The Duchesne County Commission is seeking resumes for several board positions. Individuals who are from Duchesne, Neola, Fruitland, and Tabiona/Hanna that are interested in serving on the Duchesne County Trails Committee are invited to submit a resume. The term runs...
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Frost Named Bull Riding/Thompson Named Bareback Riding World Champions
After 3 straight runner-up finishes, Josh Frost finished on top Saturday night at the National Finals Rodeo and won his first PRCA Bull Riding World Championship. "It's about taking it one bull at a time," shared Frost. "I was trying to make the most out of each bull...
Uintah School Board Hires New District Business Administrator
Uintah School District has a new Business Administrator. D. Troy Timothy is a Uintah High graduate who has worked the past 25 years in finance for major companies around the country. “I've generally worked for publicly traded companies, Fortune 500 type companies that...
Tabiona 5th Graders Enjoy D.A.R.E. Graduation
Tabiona’s 5th graders are ready to lead the way in setting a good example at school, home, and beyond. The 5th grade students of Mrs. Jones and Ms. Betsy participated in the 2024 D.A.R.E. program and recently had their graduation day. The D.A.R.E. program teaches...
Check Out The Growing Local Holiday Lights List
The list of holiday lights to add to your driving tour keeps growing. For those wanting to see the best light shows and homes in the Roosevelt area, join the Facebook group titled ‘Roosevelt Utah Christmas Lights & Holiday Homes’. The Vernal Holiday Lights page on...
Donations Still Needed For ‘Sub For Seniors’ In The Uintah Basin
It’s been a bit harder this year to gather the needed donations for the Sub For Seniors program but donations can still be made today. Sub for Seniors provides a holiday gift and food bag for each of the Uintah Basin seniors on their list. The biggest need left is for...
Angel Flight Pilots Deliver Santa And Christmas To Local Children
The energy was electric on Wednesday afternoon as students from Ashley Elementary awaited the arrival of a very important person: Santa Clause. The big man himself was on his way thanks to Angel Flight West, an organization that provides flights for medical...
Jeremy Raymond Receives Outstanding Public Servant Award
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee has announced the latest recipient of the quarterly Outstanding Public Service award. Jeremy Raymond is known for his commitment to the community and as the Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District...
Employment And Unemployment Update
The Department of Workforce Services data shows that employment for October 2024 increased an estimated 1.9% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 32,900 jobs since October 2023. This brings Utah’s job count to 1,782,800. ...
Vernal City Reminds Public Of Snow Removal Responsibilities
Snowy winter weather has been in short supply but that won’t last forever. Vernal City issued a press release on Wednesday urging Vernal residents to help keep streets and sidewalks safe and clear when it does come. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Keep Streets...