Gurr’s death. The event will be a nighttime 5K followed by a candlelight vigil at the Vernal Cemetery, which Daniel’s mother Tracy Bede(Bee-Dee) says will be especially meaningful because most of Sgt. Gurr’s battalion is planning to travel to Vernal to attend.

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Altamont Longhorn Days

Jul 21, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Altamont Longhorn Days are in full swing with a list of activities about a mile long. Thursday’sactivities include the annual co-ed volleyball tournament that attracts a great response from local enthusiasts of the sport as well as the FFA Scholarship Jackpot tonight at the Altamont Rodeo Grounds.

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New Cancer Support Group in Roosevelt

Jul 21, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A new support group is hoping to help locals affected by cancer through conversation and friendship. The newly formed “Let’s Talk” support group is being organized for the educational and emotional support of patients, survivors, caregivers and family affected by cancer. The group’s first meeting will be held on August 11th at 6:00pm at The Villa in Roosevelt.

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Proposed Hunting Changes

Jul 20, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The cougar and bobcat populations in Utah are healthy and as a result DWR biologists are proposing several minor changes to the cougar hunting season. According to the Division of Wildlife Resources, biologists are concerned by the number of sheep and cattle that cougars killed last season. There were 60 incidents of cougars attacking livestock which is almost double the incidents from the year before. As a result, biologists are recommending that additional cougars be taken during the 2016 – 2017 hunting season.

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Vernal City Excitement Wrapping Up Season

Jul 20, 2016 · Basin Now · News

It’s been a successful season for the Vernal City Excitement Association. Nearly every Thursday this summer, the park at the Uintah County Library has been hopping with people and fun. So far this season there has been entertainment from local musicians, magic shows, bounce houses, face painting, and local food vendors. Each week the event finishes with a movie under the stars.Thursday will be the final Vernal Excitement event of the season and will feature music by Evan Sharp and the entertainment of the Polynesian dancers.

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West Nile Virus Spreading

Jul 20, 2016 · Basin Now · News

West Nile Virus has spread locally with more confirmed mosquito pools in Uintah County. According to TriCounty Health representative Jeramie Tubbs, mosquito abatement has reported two pools in the Pelican Lake area and two pools in Jensen, both north and south.

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Roosevelt Golf Course Events

Jul 20, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt Golf Course has several events coming up to shake up the golf experience for local enthusiasts. According to Roosevelt head golf pro Aaron Brown, the fun begins this Friday when the course’s first Night Golf event is being held. All are welcome to come Friday starting at 9:00pm to play on the course that will have lighted pins, glowing tees and unlimited challenges and fun for all golfers.

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Local Representation at RNC

Jul 20, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Rebel rousing may not be typical of Utahns but that didn’t stop Utah’s delegates at the Republican National Convention from having their voices heard this week. Senator Mike Lee led the fight for a roll call vote as Utah delegates sought to cast their votes for Ted Cruz, the state’s overwhelming winner in the caucus election in March. Regardless, the state’s 40 delegate votes went to Donald Trump due to a state party rule that prevents delegate votes from supporting a candidate no longer in the race.

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Back the Blue

Jul 20, 2016 · Basin Now · News

In the wake of national tragedies targeting police officers in recent days and weeks, locals are adding prayer to the list of ways to support local law enforcement officers. A community wide prayer gathering has been organized to petition God’s help in protecting law enforcement officers.

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PLI Includes Plan for Bear Ears

Jul 18, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Public Lands Initiative, formally presented to the House of Representatives last week, includes a plan for Bear Ears and has an accompanying bill denying power to the Antiquities Act in 7 eastern Utah Counties including Uintah and Duchesne. The partner bill is written to ensure land use certainty in the 7 counties in Utah that are part of the Public Lands Initiative.

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High Number of Sex Offenders Not What It Seems

Jul 18, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Reports that the Uintah Basin leads the state in sex offenders have lead to inaccurate assumptions. According to Vernal Assistant Police Chief Keith Campbell, society looks at this and calls it an outbreak when in fact this is a result of experts working together and doing a superior job locally.

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