Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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JANUARY (1/3/24) • Sarah Smart’s mountains and clouds took first place for 2024’s Ledger Photo of the Year. Runners-up were Tanya Johnson’s peacock and Judy Chadwick’s capture of the Jefferson River. • Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents assumes ownership of the Star Theatre business. (1/10/24) • Philip Dooley recalls his September 2023 deer vs motorcycle accident with hope and healing. • Clara’s Crusade fundraiser is slated for February 3rd. The two-and-a-half-year-old was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in October 2023. (1/17/24) • White...
New Year, new times for great movies at the Star Theatre! Please note that the Star Theatre has changed its matinee times. Matinees will now be offered at 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Evening movies will remain at 7 PM. Times may have to be adjusted as needed due to longer movies. Stop by and see what's new at the historic Star Theatre. Gold Junction Presents is continuously working to improve your movie experience!...
PHOTOS THAT MADE 2024: Hundreds of photos were sent to the Whitehall Ledger in 2024 - landscapes, portraits, events, and more. Each week, a photo was named BEST of the week and then placed on Facebook for your enjoyment. At the end of each year, the most "liked" photos are named the best. This year's first-place honors go to Dennis Sacry's mountains (above). Second place is Scott Cargill's mountain lion (left). Third place goes to Terry Chadwick's mountaintop rainbow (below). Want to share your...
MERRY CHRISTMAS, WHITEHALL: Mr. and Mrs. Claus made several appearances in Whitehall, including Kristi's Kiddie Korner, the Whitehall Ledger, and at the Star Theatre for Polar Express. Beardsley the Elf made his way to the elementary school's rooftop to send the students off for Christmas Break. Students enjoyed some lively games during their Christmas assembly, and the Whitehall fourth graders caroled to the Whitehall Seniors, who were enjoying their meals at the Senior Center. Meanwhile, Pati...
U.S. Senator Steve Daines officially nominated six Montana students applying for enrollment into U.S. military academies on Monday, December 16, 2024. "Montana has a long legacy of service, and it's one of my greatest honors to nominate the next generation of servicemembers for enrollment into our nation's great military academies. These young Montanans have earned remarkable grades, exhibited leadership skills, and have a passion for giving back to their country. I wish them the best as they...
Did you know the Whitehall Ledger is personally acquainted with the big jolly man AND his wife? Mr and Mrs Claus will make a special appearance at the Whitehall Ledger on Wednesday, December 18, from noon to 2 PM at 405 W Legion. Santa and Mrs Claus will give a special treat to anyone who comes in to say hello! Mr and Mrs Claus will also be attending the free showing of the Polar Express at the Star Theatre at 7 PM on Monday, December 23rd....
'Tis the season for peace and good cheer, food, friends, and family. In the spirit of Christmas, a local gentleman has sponsored a free showing of the Christmas classic The Polar Express at the Star Theatre on Monday, December 23rd at 7 PM. Movie entry is free of charge; concessions are not free of charge. Gold Junction Presents will offer free Christmas present wrapping during the movie in the office area of the Star Theatre. Parents: Bring the kiddos for a fun, family movie, and have your...
An elk and mule deer hunter's Mecca, Montana isn't typically mentioned as a trophy whitetail state. But hunter Bret Pullman found an exception to that rule in November 2023 when what looked like a 200-inch whitetail showed up in the river bottoms on his family's ranch near Cardwell. After chasing the deer for two seasons, Pullman finally got a shot on it late last month, dropping it from nearly 500 yards away as he was headed up the mountain to do maintenance on his nearby elk hunting cabin. If...
Recently, a team of juniors from Whitehall High School had the incredible opportunity to participate in the prestigious Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Missoula, Montana. Payton DuBois, Jaeden Aragon, Miles McLean, and Landen Mitoke, accompanied by their advisor, Mrs. Kidd, represented Whitehall High School on this educational and impactful journey. Model United Nations is an interactive learning experience designed to teach students about diplomacy, international relations, and the wor...
Did you know the Whitehall Ledger is personally acquainted with the big jolly man AND his wife? Mr and Mrs Claus will make a special appearance at the Whitehall Ledger on Wednesday, December 18, from noon to 2 PM at 405 W Legion. For those little ones who still haven't written your letter to Santa - do it soon! However, Santa and Mrs Claus will give a special treat to anyone who comes in to say hello!...
The Whitehall Community Christmas Cantata members cordially invite you to attend the annual event this Sunday, December 15th, at 7 PM at the Whitehall First Christian Church. The 2024 Cantata is "This is My Word" and features the voices of your friends, family, and neighbors. As is tradition, the Cantata is under the direction of Janet Heilig and Norm Tebay. Everyone who loves music, singing, the holidays, and the joy of fellowship is invited to attend free of charge. Refreshments will be...
The Whitehall PTSA and 21st Century After School Program are proud to host the annual FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT on Thursday, December 12th, at the Star Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and The Santa Clause will begin showing at 6:15 PM. A card decorating station will be provided by the 21st Century. A potluck will be served as well. Bring a pot of soup, chili, or dessert to share and you might just win the BEST TASTING DISH prize!...
'Tis the season for peace and good cheer, food, friends, and family. In the spirit of Christmas, a local gentleman has sponsored a free showing of the Christmas classic The Polar Express at the Star Theatre on Monday, December 23rd at 7 PM. Movie entry is free of charge; concessions are not free of charge. Gold Junction Presents will offer free Christmas present wrapping during the movie in the office area of the Star Theatre. Parents: Bring the kiddos for a fun, family movie, and have your...
Jefferson County officials recently reviewed a proposal from Montana Land Reliance to establish a 195-acre conservation easement in southern Jefferson County. The property is located west of Cardwell, along the Jefferson River, and visible from I-90. The current owner, Ruth Lott, hopes to maintain public recreational access to the Jefferson River and preserve the land for wildlife and seasonal grazing. According to the proposal provided to the County, the easement would "conserve open space purs...
The Whitehall High School Madrigal Dinner, presented by the WHS Music Department, will be held December 4th and 5th at 6:30 PM in the WHS Multi-Purpose Room. Festivities include music, dancing, contests, skits, and medieval meal. Tickets are $30 per person, with a feast that includes smoked pork, haricots vert, jacket potatoes, crusty bread, and cheesecake pudding. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! To purchase, contact the school at 287-3862, email music director Janet Heilig at j...
Whitehall residents were treated to quite a sight Sunday, December 1st as a hot air balloon landed on West First Street to swap out passengers....
Over the past 26 years, the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) has hosted an annual Wreath Auction - a mainstay of nearly every Whitehall Christmas Stroll. In total, over $137,000 has been raised for community nonprofits and endeavors. While raising awareness for the food pantry by collecting food to stock the shelves. The WSC sells votes for those who don't want to bring in canned goods. This is your invitation to join the fun and MAKE, VOTE ON, or BUY a wreath for this year's event. The 2024...
The Ledger is finishing up work on the 2025-2026 phone book and hopes to release it in January. While the original advertising and change deadline was last week, the Ledger is doing one final call for updates. If you would like an ad in the phone book or know of a name/number that needs to be changed, please get in touch with the Whitehall Ledger at 406-287-5301. No further changes will be accepted after December 11th....
Join the Whitehall Ledger for its annual community Christmas party at 6 PM this Thursday, December 5th. This holiday party, held at the Star Theatre, will have lots of food, drink, and cheer - all while watching GREMLINS for free! Enjoy everyone's company as the entire community is invited! Wear your favorite Christmas jammies or your ugliest sweater-just come comfortable and ready to enjoy the festivities and kick off the Christmas Stroll weekend! Gremlins (free) starts at 7 PM. Bring some...
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!...
Christmas: The Whitehall Ledger will close at 4 PM on December 20th and reopen on December 26th. There will be no Whitehall Ledger edition the week of Christmas. Merry Christmas! New Year's Eve: The 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 on January 2nd. The 1/1/2025 paper will not be mailed until January 2nd, as the post office will be closed for the New Year holiday....
Town of Whitehall water update: To inform the public, another round of chlorination will start on Monday, November 25. 2024. The recent test shows coliform bacteria above DEQ required levels; please note that this is not E. coli. This procedure is not abnormal in light of major construction on the water system in recent days; contaminants do get into the closed system. Those sensitive to chlorine may want to drink bottled water until the system is clear....
NorthWestern Energy electric customers in Whitehall and the surrounding area will have a planned power outage from about 11 p.m. Nov. 12 to 1 a.m. Nov. 13. The outage will allow crews to safely upgrade equipment for in the area. We appreciate customers’ patience during this project to enhance service reliability. NorthWestern Energy customers affected by the outage will receive an automated phone message in advance of the planned outage. Update your contact information with your current phone number at My Energy Account at n...
Vigilante Electric's transmission power provider will be taking a 2-hour outage on the night of Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, beginning at 11 PM and lasting until approximately 1 AM on November 13th. This outage will occur in the middle of the night and will affect all Vigilante Electric members serviced by the Whitehall and Silver Star substations....
