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New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child
A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was...
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New Charge Against Duchesne County Man Arrested For Abuse Of Child
A Duchesne County man arrested and being held for alleged abuse to a child with a disability is now facing an additional felony charge of Tampering With A Witness. 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, who was on Adult Probation and Parole, was investigated after it was...
At Home In Vernal
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Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District On 2026 Water Rates
The Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District has distributed an important message stating that 2026 Water Rates are in effect and rates are higher than 2025. “We are in extreme drought conditions,” shares the message. “Mandatory conservation efforts are...
Employment Update
The Department of Workforce Services has released the latest employment summary for the state. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for March 2026 increased an estimated 0.6% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 10,400 jobs since March...
Obituaries
Edward “Ed” John Zurbuchen
A viewing for Ed Zurbuchen, will be held Friday, September 27 from 9:30-10:30 at the Mortuary. Graveside Services will then follow at 11 AM at the Rock Point Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal...
TyLynne Petunia Tortice Kane
Funeral services for TyLynne Kane, age 22, of Ft. Duchesne, the daughter of Lloyd and Angel Checora Kane, will be held on Tuesday, September 24th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. She will be taken to her parents’ home in Ft. Duchesne for a wake...
Nonalee Goodrich
Funeral services for Nonalee Holgate Goodrich, age 85, wife of Gary Goodrich, will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m. at the Altamont Stake Center. Viewings will be held at the church on Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 -...
Maureen Johnson
Funeral Services for Maureen Johnson, will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11 at the Vernal 5th Ward LDS Chapel (250 N 200 W) with viewings held Monday, September 23rd from 6-8 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary, and Tuesday, from 9:45-10:45 prior to service at the...
Bonnie Jenkins Millecam
Memorial services for Bonnie Millecam will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11 am at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal 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.
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