Asana online
There’s an ongoing pandemic, an economic recession and – heaven help us – it’s an election year. We could all use some techniques to reduce stress and improve our wellness – like yoga….
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Socially distant, spiritually together
“The scriptures teach us to not look after your own interest, but that of others,” said Canyonlands Fellowship Church Pastor Geoff Thomas. “It’s with that attitude that we have tried to gather as…
Moab area suffers first recorded death from COVID-19
The Moab area suffered its first official death attributed to COVID-19 on Aug. 10, according to the Southeast Utah Health Department. The person was reported to be a Grand County resident over the…
45 COVID-19 cases in Grand; two hospitalized
At the Aug. 4 meeting of the Grand County Council, Moab Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer Jen Sadoff and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dylan Cole reported that the hospital has administered 3,227 tests…
GCHS football team prepares for 2020 season
The Utah High School Activities Association announced on July 28 that fall sports are on track to proceed as scheduled, which means the Grand County High School Red Devils will compete in interscholastic…
Grand County reviews COVID’s impact on budget
County Administrator Chris Baird gave a brief update on the county’s finances at the Grand County Council meeting on Aug. 4, commending county departments for successfully cutting their budgets down by 20 to…
Outdoor gear companies make COVID-19 pivot
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the United States this spring, many industries slowed to a crawl and unemployment rates spiked. Many retail stores shut their doors and laid off employees, unsure of…
School district offers more options for families
As the nationwide debate over the reopening of schools rages, residents and school officials are trying to come up with plans that meet the needs of local families. The Grand County School District…
Report shows Utah prioritized businesses over public health
A report released on July 21 by investigative journalism nonprofit Propublica revealed how politics, rather than public health policy, steered Utah’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and made special mention of Grand County….
Schools will open, masks and all
Schools in the Grand County school district will reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, Sept. 8 with a host of additional hygiene measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students, teachers and…