Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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For nearly two decades, the Whitehall Saddle Club Wreath Auction has shown the true giving nature of the local community with money raised going to the local food pantry and area nonprofit organizations. This was once again the case in 2017 at the event that takes place at the Whitehall Christmas Stroll. The highest selling wreath at the auction was also of extreme importance to buyer Francine Giono-Janik. The $320 made from the wreath made by local resident Susan Mercer will be donated to the...
With 2018 just a few days away, there is plenty of local news to look back on that took place during 2017 in Whitehall and the surrounding areas. In a special election November 7, local voters approved the formation of the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District in the Whitehall area. According to Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, the rural ambulance district was approved by a vote of 372 to 188. The district does not include the Town limits of Whitehall. Voters also...
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation will be looking for a new Co-Manager in 2018. At a meeting earlier this month, Tom Harrington said that fellow JLDC Co-Manager Micky Zurcher had taken a new job in Helena and her last day with the organization was December 8. According to the JLDC, two Montana State University Extension Agents serve as Co-Managers focusing on community and economic development. Zurcher started with the JLDC in January of 2016. She replaced longtime Co-Manager Tara Mastel. Zurcher was hired following a lengthy process...
There was plenty of fun last week with two Madrigal Dinners at Whitehall High School. The biennial performance is used to raise money for choir and band students. The 2017 event included songs, dancing, food, band performances and a scene from Shakespeare....
Four local athletes were named to the roster for the 2017 Montana East West Shrine Bowl Game in Great Falls. Whitehall seniors Wyatt Alexander and Dawson Hoerauf were both selected to the West team. Alexander will play receiver and Hoerauf will play offensive guard at the game that will take place July 21. Senior Braden Smith was selected to the West squad as an alternate at the linebacker position. Zeb Antonioli, a Whitehall resident and senior at Butte Central High School, was selected as an alternate at guard. Look for a feature story about...
In a little under two weeks, a new Mayor and several members will be joining the Whitehall governing body. Incoming Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh, Montina Rawson, and Jason Good will all be sworn in at the January 8 meeting. While it certainly is an exciting time for both the town and new members, it is also important to thank those who served in office prior to them. I will certainly be the first to say that I didn’t always agree with the previous administration all the time, I do however commend them and thank them for the years of service th...
Monday, Dec. 18 1:48 a.m. - alarms burglary false/error, 211 East Legion Avenue, Whitehall 7:47 a.m. - care for sick/injured, 33 Point Of Rocks Road, Whitehall 10:36 a.m. - mental crisis, 460 Hwy 2 West, Whitehall 4:03 p.m. - traffic accident/ 1 vehicle/non injury, I-90 eastbound, MM 242, Whitehall 6:53 p.m. – warrants, 105 West Legion Avenue, Whitehall 6:54 p.m. – warrants, 105 West Legion Avenue, Whitehall 8:46 p.m.- stranded motorist, Hwy 69, MM 8, Cardwell 9:34 p.m. - theft/parts from vehicle, 105 West Legion Avenue, Whitehall Tuesday, Dec...
The Whitehall High School wrestling team ended 2017 in spectacular fashion. All nine of the Trojans wrestlers competing were able to pick up a victory in a varsity dual victory over Anaconda. Eight of the wrestlers won by fall. "They wrestled very solid and consistent," assistant coach Steve Sacry said. Dawson Powers, Mike Wilkinson, Connor Johnson, Dallen Hoover, Garris Robertson, Kayden Howser and Dawson Hoerauf all picked up wins by pin. Wyatt Powers was also victorious 6-4 over Dylan Skoclic...
There have been plenty of positives in the first six games of the season for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. The Trojans will enter the 2018 portion of their schedule with a 4-2 record that includes an impressive 71-52 season opening win over Manhattan Christian. Whitehall also picked up wins over Ennis, Conrad, and rival Jefferson High School. Head Coach Zach McLean said he has really liked how the team's defensive pressure has come along late in games. He also applauded the tea...
The Whitehall High School girls basketball was able to pick up two wins in the pre Christmas portion of the their schedule. The Lady Trojans (2-4) were victorious 46-41 over Manhattan Christian and also notched a 52-49 overtime win at the Manhattan Tip Off Tournament. First-year head coach Kelly Nieskens said he likes how the girls keep fighting. "We've had some growing pains, but we are pushing towards turning that corner," he said. In their last game of 2017, Whitehall team was unable to...
An undefeated regular season and Southern B Conference Championship from the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team, and a fourth-place finish at the state from the boys basketball led the way for another great 2017 for the Trojans sports programs. FOOTBALL The Trojans football team wrapped up their undefeated regular season October 20 with a thrilling 19-14 win over Manhattan. The win gave them the outright conference championship and a one seed in the Class B Playoffs. "This feels so goo...
The caring spirit of the local community showed last week at the Whitehall Area Food Pantry. Last Monday, volunteers from the Trivent Action Team made a donation to the pantry. Volunteer Edie French said they were able to donate $250 that was used to help with Christmas Food Boxes. Thrivnet Financial is a faith-based company known for many donations and volunteer time to communities throughout the United States. Other volunteers who were on hand for the donation were Dick French, Nancy Wheeler,...
On Dec. 21, 2017 Long time Whitehall resident Dondi Leon Hartford accepted his wings and a rode his Harley to Heaven. Dondi was born Aug. 8, 1961 to the late Larry (Papa) Hallila and his wife Betsey Hallila. His surviving siblings include, Stephan & Donna Hartford of Missoula; Robert & Dee Hartford of Oregon; Brian & Robin Hartford of Whitehall; Maria and Husband Kelly of Whitehall; Chris & Suzie Alexander of Boulder and his long time best friend turned Brother Brett Jones. Dondi attended high...
