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Vernal Regional Airport Announces Project To Replace General Aviation Ramp
The Vernal Regional Airport announced a new project that will get underway soon. “The general aviation (G.A.) ramp at the airport is being replaced,” shares the announcement. “The ramp will be under construction starting May 18th through August 15th.” Phase 1 is...
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Vernal Regional Airport Announces Project To Replace General Aviation Ramp
The Vernal Regional Airport announced a new project that will get underway soon. “The general aviation (G.A.) ramp at the airport is being replaced,” shares the announcement. “The ramp will be under construction starting May 18th through August 15th.” Phase 1 is...
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Vernal Woman Arrested For DUI After Ramming Ex-Boyfriend’s Car
A woman was arrested in Vernal for DUI and reckless driving after allegedly crashing into her ex’s vehicle and hitting it multiple times, all with 2 young children in the vehicle with her. On May 31, officers responded to a call of a hit-and-run in which a parked...
Canadian Phosphate LTD Acquires Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project
Canadian Phosphate LTD announced on Monday their acquisition of the Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project from Revival Gold Inc. and Utah Minerals Resources LLC. The announcement states that the Diamond Mountain Phosphate Project is northeast of Vernal, adjacent to...
Obituaries
Herb Gillespie
Funeral services for Herb Gillespie, age 75 of Roosevelt, the husband of Carol Winterto Gillespie, will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt 11th Ward Chapel (250 W 200 N). There will be a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the...
Richard Vaughn
Funeral services for Richard Allen Vaughn age 13 of Vernal, the son of Marc and Carol Vaughn, will be held Saturday November 15 at 12:00PM at the Glines Stake Center (78 South Aggie Blvd). A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the...
Emilio Jones
Funeral services for Emilio Jones, age 33 of Arcadia and Myton, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Myton Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 PM on Monday at the same location. Burial will be in the Myton City Cemetery....
Jay B. Hartle
Funeral services for Jay B. Hartle, age 81, the husband of Lois Whooley Hartle of Lapoing will be conducted on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lapoint LDS Chapel, Viewings will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blackburn...
Troy Smuin
Graveside services for Troy Dee Smuin age 64 of Vernal, husband of Laurie Smuin,will be held Saturday, November 8th at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park. A visitation will be held that morning from 10:00am ~ 11:30am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
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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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