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Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk
The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022....
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk
The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022....
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Local News
Vernal City Water And Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Planned On 100 North
Vernal City Public Works has shared that Vernal City will soon begin construction on planned water and sewer infrastructure upgrades along 100 North. These improvements are part of an ongoing effort to replace aging utilities, improve reliability, and support...
Ashley National Forest Begins Spring Prescribed Burns
Ashley National Forest has announced plans for prescribed fire operations this spring. Prescribed fires planned for the area include the D1 Ponderosa Pine Maintenance and Fuels Reduction Project which consists of areas around the Sheep Creek Geological Loop, areas...
Obituaries
Joey Matthew McClelland
Memorial services for Joey Matthew McClelland, age 61 of Vernal, husband of Michelle McClelland, will be held Friday March 15, 2024 at 11:00am. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment in...
Ila C. Perry
Funeral services for Ila C Perry, age 81 of Vernal, wife of the late Evan Doyle, will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00am ~ 10:45am all at the funeral home....
Allen Myore
Funeral services for Allen Myore, age 40, of Randlett, will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Community Building. A wake will be held after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery under the direction of the...
Mary Goodrich
Funeral services for Mary Eksund Goodrich, age 95 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, March 9th at 12 noon at the Maeser Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11:45 am prior to the service.Burial in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the...
Gwendolyn Remington
Funeral services for Gwendolyn Remington, age 85, wife of Kent Remington, will be held on Friday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 6:00 -...
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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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UDOT Project Prompts Removal Of Trees On 1500 West Near 500 North
Property owners along Kids Canal on 1500 West and south of 500 North in Vernal took to social media on Tuesday,...
DWR: Things To Remember When Viewing Kokanee Salmon
If you’re planning to go view the red kokanee salmon this fall in Daggett County there’s a few things to remember....
Motorcyclist In Fight For Life Following Motorcycle/Car Crash
The community is rallying to show support for a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident in downtown...
Charges Updated On Uintah County Sex Offender Who Targeted 11-Year-Old
Charges have been updated on a Uintah County man who was arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of an 11-year-old...
DUI Arrest Made As Driver Walks Away From Crashed Vehicle
A woman was arrested last week after she drove her vehicle off the road and then tried hitchhiking to Randlett....
Sweetwater County Law Enforcement Agencies Annual 9/11 Memorial Walk
For the fifth year, law enforcement agencies and first responders will gather for a 9/11 Memorial Walk to honor the...
Davis Elementary Only School In Utah Named ‘Super Stretch School’ In Math
Davis Elementary has been recognized as the only school in Utah to earn i-Ready Super Stretch School status in...
Statue Stolen From Truck Bed Located At Suspect’s Home
There has been at least one arrest in a case of theft from August in Duchesne City. According to the Affidavit of...
Anglers At Flaming Gorge And Pelican Lake Asked To Target Specific Fish
If you are planning to fish at Flaming Gorge Reservoir or Pelican Lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is...
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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