Horn Hunting in the Basin
Horn hunting is “The gathering of shed antlers in the wild,” according to the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) website.
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Uintah school district changes transportation policy
Uintah School District officials have announced upcoming changes to kindergarten transportation policies, affecting the parents and guardians of half-day kindergarten students starting during the upcoming school year.“Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, parents/guardians who choose to enroll their child in half-day kindergarten will be responsible for providing transportation after their child is dismissed from class at noon,” shared Uintah School District officials vía a social media statement.“Half-day kindergarten students can still ride the bus to school in the morning but must be picked up by a parent/guardian, or another individual designated by their parent/guardian, after the students are dismissed from class at noon,” continued officials.
Marriage Licenses
Michael Bruce, of Vernal, to Heather Morrison, of Vernal .Kevin Paz Magana, of Vernal, to Elia Saenz Ramos, of Vernal.Bryson Smith, of Vernal, to Anna Brady, of Vernal, on March 7, 2024.Dustin Slaugh, of Vernal, to Dulcey Slaugh, of Vernal, on March 7, 2024.Wesley Greenberg, of Vernal, to Skyler Hodges, of Vernal, on March 7, 2024.Brett Adams of Roosevelt, to Bailee Moon, of Vernal, on April 13, 2024.
Wildlife Calendar
Snowshoe hare hunts endWhenFriday, Mar 15, 2024DescriptionUtah’s snowshoe hunts begin Sept.
Birth Announcements
Birth AnnouncementsNolan and Takayla Batty of vernal are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ennsley Joy Batty on March 12Emilleo Checora and Elyssa Duncan of Ft Duchesne are excited to announce the birth of their son, Alastor Everett Jean Checora on March 15Jessica Dillon and Christa Harvey of Rangely Colo are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Vada DillonCongratulations on your new bundles of joy from the Vernal Express and Uintah Basin Standard!
Wildlife Calendar
Remaining limited-entry turkey permits availableWhenTuesday, Mar 5, 2024DescriptionRemaining limited-entry turkey permits go on sale, if available.Be sure to see the Turkey and Upland Game Guidebook for details.CWMU Advisory MeetingWhenThu, March 7, 6pm – 9pmDescriptionTune into a livestream of our CWMU Advisory Board meeting at 6 p.m.
7 structures built for safe fish migration
DWR, UDOT and other partners complete 7 structures to help wildlife and fish safely migrate across Utah in 2023“The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation, as well as other partners, are working hard to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state and to make it easier for wildlife and fish to make important annual migrations.
Dancing for 4-H Teen Council
If you hear 4-H and think of kids at the fair with a sheep, you might be surprised to know there are parts of 4-H that create leaders in the community through service projects and community event planning.This is the 4-H Teen Council, a group of teens working hard to service the community and gain leadership skills through activities and community involvement.On Friday, March 15, the 4-H Teen Council put on a community dance for the youth in Duchesne County.
Mayor’s message
Hello, I’m Mayor Doug Hammond, and I’m proud to call Vernal City my home.