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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
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USSD1 On Kids Canal Vandalism
Uintah Special Service District 1 has issued their own message to the public regarding the vandalism on the Central Canal Company piping project on Kids Canal. “This is not just damage to a pipe,” shares the message. “This project represents a major investment by the...
Uintah County Update On Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
Uintah County has shared several updates on the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata. A restroom is now available at the parking lot. Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata installation is underway. So far, crews have completed inspections, and you may begin seeing work as new...
Obituaries
Amber Tebbs
Funeral services for Amber Tebbs, age 94 of Roosevelt, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Central Park Ward Chapel located at 32 South State Street, Roosevelt. A viewing will be held from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial...
Karma Woodward Pace
Funeral services for Karma Woodward Pace, age 75 of Roosevelt, the wife of Aaron Pace, will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing an hour prior to the servicesBurial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. Services...
Noland Bergstrom
Funeral services for Noland Bergstrom, age 80, of Talamge, will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Home/Lake Fork Chapel. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Cremation will follow. Services under the...
Lyle David Freston
A memorial service for Lyle Freston, age 70, will be held Wednesday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. Following services his cremated remains will be buried in the Leota Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Raycita Quinn
Funeral services for Raycita Cuch Quinn, age 53 of Vernal, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake at Marion Serawop’s home (7685 E 7050 S, Ft. Duchesne, UT) after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday....
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Community Spotlight
Free summer meals are being offered again through Athenian Academy. The program started last year and will continue with 3 weekly pickup sites in Uintah County. The Ballard site is at 353 South 2500 East in Ballard and will be on Wednesdays between 5 and 6pm. The Vernal area site on Highway 40 and UT-88 is on Wednesdays from 11am to noon and the Fort Duchesne site is at the Ute Indian Education Building on Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Each weekly box includes produce, fruit, and meal items.
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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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