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Happy weekend, Logan!Â
In todayâs happening-today edition: Bumble bee nectar robbing revealed, gas tax cuts ahead, and public night skiing + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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đ° In the news
Uncovering hidden pollinator behavior: USU ecologists published iScience research on bumble bee nectar robbing, exploring plant pollinator microbe interactions. The NSF-backed study was conducted at Crested Butteâs Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory — learn what researchers discovered.
Statewide fuel strategy unveiled: Logan drivers could see relief as Utahâs gas tax will drop 15 percent on July 1, with a new agreement aiming to boost fuel supplies and ease prices — see what’s in the agreement.
Road jurisdiction rethink underway: Cache County is weighing whether to hand a 4.7-mile road to Providence, Nibley and River Heights, seeking better maintenance and funding. The council plans a decision on March 10 — learn how funding could change.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off goldâs best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why theyâre back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains whatâs happening and how people are approaching it today. Itâs free â and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether youâre dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors⊠people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, thereâs a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up â learn more here.
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Local color, literally: Little Logan River Wildlife Tunnel Mural turns a once-blah underpass into a mini nature doc, splashed with cutthroat trout, monarchs, even Old Ephraim. On a park stroll, pause, breathe, and let the colors lift you. Rain or shine, itâs a low-effort mood boost.
Thread therapy, anyone?: Whether you’re quilting something epic or chasing a color fix, Stylish Fabrics and Quilts stocks cottons, minky, notions, and classes, plus staff who truly know their craft. Great for inspiration runs, speedy supply top ups, and finally finishing that WIP you promised yourself.
Your midweek beer reset: Home Range Brewing pours craft beer in the historic Arimo building, a community-focused taproom with a friendly, no-fuss vibe. Midweek blues meet their match here: ideal for a pint and a catch-up… the scene is relaxed, the conversation easy, and itâs unmistakably Logan.
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đ Around town today & tomorrow
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đ€ Cache Valley Swap Meet @ Cache County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM â If your garage is full of “someday projects,” this is your sign. The first annual Cache Valley Swap Meet brings dozens of booths, food trucks, and flea market treasure hunting, ideal for swapping stories, bargaining with neighbors, and offloading that extra snowblower, or adopting another.
đ Public Nights @ Beaver Mountain | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM â The Beav is flipping on the lights for public night skiing and riding, with Little Beaver spinning and the lodge, rentals, and hot cocoa in play. Tickets are online only, capped at 275, season passes donât count. Beginner lessons and $15 rentals keep it friendly.
đČ March Bingo @ Logan Eagles 3114 | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM â If your competitive streak peaks at yelling B-12, this March bingo night is your jam. $15 gets you dinner, bingo included, with French dip, salads, and dessert, and proceeds support the Cache County Children’s Justice Center. 21+ only, so leave the grandkids at home.
đ§ Scarlet Rain @ Cache Bar | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM â Dust off the concert tee and head to The Cache Bar, Scarlet Rain is back and turning the volume up enough to feel it in your bones. Expect rock swagger, tight riffs, and a crowd that knows the words, the bartender, and where to stand.
â 3rd Annual Poker Tournament @ Recovery Cafe | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM â Feeling lucky, or want an excuse to call your neighborâs bluff? Recovery Cafeâs 3rd annual poker tournament brings cards, community, and Cache Valley bragging rights, with prizes for the top three. Early buy-in is 60 bucks, 70 at the door, and benefits a worthy cause.
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đ„ Worth a peek
Weâre always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think youâll love. Hereâs what caught our eye this week.
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đ» Logan report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 4%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
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