Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
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🎭 Culture
Renovations of the storied Caine Lyric Theatre are underway as crews update the historic venue—built after the Thatcher Opera House fire in 1912, it has served theatre enthusiasts for 112 years.
More project details are expected as the work continues.
The Summerfest Arts Faire in Logan will run from June 12 to 14 at Cache County Event Center and Fairgrounds, where 167 artists, 30 food trucks and 38 performers will display their work and entertain visitors.
The event is free to the public — local grants made it possible and a USU master piano class will perform — while registration was held Friday, June 6 at Champ Roost.
🎓 Education
Bethany Neilson, with more than twenty years working with water, will become the new director of the USU Water Research Lab on July 1—she is known for her work with water data and engineering.
USU Engineering College dean David Jones said her skill with Western water challenges will help the lab solve water and environmental problems.
Bethany Neilson (with over two decades of water research experience) was named director at the Utah Water Research Lab at USU and will assume the role on July 1.
Dean David Jones said her strong background in Western water challenges will help the lab drive new solutions.
🏛️ Government
The field of candidates for municipal offices in Logan grew when five new hopefuls filed on June 4, raising the total to 11 for three posts including the mayor race and at-large council seats.
Candidate filings closed at 5 p.m.—June 6—at the City Recorder’s Office at 290 North 100 West with no fee required.
Three additional candidates filed for Logan's municipal election on the final day of filings, raising the total to 14 for three positions—candidates will compete in a primary on Tuesday, Aug.
12. Mayor Holly Daines will not seek re-election as new names, including Jerritt T. Bodrero for mayor and Brian Seamons plus Greg Brooks for council, join the race.
🏈 Sports
Eric Frandsen & Jason Walker reported that Memphis and Utah State signed a home-&-home series for men's basketball, with a game scheduled in Logan on February 14.
The arrangement will feature top returning Mountain West players and set the stage for the upcoming season.
🎉 Logan Events
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Family History Assistance Night
6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Seek guidance from family history consultants to uncover your ancestors' stories.
Hummingbird Night
4:30-8 p.m. — Stokes Nature Center — RSVP required — Engage with local hummingbirds and discover their ecological importance during Pollinator Week.
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
7:30 p.m. — Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center — $20-$53 — Witness the legendary Sherlock Holmes face his greatest challenge yet in a battle of wits against Professor Moriarty.
On-Site Tour of Pioneer Valley Lodge
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Pioneer Valley Lodge Gracious Retirement Living — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living and exceptional dining experiences in a welcoming community.
Bright Star
7:30 p.m. — Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center — $20-$53 — Experience a heartwarming musical tale of love, loss, and redemption in the American South.
Cache AirFest 2025
9 AM – 3 PM — Logan-Cache Airport — Free entry — Experience an aviation celebration with historic bombers, aerial performances, and a hands-on STEM fair.
Utah State University Alumni Band
7-8 p.m. — Daines Concert Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening with one of Cache Valley's greatest summer traditions featuring the talented alumni band.
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
7:30 p.m. — Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center — $20-$53 — Witness Sherlock Holmes battle Professor Moriarty in a thrilling showdown of wits and adventure.
Cache Valley Cruise-In Day 2
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Cache County Fairgrounds — Event details not specified — Enjoy a day showcasing classic and custom cars from the community.
Cache Valley Cruise-In Day 3
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Cache County Fairgrounds — $10 for attendees, free for those 17 and younger — A delightful day filled with classic cars and community fun.
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