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7 has been a wild year, and with it we’ve had some truly wild stories. We’ve learned the truth about Fireball, survived some TikTok trends, seen a woman saved by a dead rabbit, honored incredible lives and learned more about aliens. The news cycle feels more frenetic than ever, which can make it hard to remember everything that’s happened this year. Here’s a look back at the top stories that captured readers’ attention in 2023 from NPR.org and across the NPR Network. There’s no whiskey in bottles of Fireball Cinnamon, so customers a...
Looking back, 2023 was a year of wild swings. And two big strikes (if you’ll forgive the pun) — first the Writers Guild and then the Screen Actors Guild took the studios and streamers to task, forcing production to a halt. Yet whatever was going on behind the scenes, Hollywood had a grand-slam year, asserting its audacious cultural relevance with the historic double-header that was “Barbenheimer.” Variety’s two chief film critics agree that Christopher Nolan’s portrait of the man behind the Manhattan Project is one for the ages — a “Lawrence o...
BEST DECORATED: The Whitehall Chamber had SO many homes and businesses to judge from this year, all you really need to do is loop through the town to see some of the best lights ever! The best decorated home (top and inset) went to Brent and Sandi Mabbott up at the Sky Park, with an honorable mention (below) to Rich & Celeste Shepard on West First Street. The best decorated business went to Stageline Pizza (above) with honorable mention Jefferson Inn....
While the December Whitehall Town Council meeting, held Monday, December 18th, was brief, the main item of discussion will be a recurring topic into 2024. Public Works Director Kory Klapan reported that the Town had received bids for the water treatment facility, ranging between $8.6 and $11.6 million. Hard Rock of Helena was the lowest bid. These bids come in almost 50% higher than originally expected. For context, the pre-COVID-engineered cost estimate for the water treatment building alone was $3.7 million. It now sits at $5.3 million. The...
FIRST ANNUAL COWBOY CHRISTMAS: (Top) The Whitehall Community Center was aflutter with cowboy cheer for the Western Legacy Center's Cowboy Christmas event on Saturday, December 15th. LEDGER PHOTO. (Second row, from left) Montana artist Laurel Ovitt did a live painting which was then auctioned at the end of the evening. The Glaus and Roman families wore their finest cowboy attire. (Third row, from left) Kylie Hansen led line dancing after the evening dinner and live auction. WLC Manager Pamela...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to install guardrails and signage at multiple locations near Bozeman: • Montana Highway 86 (MT 86), four miles northeast of Bozeman. • West Cameron Bridge Road, two miles southwest of Belgrade. • Churchill Road, south of Manhattan. • Montana Highway 2 (MT 2), eight miles southeast of Cardwell. • East River Road, two miles north of Pray. • Murphy Lane, one mile east of Emigrant. All project locations will be less than one mile. T...
The December meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held Tuesday, December 5th in the Whitehall Elementary Library, was short, sweet, and straight to the point, wrapping up in less than 45 minutes. The biggest article of news came from Whitehall Schools Superintendent Hannah Nieskens regarding the state-required project entitled A Portrait of a Graduate. Also known as a Graduate Profile, Portrait of a Learner, Habits of Success, Lifelong Learning Standards, and other expressions, this vision describes the skills and competencies that a communit...
This weekend residents are invited to attend the annual Whitehall Community Christmas Cantata, held at the First Christian Church on Sunday, December 17th at 7 PM. The 2023 Cantata is "Shine On Us" 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 served following...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will soon host holiday candlelight tours of the entire developed cave route. This special event allows visitors to see and enjoy the caverns by the warm, festive glow of candle lanterns. Participants must make a reservation before their tour. Tours will be offered from Dec. 15-17 and Dec. 21-23. The starting times of these tours will vary, depending on park staffing for the day. However, all tours will be during the day, with a portion of the two-hour walking...
Hello, everyone. I’m happy to share the news that as of January 1st, 2024, Gold Junction Presents will become the new proprietors of the Star Theatre. Over the past eight years, I’ve dedicated myself to elevating and developing the Star Theatre, guided by two core principles: maintaining affordability and contributing to the community. I firmly believe that the theatre is the heartbeat of Whitehall, a role it has played for over a century. It’s been a central gathering spot since its earli...
Christmas Festival week is here! We have many activities happening this week, something for everyone! DECEMBER 1-9 • BUSINESS BINGO: Pick up your Business Bingo card at the Whitehall Chamber office/kiosk the week before the Christmas Festival and visit all the wonderful businesses on the card for a stamp. Turn in your completed card at the Whitehall Community Center by 5 PM on Saturday, December 9th at the community center to win the annual Business Bingo competition! WEDNESDAY, 12/6 • KRA...
This time of year, most of the families in Whitehall are busy decorating for Christmas, shopping for Christmas gifts, and planning Christmas dinner. But a few families in Whitehall are focused on a holiday that begins on the evening of December 7th and lasts for eight days, Hanukkah, also known as The Festival of Lights. The holiday, like Christmas, is marked by food, the lighting of candles, and prayer. What is Hanukkah, and how is it different from Christmas? Hanukkah is not "Jewish...
At the November Town Council Meeting, held Monday, November 20th at the Whitehall Town Hall, the holidays were pending, NFL football was pressing, and the Town Council plowed through their agenda in less than an hour. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh updated the Council on the Legion Avenue playground, noting that the Town is awaiting mulch before it can be opened. The Mayor also warned anyone with “nefarious” intentions of defacing the property that she has no problem closing the playground down and giving it to another town if the property can...
GETTING FESTIVE: The Ag Cats 4-H Club and the Spoons and Spurs 4-H Club helped the city employees and the Mayor decorate Legion Street Saturday morning....
The Whitehall PTSA and 21st Century After-School Program are hosting a free movie night, activities, and soup and cookies at the Star Theatre on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30 PM. Facebook RSVPs are requested for this free family movie night, featuring Home Alone 2, in order to have enough soup, cookies, card-making, and ornament-decorating gear available. The festivities begin at 5:30 PM with the free movie starting at 6:15 PM. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Star Theatre...
A new federal reporting requirement aimed at reducing corporate crime will affect some Montana farmers, ranchers, and businesses, according to Montana State University Extension. Beginning on January 1, 2024, certain corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created or registered to do business in the U.S. will be required to report information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, within the U.S. Treasury Department. The new reporting requirement stems from the Corporate...
Whitehall Community Theatre, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, is excited to bring its third production to the Star Theatre. NOODLES will be presented on Friday, December 29th at 7 PM, and twice on Saturday, December 30th, at 2 PM and 7 PM. Admission is $5 and donations to help fund future productions are appreciated. Ned (Jakin Cheuvront) is the 30-ish son of Ma (Sara Cheuvront) and Pa (Kerry Wafer) Boodle whose efforts to introduce girlfriends (Jeannene Armstrong, Julia McNew) to his family don't turn out very well. His family is...
The photo accompanying the Whitehall Saddle Club story last week was mistakenly identified as the top-selling wreath of 2022. The photo was actually of the top-selling wreath in 2021....
Whitehall sisters Lillian and Amelia Schober recently had the unique opportunity to attend a book signing and meet-and-greet event with acclaimed New York Times Best Selling author Christopher Paolini in Bozeman, Montana. The event on November 25th, hosted by Barnes and Noble, provided fans with a chance to engage with Paolini during his book tour promoting his latest work, "Murtagh." Paolini, best known for his Inheritance Cycle series, hails from Paradise Valley, just outside of Livingston,...
Is your wreath for the 25th Annual Whitehall Saddle Club Wreath Auction ready to be auctioned? If not, get it prepared for the event on Saturday, December 9th! At a Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) meeting in 1989, after a long year of Barrel Races, O-Mok-See's, Horse Shows, and Rodeos, a group of Whitehall Saddle Club members thought a Community Open House at the WSC Club House would be a great way to give back. As the plans progressed, they decided to pair the event with Whitehall's Christmas...
TRUE TREE DELIGHT: Over a dozen beautifully decorated trees and accessories were auctioned off on Thursday, November 17th for Liberty Place's annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser. Here the Whitehall Girl Scouts Tree is up for bid. LEDGER PHOTOS...
Recently I was asked if cold weather causes “cold and flu season.” Many of us have heard that being too cold causes illness. Exposure to moderately cold temperatures does not cause respiratory illness. However, viruses do transmit illness more efficiently in drier, colder conditions because they remain airborne longer. We also tend to spend more time indoors in close contact with one another during colder months. These things create optimal conditions for disease transmission which cause spi...
The final two faded wood panel murals have been replaced with two vibrant, bright, beautiful new murals at the Rocky Mountain Bank and the Billsgary building (K-Bar). The murals were again beautifully created by local Whitehall artist Kit Mather. Kit committed her entire summer and portions of her fall to their completion! The murals were both put in place by Tim Geary and his crew. Tim gave his equipment and labor to ensure that the murals would be put in place securely and safely. Besides Tim,...
As we all know, the owner of the Whitehall Ledger loves everything scary. She also loves Christmas. What a perfect time to introduce Krampus to the community! While the Christmas season is a time of festivity and joy, Krampusnacht is a darker tradition that originated in Germany as a counterpart to the feast dedicated to St Nicholas, the patron saint of children who inspired the tradition of Santa Claus. Krampus brings "gifts" to the naughty children - and sometimes takes them with him. Join us...
