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Double Fatal Crash Near Myton In Duchesne County On Monday
A double fatal crash occurred early Monday morning on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Monday, February 9th, at approximately 5:50 am, a black 2014 KIA Soul was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 at mile marker 108 near Myton. A gray...
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Double Fatal Crash Near Myton In Duchesne County On Monday
A double fatal crash occurred early Monday morning on Highway 40 in Duchesne County. Utah Highway Patrol reports that on Monday, February 9th, at approximately 5:50 am, a black 2014 KIA Soul was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 at mile marker 108 near Myton. A gray...
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Alternate Access Road Approved For Humpback Federal Project In Uintah County
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has approved documentation for the Alternate Access Road to the Humpback Federal project. The Responsible Official signed a decision record under which the BLM will issue Scout Energy Management LLC a right-of-way to...
National Corrections Officers Week Runs Through May 9th
National Corrections Officers Week runs through May 9th and agencies throughout the region are acknowledging this difficult and important field. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office stated they “would like to recognize all of our corrections deputies for their...
Obituaries
Michael Hanke
Graveside services for Michael P. Hanke, age 87, the husband of Yvonne Hanke formerly of the Uintah Basin, will be held on Saturday June 22 at 4:30 in the Altamont Cemetery. A viewing with memories will be held at the Hullinger Mortuary from 3:00until 4:00 p. m.
R. Bernece (Mott) Richins
Memorial services for Bernece Richins, age 93 of Vernal, the wife of the late Fran Richins, will be held, Saturday June 29, 2024 at 11:00am at the Jensen LDS Ward Chapel (8775 East 6000 South) in Jensen. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9:45am ~ 10:45am...
Marilyn Griffin
Graveside services for Marilyn Daniels Griffin, age 82, of Neola will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Monarch Cemetery near Neola.Services under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Christine Kozisek
Funeral services for Christine Kozisek, ate 71 of Roosevelt, the wife of Gary Bird, will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. A viewing will be held from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Cremation will follow the services. Services under...
Dean Merkley
Funeral Service for Dean Merkley, age 91 of Vernal, the husband of Twila Ann Merkley, will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12 noon at the Rockpoint LDS Chapel (2575 North 1500 West ).Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday...
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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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