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Ogden, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Ogden! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to get tickets and submit films to Ogden’s new festival
- Why are Weber State students circling Ogden lots before every class?
- Ogden community gathers to remember father and daughter lost on I-215
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Tickets on sale for TFNU's Ogden Mountain Film Festival (standard.net) — Ogden residents can now buy tickets for the first Ogden Mountain Film Festival, coming to Peery’s Egyptian Theater on Nov. 5. Organizers are still accepting short outdoor films shot in Ogden and nearby public lands through Oct. 9, with judges selecting finalists and awards planned for standout local stories and scenery. 
2. 'it's just impossible;' Students frustrated with lack of parking at Weber State University (fox13now.com) — Weber State students in Ogden are struggling to find parking, with some arriving 30–45 minutes early and still being late to class. Construction near the Institute of Religion and heavier use of the Dee Events Center shuttle lots are adding pressure, while the university says it’s mostly issuing warnings and encourages students to use free shuttle options.
3. ‘Long live the best souls ever': Community honors father, daughter killed in I-215 crash (abc4.com) — Ogden family and friends recently gathered for a vigil honoring Jody and Desiree Thackeray, a father and daughter killed in an August 25 crash on I-215. Mourners shared memories of their love of dancing and music, while relatives urged the community to buckle up and drive safely, reminding neighbors how quickly lives can change.
4. 13-run first inning carries Raptors past Riders (hagadonenewsnetwork.com) — Ogden baseball fans saw a wild one as the Raptors exploded for 13 first-inning runs and held off the Glacier Range Riders 21–15 at home. Multiple Ogden hitters homered and the slugfest continued deep into the game, with the six‑game series resuming Friday night.
5. Utahns second-best in nation for paying rent on time (deseret.com) — Utah renters are among the nation’s best at paying on time, and Ogden-area tenants are no exception, with nearly 90% of payments current. New data show Ogden’s median household income near $98,500 and typical rent around $1,631, meaning most local renters spend well under the 30% cost-burden threshold.
📸 Around Ogden
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Boys Golf @ Sun Hills
Fremont High Sun Hills Golf Course, 3185 N N Hls Dr, Layton, UT 84041, USA
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Boys Golf @ Sun Hills
Bonneville High Ogden, UT 84405
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HS Girls Soccer @ Waterford HS
Utah Military Academy 6351 S 900 E, Murray, UT 84121, USA
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HS Baseball @ Home
Utah Military Academy Ogden High School, 2828 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403, USA
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Volleyball vs. Weber
Bonneville High Ogden, UT 84405
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Homecoming Activity: Pickle Ball @ West Haven
Fremont High Ogden, UT 84404
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Girls Volleyball vs. West Field
Fremont High School, 1900 N 4700 W, Ogden, UT 84404, USA
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HS Girls Volleyball @ Home
Utah Military Academy , 5120 S 1050 W, Riverdale, UT 84405, USA
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ogden School Foundation Raptors Game
Ogden School District Ogden Raptors Pro Baseball, 2330 Lincoln Ave, Ogden, UT 84401
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HS Baseball @ Draper APA
Utah Military Academy 431 W 11915 S, Draper, UT 84020, USA
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Football @ Bonneville
Fremont High Bonneville High School, 251 E 4800 S, Washington Terrace, UT 84
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HS Football @ Monument Valley HS
Utah Military Academy Monument Valley High School, 100 Cougar Ln, Oljato-Monument Vall
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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