Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Helena.
At Carroll College, Camp Bright Horizons hosts a two-day program for children with incarcerated parents that features soccer, scavenger hunts, painting and collage making (*local college students serve as counselors*).
Organizers plan monthly follow-ups to support the kids and help break the cycle of system involvement.
Helena native William Neissus, known as Bengal Billy, was inducted into Helena High School’s Hall of Fame today at Mount Ascension Transitional Care Home + supporters celebrated his longtime dedication to school sports while he encouraged others to show ongoing support for student athletes.
Lightning from a storm last night sparked three fires that required quick action in Clancy — two on private property and a quarter-acre Strawberry Creek Fire contained by the U.S. Forest Service five miles south of Montana City.
American Chemet said its East Helena plant meets strict safety rules for air, water and quality.
The facility, operating since 1947 and employing about 150 people, follows EPA, OSHA and DOT guidelines and is ISO 14001 and 9001 certified.
Local players competed in a Helena Table Tennis Club tournament on Friday at Plymouth Congregational Church, and today the 13th Forrest Gump Memorial Table Tennis Tournament kicks off for players of every skill level from across Montana (registration is free).
Helena's Spring Art Walk
Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)
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