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Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around 3pm. According to the Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement, the boat was en route to a nearby marina when it caught fire. “The occupant was unable to...
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Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around 3pm. According to the Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement, the boat was en route to a nearby marina when it caught fire. “The occupant was unable to...
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Local News
Contour Airlines Announces New Partnership, Providing More Connection Options
Contour Airlines announced a new partnership this week that is a positive for locals with travel plans. JetBlue has been added to the list of Contour’s partners, providing travelers seamless connections with checked baggage and coordinated ticketing. “This is what is...
UDOT Proposal For Highway 40 And 1500 West Intersection In Vernal
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has proposed a project in Vernal to construct a section of raised concrete curb in the median along Highway 40 at the intersection of 1500 West. “If constructed, the raised curb would restrict left turns from 1500 West onto...
Obituaries
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).
Pyper Joon Meeks
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Ashley 3rdWard Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (235 East 600 South). Viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary; and again Wednesday at the church 9:45-10:45 prior to the services. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park. Handled with Love and Care of the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary.
George Richard Runyan
Services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vernal 7thWard Building, 845 West 100 North, Vernal, Utah. Viewings for friends and family will be held at the Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary, 15 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah on Friday evening from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday preceding the funeral from 11:45–12:45 p.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 at (T)9:00 a.m. at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, Colorado, with interment following. Funeral Directors: in Vernal, Blackburn & Sons Vernal Mortuary; in Denver, Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, Runyan Stevenson Chapel.
Stephen J Flowers
Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 11:30 AM. A viewing will be held from 10:30-11:30 AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home, 410 North 800 West, Vernal UT 84078.
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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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