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Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor
While on probation on similar charges, an Altamont man was arrested this month for allegedly sending a naked picture to a 13-year-old victim. 18-year-old Wyatt Ringo Brown was an Altamont High School Senior at the time of his arrest in April for alleged crimes...
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Altamont Man Again Arrested For Sending Nude Photos To Minor
While on probation on similar charges, an Altamont man was arrested this month for allegedly sending a naked picture to a 13-year-old victim. 18-year-old Wyatt Ringo Brown was an Altamont High School Senior at the time of his arrest in April for alleged crimes...
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UDOT FIBER Project On Highway 40 Starting Monday
The Utah Department of Transportation has announced a major project that will run on Highway 40 from Heber City to the Colorado state line. “Starting Monday, January 26, we're starting a project to install more than 130 miles of new fiber-optic cable along US-40,”...
Vernal City Council Recap
All agenda items were approved during the Vernal City Council meeting on Wednesday evening. Highlights from the meeting include: Cheryl Meier from USSD1 spoke about the AARP Network and the Council discussed being mindful of the Healthy Aging Communities. “Alta...
Obituaries
CoreyWade Murray
Funeral services for Corey Wade Murray will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary at 11 with a viewing one hour prior to service. Burial will be at the Jensen Cemetery. Services entrusted by Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary and Cremation Care.
Richard Jenks
Richard Jenks, Sr., age 83, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away June 13, 2019, at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at his home where the wake will also be. The address is 2750 South 7500 East Ft. Duchesne, UT.
Burial will be in the Randlett Cemetery.
Joyce LeAnn Colorow
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake at Letitia’s home after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.Burial will be in the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks.
Peggy Goodrich
Funeral services for Peggy Goodrich 87 of Vernal, will be held Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Naples Chapel at 11AM. Viewings will be held Sunday from 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and Monday 9:45-10:45 AM at the church. Burial will be at the Vernal Memorial Park.Services entrusted by Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary and Cremation Care.
Stanley Heugly Keller
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bridgeland Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
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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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Moffat County All Crimes Enforcement Team Makes Drug Arrests
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Vernal Oilers Win Premier Season Title With First Ever 44-0 Undefeated Record
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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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