Western Park manager Derk Hatch was recently honored by the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce with its Outstanding Public Service Award for his dedication to working with the public. Hatch’s … more

Local business and government officials, including Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee (holding scissors), gather for the grand-opening of Western Petroleum’s new station for natural-gas … more

Devon Energy recently made donations of $750 each to five emergency response organizations during a breakfast at Frontier Grill in Roosevelt. The recipients were: Altamont Fire Department, Duchesne … more

Bitter Creek Books opened its new doors at 87 West Main Street on June 29 after 32 years at a previous location at 660 West Main. Allan Mashburn and his wife, Kathy, have been owners of the bookstore … more

Bagelicious opened its doors in Vernal on April 8, selling New York bagels and homemade pastries. On July 13 owners Heather Nunn (fourth from right) and Shirley Beasley (third from right) held a … more