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AP&P Check Results In 7 New Felony Charges For Man In Uintah County
An Adult Probation and Parole visit resulted in 7 new felony charges for a man in UintahCounty. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 56-year-old Jeffrey Burgess wason probation for drugs, theft, and a stolen vehicle charge and a house check revealedfirearms,...
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AP&P Check Results In 7 New Felony Charges For Man In Uintah County
An Adult Probation and Parole visit resulted in 7 new felony charges for a man in UintahCounty. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 56-year-old Jeffrey Burgess wason probation for drugs, theft, and a stolen vehicle charge and a house check revealedfirearms,...
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‘Aloha For Rapha’ Ladies Night Out Planned For Next Month
A favorite Ladies Night Out event has announced their plans for this year’s fundraiser that is all about fighting human trafficking. This year’s Ladies Night Out event has a special meaning with the theme ‘Aloha for Rapha!’ Now in its 10th year, this is a throwback to...
100th Year Of The Doughboy War Memorial
Uintah County Regional History Center would like to hear from community members with memories of a special local historic monument. A commemoration of the 100th Year of the Doughboy War Memorial in Uintah County is coming up this November. If you have pictures or...
Obituaries
Mary Jeanne (Merrill) Tollefson
Funeral services will be held on March 23, 2024, at noon at the Glines 3rd Ward chapel at 475 West 100 South in Vernal, UT. A visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, March 22, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home located at 410...
Pearl Gamble
A Celebration of Life for Pearl Jean Richens Gamble, age 75, of Ballard, will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Burial will be in the Altamont Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Carolyn Gwen (Schofield) George
Graveside services for Carolyn Gwen (Schofield) George age 78, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Vernal, the wife of the late Charles George, will be held for March 23, 2024 at 10:00am the Rockpoint Cemetery (2250 West 2500 North). Services under the direction of the...
Lois Dudley
Funeral services for Lois Joann Christensen Dudley, age 84 of Roosevelt, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Park Chapel. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Neola Cemetery. Services under the direction...
Jesse Raymond York
Funeral services for Jesse Raymond York, age 95 of Vernal, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m at the Glines Stake Center, 78 Aggie Blvd. A viewing will be held for family and friends preceding the funeral from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in...
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Community Spotlight
A Uintah High School teacher is in the news again for being a standout educator in the state of Utah. Uintah High teacher and DECA advisor Kami Elison has been recognized as the CTE Teacher of the Month for the state of Utah. Uintah High School shares that Elison teaches nine to 11 career and technical education (CTE) courses from business communications to web development to TV broadcasting in any given school year. Kristina Yamada, an education specialist with the Utah State Board of Education, shares that “what sets Kami apart is not just her technical proficiency but also her unwavering commitment to her students’ development.” This is not the first time Elison has been recognized as a dynamic educator. She was named the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Uintah School District, has received a Best In State award twice for her students’ performance on the Business Communications 1 exam, and is a finalist for Utah’s Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Kami Elison on the latest of many deserved accolades.
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Work To Get Underway On Vernal Avenue Project
A unique project that is part of the downtown Vernal revitalization is moving forward.The Vernal Avenue project is...
Talented Youth Presenting Free Concert Thursday Evening
After a temporary break, the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra is back with a smallbut mighty group of youth...
AP&P Check Results In 7 New Felony Charges For Man In Uintah County
An Adult Probation and Parole visit resulted in 7 new felony charges for a man in UintahCounty. According to the...
Development Of ‘Flag Crag’ Outdoor Climbing Project To Start In May
Something exciting is underway for the local climbing community. Last year, the Dinoland Adventure Project or DAP was...
Texas Company Acquires Roosevelt Based Western Chemical, LLC
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Duchesne County Spring Open Burn Window
Duchesne County’s spring burn window will open April 1st and will remain open until May 15th. Here’s some things to...
Uintah High Theatre Program Receives Multiple Top 10 Nominations
The judges clearly loved Uintah Theatre’s ‘Something Rotten’ as the production received multiple nominations among the...
Vernal City 500 North Project Underway
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Zions Block Revitalization Project In Downtown Vernal Continues To Advance
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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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Local Sports
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