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Duchesne City Open Burn Window Announcement

Duchesne City Open Burn Window Announcement

Sep 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne City Fire Department has issued its own details on the Open Burn Window within Duchesne City limits. The clearing index must be 500 feet or greater. An open burn permit must be obtained before burning. Permits can be issued between September 15th and October 31st. Materials to be burned must be dry and […]

New Roosevelt Branch Library Services Announced

New Roosevelt Branch Library Services Announced

Sep 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s always onward and upward for the Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System. This week, the library announced new library services being offered to the public. They have released 3 new online services on duchesnelibraries.org. These include: a wireless print service, even allowing you to send prints to the library anywhere you have Internet […]

Vernal Makes List Of ‘Picturesque Towns In Utah For A Weekend Retreat’

Vernal Makes List Of ‘Picturesque Towns In Utah For A Weekend Retreat’

Sep 17, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal has made the list once again for towns recommended to visit in Utah, this time for being a ‘Picturesque Town For A Weekend Retreat’. The World Atlas publication selected the destinations based on information on scenery within the Mountain West region and specifically Utah. Other towns to made the list include Midway, Park City, […]

DWR: New Rules For Those Who Buy And Sell Shed Antlers

DWR: New Rules For Those Who Buy And Sell Shed Antlers

Sep 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Did you know there are new requirements for anyone who plans to commercially buy and then sell shed antlers in Utah? The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new law in May that went into effect on July 1st designating that legally obtained shed antlers and horns may be purchased or sold at any time in […]

Elizabeth Ridge Fire Burning West Of Fish Lake

Elizabeth Ridge Fire Burning West Of Fish Lake

Sep 16, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A wildfire burning west of Fish Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest was called in on Saturday at about 11:30am. The Elizabeth Ridge Fire was initially reported as under 10 acres and moving east. Initial resources on the scene included 16 county engines, 2 Forest Service engines, 3 helicopters, and two 20-person crews. North Slope […]

Moon Lake Electric Breaks Ground On Pole Line 138kV Line

Moon Lake Electric Breaks Ground On Pole Line 138kV Line

Sep 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Moon Lake Electric is getting to work on a major upgrade. On Wednesday, the rural electric cooperative held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Pole Line 138kV line. “This historic line will almost double our power capacity for our service territory, paving the way for reliable electricity now and in years to come,” shares the […]

Vernal Downtown Project Awarded Competitive Grant

Vernal Downtown Project Awarded Competitive Grant

Sep 13, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A downtown Vernal project has been selected as one of only a few winners of a highly competitive grant. “The downtown Vernal revitalization efforts received a boost from a T-Mobile Hometown grant,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “Vernal City was awarded a grant of $45,000 dollars for the construction of a dinosaur inspired shade […]