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Roosevelt Restricts Public Restroom Hours Due To Vandalism
Roosevelt City announced Monday some changes as a result of recent vandalism. “Due to damage and vandalism happening at our public restrooms during daylight hours, we will be closing all public restrooms between 2:30pm to 5pm each day,” shares the announcement....
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Roosevelt Restricts Public Restroom Hours Due To Vandalism
Roosevelt City announced Monday some changes as a result of recent vandalism. “Due to damage and vandalism happening at our public restrooms during daylight hours, we will be closing all public restrooms between 2:30pm to 5pm each day,” shares the announcement....
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BLM Authorizes Rights-Of-Way For 27 County Roads In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized rights-of-way for 27 county roads in Uintah County. The Official signed a decision record under which the BLM issues the rights-of-way to the applicant, Uintah County. The project information on the BLM...
BLM Authorizes Installation Of Little Desert Livestock Tank
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has authorized installation of the Little Desert Livestock Tank in Duchesne County. The Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will authorize the permitee on the Little Desert Grazing Allotment to...
Obituaries
Joseph Wright
Funeral services for Joe Wright, age 39 of Vernal, the husband of Christina Wood Wright,will be held Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm at the Uintah Conference Center (313 East 200 South). Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at...
Rhonda “Shelly” Michelle Dugger
Funeral Services for Rhonda "Shelly" Dugger, age 65, the wife of Douglas Dugger of Vernal, will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11 AM at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 S 2500 E) with viewings held Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary...
Robert Shipton
Funeral services for Robert Keith Shipton, age 87 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday 10:45AM-11:45AM at the mortuary. Interment will be in the...
Ray Labrum
Funeral services for Ray Edgar Labrum, age 87 of Vernal, the husband of Priscilla Labrum, will be held on his 88th birthday July 12, 2025 at 11:00 at Vernal Utah Stake Center (850 West 100 North). A Viewing will be held July 11, 2025 6-8 at Phillips Ashley Valley...
Alice Fay Richens
Graveside Services for Alice Fay Richens, age 71 of Vernal, will be Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery friends and family can meet at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 10-10:30 before going to the Cemetery.Services under the direction of the...
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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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