Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 1/9/1997

January 9, 1997

Whitehall Mayor Neil Gallagher reviewed the progress made in 1996 saying substantial progress had been made on the $1.3 million projects which would upgrade the town’s water supply system by funding construction of new drinking water lines and a new water tank. It also called for the installation of water meters. He said expected completion was in 1997. Another highlight of the year was the signed lease between Jefferson County and the town of Whitehall which helped local efforts to improve the rodeo grounds and baseball fields. The year also saw the purchase of a new fire truc...