Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Articles from the February 6, 2019 edition


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 7 of 7

  • Trojans finish third, 3 win individual titles

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 6, 2019

    It was an amazing day of action last Saturday for the Whitehall High School wrestling team. Competing at the Southern B/C Divisional Tournament in Townsend, the Trojans finished third as a team, had three individual champions, and qualified nine wrestlers for this week's state tournament in Billings. The top four finishers in each weight class qualified for state. Assistant coach Steve Sacry said the whole team put in a good effort. "I am proud of their third-place finish. It is exciting to...

  • Headliners announced for Headwaters Country Jam

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 6, 2019

    The lineup has been announced for the 2019 Headwaters Country Jam near Cardwell. The event is scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 15 at "The Bridge" and will include headlining acts Big and Rich, Kelsea Ballerini, and Rodney Atkins. Townsquare Media Director of Events Sally Lidinsky said they are really excited to have a great mix of up and coming artists and country superstars at the 2019 Headwaters Country Jam. "There are more big-name acts than ever before. We...

  • Close Up fundraiser set for February 12

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Feb 6, 2019

    Later this year, 14 Whitehall Middle School students will be traveling to Washington D.C. and New York City as part of the Close Up program. The students have been working hard throughout the year to raise money for the trip scheduled for June and will be hosting a Soup and Bingo Night February 12 at the Whitehall Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost to attend is $5 per person and along with the soup and bingo will feature a silent auction. The bingo will be hosted by local Veterans....

  • Column: February in Moscow

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Feb 6, 2019

    The past few days of below zero temperatures reminded me of growing up in what is known as the "high desert" of Wyoming. It is full of wide-open spaces and plenty of outdoor opportunities and also has some cold temperatures during the winter months. Even more so than the temperatures, I grew up with biting winds that could make even a fair day feel awful. Over the past week I have seen multiple news reports of the crippling cold front that hit the Midwest with the force of a Mike Tyson punch...

  • Betty (Fellows) Piazzola

    Feb 6, 2019

    Whitehall has lost a winning smile and an amazing personality with the passing of Betty (Fellows) Piazzola on January 31, 2019. Betty was greeted in heaven by her loved ones, husband Harold and son Kent. Betty was born on June 25, 1934 to Tom and Margaret (Capp) Fellows. Betty had many fond memories of living in Elk Park and attending school there until 3rd grade, when her family moved to Whitehall. She graduated from Whitehall High school in 1953. After graduation Betty trained to be a stewardess. Unfortunately she only worked for the...

  • Lady Trojans battle to the end in double overtime thriller

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 6, 2019

    While the outcome did not end up in their favor Tuesday night at home against undefeated and top-ranked Townsend, the Whitehall High School girls basketball battled through adversity to show the heart of a champion and cemented the fact they are one of the best teams in the state. Playing most of the second half without star player Asha Noyes and battling foul trouble late in the game, the Lady Trojans fought until the end falling short 59-57 in double overtime to the Lady Bulldogs. After...

  • Trojans takedown Townsend

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 6, 2019

    The second verse was far different then the first for the Whitehall High School boy's basketball team. After losing on the road 46-32 to Townsend on January 11, the Trojans were the far superior team in the rematch picking up a 56-31 home win Tuesday night. "They came out focused and ready to go. I feel like they came out with a chip on their shoulder from what happened the last time in Townsend," Head Coach Zach McLean said. Whitehall (7-7, 5-5 5B District) would come out of the gates quickly...