🌱 Patch AM: Helena sergeant earns top honor for dedication to community safety

Good day Helena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Helena sergeant earns top honor for dedication to community safety
• How Helena High's furious comeback fell just two points short

Also on today's calendar: Cancer Support Community's Month Long PNKHLN and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
• Monday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 82, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helena Exchange Club honors Sgt. Jacob Scavone as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (easternprogress.com) — Helena residents saw one of their own recognized this week as the Helena Exchange Club named Police Sgt. Jacob Scavone its 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Honored at the Brewhouse Pub and Grille, Scavone was praised for his K-9 work, SWAT leadership, and deep commitment to the city's safety and community service.
   

• Bulldogs Get Back in Win Column With 29-27 Victory at Helena (buttesports.com) — Helena High's late rally at Vigilante Stadium fell just short Friday as Butte High escaped with a 29–27 win, snapping the Bulldogs' three-game skid. Helena dropped to 3–3 overall despite a strong fourth-quarter push, while Butte's balanced offense and key turnover proved decisive in front of the home crowd.
   

📸 Around Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helena

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Helena Village Collective →
  Community Room, 1280 Boulder Ave, Helena
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Helena City Commission Meeting (Regular Meeting) →
  City County Building, Room 330, 316 N Park Ave, Helena
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Cancer Support Community's Month Long PNKHLN →
  , Helena
  10:00 am
• Policy Committee Meeting →
  Lincoln Center, 1325 Poplar St, Helena
  12:00 pm
• Stoneware Mugs →
  The Painted Pot, 333 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Climate Change: Let's Talk About it Series 2026-27 sponsored by Helena Interfaith Climate Advocates →
  Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
  12:30 pm
• Cancer Support Community's PNKHLN Promenade →
  Brothers Tapworks, 40 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Women's Healing & Connection Circle →
  82 Norris Rd, Helena
  11:00 am
• Cancer Support Community & Carroll College PNKHLN Cancer Survivor Free Tickets →
  Carroll College, 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena
  1:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Cancer Support Community PNKHLN Teriyaki Madness Fundraiser Event →
  Teriyaki Madness, 633 N Montana Ave, Helena
  11:00 am
• Steak fry fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Cancer Support Community PNKHLN and The Brewhouse Donation Day →
  Brewhouse, 939 Getchell St, Helena

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Have yall ever had food cooked on a woodstove ?
  I had a friend who had a woodstove and she made the best dinner ànd I can still remember it. (Nextdoor North Valley Dave's)
• Anyone need some fill dirt?
  That has the normal rocks, dirt, a little bit of weeds, and one piece of concrete. (Nextdoor North Valley Dave's)

• Target posted a job opening for 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T1282) in Helena. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Butte

• Historic Boulder Hot Springs barn gets a second chance (kxlf.com)
• The Festival of Irish Writing in Butte sparks creativity and the economy (kbzk.com)
• Work underway on largest Superfund project in Silver Bow Corridor (nbcmontana.com)

Manhattan

• 'The Madison': Elle Chapman Teases Seasons 2 & 3 (newsbreak.com)

Ok 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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