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Calf Shot And Killed In Duchesne County
A case of malicious livestock killing has occurred locally. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on July 31st, the Sheriff's Office received a report regarding a calf that was tragically shot and killed with a rifle in the Tabiona area. “We are asking for...
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Find all the accurate information you need about local news and events from one convenient, trustworthy source
Calf Shot And Killed In Duchesne County
A case of malicious livestock killing has occurred locally. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on July 31st, the Sheriff's Office received a report regarding a calf that was tragically shot and killed with a rifle in the Tabiona area. “We are asking for...
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USU ECA Program Helping Rural Small Businesses
A Utah State University program is making a difference in the Uintah Basin and across the state. The USU Extension’s E-Commerce Accelerator (ECA) program helps small businesses in rural Utah grow through online sales. It was created as part of the Rural Online...
Get The 2026 Ethics Course Done Before Heading Out To Gather Shed Antlers
What was previously only required starting February 1st, is now required earlier and for longer. If hunting for shed antlers in Utah, a free educational ethics course is required before heading out between January 1st and May 31st. No exceptions. “During winter, big...
Obituaries
Kelly Wayne Buckner
Funeral Services for Kelly Buckner age 62, Husband of Ruth Ann Buckner of Vernal will be conducted on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at the Glines Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1270 west 1500 South) a Viewing for family and friends will be Tuesday 10:30 to 11:45 AM prior to the services. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park Under the care and direction of the Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary & Cremation Care.
Gay Lyn Patry Swenson
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 12:00 in the Roosevelt Stake Center (447 East Lagoon Street). Viewings will be on Tuesday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6-8 pm and Wednesday at the church from 11:00 to 11:45 followed by burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Lorraine Blevins
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery.
James Dennis Sharp
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tridell LDS Chapel (10404 North 8000 East in Tridell, Utah). A visitation will be held Tuesday morning 10-10:45 a.m. at the church.
Thomas Neil Tuinman, Sr.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Hullinger Mortuary in the afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Afterwards he will be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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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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Ashley National Forest Burning Slash Piles In Dry Fork And Brownie Canyon Area
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Winter Weather Advisory In Place For Eastern Uinta Mountains
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Moffat County All Crimes Enforcement Team Makes Drug Arrests
Arrests were made for meth distribution in Moffat County last week thanks to the work of the All Crimes Enforcement...
Vernal Oilers Win Premier Season Title With First Ever 44-0 Undefeated Record
The Vernal Oilers have made history. Not only are they the USPHL Premier Regular Season Champions but they are the...
Top UDOT Construction Projects For 2025 In Northeastern Utah
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UBTech SkillsUSA Auction Taking Place This Week
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Crews Searching For Downed Airplane Following Distress Call
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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.
Public Affairs
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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.
