🌱 Why Logan’s mayor-elect is returning protest signs to neighbors’ yards

Morning Logan! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Logan’s mayor-elect is returning protest signs to neighbors’ yards
• What $8 million in limbo could mean for USU students in Logan
• How USU’s big win and record vault are energizing Logan fans

Also on today's calendar: Live Music Thursdays and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 45, low: 23.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Logan Mayor-elect apologizes after removing neighbors' protest signs (cachevalleydaily.com) — Logan’s mayor-elect Mark Anderson is apologizing to Canyon Road neighbors after he and his wife removed protest signs opposing ash tree removals tied to the Canyon Road Waterline Project. He says emotion drove his decision, has returned and restaked the signs, and is now working face-to-face to rebuild trust while pledging accountability in office.
   

2. Utah State University officials wait on lawmakers for millions in budget funds (fox13now.com) — Utah State University in Logan is still waiting on lawmakers to release about $8 million in withheld funding, money that could shape local programs in AI, engineering, health care, and student success. New president Brad Mortensen says they’re cautiously moving ahead with partial funds while a legislative audit into past spending is finalized, with a key hearing set for January 30.
   

3. USU athletics: Big win for women's hoops team; 3 program records in track & field (hjnews.com) — Utah State women’s basketball picked up a confidence-boosting home win at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, just ahead of Mountain West play in Logan. The Aggies’ hot shooting and key performances from Aaliyah Gayles and Sophie Sene fueled the victory, while USU track and field athletes, including record-setting vaulter Logan Hammer, set new program marks at the BYU December Invitational.
   

4. USU Extension kicks off 2026 with Price Beef Field Day Jan. 9 (castlecountryradio.com) — Utah State University Extension is shifting its long-running beef workshop series, historically centered in Logan, to multiple regional sites in 2026, including a Jan. 9 Beef Field Day in Price. Logan-area cattle producers may still benefit from the broader statewide effort, which will cover market outlook, drought strategies, nutrition supplementation, and reproductive efficiency, with low-cost registration and lunch included.
   

📸 Around Logan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Logan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Zoo Lights @ Zootah!
  Zootah, 419 W 700 S, Logan
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• 5th Grade Field Trip
  Natural History Museum of Utah , 301 Wakara Way , Salt Lake City
  8:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Live Music Thursdays
  The Alley on Center , 19 W Center St #100 , Logan
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Holiday Sing Along
  Bridger Elementary School Logan, UT 84341
  8:30 am
• Teens Drawing Club
  Logan Library , 285 N Main St , Logan
  4:00 pm
• The Nutcracker
  Utah Theatre , 18 W Center St , Logan
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Utah Concealed Carry Permit - Logan
  La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Logan , 853 US-89 #91 , Logan
  11:00 am
• Onigiri Workshop
  Logan Library , 285 N Main St , Logan
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Leadership Luncheon
  Logan Country Club , 710 N 1500 E , Logan
  11:30 am
• Little Caesar's Spirit Night
  Bridger Elementary School Logan, UT 84341
  4:00 pm
• LHS BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT
  Logan High Logan, UT 84321
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• MS Choir Caroling
  Thomas Edison - South Logan, UT 84321

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🚨Come see the Grinch at Al’s!
  Come one and come all, bring your girl or your boy, For a holiday moment of mischief and joy! A guest's coming by: oh yes, quite the sight. A Grinchy… (Nextdoor The Wedge)
• "Big Comfy" blanket hoodie.
  Sherpa lined. Great Christmas present. Size 5 T (Nextdoor Temple area)

• Utah State University posted a job opening for Professional Practice Assistant Professor - School Leadership in Logan. Apply here.
• Veterans Staffing posted a job opening for Material Handler in Logan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Logan here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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