The ‘Small Town Comeback’ documentary has been well received online as the project is sharing the story of downtown Vernal. The project filming started three years ago and the first episode was released on December 27th. Episodes have been released throughout the...
Month: January 2024
Scott Harden Nelson
Funeral services for Scott Harden Nelson, age 60 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6PM ~ 8PM and Saturday from 10:45am ~ 11:45am all at...
Details On Duchesne Branch Library Temporary Closure/Construction Timeline
Further details have been shared about the temporary closure coming up for the Duchesne Branch Library that is housed in a county building scheduled for a major remodel project in 2024. The latest Duchesne Branch newsletter shares that the closure will last for nearly...
Ashley National Forest Final Forest Plan EIS And Record Of Decision
Ashley National Forest has announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Forest Plan and Record of Decision. This is the result of an over 6 year collaborative effort aimed at guiding the Forest’s management decisions for the next 15 years....
Volunteers Reach Goal During Pepsi ‘Packing Out Hunger’ Event
Every year, the employees of the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and their families put on hair nets and unite in a worthy cause. The group has been participating in the Pepsi ‘Packing Out Hunger’ event since 2017, reaching amazing goals from year to year. This...
Know Before You Go; Snowmobile Safety Tips
Recent snowmobile accidents have had devastating consequences this month in the Strawberry Reservoir area. Within a matter of a few weeks, there were multiple snowmobile related injuries and 2 deaths. So what can be done to improve safety and prevent catastrophe? All...
Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scammer Calls
We all know about death and taxes but it would be safe to say we can also add scam calls to that list of unavoidable things. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office is the latest to remind the public to beware of callers claiming to be law enforcement and instructing you...
Man Walking Along Highway 40 Arrested On Drug and Weapons Charges
In the early morning hours of January 24th, an officer noticed a man walking on the shoulder of Highway 40 traveling east in the Myton area and pulled over to check in with the individual. The man identified himself as 34-year-old Casey Milan who stated that he was on...
Ute Indian Tribe Terminates All Nonmember Hunting/Fishing/Recreation Permits
The Ute Tribal Business Committee announced this week that they have adopted a Resolution terminating all current Tribal permits for non-Tribal members to hunt, fish, or engage in outdoor recreational activity on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. “This action, which...
Von Whiting
Funeral Services for Von Whiting, age 85 of Vernal, will be conducted Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11 am at the Davis 4th Ward Chapel (1500 E 3990 S). Viewings will be held Thursday, January 25th from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary and Friday from 9:45-10:45 prior to...