Tag: Vernal

Obituary: Leon Kenneth Smuin

“Coach” Leon Kenneth Smuin passed away on July 27, 2021, at the age of 80. Leon was born on Sept. 13, 1940, to Thelma and Kenneth Smuin in Salt Lake City, Utah. Leon married Nelda Vivian Brimhall on Aug. 26, 1960, in Jensen, Utah.  Leon loved teaching school, coaching sports,[Read More…]

Vernal funeral home serving RBC

RBC I The Ashley Valley Funeral Home in Vernal, Utah, is now open to serve the communities in Rio Blanco County. The funeral home is locally owned and operated by Jake Phillips (son of Mike and Sally Phillips, former Rangely residents) and by Whitney Robb Phillips (daughter of Claye and[Read More…]

Author of Meeker uprising book in Vernal

VERNAL | At 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 2012, Robert Sibernagel, the acclaimed author of “Troubled Trails: The Meeker Affair and the Expulsion of Utes from Colorado” will visit Uintah County Library for a discussion and book signing.

Vernal, Utah Happenings

Radio Auction The 20th Annual Vernal Area chamber Radio Auction is coming up on Friday April 17th, 2009 on 920 AM KVEL. As in past years, we are asking businesses to donate goods or services to help in this fundraising effort. The Auction represents valuable advertising time for your business,[Read More…]