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The Westerlies, "an arty quartet...mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk" (New York Times) are a New York-based brass quartet comprised of Riley Mulherkar and Chloe Rowlands on trumpet, and Andy Clausen and Addison Maye-Saxon on trombone. From Carnegie Hall to Coachella, The Westerlies navigate a wide array of venues and projects with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along. On Saturday, March 1, 2025 they will...
Lights, Camera, Action! Are you ready to experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood right here in Whitehall, Montana? Get ready to roll out the red carpet and join us at the Whitehall Star Theatre on Sunday, March 2nd, at 4 PM for the most epic Oscars Party of the year, hosted by none other than Gold Junction Presents! From the moment you step through the doors of the Star Theatre, you'll be transported into a world of movie magic and excitement. Picture this: a dazzling red carpet reception...
FIFTY YEARS AND GOING STRONG! The Whitehall Senior Center celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, February 22, 2025 with an ice cream and cake social and a full house of supporters. Above, Jim Webster assists Mary Gustin and Marion Poff cut the anniversary ribbon. The day was filled with photos, memories, and laughs....
At the February meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Tuesday, February 18, at the Town Hall, the public readings of proposed ordinances 2024-05 and 2024-06 before the regular meeting brought more comment than the meeting itself, which paused briefly to the public for executive session before its conclusion. During the closed session, the remote work proposal, which had been discussed several times for Town Treasurer Kennedy Kleinsasser, was voted down in a difficult discussion. Whitehall residents made several comments regarding...
The Whitehall Rodeo Committee will hold its second Dueling Pianos by The Fun Pianos fundraiser event on Thursday, March 13, at the Butte Depot. Doors open at 6 PM, and the fun begins at 7 PM. Tickets are $130 per person, $250 per couple, or a table of 8 for $800. Ticket prices include dinner, two drink tickets, and entertainment. A silent auction and benefit raffle will also be held. All proceeds go to Whitehall's PRCA Rodeo and the Bulls, Broncs & Barrels event. Don't miss this fun fundraising...
We often complain about others’ headlights being too bright, not knowing how bright our headlights are. If a movie or show is live-action, you are an extra, though you are far off-camera. An infestation of bugs is unwelcome unless they’re ocean bugs called lobsters. “Happy Birthday to You” is probably the song you will hear most in your life directed at you. Getting a 3 out of 5 stars is much better than a 6 out of 10. It’s crazy that society tends to glorify pirates and make them seem cool as we’re growing up. You don’t realize how well your...
Dear Editor, I have lived in Whitehall for nearly 30 years now. At one time, I was very involved in this community, but life has taken some hard turns, so now I live quietly and relatively uninvolved. However, I was in a local store the other day, and two women were attempting to talk in "hushed" tones. Obviously, they did not want people to know they were talking about the heated "issue" at hand in Whitehall. They were simply voicing their opinions, but I was a bit shocked to realize what the p...
Dear Editor, I would like to respectfully respond to James Reiff's letter in the Whitehall Ledger on February 19, 2025. Mr. Reiff, I think you did not totally understand the problem with the Whitehall School Administration's handling of the play and the response from the community. First of all, the school administration did not review the play draft in a timely manner, which resulted in a lot of drama from many sides. I firmly believe the drama teacher and the kids accepted the decision not to...
Dear Editor, I was of the understanding that the Whitehall Town Office would be changing the hours open to the public beginning with the first week of February 2025. However, I dropped by to get an agenda recently and found it closed and locked - again! The hours state that the doors are locked at 1:00! What happened to the 4:30 time? I also thought the office would be open to the public on Fridays, but that is not the case. When will the Whitehall Town Office be open during normal public...
Dear Editor, The Montana Legislature is considering a bill to prohibit medical aid-in-dying. Senate Bill 136 declares that doctors who provide this end-of-life option for certain terminally ill patients can be prosecuted for homicide, like murderous felons. SB 136 recently passed the Senate and is now in the House. Under a 2009 State Supreme Court ruling, medical aid-in-dying was found legal in Montana. The term refers to the process by which a doctor writes an oral prescription for a patient wh...
Whitehall, it's time to dream big! On Monday, April 1st, at 6 PM, the Montana Main Street team from the Department of Commerce is coming to town, and this is your chance to be part of the conversation. Join us at the Whitehall Senior Center for an evening of ideas, inspiration, and community connection! Whitehall has been part of the Montana Main Street community since 2010, and this program has played a key role in supporting revitalization projects across the state. But what does that really...
While Whitehall’s newly formed politically-minded conversation group does not have an official name, it does have an official meeting date and time for your calendars. The Whitehall Community Library basement meeting space has been reserved on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM to accomodate this group discussion. Everyone is welcome. Here is a recap of their first meeting, held Wednesday, February 19, 2025: Six people met in the library. We opened with a discussion of reliable sources for current events and the statement that the goal of any r...
Montana towns and cities could have the option of a local, tourism-economy-based sales tax if a bill in the Legislature can gain traction. It’s a different and at times unpopular angle of attack against rising property taxes — a departure from other proposed fixes like tax credits and property tax restructuring. Rep. Greg Oblander, R-Billings is carrying House Bill 489. An optional sales tax is not a new idea. Sen. Christopher Pope, D-Bozeman, tried it in 2023. His bill didn’t even make it out of committee. Oblander’s bill hit the House L...
The Whitehall Senior Center has teamed with AARP to offer Whitehall senior citizens free help with their taxes. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM, AARP Tax Relief will be at the Senior Center at 3 N. Division Street in Whitehall. To RSVP for a free appointment, please contact Jim at 287-5336. Assistance is for private citizens only; businesses will not be helped....
I can hardly believe March is just around the corner, but this week's lovely weather proves spring is on its way. I am ordering new books and loving all the summer blockbusters coming out in the next few months. Soon, the Whitehall Community Library will have new books by C.J. Box, Lisa Unger, Pam Jenoff, J.D. Robb, Lisa Black, Sandra Brown, Laura Childs, and more. For mystery fans, Harlan Coben, John Sandford, Fern Michaels, Jeffery Deaver, Michael Connelly, and Anne Hillerman have added to...
The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, in the Borden Conference Room at 103 W. Legion. The public is invited as we are excited to host Kaleena Miller, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent of the MSU Extension Office here in Whitehall, for a special presentation on Windbreak/Shelterbelt Designs. Kaleena will cover species that work best in the Whitehall area, design and layout, establishment and care, as well as, answer any questions you have. This special program will begin at 11 AM. Guests are welco...
Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or anxious is a problem that many people regularly face. Work, family, extra activities, and current events can all contribute to making life feel fast-paced and chaotic. It can feel like there’s never enough time to truly rest or reset. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? What if you could learn how to find a place of peace and calm no matter what situation you find yourself in? Anyone interested in reducing or relieving stress is invited to join Bethel Wagner at Sage Wellness Center for a 3-part class...
FEBRUARY 23, 2000 Whitehall Middle School eighth graders interviewed long-time residents for class projects and enjoyed learning what Whitehall residents recall. When did your family get their first television? What did you do on weeknights after homework? What did you do on weekends? What has changed the most about entertainment in your life? These were just some questions the eighth graders asked for their English assignment. Each student interviewed a person of their choice; nine of the...
TEAM K-Bar #1: 11 wins, 6 losses Mint #1: 9 wins, 8 losses Mint #2: 9 wins, 8 losses Two Bit #2: 9 wins, 8 losses MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Colt Smith, Terry VanVictor 3 wins, 1 loss: Jay VonBergen, Dwayne McClanahan, Caleb Powers, Gordon Lyons, Tyler Blair, Tyler Babcock WOMEN 3 wins, 1 loss: Deanna Wall 2 wins, 2 losses: Mystee Jackson, Elena Wagner, Jeanette Bird...
Mary Lou Klemo, 93, of Butte, Montana, passed away at her home on February 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Mary Lou McCarthy was born in Butte on April 20, 1931, and she remained "Butte Tough" until her final moments. Mary Lou married Jack Klemo of Butte on November 7, 1954, at St Patrick's Catholic Church, and they had six children. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother and eventually worked at a local department store in Whitehall, Montana, where she and Jack raised their family. She loved...
Brent Edward Nordlinder passed into the hands of the Lord in the early morning hours of February 16, 2025, with his wife by his side, after a short battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer at his home in Whitehall, Montana. Brent was just shy of his 66th birthday. Born in San Diego, California, on March 12, 1959, he was the youngest of three children, Deborah, Linnea, and Brent, and the only son of Clifford and Jean Nordlinder (nee St. Ives). At age three, the family relocated to Bothell,...
Recently, I have been thinking about how certain stories have enriched my life. Some stories have helped me develop empathy. Others have given me a base for meaningful traditions. Many have provided me with a sense of belonging or purpose. I would like to share a few of these lived experiences that have connected me to the past and helped shape my values. Glimpses into my grandparents' lives through the stories they imparted left a lasting impression on me. My paternal grandmother grew up in a...
The Montana Senate has been hard at work passing numerous pieces of legislation ahead of our March 7th deadline to transmit general bills to our House colleagues. Senate Republicans remain focused on delivering tax relief, promoting educational excellence, protecting private property rights, reforming our courts, and protecting vulnerable Montanans. We will make further headway on critical issues as the legislative session continues. A couple of bills I sponsored this session have already been transmitted to the House for further...
Anyone charged with any crime other than a forcible felony or violence with a weapon would be allowed to keep their firearms until adjudication if a bill in the Montana House of Representatives becomes law. Currently, state courts decide whether or not someone is able to possess a firearm as a condition of the person’s bail. House Bill 433 would make that decision for state courts, allowing anyone charged with lesser crimes to keep their firearms until they are proven guilty or innocent. Rep. George Nikolakakos, R-Great Falls, is carrying HB 4...
Proponents of a bill in the Montana House say an estimated 2,500 children could be added to a Montana childcare scholarship if it passes. House Bill 457 would change eligibility for the Best Beginnings Scholarship, a fund that currently only applies to families with incomes less than 185% of the federal poverty level, which is about $39,000 a year for a household of two. The bill would change the requirement to 85% of Montana’s median income. According to 2023 U.S. Census numbers, that would be about $60,000 a year for a household. Rep. J...
