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AVWSID Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Ashley Central Irrigation Company
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District has announced a lawsuit the organization has filed against Ashley Central Irrigation Company. The press release states: Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District (District) recently filed suit against Ashley...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
AVWSID Announces Lawsuit Filed Against Ashley Central Irrigation Company
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District has announced a lawsuit the organization has filed against Ashley Central Irrigation Company. The press release states: Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District (District) recently filed suit against Ashley...
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Local News
Vernal Man Charged With Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child
A Vernal man has been charged with sexual crimes against a child for alleged events that took place in 2024 and 2025. 37-year-old Trent Sowsonicut is charged with two counts of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and two counts of 2nd Degree Felony...
Intoxicated Man Arrested After Breaking Into Uintah County Residences
Several residents on South Vernal Avenue in Uintah County had a scare this week when an intoxicated man allegedly broke into their homes before being arrested. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report that a man had been banging on...
Obituaries
Rose Marie Bird
Graveside services for Rose Marie Bird , age 95 of Roosevelt, will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in West Valley City, Utah. There will be a viewing on Monday from 6-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Elizabeth Joe Ann Summarell
Funeral services for Elizabeth "Joe Ann" Summarell, age 88 of Roosevelt, will be held Monday June 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m at the Hullinger Mortuary Roosevelt, Utah with a viewing Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m and Monday from 9:30 a.m to 10:45 a.m. ...
Lee Moon
Funeral services for Lee Moon, age 70, of Duchesne, the husband of Kathy Mitchell Moon will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Chapel. There will be a viewing at the church on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from...
Tammara Asay
Funeral services for Tammara Asay, age 63, of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, June 16th at 1:00 p.m. at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Hullinger...
Julian LeRoy “JL” Robinson
Funeral for J L Robinson, III, age 82, the husband of Brit Olstad Robinson, will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at the Neola chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2062 West 9000 North, Neola, Utah. A viewing will be held that...
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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.
More Local News
Man Arrested In Maeser Area After Making Alleged Murder-Suicide Threat
A man was arrested in Maeser this week after making an alleged murder-suicide threat. According to the Affidavit of...
Uintah County Commission Makes Change To Weekly Meeting Schedule
A change in the Uintah County Commission meeting schedule has been announced. During the regular commission meeting...
Senator Curtis Offers Maiden Speech On Senate Floor
Senator John Curtis delivered his maiden speech on the Senate Floor this week. Energy independence and federal...
Duchesne County Free Summer Lunch Locations
Duchesne County School District has announced the locations for this year’s Free Summer Lunch program. Summer Sun Meal...
New Trail Added For Outlaw ATV Jamboree
One of the most popular local events that draws ATV enthusiasts from far and wide has announced an addition to this...
Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Found During Search Of DUI Driver’s Vehicle
Methamphetamine and Fentanyl were discovered during the search of a vehicle in Roosevelt following a DUI arrest on...
Public Meetings Scheduled For Indian Canyon Corridor Construction
Public meetings have been scheduled concerning the already underway construction on the Indian Canyon Corridor. The...
Senator Curtis Introduces Bill To Unlock Federal Funding For Western Water
Water is a hot topic in the Uintah Basin and across the western United States. Senator John Curtis introduced a bill...
What Improvements Are Proposed For 1500 West 500 North In Vernal?
If you missed the UDOT hosted public meeting last week regarding Vernal’s 1500 West 500 North intersection, there 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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
