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Streets Affected By Today’s Vernal City Water Shut Off
Vernal City is spreading the word that water will be shut off today for the following areas: 300 West from 250 North to 400 North, 500 West from 200 North to 400 North, 350 North from 300 West to 356 West, and 400 North from 300 West to 500 West. The anticipated...
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Streets Affected By Today’s Vernal City Water Shut Off
Vernal City is spreading the word that water will be shut off today for the following areas: 300 West from 250 North to 400 North, 500 West from 200 North to 400 North, 350 North from 300 West to 356 West, and 400 North from 300 West to 500 West. The anticipated...
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PIO Update On Dry Fork Fire
A wildfire reported in Dry Fork Canyon has been aptly named the Dry Fork Fire. Ashley National Forest PIO Don Jaques shared on Tuesday evening at 9pm that the fire is located east of Red Cloud Loop Road in a canyon. It was called in at 6:46pm and was only burning on...
Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department Shares Reminder Following Park Fire
A small wildland fire named the Park Fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon in Uintah County. The Lapoint-Tridell Fire Department reports that at approximately 3:19pm on Tuesday, fire crews responded to the Park Fire near 7550 East on Highway 40. Highway 40 was...
Obituaries
Brent Evan Wilson
Graveside Services for Brent Evan Wilson, age 73 ov Vernal will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at 2:30pm at the Manti City Cemetery, Visitation Friday morning from 9AM ~ 10AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Services under the direction of the Phillips...
Robert Earl Eyre
A celebration of life for Robert Earl "Bob" Eyre, age 71, of Fruitland, the husband of Jacqueline Coop Eyre, will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roy Park, in Duchesne, near the Fairgrounds, 60 West 400 South. Military honors will be...
Ernest Alma Buist
Memorial Open House for Ernie Buist, age 87, the husband of Gloria Buist, of Vernal will be held Wednesday, June 21st from 6-8 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Military Honors by American Legion Post 11 will be held at 5:30 at the Phillips Ashley Valley...
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. ...
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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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