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Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around 3pm. According to the Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement, the boat was en route to a nearby marina when it caught fire. “The occupant was unable to...
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Man And Dog Jump Ship As Boat Goes Up In Flames On Flaming Gorge
A man and his dog had to jump into Flaming Gorge Reservoir when the boat they were on caught fire on August 9th around 3pm. According to the Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement, the boat was en route to a nearby marina when it caught fire. “The occupant was unable to...
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‘Fix Our Forests Act’ Moving Forward
Senator John Curtis continues to push the ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ forward that was introduced this year to combat wildfires and streamline federal forest management. If passed, the Fix Our Forests Act will establish new and updated programs to reduce wildfire risks...
Local Scout Troop Among Groups Filling Food Pantry Shelves
From the Elks Lodge to individual families, efforts have increased across the Basin to gather donations in order to fill bellies that may be affected by a lapse in SNAP benefits. Following the lead of Sarah Fuell whose sons are active scouters, Vernal Boy Scout Troop...
Obituaries
Burke Eldredge
Funeral services for Burke Eldredge, age 83, formerly of Roosevelt, the husband of Dearwyn Bowman Eldredge, will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11 am at the Crescent 22nd Ward Chapel. There will be a visitation prior to the services at the church from 10:00...
JC Bussell
Funeral service for JC Bussell, age 87, of Roosevelt, will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing on Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. The burial will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024,...
Merlyn Uresk Cook Solomon
Funeral services for Merlyn Uresk Cook Solomon, age 86, of Myton, will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2023 at 12 Noon at the Myton Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will be held from 11:00 - 11: 45 a.m.Burial will be in the...
David J Haslem
Funeral services for David J Haslem, age 83 of Vernal, husband of Barbara Haslem will be held Saturday February 17, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Ashley 3rd Ward Chapel (236 East 600 South), visitation for family and friend will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the...
Carrie Lynette (Slaugh) Murray
Funeral services for Carrie Lynette (Slaugh) Murray, age 67 of Vernal, will be held Friday February 16, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Friday 9:45am ~ 10:45am...
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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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