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Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident
Five deputies with Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and one of the agency’s K9 partners are safe after a marine training accident that took place August 13th on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. According to the agency’s announcement, the members of the Sheriff’s...
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Deputies And K9 Safe After Flaming Gorge Marine Training Accident
Five deputies with Wyoming’s Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office and one of the agency’s K9 partners are safe after a marine training accident that took place August 13th on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. According to the agency’s announcement, the members of the Sheriff’s...
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Pile Burning This Week Part Of Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project
Prescribed burns continue in the region with Ashley National Forest announcing a pile burning update this week. “Fire personnel plan to continue pile burning this week as part of the Red Cloud Loop Fuels Reduction Project,” shares the announcement. “Burning will occur...
Call For Donors To Offset Severe Blood And Platelet Shortage
The public’s help is needed in the wake of a national health crisis. The American Red Cross shares that the U.S. is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past...
Obituaries
Albert Cornpeach
Funeral services will be held at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019. There will be a wake on Thursday, after 4:00 p.m. at the home of Kayleena Cornpeach in Whiterocks.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.
Leslee Caron Welte
She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna; and her dog Missy.She has chosen to be cremated. A memorial service will be held on June 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Roy Park in Duchesne City. “You’re finally at PEACE. Fly with the angels – You’re Free!”
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.
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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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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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