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Uinta Basin Railway And “New” NEPA Update At Uintah Basin Energy Summit
NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on Thursday. Mark Michel, co-founder and managing partner at the DHIP Group, spoke first about the project and the bright future he sees for this area as the...
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Uinta Basin Railway And “New” NEPA Update At Uintah Basin Energy Summit
NEPA and the Uinta Basin Railway was a focus of several speakers at day 2 of the Uintah Basin Energy Summit on Thursday. Mark Michel, co-founder and managing partner at the DHIP Group, spoke first about the project and the bright future he sees for this area as the...
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Senator Curtis Introduces Legislation To Modernize Federal Permitting Process
Senator John Curtis is among a group that introduced the ePermit Act this week which is bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline federal environmental reviews and permitting by leveraging interactive, digital, and cloud-based technologies. “Outdated,...
UTSSD1 Partners With Vernal PD To Bring Self Defense Classes
Uintah Transportation Special Service District 1 has partnered with Vernal Police Department and Triad Jiu Jitsu to bring women’s self defense classes to Uintah County. “Join us for this 3 week course covering safety tips and self-defense skills,” shares the...
Obituaries
Deborah Ann Shifflett
Graveside services for Deborah Ann Shifflett, age 55 of Roosevelt, wife of Roger Shifflett, will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Norman D Wooley
Graveside services for Norman D Wooley, age 87 of Vernal, the husband of the late, Georgia Wooley. will be held August 19, 2023 at 10:00am at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 11. Visitation for family and friends...
Clifford Jay Lee
Graveside Services for Clifford Jay Lee, age 82 of Lapoint, will be conducted on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 10 AM at the Lapoint Cemetery services will start with Military Honors from the American Legion. Services under the direction of Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Kathleen Stucki
Funeral services for Kathleen Stucki, age 64 of Roosevelt, the wife of Brian Stucki, will be held Friday August 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Roosevelt Utah East Stake Center located at 502 N 600 E in Roosevelt, Utah, under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary. A...
Cheryl Kinsman
Funeral Service for Cheryl Kinsman, age 71, of Vernal, the wife of Clyde Kinsman, will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday July 29,2023. A Viewing will be held July 28,2023 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary 15 East 100 N Vernal, Utah at the same location....
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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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Vernal Police Officer Saves Choking Student
The quick thinking of a local Police Officer may have saved the life of a Uintah Middle School student earlier this...
UDOT Resumes Indian Canyon Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has resumed construction on U.S. Highway 191 through Indian Canyon...
Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Expect Water Share Shortage By Late Summer
Ryan Goodrich, general manager of Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District, visited the Evans Family Media...
Free Fishing Day Coming Up
Free Fishing Day is just around the corner in Utah. Free Fishing Day is on Saturday, June 7th, and allows anyone to...
Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Deer And Getting Run Over In Duchesne County
A motorcyclist was killed on Thursday west of Hanna in Duchesne County after a tragic accident. According to the Utah...
Potential Water Share Shortages Projected By Late Summer
Details on potential water share shortages in the Ashley Valley will be shared in a radiointerview on Newstalk KVEL...
‘Dreams In Motion’ Surprise Vernal Middle School Student With Special Trip
A dream is coming true for a Vernal middle schooler who has overcome intensechallenges over the last 6 months. ‘Dreams...
Vernal PD Actively Enforcing Seat Belt Laws For ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign
The Vernal Police Department is participating in the national Click It or Ticket campaign running through June 1st and...
Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Diverse Set Of Graduates
It’s graduation season and one of the ceremonies held Thursday in Vernal celebrated an incredibly diverse set of...
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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