Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Hard work and determination are difficult things to taste, unless you’re feasting upon some of the Carey brothers Devils Fence Beef. Bo and Justin Carey are fifth generation cattle producers, with their children beginning the sixth generation. The Carey family settled in the Boulder Valley in 1896. Now the brothers and their families have ventured into their own business with Devils Fence Beef, just outside Boulder. The Devils Fence is a naturally occurring geological structure that sits on t...
We see it in the movies - a crime; a footprint on the ground; and then someone who immediately knows which way the culprit went. Well, the science behind tracking isn't immediate, but it is fascinating; a definitive skill all law enforcement, search and rescue, military specialists, and the like should have. Thanks to a training offered at Indiana University and helmed by Joel Hardin, from Idaho, of Joel Hardin Professional Tracking Service, many more individuals now have those precious skills....
A petition for approval of the proposed radar signs on Whitehall Street and Legion Avenue is now available at the Whitehall Ledger Office. The office is normally open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday unless closed to cover a story. Two petitions are available - one specifically for businesses and and residents directly located on one of the two proposed locations, and the other petition for those who are not “directly” affected by the signage, but support the cause. The Whitehall Ledger began work on the proposed signs in early spring aft...
Rescuers have recovered the body of missing hiker Tatum Morell. Tatum was discovered by climbers on Saturday, August 21 well below the Whitetail couloir. Two Bear Air and the Yellowstone County Sheriff helicopter worked together with Red Lodge Fire Rescue and the Carbon County Sheriff's office to recover her body from the rugged mountains. The recovery teams were met by her family and Red Lodge Fire Rescue personnel at the Red Lodge Airport. Rescuers believe that Tatum was climbing Whitetail...
An application for an amendment to an outfitting permit has drawn criticism on local social media pages. The amendment from Montana Trophy Outfitters (owned and operated by Whitehall native Forrest Lewton), was applied for through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Butte Field Office and requests the below changes to their existing special recreation permit (Permit #MT-070-18-09). The acreage is in the the 370 and 380 hunting districts. According to the BLM website, Montana Trophy Outfitters is currently permitted to provide deer and elk...
DREAMIN': Queen Titania (Rachel Cendrick) looks adoringly upon her new love, all due to Puck's misplaced love potion at Sunday's performance of a Midsummer Night's Dream at the Main Street Green. The event was brought to the community by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Gold Junction Presents, LaHood Steakhouse, High Peaks Federal Credit Union, Two Bit Saloon, Bill & Tamara Pullman, The Star Theatre, and The Whitehall Ledger....
Jefferson County Sheriff Craig Doolittle informed the Whitehall Ledger of a fatal traffic incident, which occurred Sunday, August 15 around 8 p.m. on Second Street in Whitehall. The victim, an adult male whose name has not been released, died shortly after receiving CPR at the scene. Doolittle said the incident, which is believed to have begun as a domestic situation which escalated into the involvement of a vehicle, is being investigated. Further details will be provided at a later date....
JUNIOR CHAMPIONS: (From left) Kaylee Klapan: Junior Dog Showing; Rylee Randall: Junior Goat Showing; Cooper Montgomery: Junior Sheep Showing; Braxton Walker: Junior Hog Showing....
HANDS TO THE SKY: Rockin' the Rivers brought the crowds to the Bridge amphitheater between Cardwell and Three Forks this weekend. Skillet was a fan-favorite, bringing raucous cheers from the audience....
At the August Town Council meeting, held Monday, August 9 at the Town Hall, councilors approved resolution 2021-13 for adopting fees for subdivision reviews. The resolution sets forth a schedule of subdivision fees which will be required of the property owner in order to further the subdivision approval. The fees are for items such as major subdivision preliminary plat application review, fire department inspection fee, public works inspection fees and more. Also on the docket for approval was the Jefferson County Sheriff’s contract with the T...
For the past two decades, Rockin' the Rivers has been held just outside of Three Forks, Montana, on a 140-acre venue that comes complete with a natural amphitheater. This happens to be perfect place for an incredible celebration of rock music like no other - a location that lends itself to heightened sound quality. Whether you're in front of the stage or towards the back of the crowd, you'll never miss out on your favorite song. After cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, Rockin' the Rivers is...
DONNA CASTANON Donna Castanon is the dishwasher for the kitchen; she has worked for Whitehall Schools for six years. Outside of work, she loves to do paper crafting when she gets a chance. She can’t wait to get back to a normal routine and is excited to see all the kids smiling. BARB BOWMAN Barb Bowman has been working at the school for fifteen years; she is currently the Cook’s Helper. She loves spending time with her family when she isn’t working. Barb loves seeing all the kids with smili...
The next Community Transition Advisory Committee (CTAC) meeting will be held at 8:00 am, Thursday, August 12th in the Borden Hotel conference room. The new Community Development Committee concept for Golden Sunlight Mine community funding will be presented at the meeting, followed by a more detailed discussion at 9:00 am. Organizations interested in future community project funding should try and attend this information session. Also, if you know other individuals involved with organizations that may be interested in seeking future project...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, an outreach program of the Montana State University's College of Arts & Architecture, is pleased to announce the upcoming Shakespeare in the Parks season will feature productions of A Midsummers Night's Dream. The classic play will be presented at the Main Street Green on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 6 p.m. "After enduring a year of uncertainty, we are so thrilled to be looking towards our 2021 season where we'll be able to once again engage our amazing...
In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 31, 2021 sirens went off, notifying Whitehall and surrounding areas of a wreck on I-90 by Pipestone. As the day passed, stories circulated on social media of the crash and what little details were known about the accident, which claimed the lives of four and put two others in the hospital. On Monday, August 2nd, Sheriff Craig Doolittle released the names of the deceased. Forty-five year old Adrian Hollis, of Spokane, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban eastbound in the westbound lane on Interstate...
SCOTT PREVOST: Scott Prevost is the Maintenance Supervisor and has been at the Whitehall school for two months. When he's not working, he likes to hunt and fish. He loves to see the little kids who are innocent enough to say whatever is on his mind. Scott also enjoys that some of the older kids are willing to help wherever they can. He is looking forward to meeting and seeing all the new faces this school year. CRAIG WIDNER: Craig Widner is the custodian for the Junior High. He cleans...
"They did in less than four days what would have taken me years," Bill Lanes, Pastor of Whitehall Assembly of God, said. Lanes is speaking of the kind souls who came from Ohio, Texas, and North Dakota to help re-side the Whitehall Assembly of God church. I met Ken and Tammy Pryor when they stopped into Whitehall and the rest just came together," Lanes said. The Pryors are part of the Water Tower Network out of Texas, a large church which assists rural communities with their needs, and link...
A replay of the recent Whitehall Frontier Days 2021 celebration will be presented on Whitehall PBS TV Channel 49.2 at 1, 3, 5, and 7 pm. each weekday. The highlights will include the complete "Rediscover Whitehall" Parade, the Jefferson Valley Fine Arts Show, and highlights of the Mark Jordan Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, Bill Baycroft Memorial Rod Run, the kids gem dig at Settings, kids tractor pull on Main Street, the Whitehall Booster Club Cornhole Tournament, Wyldman Rodeo, and other...
One of the things I love most about Montana is its big, blue skies and fresh air. I have been looking forward to being outside and enjoying some summertime activities. Unfortunately, Montana is experiencing a very hot, dry summer. With the heat and drought have come wildfires. As they increase here and in surrounding states, we are experiencing an increase in wildfire smoke. As our skies turn from blue to gray, it is important to understand the risks associated with wildfire season and plan for...
Darla Hill made and donated the quilt in hopes of raising money for the Veterans. Presenting the quilt with Darla are Veterans Roger Steerman, Gerry Keogh, and Celeste Shepard. The drawing took place on Saturday, during Frontier Days. The Veterans were assisted by Sarah Schilling, of Whitehall, who drew the winning ticket #125. Pam Noe, of Whitehall, was lucky number 125 and won this beautiful quilt during Frontier Days. She is presented the quilt by retired First Sergeant Celeste...
With Frontier Days "Rediscover Whitehall" this weekend, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2021 event is back in full force and rigor this year! This year celebrates the 37th year of the annual festivities. Here is a quick list of all the happenings this Friday and Saturday. Be sure to grab a 2021 Frontier Days Special Section, available at the Main Street Green and local restaurants. A schedule-at-a-glance is also available on page 5, as well the Whitehall Chamber's...
The Whitehall Veterans and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce may have bestowed “Veteran of the Year” and “Grand Marshall” titles on Gerry Keogh, but he should really be “Man of the Year.” Keogh embodies the spirit of Whitehall, of a Montana, of a Veteran, of everything you want someone to be. Vincent Gerald “Gerry” Keogh was born May 16, 1935 in Bismarck, ND. Gerry went to school through 7th grade 80 miles northwest of Bismarck in a small town called Beulah, which was about the same size as Wh...
The Whitehall Community Library has been awarded a Teen Project Democracy grant of $5000. Whitehall, along with the public libraries in Missoula and Billings, are the three sites chosen for this year’s projects centered around Holocaust study. The project will be teen-led and is open to youth 14-17 years of age. The Whitehall Community Library invites Whitehall School District students to participate from September 2021 to May 2022 in this leadership opportunity. The requirements are as follows: each participant must sign a letter of c...
The July meeting of the Town Council brought resolution to a long-standing delinquent bill, which was approved for payment at Monday night’s meeting. The bill, the remaining half due for replacement of faulty siding on the Town Hall building, was for work completed in 2017 by BBG Construction. Owner Jared Brown was available for discussion at the meeting and explained the situation, which had many at fault. The building was originally sided with CertainTeed fiber cement siding, which was faulty, and the company currently has class-action l...
