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Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue the following statement regarding the proposed draw down of Flaming Gorge and other upper basin reservoirs: "This is an unprecedented year on the...
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Flaming Gorge Draw Down Proposed; Upper Basin Governors Issue Statement
The Governors of the Upper Division States of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming have joined together to issue the following statement regarding the proposed draw down of Flaming Gorge and other upper basin reservoirs: "This is an unprecedented year on the...
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Even With Increased Flaming Gorge Releases, Daggett County Still The Place To Recreate This Summer
While water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir are the reality this year in order to keep water levels sufficient at Glen Canyon Dam to support Lake Powell, Daggett County Commissioner Jack Lytle has a clear message for all: Daggett County remains open for business...
Uintah County Mother Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
A Uintah County mother is facing a charge of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Child Abuse after an allaged event at the family home that resulted in a 5-year-old child suffering a broken leg. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police were called to Ashley...
Obituaries
JoDean Williams
Funeral services for JoDean Williams, age 85, of Vernal, wife of the late Larry Williams, will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Vernal 3rd Ward LDS Chapel (475 West 100 South). A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday morning from...
Robert Jackson
A visitation and viewing for Robert Thorald Jackson, age33 the son of JerolDean Jackson and the late Dan Jackson, will be held Saturday July 5th from 6 - 8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Oral Dieter Clegg
Funeral services for Oral Dieter Clegg, age 89 of Roosevelt, the wife of Marvin Clegg, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing held from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under...
Lenis Atwood
Funeral Services for Lenis Atwood, age 89 of Vernal, will be conducted Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 South 3500 East) at 11 AM with viewings Sunday 6-8 PM at the Mortuary and Monday at the Church 9:45-10:45 prior to service. Burial will be in...
Angela Shavanaux
Graveside services for Angela Checora Shavanaux, age 81, of Ft. Duchesne, wife of Dale Shavanaux, will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 1:00 PM at the Roosevelt Memorial Park.Services under the direction of the Hulinger Mortuary.
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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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