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   Sat., September 11, 3-5 pm, at the VFW Building

o   Sun., September 12, 1:30-3:30 pm, at Prairie Park

Get creative and add your painted rock to the growing community collection. Bring your own rock; paint and other supplies are provided by Blick Art Materials.

Celebrate our hometown values and the agricultural community at the annual Fleming Fall Festival on Sat., Sept. 11, all day, starting with a breakfast at the Fleming School Cafeteria at 8 am. The day includes a fun run, vendor booths and exhibits, parade, kids games, football, volleyball and movies in the park!

 

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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 perfect time for a weekend visit.

(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