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Logan, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Logan! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Logan High teacher nearly won “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
  • Logan teen charged after police say video shows help hiding gun
  • Key USU dates and free mental-health trainings Logan residents can plan around.

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Logan Art Walk | June 13th, 2026 — The Logan Gallery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Students' Pet: Aggie Alumna Finishes Among 8 Finalists for 'America's Favorite Teacher' (usu.edu) — A Logan High School math teacher and cross-country coach, Ryah Larsen Dowdy, just finished among the top eight finalists in the nationwide “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest, drawing huge support from Logan students and families. Although she didn’t win, she’s still pushing to create a free math tutoring center in Cache Valley to help local kids who can’t afford extra help.
   

2. Man faces charges for allegedly assisting May 23 shooter dispose of firearm (hjnews.com) — A 19-year-old man is charged with obstruction of justice after Logan City Police say home security footage shows him helping an 18-year-old suspect dispose of a firearm linked to a May 23 shooting near Bridger Park. Investigators haven’t recovered the weapon but allege the pair discussed hiding it in a bag as they moved around the Logan residence.
   

3. Geosciences Calendar (usu.edu) — Utah State University in Logan has released a detailed calendar of upcoming semesters, holidays, and key dates through 2027, including closures for Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Pioneer Day. It also highlights recurring Zoom sessions on substance use and mental health that Logan students, providers, and residents can join for free professional development and networking.
   

4. ‘The jolliest man': Family and friends mourn the loss of Dr. Logan McKenna (hjnews.com) — Friends, colleagues, and family are mourning Dr. Logan McKenna, a beloved Logan Regional Hospital surgeon and active local theater performer who died after summiting Denali in Alaska. Loved ones recall his booming laugh, devotion to family, and influence on Cache Valley’s arts and medical communities, describing how his energy and example broadened horizons for those around him.
   

5. LHS class of ‘66 graduate returns; talks work on Montreal Protocol (hjnews.com) — A Logan High School class of 1966 graduate, Stephen O. Andersen, returned to Logan to share how his hometown education helped launch his role in crafting the global Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer. Speaking from the Logan Country Club, he highlighted Utah companies’ and Utah State University’s contributions to ozone-safe technologies and reflected on how Logan’s community pushed him to excel.
   

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Ok Logan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Logan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Logan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.