Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Sorted by date Results 451 - 475 of 1337
Twenty-four-year-old Zachary Eugene Norman has been charged with two counts of deliberate homicide resulting from a shooting incident early Saturday morning in Three Forks. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has released the victims' names as Brendan Estabrook of Three Forks and Chase Estabrook of Butte. Norman, of Three Forks, was set to appear Tuesday in Gallatin County Justice Court. According to court documents, the Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of two people suffering from...
EAGLE EYE! Whitehall resident William Ulrichny's photo of this majestic eagle garnered him 2021 Photo of the Year!...
While 2020 and 2021 are behind us, the neverending tunnel of uncertainty for our future remains. Now, a light at the end of that tunnel opens with the creation of Freed Life Counseling, now available in Whitehall. Lia Francisco, who moved to the Whitehall area from Utica, NY with her family in September of 2020, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with almost 20 years of experience. With a background in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and addiction, Francisco and Freed Life Counseling...
At the first Town Council meeting of the new year, held Monday, January 10 at the Whitehall Town Hall, several returning Town Council members were sworn in after being re-elected to their seats. Bill Lanes (Ward 1), Pat Peterson (Ward 1), and Linda Jung (Ward 2) were sworn in by Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh. The mayor was then sworn in by Town Clerk and Treasurer Alissa Christensen. During new business, the Council voted to approve the return of Shawn Hoagland to his Ward 3 seat. Hoagland stated that, because he had missed several meetings, he had...
Application packages for the American Recovery Program Act (ARPA) along with supporting reference federal guidance packages to state and local governments are available on the Jefferson County, Montana website www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov. This application applies to COVID-19 impacted small businesses located in Jefferson County, Montana, not for profits (NFPs) in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State Corporations office; assisted/congregate living facilities, and nursing home programs with addresses in Jefferson County. For the...
Jefferson County Public Health has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance based on recommendations from the CDC, which has continued to review and provide updated isolation and quarantine recommendations throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing evidence demonstrates the majority of transmission occurs during the early periods of infection. The updated guidance focuses on the period when a person is most infectious. The following guidance applies to the general...
ALL SMILES: Kade Glaus was awarded Grand Champion of the Elfie Selfie competition. Here he is with the elf he found at Smith Supply....
It’s always fun to get a quick recap of the year as it ends. Here is the Whitehall Ledger’s 2021 year at a glance! JANUARY: • (1/13) The Whitehall Ledger was purchased by Elizabeth Pullman. • (1/13) Whitehall Medical Clinic employees receive the first round of COVID-19 vaccines available locally. • (1/20) Whitehall Trojan wrestlers host duals competition and win big. Whitehall Lady Trojan Basketball wins 57-35 over Townsend. • (1/20) Whitehall wind storm damages homes, school trees, and more. • (1/27) An accident at Whitehall Drug takes ou...
A festive crew, put together by Pati McLaughlin, braved the Whitehall wind on December 23rd and spread the holiday spirit with carols throughout the town and at Meadowlark Manor....
AN ELFIE TIE: Parker Wirth (left) found the Chamber's Elf on the Shelf at Tona's Treasures. His little sister Charlie Wirth found the elf at ACE Hardware! They tied for week five winners of the Chamber's Elfie Selfie Contest....
CHRISTMAS EXCITEMENT: The Cardwell General Store had a second World's Largest Christmas Stocking winner: Miah Rowan! Once again, the stocking and all its goodies were leaps and bounds bigger than Miah!...
It is the time of year where many of us think of wellness. We are moving into a new year, settling into winter’s cold and flu season, and dealing with the impacts of almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our lifestyle can affect how well our immune system protects us from microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and chronic illness. The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. Your immune system must be strong enough and smart e...
Some of you may have received a letter in the mail stating that you have to change your pharmacy in order to remain in-network. THIS LETTER IS FALSE. We have confirmed that this letter was sent to the wrong group plan. Whitehall Drug is still in-network and can continue to service our patients. These particular plans will not be sending out a retraction letter stating that this was a mistake. If you have any questions please call us at 406-287-3931 or stop in on weekdays between 9 AM and 6 PM....
JANUARY: In January, Joe Biden was inaugurated as our 46th president; just two weeks after supporters of former President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. FEBRUARY: In February, the United States formally re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty aimed at limiting global warming. MARCH: The container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal in March, holding up billions in trade. The ship was freed six days later. APRIL: In April, a Minneapolis jury found...
The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the 2022/2023 hunting regulations proposals for public comment on Tuesday, December 14. All proposals are now open for public comment, and your input is critical. On Wednesday, December 22 at 6 PM, public comment will be taken at the Whitehall Community Center at 11 North Division Street. Please take the time to review the proposals and leave a comment. Season Setting Meetings: During December and early January, FWP will hold season-setting meetings around the state to discuss the draft hunting...
The Whitehall Food Pantry received two checks on December 14th to help support its efforts to feed local people in need. The Whitehall Rotary Club has been a long-time supporter of the Food Pantry, and the amount donated by the club was matched by Mountain View Real Estate owner and Rotarian Karen Burtch. The Rotary Club currently raises money for community projects through aluminum can recycling and a donation jar at the KFC/A&W. Projects include sending up to two high school students to the...
During the December monthly meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, December 13, Town Treasurer and Clerk of Court Alissa Christensen presented a proposal for parkland transition. The land is currently owned by the Town of Whitehall and is located behind Valley View Drive, east of Corbett Loop. The property is .258 acres, is categorized as residential property, and was originally designated as parkland because of the subdivision development regulations. Christensen said the request...
Jefferson Valley Bible Church would like to invite everyone to Christmas Eve service at the church at 7pm. There will be Christmas carols, a short Christmas play by the kids, a special message, and cookies and cider afterwards. Join us and enjoy warm fellowship to usher in Christmas....
The Whitehall Saddle Club held their annual Wreath Auction at the Mint Bar on December 11th, after bidding at the Whitehall Community Center during the Christmas Stroll. Thirty-four wreaths were displayed and purchased via silent or live auction, with proceeds going to numerous local causes, such as the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department, VFW, the Whitehall Saddle Club, and more. The top-earning wreath of the evening was made by Kathy Anderson, with proceeds going towards Mindy Bowman's...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation has received grant funds from The Dennis and Phyllis Foundation by way of Montana Rail Link. The Jefferson Community Foundation is soliciting applications from area nonprofits for community service projects that could be greatly enhanced by additional funding. The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation has always tried to help and support nonprofit organizations that benefit the area we all call home. When we all are involved together in the improvement of our community, the community moves forward...
It's been a long time coming," Cara Sacry said with a smile. Sacry, along with Konnie Smith and several others have been working several years to bring the Whitehall Food Pantry into its own building. Previously located in a small space at the Trinity Methodist Church, the Whitehall Food Pantry now has a new building on Division Street, near the entrance to the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds. The building is due to a large donation by a Whitehall resident who has since passed. The new building began...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Borden’s conference room. New officers and board members were elected, while several vacated their positions with much respect and gratitude. Chamber President Alison Richardson relinquished her position to incoming President Pamela Polachi from Settings by All Things Montana. Polachi moved up from the Vice President seat, which will now be filled by Elizabeth Pullman of the Whitehall Ledger. Lorie Steerman will remain as Chamber Treasurer. New Chamber b...
Whitehall resident Carol Feist, 56, is currently in custody at the Jefferson County jail in Boulder, accused of committing wire fraud against her in-laws. Police say in October of 2021, Carol Feist claimed to be her Bismarck-based in-laws to transfer $134,000 to a Montana title company. She financed the remainder of the $474,000 purchase price and produced notarized documents stating her father-in-law was the co-borrower. Law enforcement said she forged her father-in-law's signature as a co-sign...
This weekend is one of the busiest of the year for Whitehall - and with good reason! There is so much holiday cheer in town we spread it around! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Stroll kicks off this Friday with the town Christmas tree lighting and parade and goes into late Saturday night, concluding with the Whitehall Saddle Club’s wreath auction at The Mint. This year’s theme is “It’s a Wonderful Whitehall Life,” and the Chamber has been hard at work to make sure everyone has a grand time at this year’s stroll. Pleas...
The holiday festivities continue next week with the Whitehall Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 14th at 7PM and the Cardwell Elementary School Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 15th at 6PM. Christmas Tree, What Will You Be? is the theme for the Whitehall elementary student concert. For most families, a Christmas tree isn’t the same each year, said music teacher Janet Heilig, and so students will be decorating the tree as the concert progresses. The K-5 concert begins at 7PM. The fifth-grade band students will join the older students...
