The Whitehall Ledger Archives (2024)

ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Chamber of Commerce|Jun 29, 2022

The mission of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is to bring individuals, businesses, and organizations together to enrich the community of Whitehall. The annual Whitehall Frontier Days Rodeo is one of the best ways to accomplish this, but help is needed! This year’s Wyldman Rodeo will be held Friday, June 22 at the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds. Rodeos are expensive to produce; the Chamber is immensely appreciative of the sponsorships received in the past to assist with the rodeo and hopes you will consider sponsoring, at any level, in 2022. Even j...

ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Jun 22, 2022

“I have a big three-car ambulance garage that I think would make a great Western Legacy Center (WLC),” said Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh at the Jefferson County Commissioner meeting on June 14, held in Cardwell.”You know, Town Hall and Western Legacy Center right there on Legion Avenue. Just a thought, but there’s always always another plan. There’s always a possibility.” Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh said this after Commissioner Leonard Wortman noted that at the Jefferson Local Development Council’s meeting that morning, the Board voted not to...

ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Jun 22, 2022

At the June 14 Jefferson County Commissioner’s meeting, held in Cardwell, Commissioner Leonard Wortman noted the Western Legacy Center (WLC) is “back to square one” after a recent decision by the Jefferson Local Development Council (JLDC). That morning at a JLDC meeting the board had voted not to purchase the Roberts Building on the outskirts of Whitehall by the I-90 exits/entrances. “The Western Legacy Center’s business plan is not in the best interest of JLDC at this time,” said Eric Seidensticker, JLDC’s Executive Director, on a phone call...

LEE GOOD, Telesystem Services|Jun 22, 2022

Internet access in Whitehall, and everyplace else for that matter, is going to continue to grow as more and more Internet services and streaming sources are available to our schools, businesses, home businesses, and households. Fiber is the only Internet medium at the moment that is essentially “future-proof” as the fiber itself has virtually unlimited bandwidth capability. Some technologists even go so far as to say “if it isn’t fiber it isn’t broadband.” And most agree it needs to be fiber end-to-end from the Internet source to the Interne...

Jun 22, 2022

Thanks to the sponsorship of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Whitehall, MT on Thursday, June 23, to the lot behind the Rodeo Grounds - Whitehall Recreation Center located at 199 Viella St. with shows at 5:00 & 7:30 PM. C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 37 years. This authentic One-Ring, Big Top Circus has been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top, Nick News: On the Road with Circus Kids, and most...

Jun 22, 2022

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The 2022 Montana Better Newspaper Contest Awards were awarded this past weekend in Glendive, MT. The Ledger received the following awards: FIRST PLACE: • Best Ad - Services (color) • Best Special Section SECOND PLACE: • Best Ad - Services (color) • Best Ad - Merchandise (color) THIRD PLACE: • Best Ad - Services (color) • Best Front Page • Best Portrait Photo • Best Ad - Services (b&w) • Best Ad - Merchandise (color) • Best Sports Page Layout/Design • Best Editorial Thank you to everyone who supported the Ledger in 2021! These awards were bas...

Jun 22, 2022

PRETTY AND DURABLE: New flooring in Whitehall Elementary school is being installed as we speak. The flooring was paid for by American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund dollars. The flooring carries a 20-year commercial warranty....

MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Jun 15, 2022

Following conversations with officials in Park County, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has closed the Yellowstone River in Park County to all recreational use due to public safety risks caused by extremely high water levels, endangered and failing infrastructure, flooded and impassible access roads, and limited availability of search and rescue resources. All fishing access sites on the Yellowstone River in Park County are also closed from the Yellowstone National Park boundary to Springdale Bridge Fishing Access Site. Most fishing access sites...

Jun 15, 2022

Local residents will have plenty of chances to find a hidden gem this Saturday at the annual Whitehall Community Garage Sale. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 18 and maps can be picked up at Thriftway, The Ledger, Pepper Tree Deli and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Office beginning today. Maps will also be available Saturday at all participating sale locations and the Whitehall Farmer's Market. Whitehall's Community Garage Sale is a conglomeration of individual garage sales...

Jun 15, 2022

Whitehall’s music series, Beats & Eats, makes its 2022 debut on Wednesday, June 15 from 5-8 PM on Main Street Green, next to the Star Theatre. Come enjoy three local bands, a dine-around menu of local food offerings, and a fun-filled evening. Bring a lawn chair! If the weather is not cooperating, the event will move indoors to the Star Theatre. A dine-around menu will be provided and orders are asked to be placed by 5:15 PM. Coordinators from the Whitehall Chamber will pick up and deliver the food to attendees. Beats & Eats is brought to you b...

Jun 15, 2022

Portrayed in a fantasy world, five confused participants wake up with no memory of their past life...with only one word, a personality descriptor written in type on their shirts. The doctor explains that each is here willingly and that they are all being compensated for their participation in a research study. Will the assigned attribute of each participant affect their behavior when under extreme duress? Once the experiment begins and they find out that to lose is to die, all five do what they...

ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Jun 15, 2022

Mark your calendars for the sixth annual Copper K Fiber Festival Saturday, July 16 (9 AM-5 PM) and Sunday, July 17 (9 AM-4 PM). Event creator Kami Noyes of Ranching Fiber Traditions invites everyone to attend this event, where Fiber Arts are Getting Back to Their Roots! The event is free of charge with fiber arts workshops, vendors, and more included in this fun-filled weekend at the historic Copper K Barn just outside of Whitehall. With over thirty vendors, the Fiber Festival offers not only...

ARLENE WEBER, Whitehall Rotary Club|Jun 8, 2022

The Whitehall Rotary Club is offering one last chance to order engraved tiles at the historic fishpond in the center of town. There are up to 26 full tiles available for engraving; 4 at the bottom of the wall and the others on the two benches. Orders will be accepted between now and August 1, 2022, or until all tiles are purchased, whichever occurs first. A full tile engraving can be purchased for $125.00 or one-half of a tile for $75.00. Artwork requests will incur an additional fee. Order...

ARREN KIMBEL-SANNIT, Montana Free Press|Jun 8, 2022

A Republican legislative candidate running for a seat in Jefferson County has been charged with a felony after allegedly falsifying his signature on a ballot for Jefferson High School Board of Trustees in order to "test the system," according to court documents filed late last month. Jefferson County Attorney Steve Haddon charged House District 75 candidate Tim McKenrick with deceptive election practices, a felony carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in state prison, and a $50,000 fine,...

Jun 8, 2022

Whitehall School District Principal Kurtis Koenig was awarded a Department of Defense Patriot Award in recognition of the extraordinary support of his employee serving in the United Air Force Reserve Colonel Donna Loomis. The Patriot Award was developed by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a program of the Department of Defense, to publicly recognize civilian employees serving in the guard or reserve. Without supportive employers, the strength and readiness of the nation's Guard...

THOMAS J. ELPEL, Jefferson River Chapter|Jun 8, 2022

Montana real estate prices are skyrocketing, creating additional hurdles for conservation work. Feeling the need for a new approach, local author and conservationist Thomas J. Elpel initiated a trade-up challenge to swap a book for land for a public campsite on the Jefferson River Canoe Trail in southwest Montana. "I heard about a guy who traded up a red paper clip for a house and a woman who traded up a bobby pin for a house, and I wondered if a trade-up challenge might be a good way to acquire...

TOM HARRINGTON, Whitehall VFD and American Legion|Jun 8, 2022

The question of what to do with a worn-out flag often arises and Section 8(k) of the Flag Code states “The flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Worn-out flags can be given to the local American Legion Post #24 or VFW Post #4603 at any time for proper disposal. There will be a flag retirement ceremony at 10:00 AM, on June 14, at the Whitehall cemetery. National Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 as a day to honor the American fla...

Jun 8, 2022

Hello, Trailerites! Welcome to the 5th Annual Big Sky Vintage Trailer Rally! The Cardwell General Store and Campground is hosting this fun-filled rally June 16-19. This year's theme is "Murica Trailer Trash Bash" and coordinators have confirmed that fan-favorite activity Trailer TrashBall is on the schedule of events. This event caters to vintage campers 1979 and older. Visitors are welcome to attend the Open House to tour the campers on Saturday, June 18 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Live music by...

SALLY MARTINELLI, Violence Policy Center and additional graphics by MT DPHHS and others|Jun 8, 2022

New CDC WONDER data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that states with the highest rates of overall gun death in the nation are those with weak gun violence prevention laws and higher rates of gun ownership according to a new Violence Policy Center (VPC) analysis. In addition, states with the lowest overall gun death rates have some of the strongest gun violence prevention laws in the nation and lower rates of gun ownership. The VPC analysis looks at overall gun death...

BETHEL WAGNER, Sage Wellness Center|Jun 1, 2022

Sage Wellness Center will present a class on Mental Health Through Energy-Based Modalities on Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30 p.m. The class will be held at The Education Station, 7 W. Legion. In this powerful class we will share: • Common underlying causes of mental and emotional issues like anxiety, depression, mood imbalances, and ADD/ADHD. • Energy-based modalities that are shown to rebalance the nervous system, reduce stress, improve moods, and increase focus. • Simple practices you can learn and use at home to promote optimal mental and emoti...

Jun 1, 2022

For 32 weeks of the year, Culpepper & Merriweather circus brings an action-packed 90-minute show to over 200 towns in 17 different states! C&M Circus specializes in affordable, family-friendly entertainment. Our show is truly enjoyable for children of all ages! Bring the toddlers, kids, teenagers, AND Grandparents! The circus, brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson County Events Office, will be at the Whitehall recreation complex Thursday, June 23 with showings at...

Jun 1, 2022

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is resurfacing and rehabilitating about six miles of MT 69. This project begins at the intersection of Whitehall Street and Legion Avenue in Whitehall before proceeding east from town. The project ends at the junction of MT 69 and MT 2. Improvements include: • resurfaced pavement and new pavement markings • limited curb and gutter replacement • improved signage • upgrade guardrails • crack seal of the Whitehall Creek Bridge Construction is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2022. For the s...

Jun 1, 2022

It’s exciting to see all the activities in Whitehall this month fall into place - this summer is going to be a busy one, so don’t miss out on any of the fun! • The Whitehall Community Library has a plethora of amazing programs happening this summer - up to three programs a day! Check out the schedule of events on Page 2 of the Ledger or contact the library at 406-287-3763. • Whitehall Farmer’s Market opens for the season this Saturday, June 4 and will run through October in Legion Park. For more information contact Bernice Nicholson at 406-49...

ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|May 25, 2022

Fifteen Whitehall High School Trojans will receive their diplomas on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 2 PM in the Whitehall Varsity Gym. The Whitehall School District is proud to announce Haley Briggs as WHS 2022 Valedictorian as well as Brendan Wagner as the 2022 Salutatorian. Graduating seniors include: Madison Austin, Steven Baceski, Joe David Benner, Haley Briggs, Camryn Contreras, Avrey Coombe, Marissa Ellison, Judith (Annie) Engler, Connor Graham, Keara Hugulet, Justin Kuehl, Dallon Lanes, Brendan...

ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|May 25, 2022

Gold Junction Presents... is excited to announce the Family Adventure film series, as well as the Western Classics series. The Family Adventure series kicks off June 8 with Sing; the Western Classics begins July 7 with Rio Bravo. Both series are free to the public, though donations to the organization to put future events like these on are appreciated. The Family Adventure Series films will be introduced by an Adventure Guide, who will educate attendees briefly on cultural aspects of the featured film and items of interest to look for. The...