Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Firefighters responded to a large barn fire at a Plain City farm on July 5 as neighbors and local farmers helped save equipment.
Crews protected other structures by quickly using heavy equipment to spread firewood and move equipment, with damages estimated to exceed $300,000 but no homes or people were threatened.
🎭 Culture
On Saturday, July 4, a Veterans Patriotic Walk and ceremony honoring the restored Merci Car took place at Farmers Market Ogden and Union Station.
Organized by American Legion Baker-Merrill Post 9, the event drew 100 veterans (plus family) and preceded plans to add a canopy to the historic artifact.
🏈 Sports
The IOC approved new rules that limit sports and provide $10,000 athlete grants as Utah prepares for the 2034 Winter Games.
The changes, announced after a special session in Switzerland, will affect both Summer and Winter events and support a controlled Olympic program.
🎉 Ogden Events
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Dinosaur Children's Summer Art Camp
9-11 a.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $29 — Unleash creativity with dinosaur-themed crafts and fun activities for kids aged 5 and up.
Mixed Media Wonderland Tea Box Workshop
5-10 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $85 — Dive into creativity and craft a unique Alice in Wonderland themed tea box with hands-on instruction.
Farmers Market Ogden
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Discover local farmers, artisans, and live music at this vibrant weekly market.
Mermaid and Ocean Children’s Summer Art Camp
6 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Ticket required — Dive into creativity with watercolor ocean scenes and seashell crafting.
Ogden Community Job Fair
1-4 p.m. — The Monarch Venues — Free entry — Meet with 30+ local employers for on-the-spot interviews and exciting giveaways.
Kellen Erskine Live Comedy Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the hilarious Kellen Erskine, a standout comedian featured on major networks.
Disaster and Wilderness First Aid Course
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Weber State University — $295 Early Bird — Learn critical first aid skills for emergencies in remote and disaster situations.
Of Monsters and Men Concert
5:00–6:30 p.m. — Ogden Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting melodies and powerful harmonies of Of Monsters and Men in a scenic outdoor setting.
Comedy Night with Robert Mac
7:30 – 9:00 PM — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Check official site for ticket info — Experience brainy, dead-pan comedy from a Comedy Central grand-prize winner.
Utah Championship Golf Tournament
Aug 1-2 — Ogden Golf & Country Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the PGA Korn Ferry Tour at a stunning Utah venue.
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