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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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Retail Theft Call Ends In List Of Felony Charges
A report of retail theft at Vernal’s Walmart led to a list of felony charges for the accused. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers responded to a report of shoplifting and made contact with Blaine Harrison Duggins, who was pushing a cart containing...
Rangely Celebration Planned To Dedicate New Boat Ramp On White River
Festivities are planned for the dedication of the new boat ramp on the White River in the Town of Rangely, Colorado. A press release from the Town of Rangely shares that the new ramp is officially called River’s Edge East at Rangely and is located near Camper Park....
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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Local Sports
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