Good morning, Logan.

Executive director Sammie Macfarlane retires after 27 years at Common Ground Outdoor Adventures in Logan (she will continue volunteering and help train her successor) to ensure the nonprofit keeps providing outdoor opportunities for people with disabilities.

The retirement marks the end of a significant era of community support.

A nationwide study has ranked Utah as the happiest state in America, offering a welcome boost to community pride for Logan residents (study details were released nationally).

The Rocky Mountain Heroes Tribute runs Friday to Sunday to honor Lance Corporal Michael J.

Allred. The weekend includes Friday banquet at Riverwood’s Conference Center, Saturday ride at Elk Ridge Park and free concert at Willow Park with fireworks, and Sunday devotional; proceeds go to the Rocky Mountain Veterans Center.

Saturday evening, the Logan Downtown Alliance held the First Annual Summer Jazz Festival at Laub Plaza with Caleb and the Haze performing; the concert ended early due to lightning (organizers plan to make it an annual event).

Utah State University partnered with Brigham City and Hi Tech Solutions to explore a 20000 sqft nuclear training campus adjacent to USU Brigham City.

The partners will study curriculum and workforce needs, and construction might begin by 2028 if funding and approvals are secured.

Utah high schools will use a Composite Realignment Index that factors in enrollment + socioeconomic status and athletic performance as the UHSAA finalizes classifications for competition starting in August 2027.

The board meets Nov. 19, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 17 to set regions and allow appeals.

Utah State Parks reported over 12 million visits from July 2025 to June at its 46 parks, with Sand Hollow drawing over 1.4 million visitors and other parks seeing significant gains.

The agency said it will maintain top facilities + support more outdoor fun for locals.