Big things are happening at the Caine Lyric Theatre, and no, it’s not just a surprise twist in the second act.

After 110 years of entertaining the masses (and hosting more than a few ghost light stories), this historic gem is finally getting a glow-up!

Think less "fixer-upper" and more "Broadway Botox."

🎨 New paint.
🔊 New sound system.
🪑 New seats your backside will thank you for.

Catch all the behind-the-scenes action (hard hats included) as the Lyric gets ready for its next standing ovation:
👉 Read the full story here

Cue dramatic renovation montage music.

Turns out, Logan’s seasonal snowbirds aren’t just here for the canyon views and matinee shows.

They’re pumping serious cash into local businesses—and the Chamber of Commerce is thrilled.

Hotels? Booked. Restaurants? Buzzing. The local economy? Doing a happy dance. 💃

Check out why these part-time residents are the full-time MVPs of summer:
👉 Read the full story here

Spoiler: Retirees with debit cards are Logan’s hottest summer trend.

USU just named a new head honcho at the Utah Water Research Lab—and while it sounds like a snoozefest, hear us out: this place is basically the Hogwarts of H₂O.

Think high-tech dams, irrigation spells, and probably a secret lair where they monitor fish feelings.

💦 Curious how water gets researched without just… drinking it?
👉 Dive into the article here

It’s more exciting than it sounds. We promise.

📣 Cornish is hiring—and this job comes with serious small-town power.

The search is on for a new Town Clerk! If you (or your super-organized, ultra-reliable, detail-loving BFF) want to help keep things running smoothly in Cornish, now’s your chance.

🖊️ Email Mayor Leak at cornishmayor@gmail.com to throw your hat in the ring.

Share with your Type A heroes—let’s find the perfect fit!

Breaking: Cache Humane Society Declares War on Teenage Pregnancy (Animal Edition)

Cache Humane Society's "Neutermania" is back June 14th with $20 snip-snips for the boys only. 

Space is limited, which is vet-speak for "we can only traumatize so many good boys in one day."

Book fast before all the appointments get snatched up by responsible pet parents who actually read their mail.

Your dog might give you the stink eye afterward, but hey, at least he won't be contributing to the Great Puppy Overpopulation Crisis of 2025.

Sign up before your neighbors beat you to it.

Logan Discovers Revolutionary Concept Called "Shopping Outside Walmart"

Main Street Local Market hits downtown Logan every Wednesday, 10am-6pm! 

Instead of fluorescent lights and self-checkout machines that judge your life choices, you get actual humans selling actual things they actually made.

It's like Amazon, but with eye contact and the radical possibility of supporting your neighbors.

Fair warning: You might accidentally have a pleasant conversation with a vendor and leave feeling good about humanity.

Side effects may include discovering that thing you didn't know you needed and spending money on people who will remember your name.

Downtown Logan is apparently more than just a place to get parking tickets. Who knew?

Hot Shots Soccer: Where Your Daughter Learns She's Tougher Than She Thought

Tonight's the night! Hot Shots needs fierce players for their 2013 & 2014 girls teams at Millville South Park, 7-8:30pm.

This isn't your typical "everyone gets a trophy and a juice box" situation.

They build actual athletes who happen to be awesome humans—leadership skills disguised as footwork drills and confidence training that looks suspiciously like having a blast with teammates.

Year-round training and coaches who care more about character than championships! In 2025? Somebody pinch us.

Your future team captain is probably sitting on your couch right now asking what's for dinner. Time to get her moving.

Tonight at Millville South Park—because legends start somewhere. ⚽✨

Your Neighbors Are Here for You Tomorrow Morning!

Sometimes life throws curveballs that make grocery shopping feel impossible.

Maybe it's the end of the month and the budget's tight, maybe you're between jobs, or maybe you're just trying to stretch things a little further—we've all been there.

Tomorrow at 9AM, the Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Maverick Stadium's parking lot with fresh food. Drive through or walk up—whatever works for you.

It's neighbors looking out for neighbors, because that's what Cache Valley does best.

No paperwork, no hoops to jump through, just good people making sure everyone has what they need.

June 10th, 9AM at Maverick Stadium. 

Thursday Night Plans Just Got Way Better (And Way More Musical)

John Elwood Morgan is bringing his guitar, his voice, and his "wait, did he just write that song on the spot?" energy to Taps & Tunes this Thursday.

Picture this: You, a cold drink from Prodigy, summer air that doesn't require three layers, and live music that'll make you forget you have to adult tomorrow. It's basically the perfect Thursday night equation.

The patio behind the alley on Center Street is calling your name, and honestly, who are you to ignore a good patio call?

Free music, good vibes, and the kind of evening that makes you remember why summer in Cache Valley hits different.

Thursday, June 12th. Because your couch will still be there when you get home. 🎸✨

Plot Twist: Reading Just Got a Superhero Upgrade

Hyrum City Library is hosting their first-ever Read-A-Con this Saturday (June 14th, 10am-3pm), and it's basically Comic-Con for book lovers—capes optional, but encouraged.

Think prizes, free dyslexia screenings, superhero vibes, and the kind of event that makes kids actually excited about reading instead of groaning about summer book reports.

Whether your little one devours chapter books or struggles with letters that like to play hide-and-seek, this is where reading becomes an adventure worth celebrating.

Free screenings, support, resources, and probably the only place where "I have superpowers" and "I can decode tricky words" mean the same thing.

Saturday at Hyrum Library—because every reader deserves to feel like a hero. 📚⚡

Cache Valley's About to Get Artsy (And We're Here for It)

Summerfest Arts Faire hits the Cache County Fairgrounds June 12-14, and it's basically everything good about summer rolled into one weekend.

Picture this: handmade pottery that'll make your kitchen jealous, local artists who actually talk to you about their work (revolutionary!), food that doesn't come from a drive-thru, and live music that makes you forget you have responsibilities Monday.

It's the kind of event where you go for "just a quick look" and leave three hours later with a new favorite local artist, sticky fingers from kettle corn, and that satisfied feeling that comes from supporting actual humans making actual things.

Fair warning: You will definitely buy something you didn't know you needed and feel great about it.

June 12-14 at Cache County Fairgrounds

Smithfield Library Just Became the Coolest Place in Town This Week

From Moana 2 movie marathons to teen D&D campaigns (because apparently rolling dice is the new social media), Smithfield Public Library is serving up a week that'll make your couch jealous.

Tuesday brings mindful movement and crafts, Wednesday gets scientific with STEM adventures, Thursday offers book club discussions and park storytelling, Friday tackles fidgety fingers, and Saturday wraps up with tiny pet portraits that'll melt your heart.

It's like summer camp, but with air conditioning and nobody making you do trust falls.

Fair warning: Your kids might actually ask to go to the library. Multiple times. Voluntarily.

June 9-14 at Smithfield Library—because sometimes the best entertainment comes with a library card. 📚✨

Houston, We Have a Problem... Your Kid Isn't Signed Up for Space Camp Yet

The Family Place is launching their Outer Space Kids Camp next week (June 16-20), and it's basically NASA training for 6-11 year olds—minus the years of college and existential dread.

We're talking rocket building AND launching (because what could go wrong?), DIY astronaut suits that'll make Halloween costumes jealous, galaxy jars that capture the universe in a Mason jar, plus daily snacks because even astronauts need fuel.

For $75, your future space explorer gets five days of cosmic chaos from 10am-12pm, and you get two blissful hours to drink coffee while it's still hot.

Fair warning: They will come home speaking in space facts and demanding Tang for dinner.

June 16-20 at The Family Place Logan—because somebody's gotta train the next generation of space explorers. 🚀✨

Local Business Spotlight: Kari Anne's Italian Ice—Solving Utah's Tropical Crisis One Scoop at a Time

While Cache Valley sits approximately 1,247 miles from the nearest palm tree, Kari Anne's Italian Ice said "hold my ice cream scoop" and decided to bring the tropics to us anyway.

This week's pineapple flavor is basically a vacation in a cup, minus the sunburn and questionable resort food.

Their Italian ice is what happens when frozen water goes to culinary school and comes back with a PhD in "making people irrationally happy."

It's so good, you'll start questioning why you ever settled for those tragic convenience store slushies that taste like regret and artificial cherry.

You will absolutely become the type of person who drives across town for Italian ice.

You'll rationalize it as "supporting local business" while secretly planning your entire Tuesday around pineapple chunks.

Kari Anne's is proof that sometimes the most important life decisions involve choosing between flavors, and honestly, we respect that level of commitment to frozen excellence.

Monday-Saturday through June 14th—because your summer deserves better than melted disappointment. 🍍😎

The Cache Valley "Reverse Curfew" Summer Hack

Here's the genius move: Flip your summer schedule backwards. Start adventures at 7 PM instead of 7 AM.

While everyone else is hiding indoors during the afternoon heat, you're having dinner.

Then when the sun starts setting and Cache Valley actually becomes tolerable again, you're hitting the trails, splash pads, and parks with zero crowds and perfect temperatures.

Your kids get to:

• Own the playground (because everyone else went home for dinner)
• Hike without melting
• Watch sunsets instead of dealing with noon sun
• Stay up "late" (which feels rebellious but is actually strategic)

The magic? First Dam at 8 PM is basically a different planet—cooler, prettier, and way less crowded.

Plus your kids think you're the coolest parent ever for letting them stay up past bedtime, when really you're just avoiding heat stroke.

Own the golden hour while everyone else is inside. 🌅✨

See you around town!
– The Cache Valley Locals Team