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Senator Curtis Statement On Strikes In Iran
Senator John Curtis released the following statement on the U.S. and Israel strikes in Iran: “For decades, Iran’s regime has acted as a destabilizing force—arming terrorist proxies, mass slaughtering its own people, and pursuing nuclear capabilities with explicit...
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Senator Curtis Statement On Strikes In Iran
Senator John Curtis released the following statement on the U.S. and Israel strikes in Iran: “For decades, Iran’s regime has acted as a destabilizing force—arming terrorist proxies, mass slaughtering its own people, and pursuing nuclear capabilities with explicit...
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Ohio Based Nonprofit Chooses Roosevelt Student As Award Recipient
An Ohio based nonprofit organization has chosen a Roosevelt student as a recipient of their 2026 Lovis Hero Award. The Lovis Foundation selected Caydance Carter for the award that honors students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and a commitment to uplifting...
Free Summer Lunch Program
The Uintah School District has announced details on the Free Summer Lunch program. Meals will be served FREE to all children ages 18 and under at multiple locations. Lunches will be served at Ashley Elementary School in Vernal, Monday through Friday, June 3 to July...
Obituaries
Jean (Siddoway) Anderton
Funeral Service for Jean Siddoway Anderton, age 83, wife if the late Kenneth Anderton, will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM (Vernal Stake Center, 850 West 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078). Interment will follow at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery (300 South 3500...
Cristy Denise (Brundage) Oaks
Funeral services for Cristy Oaks, age 65 of Lapoint, wife of David Oaks, will be held Saturday, June 29, at 10:00am at the Lapoint LDS Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 8:45am ~ 9:45am all at the...
Gayla Kay Jack
Graveside services for Gayla Kay Jack, age 62, of Roosevelt for will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery. There will be viewings on Monday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.
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...
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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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