Graveside service for Ray Thomas Lupold, Jr., age 78, of Vernal, will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Strawberry Cemetery in Duchesne with military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion, the Patriot Guard Riders, and the Utah Air...
Month: October 2023
Robert “Bob” Scott Davis
Celebration of Life for Robert "Bob" Scott Davis, age 62 of Vernal, the husband of Marrianne Davis, will be held Thursday November 2, 2023 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday November 1st from...
Take Note: Electricity Is Not Free And It’s Illegal To Tap Into A Meter Box
A Duchesne County man learned a valuable lesson this month. While he had enjoyed free power to his camp trailer for over 5 months, it turns out it is illegal to tap into a power pole’s meter box. On October 3rd, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to...
Zions Block Parking Lot Update
It can be hard to tell what progress is being made within a construction zone and how long it will be blocked off for the safety of the public. In the case of the downtown Vernal revitalization project, an update on the Zions Block parking lot has provided an outlook...
Election Ballots in Uintah County Hitting Mail On October 31st
Ballots will hit the mail on October 31st in Uintah County so voters in the Cities and Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District should watch for their ballots arriving this week. The Ballard City ballot includes just one race: two four year terms for...
Santa’s Angels Preparing To Bring Magic Back To Christmas For Families In Need
Many are in need this holiday season and an organization all about providing Christmas magic where little is found is inviting locals to join in helping the cause. Matt and Alina Tate and their children are behind the ‘Santa’s Angels’ effort and right now they are...
Halloween Activities Around The Basin
Happy Halloween! On Monday, October 30th the 6th annual 4-H ‘Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat’ food drive will be from 6 to 7:30pm at the Uintah Conference Center east parking lot. On October 31st, Duchesne City will have their Halloween event on Main Street starting at...
Uintah County Woman Steals Vehicle And Gets Arrested For DUI
A Uintah County woman was arrested and is facing charges after stealing a vehicle and then driving it while allegedly under the influence of drugs. 33-year-old Vanessa Gallegos was booked into Uintah County Jail on charges of felony Theft of an Operable Motor Vehicle...
Ferdinand Manning, Jr.
Graveside services for Ferdinand Manning. Jr. age 94 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be a wake at his home in Ft. Duchesne on Sunday after 4:00 p.m. Services under the direction of the...
George Kennedy
A visitation for George Kennedy, age 80 of Roosevelt, will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Per his wished he has been cremated.