🌱 How will East Helena’s fully staffed police force change local coverage?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will East Helena's fully staffed police force change local coverage?
• Where does East Helena's own private school rank statewide?

Also on today's calendar: Hardin at East Helena and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 44.
• Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Helena Police Department is fully staffed, looks to expand (ktvh.com) — East Helena residents now have a fully staffed police department after the city council approved hiring a sixth sworn officer, plus an admin evidence tech already in the budget. With rising calls for service and new responsibility for highway crashes within city limits, Chief Ed Royce expects the department will soon seek at least one more officer to keep up with the town's growth.
   

• Best private high schools in Montana (fairfieldsuntimes.com) — Families in East Helena may be interested to know Helena Christian School, located in town, is highlighted among Montana's top private schools, with 238 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide ranking compares 25 private schools on academics, diversity, and college preparation, helping parents weigh options if they're considering private education for their children.
   

📸 Around East Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Helena

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Mystical Wine Tasting Event →
  Missouri River Brewing Company, 451 Spencer Court, East Helena
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Walk to School Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Hardin at East Helena →
  East Helena MT
  4:00 pm
• Hardin Bulldogs Volleyball at East Helena →
  East Helena MT
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• HYP Cider Tasting with Headwaters Crafthouse →
  Headwaters Crafthouse, Helena
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Helena Mental Health Community Lunch & Networking →
  The Sidecar, 317 Cruse Avenue, Helena
  11:30 am
• Painting with Kitties →
  The Painted Pot, 333 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena
  5:30 pm
• Montana Western, University of Women's Volleyball at Carroll →
  Helena MT
  6:00 pm
• Friday Night Clay →
  Omerta Arts, 800 Front St, Helena
  6:00 pm
• Jerry Seinfeld →
  Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena
  7:00 pm
• All Request DJ, Music, Lights & Dance →
  Miller's Crossing Bar and Grill, 52 S Park Ave, Helena
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Saturday Honk & Wave Protest: 11th & Montana Ave →
  Corner of 11th & North Montana, 1150 11th Ave, Helena
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• American Greetings posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Helena. Apply here.
• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Weekend Product Demonstrator in Costco in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Helena

• Gianforte honors final 2025 Montana Veteran Commendation Award recipients (ktvh.com)
• Public comment deadline nears as Missoula rally backs federal Roadless Rule (nbcmontana.com)
• A new chapter takes flight at Montana Wild: avian walkway opens (ktvh.com)

Manhattan

• Taylor Sheridan's Definitive 'Yellowstone' Replacement Officially Returns in 2027 (collider.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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