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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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Vernal City Seeks Proposals For Lamplighter Demolition Project
Demolition planned on the Lamplighter property acquired by Vernal City is moving forward as Vernal City is now soliciting proposals from demolition contractors. “This project includes full demolition and removal of the Lamplighter building complex and associated site...
Phase Two Of Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata Under Consideration
A Phase Two of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is under consideration. A news release from Uintah County shared that on Wednesday, Dave Shallenberger with Access Utah presented new Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata route concepts at the Uintah County Commission work session. A...
Obituaries
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...
Wilda Stevenson
Funeral services for Wilda Thomas Stevenson, age 84, of Altamont,will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial...
Leon Arthur Averett
Graveside services for Leon Arthur Averett, age 82 of Vernal, will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm in the Gusher Cemetery (250 South 8700 East, Fort Duchesne, Utah). Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of the...
Doug Nielsen
Graveside services for Douglas Nielsen, age 84 of Duchesne, will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Hullinger 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.
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.
