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  • WHS Letter Award Winners

    May 29, 2024

    EIGHTH GRADERS - Six letter-winners for the class of 2028: • Max Fernstrom: Drama - first letter, pin, and W. • Cale Hoover: Wrestling - first letter, pin, W, and Academic All-State. • Ierlyn Kelley: Drama - first letter, pin, and W. • Zoey Lyons: Drama - first letter, pin, and W. • Lilly Schober: Drama - first letter, pin, W, and Academic All-State. • Trevin Stratton: Wrestling: first letter, pin, W, and Academic All-State. FRESHMEN - 22 letter-winners for the class of 2027: • Dawson Andrew...

  • Chamber Cordially Invites You to the Return of Black Tie Blue Jeans

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|May 29, 2024

    The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite the entire Whitehall community to the return of our annual Black Tie Blue Jeans (BTBJ) fundraising event! This year's event promises to be a fun, relaxed evening that goes back to basics, celebrating our community in a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you wear your finest attire or your favorite pair of jeans, we don't care – we just want you there! BTBJ will return to the Whitehall Community Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Doors...

  • Whitehall 5th Grade Wax Museum

    May 29, 2024

    The Whitehall fifth graders put on a Wax Museum on Thursday, May 23rd, in the Tia Kober Gym. Attendees were invited to travel around the room, pressing the button of the historical figure to see them come to life....

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 6/2/1999

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|May 29, 2024

    June 2, 1999 Whitehall High School was vandalized for the third time this spring when acid was poured on the desk and carpet of a science room sometime during the night of May 22. Paul Stremick, the school superintendent, said he is unsure how access to the school was gained and said no estimate of the damage was available. The Jefferson County Commission approved a noxious weed agreement on May 26 that continues funding for the Whitehall High School greenhouse and insectary sites. Up to 6,000...

  • Country Store Awards Six Scholarships to Seniors

    RAYLYNN VAN OORT, Whitehall Country Store|May 29, 2024

    The Whitehall Country Store Board of Directors is pleased to announce recipients of $5,000 scholarships awarded to graduating Whitehall High School seniors. The applicants' essays focusing on their life goals and desire for a higher education were used to select the recipients. Ashlyn Alley, Lindsay Briggs, Cecilia Madden, Charity Nieskens, Isaac Skogen, and Reilly Slater will each receive the scholarships to offset costs for the upcoming fall and winter semesters. The scholarships are made...

  • Between the Stacks: 5/29/2024

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|May 29, 2024

    Eric Beale will be at the Whitehall Community Library on Wednesday, May 29th, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM from the Montana Department of Military Affairs/ Montana Veterans Affairs Division to share different services to our veterans in Whitehall and the surrounding area. He will be coming to the library on the last Wednesday of the month to help veterans with anything they need assistance with or have a chance to meet veterans so they will have someone to contact if needed. The Holocaust Book...

  • Whitehall Garden Club Meets June 5th

    LAURA HORN, Whitehall Garden Club|May 29, 2024

    The Whitehall Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 5th, in the Borden’s Conference Room at 103 W. Legion Avenue. We welcome the public to join us at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostesses, Ann Palmer and Jayne Dean, followed by our business meeting at 10 AM. This month's special guest speaker is Dria Walker from LandEscapes in Whitehall. Beginning at approximately 11 AM, Dria will show us how to create a "spillover garden” using plantings that bring texture, color, and visual int...

  • Programs at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|May 29, 2024

    Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, call 406-287-3541, ext. 9. Saturday, June 1- Tick Talk: It’s tick season in Montana. Learn about these creatures we love to hate and how to venture forth safely in tick country. The talk will begin at 8 PM at the campground amphitheater. Sunday, June 2 - Stroll to See Our Feathered Friends: Stroll with us through the campground and see how many of our feathered friends you can spot. Binoculars are provided. T...

  • FWP Discovers Non-Native Aquarium Pets in Montana Waters

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|May 29, 2024

    It might seem like a good idea at the time, but dumping an aquarium pet into a lake or river is not good for the pet or the native wildlife. The pet probably won’t survive, and native wildlife won’t know how to compete with the invasive species. Earlier this spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel identified two species resulting from aquarium dumps. The first detection was mystery snails at Finley Point in Flathead Lake. Mystery snails are aquarium snails found in many waters in the West, but this is the first mystery snail pop...

  • Jeffco Health Dept. Update - Man's Best Friend and You: Preventing Dog Bites

    JESSE HAUER, Jefferson County Health Department|May 29, 2024

    Dog bites can cause serious injuries and emotional trauma, but with the right knowledge and precautions, these incidents can be significantly reduced. Since the beginning of the year, Jefferson County has had twelve reported dog bites, and we are on pace to have over forty for the year. With these ten easy tips, the hope is to promote safer interactions with “Man’s Best Friend.” However, even if everything is done correctly, dogs may still bite. 1. Education, Both You and Others: Understanding dog behavior is crucial. Learn to recognize signs...

  • UM Announces Spring Dean's/President's List

    May 29, 2024

    The students listed below made UM’s spring semester 2024 Dean’s List or the President’s 4.0 List. Double asterisks after a name indicate the student earned a 4.0 GPA. A single asterisk indicates a GPA greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0. Three Whitehall area residents made the Dean’s List. • Chloe Brown.* Brown graduated from Butte High School in 2021 and is the daughter of Rita Brown and Dwayne Brown of Whitehall. • Macee Patritti.* Patritti graduated from Whitehall High School in 2021 and is the daughter of Chuck and Dani Patritti of Whitehal...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 5/19/2024

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT|May 29, 2024

    SUNDAY, MAY 19 01:44:22 Citizen Assist: Cedar Hills Rd 01:58:45 911 Hang Up: N Whitehall St 08:40:14 Agency Assist: Butte Ranger Station 12:15:06 Traffic Stop 15:01:01 911 Hang Up 17:41:13 Traffic Offense: I-90 19:16:07 Welfare Check: I-90 WB 19:28:56 911 Open Line 19:30:09 Traffic Stop: I-90 23:21:23 Animal: S Main St MONDAY, MAY 20 06:43:49 Traffic Hazard: I-90 09:04:32 Stolen Vehicle: Delmoe Lake Rd 09:46:56 Abandoned Vehicle: N Centurian Way 12:37:43 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 W 16:26:29 Traffic...

  • Public Health Officials Remind Montanans About Rabies Threat

    JON EBELT, Montana DPHHS|May 29, 2024

    State and local public health officials remind Montanans to be aware of rabies exposure risks as summer approaches. The potential for encounters between humans and wild animals increases during the spring and summer months as Montanans spend increased time engaging in outdoor activities. Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Post-exposure prophylaxis, a series of injections administered after...

  • Our Town 100+ Years Ago: May, Part II

    ARLENE WEBER, Jefferson Valley Museum|May 22, 2024

    8+ YEARS AGO - May, Part II: Late May 1898 had headlines about the Naval warfare near Cuba, dozens dead after a tornado swept through Clinton and Jackson counties in Iowa and parts of western Illinois, and five masked men made off with $25,000 of valuables when they held up a passenger train near Cuba, Alabama. Whitehall had many good things happening, some of which people were unhappy about. The following articles are taken as written from the May 20 and 27, 1898 editions of the Jefferson...

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 5/25/1999

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|May 22, 2024

    May 25, 1999 Candidates for three four-year Whitehall Town Council positions, one in each of Whitehall's three wards, have until July 1 to file for office and be part of the Nov. 2, 1999, general election. The terms of council members Chuck Buus in Ward 1, Avia Timberlake in Ward 2, and Terry Ross in Ward 3 expire at the end of the year, and the ward positions will appear on the November ballot. Buus said he would not be a candidate for the town council in 1999, and both Ross and Timberlake...

  • FFA Thanks You For the Support

    May 22, 2024

    FFA THANKS YOU FOR THE SUPPORT: When we first rechartered our chapter, we knew there would be many hills to climb without knowing anything. Our officer team was going in completely blind, from not knowing how to run a meeting to running our very first Whitehall FFA chapter banquet in 30 years. This team did an amazing job. Let alone we had some incredible members who stepped up and helped the whole way. We had several members compete throughout the year who did phenomenally well for the little t...

  • Jefferson Valley Museum Opening for 29th Season

    ARLENE WEBER, Jeffferson Valley Museum|May 22, 2024

    The Jefferson Valley Museum will open for its 29th season on Saturday, May 25th, and will be open for visitors on Monday, May 27th. Regular open hours are noon to 4 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Displays are always being updated, so even if a visit was made within the past couple of years, there will be new items to see. Museum volunteers are often at the museum on Monday afternoons, and this is a good time to drop off artifacts or learn more about the museum. The last day of regular operation...

  • Between the Stacks: 5/22/2024

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|May 22, 2024

    The library's new website is up and running! The new web address is https://www.mywhlmontana.com, which is short for My Whitehall Library Montana. The Friends of the Library are funding the site, which includes monthly calendars, information about programs, links, and more. As we organize it, we will post new things, including new pictures. If you have pictures to share with us, please send them to jferriss@mtlib.org so we can post them. Eric Beal from the Montana Veterans Affairs Division will...

  • Jefferson Valley Early Education Coalition Addresses Best Fit for Families

    RHEA ARMSTRONG, Rocky Head Start|May 22, 2024

    On Monday, May 13th, early childhood educators and partners met to discuss how local programs can best meet the needs of pre-kindergarten children and their families. The newly formed coalition discussed many future issues but agreed to focus on two current primary needs: alerting families of a June deadline that limits education options and creating a one-application system so families could apply for all Pre-K programs for which they are eligible. The Whitehall Elementary School hosted a screening for its Transitional Kindergarten class on...

  • Alpaca Playdate for Rocky Head Start Students

    May 22, 2024

    Rocky Head Start students toured Heart & Soul Alpacas and Guest Cabins in Silver Star on Wednesday, May 18th. The children got to pet, hug, feed, and love on all of the beautiful animals at the ranch....

  • Mark Your Calendar: The Fairytale Continues

    JAYNE DEAN, Whitehall Whimsical Wonders|May 22, 2024

    Dust off your fairy wings, polish your troll tusks, and let your imagination soar! Whitehall's Whimsical Wonders are thrilled to announce the second annual Enchanted Faire, a magical event where the whimsical meets the wonderful. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 AM to 3 PM, the Main Street Green (next to the historic Star Theatre) will transform into a mystical wonderland, inviting wizards, fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures of all ages to join in the merriment. Unleash Your Creativity:...

  • Get Tickets Now: Royal Mad Hatter Tea Party

    DORIE WESTHOVEN, Whitehall Whimsical Wonders|May 22, 2024

    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and all creatures of whimsy, you are cordially invited to an enchanting affair like no other! On Saturday, June 22nd, the Enchanted Faire proudly presents a Royal Mad Hatter Tea, a magical experience fit for a Queen (of Hearts) and her court. Join our delightfully "Mad" hostesses, Kathy Ross and Dorie Westhoven, as they welcome you to a world of wonder and whimsy. This spellbinding event will feature two exclusive tea seatings; the first will be held at 12:30 PM, the second at 2 PM, each accommodating 24...

  • Dueling Pianos Fundraiser a Huge Success

    May 22, 2024

    Saturday night at the Whitehall Community Center was the place to be for the Dueling Pianos fundraiser. Over 110 people attended the fundraising event, which (after expenses) will net just over $9500! These funds will then be split between the PRCA Rodeo (July 19-20), the Bulls Broncs & Barrels Rodeo (July 27th), and the tennis/pickleball court fund. “All positive comments about the show,” said organizer Gina Ossello. “There was fantastic interaction between the performers and the crowd, with...

  • Interpretive Programs Begin at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

    Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|May 22, 2024

    Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is kicking off its summer interpretive programs this month with talks highlighting everything Montana’s first state park offers. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, call 406-287-3541, ext. 9. May 24 - Not Just A Cave: Although the park is famous for its caverns, there is much more to Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. On Friday, May 24, park staff will present “Not Just A Cave,” highlighting the wildlife habit...

  • Missouri Headwaters State Park Presents June Events

    Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks|May 22, 2024

    Missouri Headwaters State Park will begin its summer speaker series next month, featuring musicians, historians, and other guests at events celebrating Montana. Each event will be held behind the park office starting at 7 PM. These programs are free to Montana residents, and an $8 entrance fee applies at Montana state parks for all nonresident vehicles. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and insect repellent. S’mores will be served after each program. Missouri Headwaters State Park is on Trident Road, about 5 miles northeast o...

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