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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
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HB 75 Heads To Governor’s Desk
A bill sponsored by Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Ronald Winterton that aims to provide education support for the state’s K-12 Indigenous population is headed to the Governor’s desk. HB 75 ‘American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments’ expands...
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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
Janice Rae (Williams) Gowen
Funeral services for Janice Williams Gowen, age 76 the wife of the late Dale Gowen, will be held Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). A viewing for family and friends will be held Monday morning 9:45-10:45AM at...
Kim Will Thompson
Funeral services for Kim Will Thompson, age 65, of Roosevelt, will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Friday.Burial will be in the Ouray-Tabbee Cemetery. Services under the...
Vicky Craft
Funeral services for Vicky Craft, age 61, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Hullinger Mortuary.Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Marcus Gardner
Funeral services for Marcus Gardner, age 21 of Ft. Duchesne, will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Randlett Community Building. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the same location. Following the services, he will be cremated. Services under the...
Jason Schultz Obituary
Celebration of life for Jason L. Schultz, age 53 of Vernal, the husband of Crystal Schultz, will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm 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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