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Aerial Support Joins Dry Fork Fire Suppression Efforts
Several positive things happened with the Dry Fork Fire yesterday. First, Utah Fire Info reported on Wednesday evening that the fire remained in its existing footprint at 24 acres. The decrease is due to more accurate mapping compared to original estimates that the...
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Aerial Support Joins Dry Fork Fire Suppression Efforts
Several positive things happened with the Dry Fork Fire yesterday. First, Utah Fire Info reported on Wednesday evening that the fire remained in its existing footprint at 24 acres. The decrease is due to more accurate mapping compared to original estimates that the...
At Home In Vernal
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Memorial Day Schedule For American Legion Post 64 Of Roosevelt
Memorial Day is one week from today and the Utah American Legion Post 64 of Roosevelt has shared their schedule for that day as they visit cemeteries before the final ceremony at the Roosevelt Cemetery. American Legion Post 64 will visit six cemeteries to do a 21 gun...
State Board Recognizes Two Uintah School District Counselors
The Utah State Board of Education and Utah School Counselor Association has recognized two Uintah School District counselors. Eagle View Elementary School counselor Trever Birchell has been named the Elementary School Counselor of the Month. "Trever always goes the...
Obituaries
Debra K Manning
Graveside services for Debra K. Manning, age 71 of Ft. Duchesne, the wife of Jon Manning, will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be a viewing that morning from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary prior to...
John Jorgensen
a viewing for John Jorgensen, age 86 of Ioka, the husband of Louise Jorgensen, will be held on Tuesday, February 4th at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10-10:45 am. Following the viewing will be a private family service. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services...
Laverne Johnson Slaugh
Funeral services for Laverne Johnson Slaugh, age 86, of Roosevelt, wife of Ralph Slaugh will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt East Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and...
Zuella “Babes” Murray
Funeral services for Zuella Fae "Babes" Murray, age 63, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the community building. Burial will be in...
Dennis A Montgomery
Funeral services for Dennis Alan Montgomery, age 79, of Roosevelt, the husband of Loreen Malnar LaRose Montgomery, will be held on Thursday January 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Event Center in Roosevelt. There will be a viewing on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at...
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Semi Trailer Detaches And Hits Truck In Oncoming Lane On Highway 191
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Repeat Shoplifter Arrested On Felony Charge
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Uintah Students Organize ICE Protest
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Preferred Concept Of Vernal Community Block Plan Presented
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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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