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Field finalized for Calera Municipal Election

By Staff Writer Daniel Locke CALERAAs citizens get ready to cast their ballots, the Calera Municipal Election field has been finalized as the candidate registration time has ended. The city’s at-large method of choosing City Council members always makes for a contested contest, and the mayoral race is crowded. There are five contenders for the…

Helena Municipal Election candidates set

By Staff Writer Daniel Locke HELENAThe community now formally knows which candidates it will have to select for mayor and city council as the qualifying period for Helena’s municipal election has ended. All five City Council seats will be contested, while the mayor’s seat is up for grabs. Helena will select a new mayor after…

Helena Police Department hosts Open House

By Staff Writer Daniel Locke HELENAThe Police Department held an open house in conjunction with the Helena Library’s Summer Reading program, providing the city’s youngsters with an opportunity to engage with police and gain a better understanding of their duties. For Library Director Dan Dearing, a key component of the event was strengthening the relationship…