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Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin
Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor Cox enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Vernal with Mayor Doug Hammond, City Manager Quinn Bennion, and other local officials. “We welcomed Governor Cox...
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Governor Cox Visits Uintah Basin
Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox made a visit to the Uintah Basin this week stopping first in Vernal. On Monday, Governor Cox enjoyed a walking tour of downtown Vernal with Mayor Doug Hammond, City Manager Quinn Bennion, and other local officials. “We welcomed Governor Cox...
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‘Night To Shine’ Registration Closes Tomorrow
The most magical night of the year is coming up next month and the window of time to sign up special needs community members is rapidly closing. Night To Shine is a red carpet prom night for individuals with special needs ages 14 and older sponsored by the Tim Tebow...
USU Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Held
Students came to impress at the 2026 Utah State University Uintah Basin Middle School Science and Engineering Fair held last week at the Uintah Conference Center. Uintah School District shared that the room was full of imaginative and well-researched projects from...
Obituaries
Donna Brown
Donna Brown, age 95, of Neola, passed away June 18, 2019.Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 24th, at 12:00 Noon at the Neola Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Monday from 10:00 – 11:45 a.m at the church. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Debra Ann Anderson
Funeral services for Debra Anderson, age 58, wife of Mona Hunting, will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00a.m. at the Kingsbury Community Church (65 East 100 North). A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8p.m. and Saturday 9:45-10:45a.m. both at the church. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A luncheon will be held for the family at the Vernal 6th Ward Chapel (850 West 100 North) following the interment. Luncheon has been provided by the Vernal 6th Ward Relief Society.
Bruce Don Taylor
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Friday at the church from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Burial in the Ioka Cemetery.
Leo Boyd Foy
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duchesne Stake Center. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 -10:45 a.m.. Burial will be in the Duchesne Cemetery, with military honors presented by the Duchesne American Legion and the Patriot Guard Riders.
Brent Douglas Nanwaring
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West, Vernal, UT 84078). A second viewing will be held Saturday morning 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Glines Stake Center 78 South Aggie Blvd. Burial will follow at the Vernal City Cemetery (1700 South 500 East).
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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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