Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Sorted by date Results 176 - 200 of 1337
Last weekend, some 4,000 revelers arrived at a pasture between Cardwell and Three Forks for Headwaters Country Jam, an annual three-day country music festival. As the bands played on - Ashley McBryde, Koe Wetzel, and Parker McCollum were headliners - Jefferson County, within whose boundaries the festival venue (barely) lies, was very much behind the scenes. The county Sheriff's Office stationed eight to nine deputies at the site throughout the weekend. The county sanitarian, Megan Bullock, ensur...
Out of approximately 580 members in 24 clubs across the state of Montana, Whitehall resident Barbara Lien was selected as the “Gardener of the Year” during the Montana Federation of Garden Club’s yearly convention held in Billings in June. Barbara has a B.S. in Earth Sciences from Montana State University, and an M.S. in Landscape Architecture from Washington State University along with additional courses in graphic design, Information Design, technical writing, and AutoCAD. She taught basic...
The Frontier Days Parade Grand Marshal for 2023 is the beloved Terrie Casagrande, a fixture in Whitehall for more than four decades. Casagrande, along with her husband Bob (Cas), who passed in 2021, raised their family in Whitehall, becoming local legends in the ranching and car show communities. Terrie and Bob’s smiling faces were always available at brandings, cattle drives, get-togethers, and car shows. Over her 42 years in Whitehall, Casagrande believes that a lot has changed for the b...
There will be no lack of food at Frontier Days! Between the local options available daily in Whitehall, Frontier Days will include fair-style food vendors as well as meal options at several businesses. The Frontier Days weekend kicks off with the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce's annual BBQ on Thursday, July 27 at 6 PM at the Golden Sunlight Pavilion in Legion Park. The BBQ is brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber and sponsored by Jefferson Fresh Foods, Golden Sunlight Mine, and Split Diamond...
Well, howdy there, cowpokes and chicken wranglers alike! Saddle up and get ready for the cluckiest, feather-flappin' good time this side of the Mississippi! We've got a highfalutin' chicken wrangling challenge that'll have you hootin' and hollerin' with delight! Gather your posse, whether you're a dynamite duo or a fabulous foursome, 'cause this ain't no ordinary chicken chase-it's a rootin' tootin' chicken roundup, and we're gonna see who's got the fastest hands in the West! This wild event...
At the July Whitehall Town Council Meeting, held Monday, July 17, 2023, Town Attorney Ed Guza was asked by the Council to look into two issues in regard to Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh’s recent actions. The first was the addition of a four-way stop sign at First Street and A Street; the Town Council requested Guza’s professional opinion on whether the Mayor had violated the Town’s purchase order (PO) process by ordering the four-way signs without an approved PO from the Council. “I conclude that she did not [violate the Town’s purported...
Allegations of misconduct and ignoring the Town Council’s checks and balances were made towards Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh at the monthly Town Council meeting, held Monday, July 17 in the Town Hall chambers. Two specific items were mentioned by Council President Roy McBride: the first being the new 4-way stop signs located at the intersection of First Street and A Street. The second, the mayor’s approval of employee time off for the Juneteenth holiday and July 3rd. “First of all, I’m not sure but I think Ed [Guza, Town Attorney] needs t... Full story
The Whitehall Area Phone Book, brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and Whitehall Ledger, is now available. Phone books may be picked up at the Whitehall Chamber office (501 N Whitehall St), Whitehall Ledger (405 W Legion), Jefferson Fresh Foods (2 Hwy 2 W), and other businesses in town. If you would like to obtain the phone book via a mailed copy, please contact the Ledger at 406-287-5301....
Looking for a new hobby? Want to make your own Christmas presents this year? The Copper K Fiber Festival is the place to learn, and they have a great selection of workshops to choose from. A destination fiber festival, taking place in the remote countryside, the Copper K Fiber Fest is taking fiber arts back to its roots with this amazing weekend in the country. The Fiber Festival will be held at the Copper K Barn outside of Whitehall July 15-16; the event is free to attend, but workshops carry...
Allegations of animal abuse, a puppy mill, and more have been made by Todd Preece against Michael and Roberta Coffey, who own property at 178 Ringing Rocks Road. The 100-acre property abuts Preece’s. Preece feels that the animals on the Coffey property are mistreated, malnourished and that the couple is “thumbing their nose” at the police. As of June 10, when Coffey moved the majority of their animals to the lower 12 acres next to Preece’s, Preece has made numerous complaints to authorities for barking dogs and mistreatment. Jefferson County...
The Whitehall Area Phone Book, brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and Whitehall Ledger is now available. Phone books may be picked up at the Whitehall Chamber office (501 N Whitehall St), Whitehall Ledger (405 W Legion), Jefferson Fresh Foods (2 Hwy 2 W), and other businesses in town. If you would like to obtain the phone book via a mailed copy, please contact the Ledger at 406-287-5301. The phone books were a long time coming - it's a sordid story that spans the course of the...
Around 2007, Whitehall Ledger owner Greg Corr began PUSH PENNIES. Meant to give those in need the extra "push" they need, donation boxes were placed at the grocery store, gas stations, and other local businesses in hopes that change would be donated. Corr would then round up the change, put it into its own bank account and, when a traveler or person in need came into Whitehall, he was there to assist. Before his untimely death in 2015, Corr's PUSH PENNIES helped dozens of travelers in need of a...
An open forum discussion with your local Montana Department of Revenue office will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Whitehall City Courtroom at 2 North Whitehall Street. Virtual options are also available by visiting MTRevenue.gov/PADTownHalls for more information. This meeting will help property owners understand their property assessment notice and how it can affect their property taxes. The Department of Revenue mailed real property classifications and appraisal notices at the end of June. This notice does not serve...
Calling all competitors! Have we got some fun lined up for you! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and the Frontier Days Committee announce the First Annual FRONTIER DAYS WORLD RECORD COMPETITION. We've taken world records and given them a Frontier Days spin! The showdown will happen Saturday, July 29th at 4 PM on the Main Street Green's stage. Your task, if you choose to accept this challenge: Put together a team of four, see the challenges listed, and get practicing! Each team member will be responsible for three challenges, so pick your team...
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, 12-year-old Whitehall resident Lillian Schober graduated from the Civil Air Patrol Montana Wing Summer Encampment. This week-long event took place at Fort Harrison in Helena and is akin to a youth-based boot camp. During the week, Schober and over fifty other cadets developed leadership skills, investigated aerospace sciences and other related careers, committed to a habit of regular exercise, and solidified their moral character. They did this through regular uniform...
The Ledger Office will be closed from July 12 to July 14. Emails and Calls will not be returned during this time. The office will reopen Monday, July 17....
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains located in a remote area outside of Elk Park in Jefferson County. The remains were discovered by recreationists late Monday night, June 26. The cause and manner of death are under investigation with the assistance of the Montana Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation. Agencies assisting with the incident include Elkhorn Search and Rescue, Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue, True North Search Dogs, the Butte-Silver Bow County Sheriff’s Off...
With Frontier Days just a month away, the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board is under a time crunch to get sponsors, donations, and the arena ready to roll for the Ranch Rodeo on July 29th. At the June Rec Board meeting, town clerk Kennedy Kleinsasser reported that, after just a few weeks of fundraising efforts, over $11,000 has been raised. Kleinsasser said that $12,000 in total is needed. Sponsors have until July 1st to contact the Town (406-287-3972) in order for the Town to get the needed banners ordered. Sponsorship levels are available...
It's tick season and we are in tick country! After the long, hard winter we've had here in Montana, you can vet that ticks are mighty hungry and are seeking a blood meal that they will happily take from a human. To learn more about these hardy creatures and how to stay safe when heading outdoors, come to Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park on Saturday, July 1 for a free program, "Tick Talk" at 8 PM at the campground amphitheater. For more information, call 406-287-3541 ext 9. The Park is located...
The Town of Whitehall was established in 1890 and it has been our mission to keep our little Town thriving since that time. Our goal is to keep Whitehall alive, and what better way to do that than by bringing people to our little Town to support local businesses? We are very excited to announce that the Town will be coordinating the Whitehall Frontier Days Ranch Rodeo in 2023. As all of you know, the Town of Whitehall Recreational Complex is solely run on our general tax base, leaving us with...
The Town of Whitehall was established in 1890 and it has been our mission to keep our little Town thriving since that time. Our goal is to keep Whitehall alive, and what better way to do that than by bringing people to our little Town to support local businesses? We are very excited to announce that the Town will be coordinating the Whitehall Frontier Days Ranch Rodeo in 2023. As all of you know, the Town of Whitehall Recreational Complex is solely run on our general tax base, leaving us with...
The Enchanted Forest Faire is quickly approaching, with gnome and fairy homes making their way to the Main Street Green this weekend for all to see. June 24th from 12 PM to 4 PM will be a day filled with wonder, enchantment, fairies, and gnomes... so prepare yourself for a beautiful day outdoors and set your schedule now. This event is brought to you by the Whimsical Wonders, Gold Junction Presents, and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. GNOME ROAM: Over two dozen gnomes have invaded Whitehall, courtesy of Bozeman's Random Acts of Silliness....
The Whitehall Ledger will have a special section in the July 26th Ledger for Frontier Days. Special rates are as follows: Rectangle (7"x3"): $75 Quarter page (11"x5"): $125 Half page (11" x 11"): $250 Full page (11"x 21"): $500 If you would like to advertise in this section, please contact the Ledger at 406-287-5301 or whledger@gmail.com....
Due to Independence Day falling on a Tuesday this year, the deadline to get into the July 5th Whitehall Ledger is Sunday, July 2nd by noon. The paper must be sent in by noon on Monday, July 3rd to hit the print deadline. Content/ads may be called in to 406-287-5301 or emailed to whledger@gmail.com. Apologies for any inconvenience....
Where might you find the golden gnome this week? There are oh so many places the gnomes have invaded! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Whimsical Wonders, has placed gnomes throughout many businesses in Whitehall in anticipation of Saturday's Enchanted Forest Faire. Your mission is to find the golden gnome, along with three of his other friends at other locations, snap selfie photos of yourself and the gnome, and send them to the Whitehall Chamber! Do this and you'll be...
