Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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A majority of Town of Whitehall residents voted last week against a public safety mill levy. The unofficial total vote count was 307 against and 260 for the levy that would have generated funding for the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department and the town contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. This was the first time the town had asked for a general mill levy increase since the 1970s. In Jefferson County, 82 percent (8,247 or 9,466) of registered voters participated in the...
The Jefferson County Community Foundation once again showed their love and appreciation for local non-profits at last week's Short and Sweet event at the Whitehall Community Center. Board member Amy French thanked those in attendance and said the JVCF only works because of everybody working together and it is such an honor to have so many organizations that take the money they grant and go out and improve the community. Grants were awarded in 2020 to the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, the...
Two Whitehall Elementary School classes were placed in quarantine last week. In a letter sent to parents, Superintendent Hannah Nieskens said the district was notified that two individuals associated with the school had confirmed, positive tests for COVID-19. The district release they have one third grade and one kindergarten class under quarantine. The rest of the district remains open. "Please note that the district will strictly adhere to privacy laws and will not disclose identifiable...
The Whitehall Schools Veterans Day Program will air six times on Wednesday, November 11. The program will air on TSS/Whitehall Low Power TV station 49.2 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The program will also be streaming on the Internet at the same time. Go to www.streamingaudiosolutions.com, and Whitehall Events. The program will also be available as a link on the school’s website https://www.whitehallschools.org and on the school’s Facebook page. PLAY The Whitehall High School performance of “Money to Burn” is schedul...
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported numerous incidents following a winter storm that arrived late Saturday, November 7. The department reported Sunday, November 8 at 5:19 a.m. that emergency crews were responding to multiple vehicle crashes and spinouts with partial lane blockage on both lanes of travel on Homestake Pass on Interstate 90. At 11 a.m., crews were called out to a jackknifed semi-truck on the northbound lane of I-15 near mile marker 171 on Boulder Hill. On Monday, crews...
A fantastic season for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team came to an end last Saturday with a 40-13 quarterfinal loss at Fairfield. After trailing 12-0 just three minutes into the game, the Trojans (6-3) would show their resilience when sophomore quarterback Miles Hoerauf connected with Flint Smith for a 95-yard touchdown on third and 10 to cut the lead to 12-6 with 1:47 remaining in the opening quarter. The Eagles would answer back to up the lead to 26-6 before Whitehall would... Full story
For the first time in 16 years, the Whitehall High School volleyball team had the opportunity to play at the Southern B Divisional Tournament. While the team was unable to advance out of last week's tournament in Red Lodge, it was truly a season to remember for the Lady Trojans. Head Coach Kyla Simon said she is very proud of her team of 8 girls was able to make it to Divisionals. "Last year's season gave us some momentum and motivation and placing at Districts was at the top of the list of...
The election is over, winter is setting in and homes and businesses are changing hands – one hundred years ago in Whitehall. Jefferson County voters selected Mr. D. F. Riggs as a new member of the Montana House of Representatives. Mr. H. R. Houghton defeated Mr. M. L. Tuttle for county treasurer and James Flaherty is the Clerk of the District Court. 367 voters turned out in Whitehall. Our town orchestra provided the music at the big election dance in Virginia City. There are several changes a...
