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Book Cliffs Land Focus Of $30 Million Proposed Sale
A hot spot for hunting and fishing enthusiasts is the topic of a major proposed sale that is said will preserve public access. A sale of 50,000 acres of land in the Book Cliffs is being explored in a potential $30 million sale by the Utah Trust Lands Administration to...
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Book Cliffs Land Focus Of $30 Million Proposed Sale
A hot spot for hunting and fishing enthusiasts is the topic of a major proposed sale that is said will preserve public access. A sale of 50,000 acres of land in the Book Cliffs is being explored in a potential $30 million sale by the Utah Trust Lands Administration to...
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UDOT Gives Update On Indian Canyon Construction
The Utah Department of Transportation has given an update on construction in Indian Canyon. “This month, construction will take place primarily between mileposts 264 and 267,” shares the update. “Through this section of the project there are sharp curves, steep...
Duchesne Library System Librarian Receives ULA Award
The Associate Librarian with the Duchesne County Library System is among a few librarians in the state to receive awards at this year’s Utah Library Association conference. Amy Crocket is this year’s recipient of the Outreach Award by the ULA. The 2026 ULA Conference...
Obituaries
Kay Baker
Funeral services for Kay Baker, age 66 of Vernal, will be conducted Saturday June 13, 2026 at 10 AM at the Naples Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm and Saturday 9-9:45 am All at the Church ( because of 100 North water line...
Ruby Murphy
Funeral services for Ruby Lee Murphy, ate 87 of Rooosevelt, will be held Saturday June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary. There will be a viewing prior to the services at the mortuary from 10-10:45 a.m.Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park....
Glenda J. Arrowchis
Funeral services for Glenda Arrowchis, age 90 of Lapoint, the wife of Frank Arrowchis, will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Ballard Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewings will be held at the same location on Sunday...
Kandice Ann Searle
Funeral services for Kandice Searle, age 43 of Vernal, the wife of GJ Searle, will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00am at Maeser 3rd Ward Chapel (2575 North 1500 West). Visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00pm ~...
Lance Thompson
A Celebration of Life for Lance Grand Thompson, age 62, of Ft. Duchesne, will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Randlett Community Building at 10:00 AM. A wake will be held at the same location after 4:00 PM on Thursday. Following services and...
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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.
Public Affairs
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Local Sports
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.