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Uintah County Commission Approves Raise For Executive Officers
The Uintah County Commission approved a 3 percent raise for executive officers, effective January 1st, 2026. Human Resource Director Tonya Craven presented the agenda item during Tuesday’s Commission meeting, explaining that the original 15 percent raise requested is...
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Uintah County Commission Approves Raise For Executive Officers
The Uintah County Commission approved a 3 percent raise for executive officers, effective January 1st, 2026. Human Resource Director Tonya Craven presented the agenda item during Tuesday’s Commission meeting, explaining that the original 15 percent raise requested is...
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Food Drive Boxes Set Up For Local TSA Agents And Their Families
A five-week federal standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security is affecting airports across the nation. The Vernal Regional Airport has continued to function as TSA employees continue to work even though it has been without pay. In response, concerned...
Great Horse Rescue During Sweetwater County’s Scott’s Bottom Fire
First responders are credited with saving lives during the Scott’s Bottom/FMC Park Fire that was reported in a nature preserve on Saturday before 5pm in Wyoming’s Green River. The community was devastated and frustrated after not being allowed into the area where many...
Obituaries
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...
Lita Marie (Simper) Bullock
Funeral services for Lita Marie Bullock, age 92, of Vernal, will be Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 12noon at the Vernal 7th Ward LDS Chapel 850 West 100 North. Visitation Saturday 10:30-11:45AM at the Church. Interment will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery. Under the...
Roger Blaine Mitchell
Graveside services for Roger Blaine Mitchell, age 74 ov Vernal, will be held Thursday June 8, 2023 at 10:00am at the Altamont-Mount Emmons Cemetery (3700 N 16500 W Altamont, UT). Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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Get Reading And Join The Competition: Community Versus Librarians
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Toddler Dies In Tragic Accident In Uintas
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Uintah All Wheels Park Progressing; Reminder To Stay Out Of Construction Area
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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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