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The annual meeting of the Jefferson Valley Museum will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at the Star Theater. Admission is free and open to the public. The program will begin at 7 PM following the 6:45 PM annual membership update. This year's featured speaker will be Montana anthropologist and storyteller Sally Thompson from Missoula. She draws on her extensive experience and will delve into the fabric of Montana's past with excerpts from her latest book, "Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo: 23...
At the March 18th meeting of the Whitehall School Board, it was reported that while three teachers would not be returning in the upcoming school year, the school had several promising candidates interviewing for the positions. After 25 years in the special education department, Corrie Bateman will retire. Zach Kosicky, a high school science teacher, will focus on his Army Reserves position and be the Madison County Sanitarian. Finally, it was announced that high school math teacher Lori Roys...
Local health officials are monitoring the ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States closely, and preparing for the chance that measles could make its way into Montana and Lewis and Clark County. “Starting this week, we will be sharing regular public service announcements with information about all things measles,” says Shelly Maag, LCPH Public Health Nurse Supervisor. “We have also created a webpage with an extensive fact sheet of questions and answers for concerned residents to read and reference.” Measles is the single most contagi...
CONVOY OF HOPE: On Wednesday, March 19, many volunteers made light work at the Whitehall Town Hall as they distributed items donated by the Convoy of Hope in a well-organized distribution line. Items included kids-themed bathroom, children's toys, and household products. All of this brought to the Whitehall community by Convoy of Hope, Town of Whitehall, and area churches....
Whitehall is a special place, full of history, hardworking businesses, and people who care about their community. Whether you've lived here for generations or are just starting to put down roots, you play a role in shaping what comes next. On Monday, April 1, at 6 PM at the Whitehall Senior Center, we have an exciting opportunity to come together and talk about that future. The Montana Main Street Program is visiting Whitehall to share how we can build on our strengths, support local...
Half an hour outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala, lies an area of extreme poverty, both spiritually and physically. The Cardwell Community Church is sending a mission team in May to share Jesus with them while ministering to them through assistance with home repairs, haircuts with treatment and care for head lice, interaction with children, and more. Any way to let these people know that they are loved. As this is the second mission team sent from the church, water treatment and installation...
Jefferson County's Planning Department has released a Draft Growth Policy to guide future development while preserving the county's natural beauty, infrastructure, and quality of life. The policy is now available for public review, and residents are encouraged to provide feedback before it is finalized. The Draft Growth Policy is a blueprint for managing population growth, land use, economic development, and environmental conservation. The county has been working closely with local stakeholders...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is hosting the fourth Annual Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all supporting the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Friday, April 4. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by April 3 at $20 per person. For children seven years and under, it will be $5. Space is limited to 250 attendees, and this event has...
The March 17 Whitehall Town Council meeting, held at the Town Hall, was filled with legal jargon as the Council approved variances oand rdinances and discussed policy updates. Councilwoman Linda Jung read the legal verbiage surrounding the proposed variance for StarrBuds, as provided by the town's attorney, Ed Guza. Due to hardship and the "peculiar" layout of Whitehall's commercial district, Guza suggested approving the variance as the ordinance was meant to support, not prevent, businesses in...
There's something for everyone at a Friends of NRA event, so don't miss the Jefferson Valley Friends of NRA Banquet on Friday, April 11, at the Madison County Fairgrounds pavilion! Tickets are selling out FAST! Doors open at 6 PM! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is brimming with excitement. Whether watching that unique item in the live auction, trying your luck at one of the games, or just dining on some delicious food, you'll have a good time. It's a family-friendly event...
PAGE WOCK: Whitehall High School senior Ethan Wock was a page on the House floor during the 69th Montana Legislative Session from February 24th through March 1st. Representative Marta Bertoglio sponsored him, and his duties consisted of running errands, delivering messages, and distributing bills, amendments, and other documents. He enjoyed this opportunity, especially working the floor during some exciting bills that week. Ethan would like to thank Representative Bertoglio for this opportunity!...
Jefferson County's Planning Department has released a Draft Growth Policy aimed at guiding future development while preserving the county's natural beauty, infrastructure, and quality of life. The policy is now available for public review, and residents are encouraged to provide feedback before it is finalized. The Draft Growth Policy serves as a blueprint for managing population growth, land use, economic development, and environmental conservation. The county has been working closely with...
Mrs. Seth Coombe has been named the Montana Rural Teacher of the Year in remarkable recognition of dedication, leadership, and passion for education. Mrs. Coombe, who has been a teacher for nineteen years- with eleven in Cardwell, wears many hats at the Cardwell School and has become a driving force behind its success. This award is a testament to her tireless efforts. Mrs. Coombe not only serves as the supervising teacher but also teaches Early Literacy and Kindergarten in a combined...
The Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) will be hosting free Clean Slate Clinics in Helena, Bozeman, and Billings March 24-28, 2025, to help low-income Montanans expunge old misdemeanor convictions from their criminal records. Expungement is the legal process that seals or erases a person’s criminal record, offering individuals a fresh start when seeking employment, housing, professional development experiences (e.g., promotions, certifications, clearances), and other opportunities. First enacted during the 2017 Montana State L...
The Whitehall Country Store Board of Directors is pleased to announce the availability of four $5,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating Whitehall High School seniors or home schoolers who will be full-time students enrolled in Fall 2025 classes at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Although the focus of most scholarship programs is academic, the main criteria established by the Board of Directors is a student’s deep desire to further their academic goals beyond high school and their need for financial assistance. This s...
Calling all creatives: Whitehall Theatrics, the community theatre aspect of Gold Junction Presents, is casting for its next production - The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! We’re seeking anyone interested in acting, set design, props, makeup and costumes, lighting, and more! All ages are welcome. Get a script now and find your perfect part - we are casting Tuesday, March 11th from 4 to 7 PM. You may think you know the story of Cinderella, Rapunzel, or Hansel and Gretel, but you’ve never seen the...
As of March 1st, Jefferson County has moved from the winter burning period into the open burn timeframe that runs from March through the end of November. While air quality restrictions are relaxed during the open burn period, burn permits are still required for fires over 48” in size. Permits are available at https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/. Burners must activate their permits for each day of their burn. Tips for a safe, successful debris burn include checking the weather for the day of the burn and the upcoming forecast. If high winds a...
HFI Energy Systems US Inc is excited to announce an exclusivity agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation and Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) to evaluate the construction of a groundbreaking 500 MW clean energy park in Whitehall, Montana.This transformative project aims to set a new benchmark for clean, affordable energy and economic development in the region. Pioneering Renewable Energy Technology: The proposed energy park will integrate HFI's advanced wind turbine technology with...
The Whitehall FFA Alumni held its first (and hopefully annual) Boots & Bling Ball on Saturday, February 8th at the Whitehall Community Center. The fundraising event brought in close to $10,000. Attendees danced the night away to Pony Express, with special guest on the washboard Landen Miotke....
The Jefferson County Spelling Bee was held in Clancy on Wednesday, February 5th. Cardwell students (from left) Taylor Myrstol, Calla Dorvall, Roam Hunt, Ember Hunt, and Emalynn Coombe (alternate for Stetson Howser). Taylor, a fourth grader, made it into the top 6 out of 31 spellers. GREAT JOB!...
Editor’s Note: As the Whitehall Ledger’s Editor and Owner, I strive to provide unbiased content in each week’s edition of the newspaper. Due to the issues brought up at this month’s school board meeting, I have chosen not to include in my portion of the meeting in the below report. It is unethical to write my own version of the dealings with the WHS Drama Club and the administration, as they may seem biased. Instead, visit the Whitehall High School’s Youtube page for this month’s coverage of...
How the controversy over a one-act play in Whitehall speaks to the chOn a Friday morning in late January, the University of Montana's Montana Theatre echoed with the fragmented thoughts and self-conscious soliloquies of the teenage mind. Over the course of half an hour, the student chorus giving life to each line stood fanned out across the stage, their backs to the audience and faces averted as if to impart embarrassment, indifference or shame. "It sucks." "It hurts." "How can I fit in?" "How c...
Whitehall High School's Drama Club attended the 2025 Montana Thespian Festival in Missoula January 23-25, presenting I Don't Want to Talk About It on Thursday, January 24th, to an audience of over 500 of their peers and fellow actors. While Whitehall School's principal and superintendent have said the play is inappropriate content for Whitehall, the one-act play found solid footing in Missoula. Met with a standing ovation following their performance, the group brought home two top awards....
