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🌱 Who actually fixes your East Helena street when it starts crumbling?

And check out 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic on the East Helena Patch calendar

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Hello East Helena! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who actually fixes your East Helena street when it starts crumbling?
  • Why East Helena officers say stopping for school buses matters now

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rather cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The road beneath your tires: who's responsible for East Helena's streets? (ktvh.com) — If you've ever wondered who to call about a rough street in East Helena, this breakdown explains which roads are handled by the city, the county, or the state. It details how gas taxes and property assessments fund local maintenance and highlights specific projects, including resurfacing, chip sealing, and an MDT widening project that will affect key routes residents use daily.
   

• Montana troopers warn drivers to stop for school buses as new school year begins (kxlh.com) — With school back in session, Montana troopers and local officials are urging drivers in East Helena and Helena to slow down, watch for flashing bus lights, and never pass a stopped school bus. An East Helena school resource officer and Helena bus staff describe rising violations, steep fines, and simple habits—like patience and distance—that can keep local students safe during daily pickup and drop-off.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • FFB vs Helena High 6-00
    Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
    4:00 pm
  • XC @ @ Manhattan
    Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
    6:00 pm
  • FB vs. Conrad 7pm
    Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • VB vs Lone Peak 1-00
    Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • PPE Picture Day!
    EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
    8:00 am
  • VB vs Broadwater 4-00
    Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Eastgate Picture Day!
    EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
    8:00 am
  • FB vs Columbus (Homecoming)
    Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our cat, Blanket, is missing off e clinton Ave behind East valley Middle school.
    Please please please let me know if you see him. I love him so much. He is about 1 year old, smaller orange neutered boy with longer back legs and a… (Nextdoor East Helena)
  • Does anyone know of simple dog/puppy obedience classes in the area?
    Not looking for someone to take over the pup, just a structured type training that is inexpensive but teaches basics? I train most of my animals but… (Nextdoor Spring Wheat Loop)
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Helena. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Helena

  • 1 week left to comment: Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees on Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest (montanaoutdoor.com)
  • The road beneath your tires: who's responsible for East Helena's streets? (kxlh.com)
  • Canyon Ferry Fishing Update by Jonathan Miller with Capital Sports in Helena 8.31.26 (montanaoutdoor.com)

Ok East Helena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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