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Also on today's calendar: Caching Cousins and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michael .!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Mustangs, PaddleHeads ready for Pioneer League semifinal showdown (406mtsports.com) — Billings baseball fans can catch the Mustangs hosting the Missoula PaddleHeads in a best-of-three Pioneer League semifinal series starting Thursday at Dehler Park. After finishing with the league's best record and a franchise wins mark, the Mustangs now turn that momentum into a home-field playoff push, with tickets available for local supporters eager to pack the stands.
2. Child on e-scooter struck by vehicle in Billings Heights (ktvq.com) — A Billings student riding an e-scooter was hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning near Wicks Lane and Nutter Boulevard while heading to school, but police say the child's injuries are not life-threatening. The driver was cited for failing to yield, and community members are voicing growing safety concerns about kids using e-scooters and e-bikes around town.
3. Free Caregiver Retreat Set for Billings Library (billingsmix.com) — Family caregivers in Billings can sign up now for a free CarePartners LIFE Retreat at the Billings Public Library on Wednesday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The session, sponsored by Allies in Aging and partners, offers practical resources, shared experiences, and support for anyone suddenly caring for a loved one and unsure they're doing it right.
4. Patricia Hanson (thewesternnews.com) — Patricia Hanson's family, including a daughter living in Billings, is mourning her peaceful passing on Aug. 2 after a life rooted in Troy, Montana and enriched by travel, art, and deep kindness. With no services planned, relatives suggest donations to the Dementia Society in her memory, honoring the compassion she showed her children, grandchildren, and animals she loved.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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