🌱 Mike Cormier Trail Feedback + MT To Receive $628M For Internet

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Helena Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A couple of morning t-showers. High: 75 Low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 82 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in Helena:

1. The City of Helena is seeking public input on a proposed project to relocate a section of the Mike Cormier Trail on Mount Helena. The trail currently passes through private property, and the relocation would allow the trailhead to remain while rerouting the trail around the private land. The city has provided a project proposal and is accepting feedback until Friday, Jun. 30. (City of Helena MT via Twitter)
2. Montana is set to receive over $628 million from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to bring affordable and reliable high-speed internet service to 104,534 homes and small businesses in the state that currently lack access. This funding is part of President Joe Biden's "Internet for All" initiative and is allocated from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The investment aims to improve educational opportunities, farming practices, and access to telehealth services, with bipartisan support from Sen. Jon Tester and Gov. Greg Gianforte. (KXLH)
3. Christopher Spadt, a 45-year-old man from Laurel, appeared before Judge Mark Piskolich via video in Lewis and Clark County. He is facing charges of felony sexual abuse of children after allegedly communicating with an undercover law enforcement agent who posed as a 13-year-old girl. Court records revealed that Spadt requested explicit pictures and arranged to meet for sexual acts. His bond was set at $70,000, and his next court appearance is scheduled for Jul. 18. (KTVH)

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Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Wednesday, June 28

• Alive At $5 Yoga In The Park At Women's Park (4:00 PM)
• Karaoke Night At The Western (8:00 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• Live Music On Thursdays At Broadwater Hot Springs And Fitness (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Helena invites you to celebrate love, acceptance, and diversity during Pride Month and beyond, embracing the colors that make you shine! Join the 30th anniversary of Montana Pride from Jul. 30 to Aug. 6, with a week full of diverse events. Find more information about the events on their website and explore the blog highlighting Safe Space shops and restaurants. (Visit Helena Montana via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Helena area! Get all the property details at the link. (Helena Patch)
• REMINDER: Helena government offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jul. 4, in observance of Independence Day. Please plan accordingly! (City of Helena)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.