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UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected
The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work on US-191 in Indian Canyon between the summit and Emma Park Road. “Approximately nine miles of US-191 will be crack-sealed to help maintain the road...
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UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected
The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work on US-191 in Indian Canyon between the summit and Emma Park Road. “Approximately nine miles of US-191 will be crack-sealed to help maintain the road...
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2026 Rise And Thrive Business Speed Pitch Winners
It was an exciting night at a favorite local competition held at the Uintah Conference Center on Thursday evening. Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub once again hosted the 2026 Business Speed Pitch competition. “The 6th annual competition...
Black Gold Project Area Officially Adopted By Utah Inland Port Authority
The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has adopted the Black Gold Project Area which is expected to support local long-term economic diversification. The Black Gold Project encompasses 2,780 acres and is a strategic initiative developed in partnership with Duchesne...
Obituaries
Riley Mark Miller
Services will be held Wednesday May 29th at 11am at the LDS Vernal Stake Center located at 850 w 100 n in Vernal. The viewing will be on the evening of Tuesday May 28th from 6-8pm at Blackburn Mortuary and Wednesday morning from 10-10:45am at the chapel. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park.Services will be under the direction of Blackburn & Sons Mortuary.
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.
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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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