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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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Ute Tribe Issues News Release Concerning EPA’s “Crusade”
The Ute Indian Tribe issued a news release on Wednesday calling out what it considers the EPA’s “crusade to seek and destroy fossil fuel production on tribal lands.” The release states that nowhere is this more evident than in the EPA Region 8’s inspection and...
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DWR Issues Emergency Fishing Limit Increase At Uintah County Waterbody
The Division of Wildlife Resources has issued an emergency fishing limit increase to two waterbodies due to low water levels, one of which is in Uintah County. The May 12th announcement states that due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought...
Vernal City Adopts ‘Adventure Safe Day’ On May 16
Adventure Safe Day is coming up for Vernal City. On May 6th, Vernal City Council approved the adoption of Adventure Safe Day and on May 7th, Mayor Corey Foley made it official by signing the Adventure Safe Day proclamation. “Adventure Safe Day is a statewide effort...
Obituaries
Linda Morrill
Funeral services for Linda Morrill, age 72 of Roosevelt, wife of Nola Morrill, will be held at October 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neola Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Following the...
Lloyd Elden Brady
Funeral Services for Lloyd Elden Brady, age 94 of Vernal, will be held Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 11 AM at the Jensen Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Blackburn Mortuary from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:30- 10:45...
Elona Simonette
Funeral services for Elona Simonette, age 89 of Myton, will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church. A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Myton Cemetery. Services under the...
Jackie Tucker
Funeral services for Jackie Tucker, age 91, of Mt. Emmons, the wife of Vearl Tucker, will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday...
Paul Wayne Dockery
Graveside services for Paul Wayne Dockery, age 82, formerly of Roosevelt, will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm in Vernal Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:30am ~ 11:30am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home....
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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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