Omu’s JournalThe Great Auk
In the year 1858, two British ornithologists, John Wolley and Alfred Newton, set out for Iceland to collect specimens of a singular bird, the great auk.
Editorial
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This week in history
1977“Legislators visit here”Legislators have been invited here for dinner and river trips as guests of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce.
Omu’s JournalBrush Ape
“Brush ape (noun); legendary cryptid, hairy, bipedal and human-like, rumored to inhabit the swamps of the American South.
Message from Councilmember Foley
As a Vernal City Councilmember, I campaigned to help be a solution to problems in our community.
Omu’s JournalThe World is Watching Wyoming
Along with many of us this past week, I learned the horrifying story of one wolf’s demise in Wyoming.
This week in history
1974“Water problem explained to city council”Vernal City is using such a large volume of water that the main line into the desander at the water source cannot pick up enough water to keep the line full and as a result air is entering the water system.
Back in space
It was refreshing to look at some news going on nationally and to see that in the midst of the political articles, new charges against Donald Trump, awards given away from President Biden.
Minimum wage, cost of living
While many states are raising minimum wage to match cost of living increase throughout the nation, Utah is keeping steady aligning with federal minimum wage standards.
Omu’s JournalTotal Eclipse Number Two
I witnessed my first total solar eclipse in 2017, after making a spur-of-the-moment decision to drive up to Casper the night before.
Omu’s JournalEVs Come To Meeker
Several years ago, I noticed that Meeker had installed an EV (electric vehicle) charger.