Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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....
At the October meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, October 21, in the Town Hall Chambers, resident Stanley Olsen spoke his mind about current situations within the town and “put the sheriff on notice.” Olsen said he was fed up with the lack of attention the sheriff’s department gives Whitehall and the lack of training they receive. “The lowest form of life is a dirty cop, and I also equate that to a lazy cop,” Olsen said. Olsen said ordinances are not being followed nor maintained by our contracted police. Olsen mentioned...
This summer, while working on Jefferson County's Community Health Assessment (CHA) and subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), two of Keith Hammonds's articles in The Monitor piqued my attention. His comment, "I'd love to see the county Health Department create a "director of community belonging" ("Belonging and civic life in America," June 19), made me stop and think about how we could make that happen. A sense of belonging and connectedness is a protective factor in our health...
Jefferson County leaders say, ever since the start of Montana’s recreational marijuana sales at the beginning of 2022, they’ve been looking at the possibility of creating a local option tax on those sales in their jurisdiction. They say now was the time it made the most sense to ask county voters whether they want to take that step. “You know, if it was a couple hundred bucks a month to start with, is that really worth the effort to put it on the ballot and bring in that little bit of tax base to offset it?” said Cory Kirsch, who chairs...
The Jefferson Valley Museum is sponsoring a tour of the Whitehall Cemetery on Saturday, October 5th, and Tuesday, October 12th, at 3:30 PM or 6:15 PM. Each tour will last 60 to 75 minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about some of the dearly departed who have played a role in developing our community and valley. Those taking a 6:15 PM tour are encouraged to bring a flashlight since the final portion will have limited natural light. The tour will involve walking through the cemetery and over uneven ground. The ticket cost is...
