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Speaker Mike Schultz Visits Uintah County To Speak On Redistricting Issues
Speaker Mike Schultz of the Utah House of Representatives visited Uintah County on Monday to speak about the redistricting process and the selection of a map that many are calling an act of judicial activism. Speaker Schultz emphasized during Monday’s meeting that...
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Speaker Mike Schultz Visits Uintah County To Speak On Redistricting Issues
Speaker Mike Schultz of the Utah House of Representatives visited Uintah County on Monday to speak about the redistricting process and the selection of a map that many are calling an act of judicial activism. Speaker Schultz emphasized during Monday’s meeting that...
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Uintah DECA Named ‘Chapter Of The Year’ With Members Headed To Nationals
Uintah High DECA stood out again this year at the annual DECA State Conference and has once again been named the Utah DECA Chapter of the Year. This is the second year in a row and third time in 8 years that Uintah DECA has received this accolade. Over 1500 high...
Duchesne County Businesses Invited To Participate In Summer Passport Program
The Chamber of Commerce Serving Duchesne County has extended an important invitation to Duchesne County businesses. Registration is now open for a special community program. “We’re inviting businesses across Duchesne County to be part of our Summer Passport Program —...
Obituaries
Doreen Reynolds Hunting
Funeral services for Doreen Hunting, age 86 of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Ashley First Ward Chapel (3040 N. Vernal Ave.) at 11:00 a.m. with viewings held Monday evening at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 6-8 p.m., and one hour prior to services...
Emily Dawn Ross
Memorial services for Emily Dawn Ross, age 43 of Vernal, the daughter of Louise Ross and the late George Ross, will be held Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. 410 North 800 West, Vernal. In lieu of flowers please consider...
Connie Wells Sweat
Funeral services for Connie Wells Sweat, age 54 of Duchesne, the wife of Boo Sweat, will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel.The viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior...
Kathleen (Bowles) Merkley
Funeral services for Kathleen (Bowles) Merkley, age 79, of Vernal, wife of the late Rell Merkley, will be held Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm with a visitation from 12:45am ~ 1:45am all at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Rockpoint...
Haylee Kay Harward
Funeral services for Haylee Kay Harward, age 25 of Vernal, daughter of Alice Booth and Andrew Harward will be held Friday July 12, 2024 at 11:00am at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North). Visitation for family friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Uintah County Election Information
Election Day is approaching and if you haven’t given it thought yet, now is the time to prepare. Uintah County has...
Roosevelt City Election Information
Election Day is coming up on November 4th and Roosevelt City has shared their Sample Ballot. Citizens will have the...
Tips For Fishing The High Uintas
Biologists from the Division of Wildlife Resources recently published revisions to fishing pamphlets, each focused on...
Dinosaur National Monument Tips During Quarry Closure
Work continues on the Quarry Exhibit Hall parking lot in Dinosaur National Monument with the famous building expected...
UDOT Starting Crack Sealing In Indian Canyon On Monday; Delays Expected
The Utah Department of Transportation is spreading the word that beginning today, crews will start crack sealing work...
Meth Distribution Arrest For Man With History Of Voyeurism
A man with a history of taking voyeuristic photographs in a public restroom has once again been arrested, this time...
‘Stronger In Pink – Unite For Breast Cancer Awareness’ October Events
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Uintah Special Service District 1 and Ashley Regional Medical Center have...
Support Grows For ‘Fix Our Forests Act’
Senator John Curtis is one of a handful of Senators that highlighted this week the growing support for the bipartisan...
DWR: Where To Test Harvested Deer For Chronic Wasting Disease
It’s fall which means many are preparing for the deer hunt. As you do so, the Division of Wildlife Resources has an...
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.
