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Zipp’s Laundry Building A Total Loss In Roosevelt Fire
A Roosevelt business is a total loss after a building fire on Friday evening. According to Roosevelt Fire Chief Lee Rockwood, the fire department was called to a structure fire at 7:51pm on July 10th. The Zipp’s Laundry building had a black column of smoke showing and...
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Zipp’s Laundry Building A Total Loss In Roosevelt Fire
A Roosevelt business is a total loss after a building fire on Friday evening. According to Roosevelt Fire Chief Lee Rockwood, the fire department was called to a structure fire at 7:51pm on July 10th. The Zipp’s Laundry building had a black column of smoke showing and...
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UDOT Multi-Use Trail Project In Vernal Now Under Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation announced that construction is getting started today on a multi-use trail in Vernal that aims to make it safer and easier for students and residents to safely walk and bike between schools, neighborhoods and community...
PL Gulch Fire Update
The PL Gulch Fire in Colorado’s Rio Blanco County continues to burn as evacuations were in place and eventually paused over the weekend. The PL Gulch Fire was reported on July 13th about 20 miles Southwest of Meeker. It is now 1,580 acres and 45% contained. There are...
Obituaries
Joel “Murph” Murphy
A Celebration of Life open house for Joel Murphy, age 86 of Roosevelt, the Husband of Marsha Smith Murphy, will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. at the Roosevelt Baptist Church, 402 Hillcrest Drive. Per Joel's wishes, cremation has taken place. Services...
Kenneth Ralphs
Graveside services for Kenneth Ralphs, age 87 of Altonah, the husband of Elaine Williams Ralphs, will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Altonah Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Doniven Kesling
Graveside services for Doniven Kesling, age 20, of Duchesne, son of Dustin and Larisa Hunting Madsen and Brad Kesling, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Duchesne City Cemetery.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Eli Sireech
Funeral services for Eli Andy Sireech, age 49, of Vernal, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ft. Duchesne Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 PM on Monday at the same location. Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery....
Gary DeLuca
Funeral services for Gary DeLuca, agge 69 of Roosevelt, will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary with a viewing one hour prior to the services.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Servicesd under the direction of the...
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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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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.
