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Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year
UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements,...
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Taylor Harrison Named UBTech Student Of The Year
UBTech crowned Taylor Harrison as their 2025-2026 UBTech Student of the Year during a special ceremony this week. Taylor, a Practical Nursing student, was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and will now serve as the voice of UBTech, participating in speaking engagements,...
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Rise And Thrive Speed Pitch Competition Offers Winners More Than Just Cash
Competition for the 6th Annual Rise and Thrive Business Speed-Pitch Competition is underway. While the cash prizes are a major draw for those competing, there are other valuable awards for the winners to get the education needed for further success. The top 3 winners...
Three Chances Left To See ‘Into The Woods’
The talented cast of ‘Into The Woods’ is halfway through their run at Vernal Theatre Live and all involved are enjoying the unique weaving of stories this production delivers. “Into the Woods is one of my favorite shows and I’m so glad I have the opportunity to do...
Obituaries
Roseline Sireech
Funeral services for Roseline Deede Sireech, 62, of Myton, will be held Thursday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Randlett Episcopal Church. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Randlett Parish Hall.Burial will be in the Ft. Duchesne...
Todd L Hadlock
Funeral services for Todd L Hadlock, husband of Lonnie Hadlock, will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00am at the Naples 2nd LDS Ward Chapel (2313 South 1500 East, in Naples). Viewing and Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday from 6:00pm ~...
Lina Louise (Blaine) Taylor
Visitation and viewing for Lina Louise (Blaine) Taylor, age 86 of Lapoint, wife of the late John Henry Taylor, will held Monday April 8th from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Following the visitation Lina will be cremated per her wishes....
Kathleen Adams Reynolds
Funeral Services for Kathleen Adams (Kathy) Reynolds, age 85 of Vernal, will be held Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11 am at the Vernal 1st Ward Chapel (475 West 100 South) with viewings held Thursday, April 4th from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Mortuary and Friday 1 hour prior...
Terrill H Neilson
Memorial services for Terrill H Neilson, age 79 of Vernal, husband of Nila Kidd, will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6:00pm, ~ 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:45am...
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Community Spotlight
The Ashley Valley Farmers Market is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 market season. Vendors can sign up online at vernalchamber.com. Early Bird registration is available for vendors who register and pay for seven or more markets, with discounted booth pricing available through May 1, 2026.
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Uintah County Republican Party Holding “How To Run For Public Office” Seminar
Have you ever wanted to run for public office but didn’t know where to start? The Uintah County Republican Party is...
Rocky Mountain Power Announces Planned Power Outage In Vernal Area
Rocky Mountain Power has announced that planned power outages are taking place in Uintah County with a big one...
Fentanyl Pills Found In Woman In Early Labor
The war on drugs is ongoing and Fentanyl is affecting all demographics. The devastation caused by Fentanyl addiction...
US 191 Indian Canyon Update
The-Utah Department of Transportation has provided an update on the Indian Canyon Corridor project on Highway 191....
Ashley National Forest Message On Preventing Human Caused Wildfires
Ashley National Forest administration is encouraging everyone to help prevent human-caused fires while visiting public...
‘Utah Women Making History’ Exhibit At Roosevelt Branch Library
The Roosevelt Branch Library is hosting a special exhibit, on display now into October. The ‘Utah Women Making...
Uintah High Teen Center Celebrates Opening
Community members and leaders were all smiles on Friday at the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Uintah High Teen...
Senator Curtis Continues Push On Permit Reform And Energy Independence
Since Senator Curtis gave his first speech on the Senate floor in May, he has continued to push for permit reform and...
Passenger Arrested On Felony Drug Charges
A passenger in an August 28th traffic stop in Uintah County was arrested on felony drug charges. According to the...
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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