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Sage Energy Partners Announces Recovery After Geopolitical Cyber Incident
Sage Energy Partners/Sage Water Resources(SWR) issued a press release on Wednesday, announcing that their Duchesne location had been the target of a geopolitical cyber incident in the spring and that they have now recovered and completed a comprehensive security...
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Sage Energy Partners Announces Recovery After Geopolitical Cyber Incident
Sage Energy Partners/Sage Water Resources(SWR) issued a press release on Wednesday, announcing that their Duchesne location had been the target of a geopolitical cyber incident in the spring and that they have now recovered and completed a comprehensive security...
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Vernal PD Reports On E-Bikes Law Enforcement And Education Efforts
With the implementation of new laws, Vernal Police Department provided a report this week on their E-Bike law enforcement and education efforts. “Recently, our officers worked dedicated shifts focused on E-Bike laws and safety education throughout the community,”...
BLM Approves Nine ‘Applications For Permit To Drill’ In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lestrange 24-1-722 Well Pad. The official signed a decision record under which the BLM will approve nine ‘Applications for Permit to Drill’ authorizing the applicant,...
Obituaries
Eli Sireech
Funeral services for Eli Andy Sireech, age 49, of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 PM on Monday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Gary DeLuca
Funeral services for Gary DeLuca, agge 69 of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to the services.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Servicesd under the direction of the...
Mark Ferguson
Graveside services for Mark Ferguson, age 68, formerly of Roosevelt, Utah, will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will be a viewing that morning from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
Allen Secrest
There will be a viewing for Allen Secrest, age 67 of Roosevelt, at the Hullinger Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Monday, April 13, 2026. Immediately following the viewing there will be military honors presented. He will then be cremated. At 1:00 p.m.,...
Kathy Rasmussen
Funeral services for Kathy Rasmussen, age 68, of Randlett, wife of Dennis Rasmussen, will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be in the Strawberry Cemetery. Services under the...
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Inspiring UBTech Welder Highlighted
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Utah Inland Port Authority Announces New Team Member From Vernal
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Infrastructure Authorized For Veloci 16 Well Pad Gas Drilling Project
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has issued an Environmental Assessment for the Veloci 16 Well Pad....
North Carolina Signature Gatherer Avoids Jail Time For Fraud In Uintah County
The North Carolina man who was charged, arrested, and released for forging signatures in Uintah County for the...
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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