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Petition’s Proposed Optional Plan Shared On Uintah County Website
The Citizens For Change petition proposing an alternate form of county government in Uintah County has been certified but what does that mean and where can the proposed plan be found to view? Uintah County distributed a press release on Thursday sharing that “the...
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Petition’s Proposed Optional Plan Shared On Uintah County Website
The Citizens For Change petition proposing an alternate form of county government in Uintah County has been certified but what does that mean and where can the proposed plan be found to view? Uintah County distributed a press release on Thursday sharing that “the...
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Senator Curtis Introduces Resolution Commemorating Arrival Of Pioneers Into Salt Lake Valley
Senator John Curtis introduced a resolution last week in Washington D.C. that commemorates the arrival of the Latter-day Saint pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Curtis delivered remarks on the Senate floor, emphasizing that the pioneer spirit is the...
UBIC Pageants Continue, Tonight Is Mr. UBIC
UBIC-Uintah Basin in Celebration has kicked off, providing wonderful community activities. The pageants are always an exciting addition to the celebration. The Miss Uintah Basin and Teen Pageant 2026 was held on Saturday at Union High School. Alexxus Johnson was...
Obituaries
Fern Long
Services for Fern Long, age 84 of Vernal, will be held on July 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Naples 3rd Ward Chapel 2313 S 1500 E. A viewing for family and friends will be held that same morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am. Interment will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery....
Larry Defa
Funeral services for Larry Leo Defa, age 83, of Hanna, Utah, husband of Sheila Wagstaff Defa, will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM, at the Tabiona chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A viewing will be held at the church from...
Jack Fillingim
A viewing for Jack Fillingim, age 71, of Roosevelt, husband of Cathy Ivie Fillingim, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 3:00 - 4:30 PM at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following the viewing he will be cremated.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Deon Bird
Graveside services for Deon Bird, age 94, of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. A viewing will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary at 11:00 - 11:45 AM.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Kenny Santio
Funeral services for Kenny Santio, age 41 of Neola, the son of Lucus Santio, will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a wake at his brother Robert Lee’s home (11000 N...
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Senator Curtis Introduces Resolution Commemorating Arrival Of Pioneers Into Salt Lake Valley
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Petition’s Proposed Optional Plan Shared On Uintah County Website
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Citizens For Change Petition Certified In Uintah County
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Obituaries
Nobody likes to think about death, but unfortunately, it is a part of life. At some point, we all have to say goodbye to the people we love. Our listing of local obituaries will help you remember and honor the member’s of our community who are no longer with us.
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