Altamont News

Duchesne County School Board members Doug Swasey, Nancy West and Kim Harding go over ballots from the Nov.

Duchesne County voters spoke loudly against the school district's $49 million bond-issue proposal to build three new schools, defeating Tuesday's ballot item 58 percent to 42 percent, complete but unofficial results show.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, is election day in Duchesne County and across the nation. Voters are reminded to bring government-issued identification to their designated polling places.

Up until he turned 18 Aaron Nathaneal Harrison was "a really good kid" - " the kind of kid who never gave his father any problems.

With one week to go until the Nov. 3 referendum on the Duchesne County School District's $49 million bond-issue proposal, supporters are shifting into high gear to win over undecided voters and convert those who have expressed concerns about the plan.

Voters and other gathering information about the Nov. 3 referendum to raise property taxes for a $49 million bond issue listen intently during last Thursday's Duchesne County School Board meeting as Altamont High Principal John Huitt talks about the need for a new school building.

Residents who are not registered to vote have until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, to sign up to be eligible for the Nov.

Patty and Preston Gannon, and Steven , Allison and baby Elise Gannon, have claimed top prize in the Uintah Basin Standard/Vernal Express 2009 See & Do Contest.

Concerned parents of Altamont High School students listen to comments from Duchesne County school officials and wait to ask questions during a meeting Thursday.

The Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor's Office has proposed changes to the voting precinct boundaries for future elections.

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World War II hero Harvey Natchees is pictured here in a dark jacket on the steps of Altonah Elementary School with his third grade classmates in 1929.

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Uintah Basin residents will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate 233 years of American independence this weekend.

The filing period opens Wednesday for candidates seeking city office, a seat on a local water district board, or a post on the Neola Park Board in November's election.

With this week's release of the 2009 See & Do Guide, the Uintah Basin Standard and the Vernal Express are once again challenging adventurous readers to get out and experience all that Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties have to offer this summer.

In April, we launched the KSL Schools project, a comprehensive database on the state's high schools.

Aerial spraying to combat a possible grasshopper infestation in Duchesne County could start as early as Wednesday.

Sophia Catten, as Milky White the Cow, reacts to merchant Lexie Garner's plan to turn her into scrumptious ribs during the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" in July 2008 in Roosevelt.