Author: George Olson

Oh, sweet September! It’s time for Sugar Beet Days. Sugar Beet Days is a fun two-day annual festival the third week of September which celebrates the agricultural

The Sterling Fire Department will be hosting a memorial ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The community is invited to join us as we remember all those we lost. The ceremony will take place on September 11 at the Logan County Courthouse at 7:30 am. In addition, Logan County employees will be placing 2,977 flags on the Courthouse lawn in memory of those killed in the 9/11 attacks to accompany the observance on Saturday. Those who wish to attend the ceremony are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Art Rocks! Two rock painting events are planned for the weekend: o  ...

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A Long Weekend on Colorado’s High Plains Need to get away from the hustle and bustle? Get in a free-range state of mind in Logan County, where there are never any traffic jams or long lines. Stroll downtown Sterling’s charming art galleries and historic buildings, experience the authenticity of Colorado’s eastern plains just two hours east of Denver and walk in the footsteps of one of the largest population booms in U.S. history. Sterling, Logan County’s largest city, recently underwent a renaissance of growth with new restaurants, a brewery and specialty shops — making it the...

(Excerpted from Sterling Journal-Advocate) Ever wondered what’s on the upper levels of the Sterling Post Office or maybe you’re curious about the architectural

Logan County has a total area of 1,845 square miles, of which 1,839 square miles is land and

Finish out the week strong at the Logan County Fair’s biggest events this weekend! Night Show – Saturday, August 7 – 8 pm Country music superstar Travis Tritt hits the stage with his southern rock influence to take the crowd back to a simpler time with his story-telling lyrics. Opening for Tritt is locally-raised Braydon Zink and his red dirt, outlaw style of music. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets here: http://www.lcfair.org/concert. This concert is sponsored by East Cheyenne Gas Storage. Demolition Derby – Sunday, August 8 – 5:30 pm The week of Fair ends with a bang with the...

The Logan County Fair & Rodeo – July 29 to August 8 – is one of the premier county fairs in Colorado, blending the best in agricultural exhibits, entertainment, great food, fun rides, and the excitement of competition. This highlight of the summer features many events and activities tailored to kids – and kids of all ages! And if you’re here this weekend, don’t forget the other fantastic and fun things going on in Sterling. The final night of July Jamz will be Friday, July 30, starting at 6 pm, featuring a Tribute to John Denver by John Adams Band. This...

Sugar Britches will be singing high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic guitar stylings and clever lyrics at Friday’s

Delta Sonics will be serving up some Chicago and Delta-style blues, at tonight’s July Jamz session

  The Atomic Drifters, Denver’s premier hard drivin’, traditional rockabilly band, tonight (Friday, July 9) at 6 pm. This is