Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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As a publisher, people will often times ask me about the current state of the newspaper business and their relevance in todays society. I will certainly admit that large publications in metropolitan areas have been struggling and many of them have closed their doors. At the same time, I will happily say that smaller community papers still have a very relevant role in today’s society and many of them do very well. While it certainly isn’t the same with social media and the Internet playing a key role on how people do things, but for smaller comm...
While they may not have come away with a victory at last week's 5B District Tournament in Belgrade, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team showed plenty of promise for the future with two strong performances. The sixth seeded Lady Trojans fell 38-26 Thursday to rival Boulder, and were eliminated from the tournament Saturday in a close 40-35 loss to Big Timber. "Their defense put them in a spot to win. For them to come out and execute – as a coach you love that. They did everything I a...
During their four years as members of the Whitehall High School football, seniors Wyatt Alexander, Braden Smith, Dawson Hoerauf and Kayden Howser worked hard to achieve success on the field -- and it showed with 21 wins the past two seasons. Following their final season with the team, the four were selected to play at the Class B All Star Game this June at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. To help raise money for the trip, the four student athletes are ready and willing to bring the hard work...
The season has come to an end for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. Entering the 5B District Tournament as the three seed, the Trojans won two of their first three games before losing an elimination game 48-41 to fourth seeded Manhattan. Whitehall opened the tournament last Thursday with a hard fought 56-44 win over sixth seeded Broadwater County High School. Head Coach Zach McLean said while it wasn't their best-played game of the season, his team fought hard and battled through...
It has been an amazing few weeks for the Whitehall Schools Music Department. Along with receiving a $250 "One Class At A Time" check from Montana Tech and KXLF TV Station (Butte) and hosting a middle school music festival, the department received more incredible news last week when they were notified of a GRAMMY Signature Schools Award. Whitehall High School was one of 100 schools nationwide awarded $2,000 to benefit their musical programs. The award is an education initiative of the GRAMMY...
Nearly one month after voting down a resolution that would have terminated the buy/sell agreement for the purchase of the former ambulance barn, the Whitehall Town Council reversed its course of action at their regular meeting Monday night. The Town Council voted 4-0 to approve Resolution 2018-2, which terminates Resolution 2017-8 (Approved November 20, 2017) for the buy/sell agreement to Western Veterinary Services for a price of $288,000 for the building located at 207 E. Legion. Council members Montina Rawson, Francine Giono-Janik, Barbara G...
Barrick Gold Corporation Vice President for Permits and Closure Patrick Malone was a special guest at the Community Transition Advisory Committee meeting last week. Malone discussed current work being done to update the closure plan for the Golden Sunlight Mine, and the legacy the company wants to leave in the area. Malone said Barrick wants to be a company that local residents can not only rely on, but to make sure they have a good cradle to the grave plan for the mine. Malone added while they are hopefully the current Apex Project will...
The Town of Whitehall is hosting a public hearing later this month to obtain public comments regarding overall community development needs. The meeting is scheduled to take place February 20 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public comments regarding the Town of Whitehall’s overall community development needs (public facilities, economic development, and housing needs), including the needs of low and moderate-income persons. Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh said the town has entered into an agreement with the Department o...
For the second straight year, the Whitehall School Districts have received a $1,000 grant from Northwestern Energy. At a school board meeting last week, Superintendent John Sullivan said they could possibly use the money for a new press box at the school. Sullivan stated the money last year was used for the project to replace the bleachers at the football field. Sullivan also gave the board an update on the new activity bus that was purchased in the April of 2017. Sullivan said the bus could be delivered as soon as mid February. Once the bus ar...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is continuing to seek renewals and new members in 2018. At the monthly meeting last week, Chamber President Jan Thorne said there are currently 65 renewals and 10 new members and the board is still working to increase this number. “Hopefully it will be an increase over last year,” she said. The Chamber is also looking for more donations for the Black Tie Blue Jeans event scheduled for April 28. Thorne said they would like to have donation forms returned to them at least one week prior to the event. Pre...
Often times the pages of a small-town newspaper are full of articles and pictures for high school sporting teams and this is certainly the case in the Ledger. I also feel it is very important to recognize some of the other great things going on at local schools and there is no better place to start than with the Whitehall Schools Music Department. Last week was a phenomenal one for the department. Not only did they host seven teams at a middle school music festival, the high school music department was notified they were recipients of a $2,000...
While I was in college, I always dreaded summer coming. It would mean I would have to stop the laidback lifestyle of being a student and have to work my butt of to raise money for tuition. This was certainly different than being a kid and counting down the days for the school year to end which always meant a long summer of riding my bike in the desert without a care in the world. In my hometown there were always a ton of college kids who also wanted to raise money and there were always a few...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team wrapped up a strong 2017/18 season with two Trojans placing at the State Wrestling Tournament at the Metra Park in Billings. Senior Dawson Hoerauf ended his storied career with a second place finish at 285 pounds, and freshman Dawson Powers ended his first year with the team finishing fifth at 103 pounds. "We had a good finish to a great year. It's fun to look back over the struggles and accomplishments of the wrestling season. The athletes have...
With a 57-51 win last Friday night over Townsend, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team clinched the third seed in the this week's District 5B Tournament in Belgrade. The game was tied at half before the Trojans (12-6, 5-5 5B) outscored the Bulldogs 14-8 in the third quarter on their way to the six-point victory. "This was a big win for us, definitely one we needed," senior Braden Smith said following the game. "Winning this game put us at the third seed which set up the way we want for...
To say the Whitehall High School wrestling team had an impressive performance last Saturday would be an understatement. The Trojans shined with four individual champions and qualified a total of nine for the state tournament at last week's Southern B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. Trentin Walker (113 pounds), Connor Johnson (132 Pounds), Kayden Howser (205 Pounds) and Dawson Hoerauf (285 pounds) all captured Divisional Championships. It was the third consecutive championship for...
A rising country music star will play two dates in Jefferson County later this year. John King is scheduled to play in Whitehall August 16 and in Boulder August 17. According to Jefferson County Event Coordinator Bruce Binkowski, he recently received an email from King asking if there was any interest in a local booking. After doing his homework on King, Binkowski was pleased with what he found. "We discovered not only did he play venues across the country, he also had a single that received sig...
The Whitehall Senior Center is hosting their annual fundraiser later this month. The Winter Fest Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center located at 3 North Division Street in downtown Whitehall. Center Director Mary Gustin said they put on a fundraiser each year and it is very important for the operations of the center. She said they would also use money from the 2018 fundraiser towards the purchase of a new stove. According to Gustin, the breakfast will include quiche, bacon, sausage, cinnamon rolls...
Three weeks into the filing period for seven open seats in Jefferson County, there is only one race with multiple candidates. In a list obtained last week from Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, Steve Andersen, Dean Hildebrand, and Whitehall resident Kevin Brunet have all filed to run for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace opening. The elected official will take over for longtime Justice of the Peace Dennis Giulio. Currently, Jefferson County Commissioner (District 3) Bob Mullen, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Ramey,...
Whether it is a cup of coffee with a friend, putting together a puzzle while catching up with the latest town gossip or a nice lunch, the Whitehall Senior Center is an important gathering spot for local residents. Next Sunday, the Center is hosting their annual fundraiser and this an integral time for local residents to come together to help with day-to-day operations. Even the smallest of donations will help the center remain a valuable part of the community. Throughout the year, the center puts together a great menu of lunches Monday through...
The other day when picking up a sandwich for lunch I decided to grab a bag of Doritos as a side. I got an interesting surprise when I opened the bag and an astonishing four chips came out. I've noticed the amount of chips that generally come in bags has slowly decreased over the years, but this seemed a little bit ridiculous. So rather than pay for some tasty chips, it appears I spent money on a brightly colored bag of air. It's almost as if with each new flavor introduced, they decide to put...
Anyone who has followed the Whitehall High School girls basketball team during the 2017-18 season has witnessed a fiercely dedicated squad that shows improvement each and every time they take the court. The Lady Trojans hard work came to fruition last week as they picked up their first 5B District win of the season with a 55-45 home victory over Manhattan. The Lady Trojans kept things rolling with a dominant 49-32 win Friday at Gardiner. With only two regular season games remaining on their sche...
A highly decorated track star in high school, Twin Bridges senior and Whitehall resident Michaela Madden will be continuing her career at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Twin Bridges Superintendent Chad Johnson said Madden has been instrumental in the success of the Lady Falcons Track team the past three seasons, and he expects more of the same this spring. Madden signed her National Letter of Intent in late January in front of family, friends, students and staff at the high...
It was a great week for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. The Trojans (11-5, 4-5 5B) bounced back from two tough road losses with a thrilling 66-58 overtime victory Thursday over Manhattan, and a convincing 78-66 road win Friday night at Gardiner. It was as emotional start to the week for the Trojans when they hosted rival Manhattan on senior night in a packed Varsity Gym. After a back and fourth affair, Whitehall saved their best for last. After a Tigers shot at the buzzer tied...
It has been an amazing few weeks for the Whitehall Schools Music Department. Along with receiving a $250 "One Class At A Time" check from Montana Tech and KXLF TV Station (Butte) and hosting a middle school music festival, the department received more incredible news this week when they were notified of a GRAMMY Signature Schools Award. Whitehall High School was one of 100 schools nationwide awarded $2,000 to benefit their musical programs. The award is an education initiative of the GRAMMY...
Students from across Southwest Montana will be headed to town next week for the Whitehall Middle School Music Festival. According to school musical director Janet Heilig, a total of eight schools will be at the festival planned February 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will take place at both the elementary and high school, and is free of charge and open to the public. Heilig said performances will be happening in four different rooms and will take place every ten minutes. There will be two rooms designated for performances in the...
