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Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk
The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022....
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Candlelight Vigil For 12-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Killed In Crosswalk
The family of 12-year-old Lydia Love, the Roosevelt girl killed on December 3rd, has a message for the community. Lydia’s passing came just days before the third anniversary of the passing of her sister, Jaydlen Schurz, who passed from cancer on December 7th, 2022....
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Nominations Now Open For The UBTech Way Award
Nominations are now open for the UBTech Way Award. UBTech announced on Wednesday that each December, the College invites the public to nominate individuals who exemplify putting students first, strengthening community ties, and leading through service. These honorees...
Planning To Go Ice Fishing? What You Need To Know
Ice fishing is a popular winter activity in northeastern Utah and here’s a few things to know ahead of time. “Staying safe is the most important aspect of ice fishing — and staying safe includes staying warm,” shares the DWR announcement. “Be sure to dress in layers...
Obituaries
Pamela Wilkins
Funeral services for Pam Baker Wilkins, age 68 of Vernal, the wife of Brett Wilkins, will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12pm, at the Naples Chapel, located at 2313 south 1500 east in Vernal, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday,...
Hannah Smuin
Funeral services for Hannah Marie Smuin, the 5 month old daughter of Brooke Jolley and Shane Smuin, will be held Thursday at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home with a visitation from 10:00am ~ 11:45am all at the funeral home. Following the services...
Orie Nephi
Funeral services for Orie Nephi, age 45, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, October 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake on Wednesday after 3:00 p.m. at the community building.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Kenneth Kay
Graveside services for Kenneth Charles Kay, age 81 of Vernal, the husband of Mary Kay, will be held Saturday November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park, with Masonic, Shriners, and Elks rites. Following the graveside service there will be a Celebration of...
Layne Dee Bennion
Layne Dee Bennion, 64, of Aquasco MD passed away peacefully on May 15,2025, surrounded by loving family. His death was due to Head and Neckcancer.Layne was born Dec 12, 1960 in Coalinga CA to Barton Bennion and thelate Lois Ann Sadler Bennion. He was raised in Vernal...
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Public Scoping Period Opens For BLM Oil And Gas Environmental Assessment
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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.
Public Affairs
Local politics and public affairs affect all of us. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay up to to date with all the ongoing events. We’ll do the work for you to make sure you always have up-to-date and accurate information at your fingertips.
Local Sports
Stay up to date with the athletes in our community. We give updates from their games both at home and away so that you can stay in-the-know from the convenience of your computer or smartphone. News about local sports from each of the local highschool teams.
