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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whitehall Country Store Board of Directors recently announced the availability of five $5,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating Whitehall High School seniors or homeschoolers who will be full-time students enrolled in Fall 2018 classes at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Although the focus of most scholarship programs is academic, the main criteria established by the Board of Directors is a student's deep desire to further their academic goals beyond high school...
Pool players from across Southwest Montana will be making their way to Whitehall later this week for the 16th annual Cori Bishop, Dave McLaughlin, Steve Dyson Memorial Pool Tournament. The popular yearly event is scheduled to take place Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21. The Open Scotch Doubles tournament will take place at the Mint Bar, Legends, Two-Bit and Whitehall Community Center. Signups will take place January 20 in the Community Center at 10 a.m. The cost per team is $50....
There was good news to end 2017 at the Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine in Whitehall. At the Community Transition Advisory Committee last week, Mine Environmental Superintendent Chuck Buus said the state has accepted their application for the proposed Apex Project, and the next step would be for Tetra Tech of Missoula to complete an Environmental Assessment. Buus said that should take around eight months. Buus added it was good news to hear about the application and all of the hard work and diligence is behind them. Mine General Manager Dan Banghar...
With attendance numbers increasing at the two Whitehall secondary schools, officials are looking into the possibility of eight period days. In her monthly report, Principal Hannah Nieskens reported increases at both the high school and middle school. Nieskens said there were two new students at the high school for a total of 141. At the same time last year, the number was 122. Nieskens reported a total of 88 at the middle school, with the number 82 in 2017. Nieskens said looking into the possibility of eight period days is a reality of getting...
Local High School and junior high students will have the opportunity to enjoy the 2018 Super Bowl in a safe and chemical free environment. The Jefferson County DUI Task Force is hosting a Super Bowl Party for Whitehall and Cardwell students in grades 6-12. The free of charge event will take place in the Whitehall Star Theater on February 4 starting at 4 p.m. “It is very important for the youth in this county to have available wholesome and safe chemical free events. From the commercials to home parties, this has become one of biggest drinking t...
I'm probably a week or two late on this, but I figure it is still January so it is still most likely timely. I've never been one to make a New Year's resolution and I'm certainly not going to start this year. I tried one once or twice and it didn't last long. I'm not talking about I only made it to the Super Bowl, I didn't even make it past the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Instead, what I will do is share what I would like to see more of in 2018. There are so many wonderful things in the world,...
Just a few weeks into 2018, members of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce are already working hard planning events for the year. With the start of the new year, this is a perfect time for local businesses to join the chamber or for volunteers to help plan and work at upcoming events. While the chamber staff and many active members do a great job promoting Whitehall, they also work diligently to put together events throughout the year. There hard work does not go unnoticed, but they could always use an extra hand. One of the huge upcoming events...
While they were unable to walk away with a victory, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team played some of their best basketball season in the second half of a loss Friday night against Missoula Loyola. After trailing 25-14 at halftime, Whitehall would claw their way back into the game in the fourth quarter and closed to within 43-40 on a Hope Slater free throw with 4:45 left in regulation. The Breakers would put the game out of reach with an 11-3 run to give them a 52-43 victory....
Trailing 16-10 at the end of the first quarter Friday night against Missoula Loyola, the Whitehall High School boys basketball team came out firing on all cylinders in the second quarter. The Trojans outscored the visiting Rams 18-4 in the quarter on their way to a 72-58 victory. Following the game, Trojans head coach Zach McLean praised his teams defensive effort, especially after switching from zone to straight man to man in the second quarter. "That's the best defense we've had all year...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team had six wrestlers place on their way to a third place finish at last week's Choteau Tournament. According to assistant coach Steve Sacry, the tournament featured 31 Class B/C teams, and Whitehall only finished behind Malta and Thompson Falls. "That high of a placing requires a full team effort. I was proud of all the boys," Sacry said. Senior Dawson Hoerauf finished in first place, Dawson Powers placed second, and Connor Johnson ended the tournament in th...
During his time as a player and first eight seasons as head coach of the Whitehall High School boys basketball team, Zach McLean had never left Anaconda's Memorial Gymnasium with a victory. That all changed Thursday night, but it was far from easy. After trailing much of the game, the Trojans rallied in the fourth quarter and were dominant in the overtime of a 63-50 victory over Anaconda High School. "It's a nice win for us. I know they were a little undermanned, but any win here is a good... Full story
