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Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado
Homes and other structures were lost over the weekend as thunderstorms have sparked multiple wildfires in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County and surrounding region. Reports of smoke started coming into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center on Saturday. The...
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Homes Lost As Thunderstorms Spark Multiple Wildfires Around Meeker, Colorado
Homes and other structures were lost over the weekend as thunderstorms have sparked multiple wildfires in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County and surrounding region. Reports of smoke started coming into the Rio Blanco County Communications Center on Saturday. The...
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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake In The Uinta Mountains On Thursday
An earthquake with an epicenter in the Uinta Mountains near the Wyoming border occurred on Thursday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was 4.7 magnitude. The University of Utah Seismograph team investigated the earthquake and...
80’s Dress Up Night Part Of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Closing Weekend
It’s been a successful run so far for Steel Magnolias at Vernal Theatre Live and closing weekend includes a fun opportunity to pull out the 80’s clothing and hair styles. Director Rachel Fuchs says working with this small cast has been a wonderful experience. “These...
Obituaries
Roberta Rudd Hardy
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Roosevelt Christian Church, 870 E 200 N, Roosevelt, Utah. Friends and family are invited to visit Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Graveside service will be held at the Huntington City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Interment in the Huntington City Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed at www.ashleyvalleyfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Macks Murray
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday June 15, 2019 at 11 AM at the Lapoint Ward Chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Mortuary and Saturday 9:45-10:45 at the Chapel prior to service. Burial will be at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Under the direction of Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary.
Phillips Quadruplets
A private family service will be held Thursday with Interment in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Margaret Louise “Peggy” Ahlborn
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Tridell Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. at the church on Saturday.
Burial will be in the Tridell Cemetery
Diana Joy Winn
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary and on Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
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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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DWR: Catch Bald Eagles During Peak Season
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Missing Uintah County Woman Found Safe
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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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