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Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th
Main Street in Vernal near Kid’s Canal will be fully closed starting today as work is completed on the canal piping project. “A section of Main Street near 1500 West will be closed December 10th through December 18th for extensive work on the storm drain, culvert,...
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Vernal Main Street Closed Near 1500 West Through December 18th
Main Street in Vernal near Kid’s Canal will be fully closed starting today as work is completed on the canal piping project. “A section of Main Street near 1500 West will be closed December 10th through December 18th for extensive work on the storm drain, culvert,...
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Uintah School District Safety Exercise Planned For Friday
The Uintah School District has announced plans to hold a large-scale safety exercise this Friday, March 20th, at Uintah High School and Ashley Valley Education Center. “A large number of first responders and emergency vehicles, including medical helicopters, will be...
Vernal Oilers Win Fourth Consecutive Northwest Division Title
The Vernal Oilers have done it again! The hockey team defeated Seattle 11-2 on Saturday to win their fourth consecutive United States Premier Hockey League Northwest Division Title. As the team now hits the road to continue climbing the ranks, the organization shared...
Obituaries
Carolyn Gwen (Schofield) George
Graveside services for Carolyn Gwen (Schofield) George age 78, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Vernal, the wife of the late Charles George, will be held for March 23, 2024 at 10:00am the Rockpoint Cemetery (2250 West 2500 North). Services under the direction of the...
Lois Dudley
Funeral services for Lois Joann Christensen Dudley, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Chapel. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Neola Cemetery. Services under the direction...
Jesse Raymond York
Funeral services for Jesse Raymond York, age 95 of Vernal, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m at the Glines Stake Center, 78 Aggie Blvd. A viewing will be held for family and friends preceding the funeral from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in...
Cynthia Annie May Maguire
Funeral services for Cynthia Maguire, age 63 of Vernal, the wife of Joe Maguire, will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM and Wednesday...
Edward Allie Stewart
Funeral services for Edward Stewart, age 90, of Vernal, will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:00AM at the Maeser 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (3040 North 1500 West). A viewing for family and friends will be held Sunday evening from 7-9PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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USD Silent Auction At Old Central Cove Preschool
It has been a successful launch of the new Central Cove Early Learning Center this fall and Uintah School District is...
Senator John Curtis: Light Over Darkness
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Northeastern Counseling Hosts Dinner and Family Time At Annual Carnivals
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Remembering The Fallen On 9/11
Commemorations of 9/11 were held at local schools this week and service projects were held around the community....
Roosevelt Autumn Festival This Weekend
It’s time for Roosevelt’s annual Autumn Fest and there is plenty of fun for all to choose from, including the magic of...
‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Opening Tonight
Season 10 at Vernal Theatre Live kicks off tonight and the excitement has been building for months. The classic...
Dinosaur National Monument Rescinds Stage II Fire Restrictions
Dinosaur National Monument announced on Thursday that as of September 12th, Dinosaur National Monument is rescinding...
Arrest In Duchesne County Alleges Forcible Sexual Abuse Causing Injury
A man is facing serious felony charges in Duchesne County for alleged actions against a victim in 2024 and 2025....
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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