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Logan County Fair Parade set for Aug. 1, entries now open

Entries are open for the Aug. 1 Logan County Fair Parade in downtown Sterling, with a July 24 deadline and 7:30 a.m. check-in for participants.

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Government

Sterling traffic stop leads to arrest during DUI enforcement blitz

A no-insurance stop with no visible plates led to a protection-order arrest as Sterling Police worked a state-funded DUI blitz amid Colorado’s Summer Blitz crackdown.

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Community

Logan County updates veterans service page, lists benefits help and resources

Logan County is steering veterans to courthouse help for benefits, records and ID paperwork, while a free Vet Connect in Loveland adds another place to get answers.

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Community

Strong thunderstorms threaten Logan County with hail, high winds Sunday evening

Northwestern Logan County faces hail and strong winds through 8:15 p.m., with storms racing east from the I-25 corridor and a call to get vehicles under cover now.

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Government

Sterling urges Logan County residents to sign up for emergency alerts

Sterling’s Everbridge system can send evacuation and weather warnings by text, email or phone, and Logan County’s 20,654 residents are being urged to enroll now.

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Education

RE-1 Valley summer food program begins June 1 at Prairie Park Pavilion

Children 18 and under got free summer meals at Prairie Park Pavilion in Sterling, giving Logan County families a midday stop while school was out.

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Community

Sterling Girl Scout troop collects 100 swimsuits for local families

More than 100 new and gently used swimsuits from Troop 78606 gave Sterling-area families a practical boost just as summer swim lessons neared.

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Community

Windsong Chorus plans 14th annual Barbershop Festival in Sterling

Windsong Chorus will fill Christ United Methodist Church on June 20 with its 14th annual Barbershop Festival, extending a Sterling tradition that began in 1971.

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Community

Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Logan County amid fire danger

A Red Flag Warning held over Logan County from noon to 7 p.m. as dry fuels, 30 mph gusts and 14% humidity raised the risk of a fast-moving grass fire.

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Government

Polis declares drought emergency, raising concerns for Logan County farms

Polis' drought emergency put Logan County farms, water planning and wildfire risk on alert as dry conditions tightened across northeastern Colorado.

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Community

Peggy Stoltenberg named new Family Resource Center executive director

Peggy Stoltenberg took over the Family Resource Center as Sterling and Logan County families look for steadier access to help with food, transportation, and crisis support.

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Education

RE-1 Valley reviews 2026-27 salary schedules for school staff

RE-1 Valley put 2026-27 pay schedules on the table as its budget window runs to June 16. The board will vote at 6 p.m. in Sterling.

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Government

Sterling council approves Cody Howell as new fire chief

Cody Howell took over with no gap at the top, as Sterling entered summer fire season with staffing, EMS and wildfire readiness on the line.

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Community

Sterling woman Betty Ballinger to celebrate 102nd birthday June 23

Betty Ballinger will turn 102 on June 23, with five generations of her family gathering in Sterling and neighbors invited to send cards.

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Education

NJC honors 427 students on spring honor roll, 253 earn President's List

Sterling led a 427-student honor roll at Northeastern Junior College, where 253 students earned President’s List honors with 4.0 GPAs.

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Community

Logan County honors fallen service members in Memorial Day ceremony

Logan County paused Monday to honor fallen service members, echoing a local Memorial Day message that the day is not about barbecues or weather.

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Community

June brings fresh produce, tractor pulls and family fun in Sterling

Fresh produce, pool time and tractor pulls make June a good month to stay local in Sterling, with several family outings clustered around June 13 and June 20.

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Community

Sterling celebration marks America 250, Colorado 150, and local milestone

Downtown Sterling will close at 2nd and Main for a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebration with vendors, bouncy houses and a free noon meal.

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Education

RE-1 Valley students find support and success in Six12Online program

Three RE-1 Valley students told the school board Six12Online helped them keep learning after traditional classrooms did not fit.

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Community

Special weather statement issued for Logan County until 9:45 a.m.

Logan County was under a special weather statement until 9:45 a.m., with thunderstorms, heavy rain and isolated severe storms possible before the morning commute.

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Community

Sterling couple Ted and Sharon Mazel mark 50th wedding anniversary

Ted and Sharon Mazel’s 50 years began at a Sterling laundromat in 1975, turning an ordinary stop into a Logan County origin story.

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Business

Logan County weighs massive data center as public concerns grow

A proposed 2-gigawatt data center northwest of Sterling could reshape wheat country with heavy power demand, water use, and truck traffic as Logan County revises its rules.

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Healthcare

Logan County Chamber promotes low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Sterling

Sterling's four-day low-cost spay and neuter clinic lands on the Chamber calendar as Logan County keeps feeling the cost of unwanted litters.

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Education

NJC honors eight GED graduates who took the road less traveled

Eight GED graduates were honored at NJC on May 28, marking a local second-chance pathway into college, job training and steadier family footing.

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Education

Haxtun school board reviews FCCLA trip, approves staffing and transportation items

Haxtun's board paired a celebrated FCCLA trip report with staffing and van decisions, showing how student opportunities depend on district capacity.

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Government

Voter activation tour stops in Sterling to boost Logan County turnout

A rural turnout tour landed in Sterling, where Logan County’s 2024 vote totals showed deep Republican margins and room for organizers to chase participation.

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Community

Firestone woman missing, police seek help locating Alicia Reed

Police are asking for help finding Alicia Delmira Reed, last seen April 28 near Berwick Avenue and 2nd Street in Firestone, where investigators said they feared for her safety.

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Education

Haxtun High names Seger and Gales Mr. and Miss HHS

Haxtun High School named Seth Seger and Tessa Gales its 2026 Mr. and Miss HHS, honoring two seniors whose service and character stood out in a 31-member class.

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