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The Dos and Don'ts of Safe Online Shopping This Gift-Giving Season As the holiday season approaches, we often turn to online shopping for convenience and variety. However, it's crucial to stay vigilant to ensure a safe and secure shopping experience. Here are some essential dos and don'ts to remember while shopping online this festive season. Dos Use Reputable Websites: Always shop from well-known and trusted websites. Look for URLs that start with "https://" as the 's' stands for secure....
The typical NorthWestern Energy residential customer will see a $7.96 decrease in their monthly electricity bill following the Montana Public Service Commission’s (PSC) decision to adopt a temporary rate structure. On Tuesday, November 26th, commissioners authorized the 7.2% rate decrease at the recommendation of PSC staff, who determined that falling natural gas prices and a shifting regional energy market are working in electricity consumers’ favor. The PSC is the elected utility board tasked with balancing the financial health of monopoly ut...
Christmas: The Whitehall Ledger will close at 4 PM on December 20th and reopen December 26th. There will be no Whitehall Ledger edition the week of Christmas. Merry Christmas! New Year's Eve: Deadline for the 1/1/2025 paper will be 12/29/2024. The Whitehall Ledger will close at 3 PM on December 31st and reopen January 2nd. The 1/1/2025 paper will not be mailed until January 2nd....
The holidays are upon us and Whitehall is a bustling place to be in the upcoming weeks! Don’t miss out on all the fun, friends, and food that starts right at Thanksgiving and leads us to the New Year! THURSDAY, NOV. 28: PTSA TURKEY TROT. Get your heart kickin’ before you dive into all the turkey fixins with a 3K walk/run. Checkin at 8 AM at the Elementary School Parking lot, with the race beginning at 9 AM. $15 per person or $50 for a family of 6. Register today at 406-431-0058, 406-465-3845, or at https://bit.ly/495C72j. FRIDAY, NOV. 29: RID...
9th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 27th annual event benefitting Liberty Place was held at the Grantree Inn in Bozeman on Thursday, November 21st. The Whitehall Ledger was able to snag Golden Sunlight Mine's tree offering - this sweet little confection is now in the office! Come see and drop your letter to Santa off! LEDGER PHOTOS...
It can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holidays, only to end up feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and disconnected. But what if you could navigate the holidays feeling centered, calm, and joyful? To that end, Sage Wellness Center is hosting "Awakening Joy - A Transformational Workshop on Gratitude and Abundance Through the Holidays." This morning of journaling, yoga, breathwork, and guided meditation will help you connect to the energy of gratitude, abundance, and joy so you...
It’s time to vote for your favorite Whitehall Ledger Photo of the Year! Vote now! Visit the Ledger’s Facebook photo album entitled 2024 Photos of the Week (https://bit.ly/4hGpQFp) and start voting! Likes will be tallied and a winner will be announced in the first paper of 2025! Head over to our Facebook page and like your favorite photo. The photo with the most likes by December 31, 2024, will be crowned the winner!...
This year is quickly wrapping up, and the Ledger would like to share some upcoming deadlines and office closures with everyone. CHRISTMAS STROLL SPECIAL SECTION: The Christmas Stroll is being run by the Montana Western Legacy Center this year and will be held on Saturday, December 7th. The Christmas Stroll special section will run in the December 4th edition of the Ledger. DEADLINE for ADVERTISING: 11/27/2024 WHITEHALL PHONE BOOK: The Ledger is working on the 2025-2026 phone book and hopes to release it in January. If you would like an ad in...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to Coffee and Conversations on the first Tuesday of each month from 8 AM to 10 am at the Whitehall Senior Center starting Tuesday, December 3rd. Stop by for free coffee provided by the Whitehall Senior Center (3 N. Division St.), enjoy pastries available for purchase from Pati's Bake Shop, and connect with Chamber Executive Director Chiara Schober. This informal meet-up is a great way to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful...
The Whitehall Ledger is a proud shipper of UPS and accepts UPS drop-offs - but only if the label is a complete label. Unfortunately, UPS drivers cannot pick up QR codes, and QR-coded packages must be returned to a UPS STORE. Amazon and UPS Stores have a contractual agreement; they are not the same as UPS drop points or shippers. What to do? If your return is via Amazon, it's a simple process. Return to your Amazon account, find the item you are returning, and cancel the return. Restart the...
The Montana Western Legacy Center is bursting with holiday cheer! ITEM OF THE WEEK: Visionary Art Work Canvas Bags CUSTOMER FAVORITE: Warmies - come check them out! STAFF PICK: Copernicus Toys' Rootbeer Chemistry Kit! BOOK OF THE MONTH: Where the Wild Onions Grew by Michele Pierce Franich DISPLAY YOUR BRAND: For $100, your brand can be displayed at the WLC on a handcrafted cattle or horse silhouette! MTWLC UPCOMING EVENTS WHITEHALL CHRISTMAS STROLL: Saturday, December 7th, 9 AM-5PM, Western...
NorthWestern Energy will join Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and to recognize the ninth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Utility Scam Awareness Day is an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing scammer tactics. For years, scammers have posed as utility workers and attempted to steal financial information or obtain immediate payment from customers by threatening service interruptions. This is known as a utility impostor scam...
Amicus Foundation has announced funding to provide free books to Montana children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program started by Dolly Parton to foster a love of reading among young children. Each child enrolled in the program receives one book per month from birth to age five at no cost to families. The Amicus Foundation has committed to covering the book and mailing costs for the program in six Montana counties for the next five years. The counties include Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, M...
Optimizing Your Computer for Gaming Performance Gaming has become one of the most popular pastimes, but many gamers face the frustrating challenge of slow or choppy gameplay. Whether you're battling online foes or exploring a virtual world, your gaming experience depends heavily on your computer's performance. Here are some simple, non-technical tips to optimize your computer for gaming. Keep Your System Updated: One of the easiest ways to ensure smooth gaming is to regularly update your...
This year is quickly wrapping up, and the Ledger would like to share some upcoming deadlines and office closures with everyone. CHRISTMAS STROLL SPECIAL SECTION: The Christmas Stroll is being run by the Montana Western Legacy Center this year and will be held on Saturday, December 7th. The Christmas Stroll special section will run in the December 4th edition of the Ledger. DEADLINE for ADVERTISING: 11/27/2024 WHITEHALL PHONE BOOK: The Ledger is working on the 2025-2026 phone book and hopes to release it in January. If you would like an ad in...
The Whitehall Ledger is a proud shipper of UPS and accepts UPS drop-offs - but only if the label is a complete label. Unfortunately, UPS drivers cannot pick up QR codes, and QR-coded packages must be returned to a UPS STORE. Amazon and UPS Stores have a contractual agreement; they are not the same as UPS drop points or shippers. What to do? If your return is via Amazon, it's a simple process. Return to your Amazon account, find the item you are returning, and cancel the return. Restart the...
It can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holidays, only to end up feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and disconnected. But what if you could navigate the holidays feeling centered, calm, and joyful? To that end, Sage Wellness Center is hosting "Awakening Joy - A Transformational Workshop on Gratitude and Abundance Through the Holidays." This morning of journaling, yoga, breathwork, and guided meditation will help you connect to the energy of gratitude, abundance, and joy so you...
This holiday season, communities across Montana are making it easy to shop local and get in the holiday spirit by hosting various Christmas festivals, craft fairs, and holiday markets. From Bigfork’s annual Decorating Day to Havre’s Holiday Stroll, Montana’s hometown traditions help everyone celebrate the season and find local gifts for their friends and families. The holiday season also provides an opportunity to support local businesses through the Made in Montana program, which assists Montana businesses in developing and marketing produ...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to Coffee and Conversations on the first Tuesday of each month from 8 AM to 10 am at the Whitehall Senior Center starting Tuesday, December 3rd. Stop by for free coffee provided by the Whitehall Senior Center (3 N. Division St.), enjoy pastries available for purchase from Pati's Bake Shop, and connect with Chamber Executive Director Chiara Schober. This informal meet-up is a great way to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful...
With Small Business Saturday just ahead on November 30, new research released today by the nation’s leading small business association showed just how valuable Main Street enterprises are to local communities as well as to local economies. “Our report looked at the volunteering of time, financial support, and in-kind contributions small business owners make, and it’s beyond significant,” said Ronda Wiggers, Montana state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), whose Research Center produced the 2024 Small Busines...
The Montana Western Legacy Center is bursting with holiday cheer! We are gearing up with beautiful holiday decor and special handcrafted presents for everyone. ITEM OF THE WEEK: MT Artist Laurel Ovitt’s Coasters CUSTOMER FAVORITE: Warmies - come check them out! STAFF PICK: Copernicus Toys’ Rootbeer Chemistry Kit! BOOK OF THE MONTH: Where the Wild Onions Grew by Michele Pierce Franich RENT A ROOM: Need some space for a small event? Business hours: 2 hours/$25; After-hours: 2 hours/$50 DISPLAY YOU...
In the U.S., one in nine women has diabetes, and six percent of women who gave birth developed gestational diabetes during their pregnancy, according to a recent report from the National Institutes of Health. During pregnancy, controlling your blood glucose becomes more difficult — and more important. The extra risk of high blood glucose means extra risk for the mother and their developing baby. “Having diabetes during pregnancy can lead to increased risks or complications for a mom or her baby,” explained Ibrahim Hammad, MD, a mater...
NEW ICE MACHINE: The Star will no longer have to buy bagged ice. We now have an ice machine that makes 100 pounds a day! NEW ICEE FLAVOR: Strawberry Shortcake is a hit! NEW THEATRE MANAGER: Bill McClintock has been an absolute Godsend. The theatre is cleaner than ever, and people notice his hard work! NEW MEN’S BATHROOM: We’re returning to the building’s original footprint and are finishing renovations to the old men’s bathroom (previously a storage area) directly across from the ladies...
When Cassie Sampson thinks about her time in the Sherry Lesar School of Nursing at Montana Technological University, she has a single piece of advice for prospective students. “Don’t underestimate Butte and Montana Tech,” Sampson said. “I think a lot of people underestimate it and I’ve found it to be a really incredible program at a great college with a lot of good people.” Sampson, originally from Laurel, is a junior in the nursing program. She decided to attend Montana Tech after a tour of campus as a high school senior. At the time, the L...
