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Local soldier killed in Afghanistan
Aaron Butler, a Special Forces soldier from Monticello, was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 16, 2017. Butler, age 27, was killed when he entered a booby-trapped building that exploded whi...
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Several relatives of Aaron Butler were at Dover Air Force Base on August 18 when the body of Butler arrived on American soil, including uncles Mark, Matthew and Jason Augustine; aunt Bonnie Augustine; and cousin Dillon Augustine. His body was accompanied over the past week by fellow soldier Trevor Bell. Custody will be transferred to cousin Travis Butler at Dover on Thursday. It was Aaron’s wish that rather than sending flowers, friends and family may consider a donation in his memory to Alexandria Seagroves at the gofundme site Alex’s Relief Fund. Photo courtesy Steve Ruark / AP
Staff Sgt Aaron Rhett Butler
Aaron was born in Monticello, UT. He was the seventh of eight children born to Randy and Laura Butler. He has one sister – Shannon – whom he adores, and six brothers – Shane, Quinn, Nathan, Andy, C...
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Solar eclipse marked in varied ways in San Juan
San Juan County residents marked the August 21 solar eclipse, in which the moon covered 82 percent of the sun’s light, in different ways.
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Top candidates emerge after August 15 primary election
Voters helped pare the list of candidates for the November 7 General election at a primary election on August 15.
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2017 Monticello Buckaroo cross country preview
Success in cross country is all about numbers. Unfortunately for the Monticello High School girls Cross country program, one big number has been lacking in recent teams – girl’s actually running.
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Funeral services confirmed for Aaron Butler
Funeral services for Aaron Butler will begin at noon on Saturday, August 26 at the Monticello LDS Stake Center in Monticello, UT. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and interment will foll...
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Bluff residents weigh options as incorporation vote approaches
The Utah Lieutenant Governor’s office hosted a public meeting at the Bluff Community Center on August 8 where Bluff residents and property owners debated incorporating as an official town.
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Utah Symphony to perform in Bluff
The Utah Symphony is touring spectacular areas in the state and is set to perform a free concert in Bluff on Thursday, August 31 at 8 p.m.
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Local Native Rock group Magnetic Pull will perform September 9 at Freedom Fest in Blanding. Courtesy photo
Freedom Festival is September 9
“United We Stand:  Local Voices for Public Lands“ is the theme of this year’s San Juan County Freedom Fest being held Sept. 9 at the San Juan High School (Blanding, Utah) football practice field.  ...
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2017 San Juan County Fair Results
FAIR BUILDING EXHIBITS Peoples Choice – Tasters Table Laurie Simpson, Carmels Janine Hunsaker, Smores Cake Yadhira Rice, Apricot Leather Managers Awards: Gianfranco Deangelis, Painting Kelly Pugh, ...
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