Good morning, Logan.

Approximately 3,400 student musicians will gather at Logan’s Merlin Olsen Field tomorrow for the Bridgerland Marching Band Invitational, one of the largest competitions in the state.

Sponsored by Mountain Crest High School, the event will feature scheduled performances—including a 9:15 National Anthem by local students—and band sets throughout the day.

Smithfield residents are restoring the Douglas General Mercantile Store—built in 1883 and used for community events—to become a museum ahead of the upcoming open house, with local contractors and volunteers updating modern amenities and preserving historic features.

The Utah Board of Higher Education voted unanimously on Thursday to establish a task force that will review and improve campus safety across public colleges following concerns raised by a recent security incident.

The group will include campus security+law enforcement, administrators, faculty, and student representatives to recommend better safety measures.

Logan officials announced that the downtown Splash Pad will close in two days—chilly autumn weather is prompting the early shutdown and local children have just a short time left to enjoy it.

Utah ranked ninth overall in a new health report from SmileHub that measured hospital quality, outdoor access and medical visit costs—its public hospital system ranked first and outdoor access came in second.

The report compared all 50 states using 23 health metrics to show strong results that support local lifestyles.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is urging local deer hunters to visit check stations during this fall’s hunt to test for chronic wasting disease—an illness that causes severe health issues in deer, elk and moose.

Hunters must leave a neck sample from their harvested deer at these stations or at the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Logan to help monitor the disease.

Marvelous Adventure with Superheroes

12-2 p.m. — Cache County Event Center — $20 ($15 early bird in August) — Enjoy a day of superhero fun with crafts, activities, and photo ops featuring beloved characters.

Family History Assistance at FamilySearch Center

6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Get help with family history work from ward consultants on the second Wednesday of each month.

Cache Rock & Gem Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Cache County Event Center — Admission fee varies — Explore a dazzling array of rocks, minerals, fossils, and fun activities for the whole family.

Dona Nobis Pacem: A Concert of Peace

7:30-9 p.m. — Daines Concert Hall — Ticket details not specified — Experience timeless choral works including Ralph Vaughan Williams' renowned pieces for peace.

Zombie 3K Fun Run

10 AM – 12 PM — Glen L. Taggart Student Center — All profits benefit the Little Lambs Foundation — Run for your life while dodging zombies in this thrilling fun run.

Saranoni Holiday Sale

Saranoni's Early Black Friday Sale is Here: From November 1st–8th, wrap your holidays in comfort with 30% off site-wide, over 50% off doorbusters, and new holiday releases. Shop online or visit 1616 South 1000 West #120, Logan, Utah 84321 for the coziest savings of the season!