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Mountain Home Road Project Underway

Jul 21, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A construction project is underway on Mountain Home Road. Skyview Excavation and Grading explains that “this work will include excavation and widening of the highway. This work may temporarily restrict access to driveways. We will return access to driveways as quickly as possible.

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Local ‘Feeding Children Service Project’ Prepares Nearly 30,000 Meals

Jul 21, 2021 · Basin Now · News

An amazing group of volunteers made a huge difference during a service project on Saturday in Roosevelt that will go a long way in filling hungry bellies. The folks at Just Serve teamed up with Strata Networks for the Feeding Children project which utilized 200 volunteers in assembling meal packets of jambalaya containing lentils, rice, dried veggies and himalayan salt.

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Bureau of Reclamation Director on Need for Flaming Gorge Releases

Jul 20, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Lake Powell is drying up and Flaming Gorge is one of a few reservoirs releasing water to help the situation but what’s the reasoning behind it all? Wayne Pullan, the Bureau of Reclamation’s regional director, has explained that increasing Lake Powell’s water levels is crucial so the Glen Canyon Dam is able to continue generating power and that the decision to pull from upstream reservoirs is part of an agreement already in place.

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Naples City Manager Position Closing This Week

Jul 20, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Naples City’s hunt for a new City Manager is wrapping up very quickly as well as the open Administrative Secretary position. Both jobs opened on June 21st and are closing on July 22nd. Those interested in applying should submit a Naples City Job Application, copies of the required certifications, a resume, criminal background check and three references to Naples City, attention Mayor Dean Baker.

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Naples City Hosting Summer Fest and Fireworks on the 24th

Jul 20, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Naples City wants to continue to build community traditions and is taking a giant leap in the right direction this weekend. Basin Summer Fest is being held at the Naples City Park on Saturday, July 24th. “This will be the biggest event ever hosted by Naples City,” shares Naples City Mayor Dean Baker.

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Senator Lee Makes Speech on Uncontrolled Federal Spending

Jul 20, 2021 · Basin Now · News

The federal government is hitting new historic highs in federal debt and Utah Senator Mike Lee spoke out against the uncontrolled federal spending in a speech before the Senate. “For a long time, I and others have talked about how this will affect our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren down the road.

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Roosevelt Man Dies in Tragic Accident in Provo Canyon

Jul 19, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A tragic accident resulted in the death of a Roosevelt man on Saturday in Provo Canyon. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Sunday sharing that on July 17th, shortly after 7:00pm, Deputies with the Utah County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a report of a man and a nine year old boy missing near Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon.