Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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To say the Whitehall High School wrestling team had an impressive performance last Saturday would be an understatement. The Trojans shined with four individual champions and qualified a total of nine for the state tournament at last week's Southern B/C Divisional Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. Trentin Walker (113 pounds), Connor Johnson (132 Pounds), Kayden Howser (205 Pounds) and Dawson Hoerauf (285 pounds) all captured Divisional Championships. It was the third consecutive championship for...
A rising country music star will play two dates in Jefferson County later this year. John King is scheduled to play in Whitehall August 16 and in Boulder August 17. According to Jefferson County Event Coordinator Bruce Binkowski, he recently received an email from King asking if there was any interest in a local booking. After doing his homework on King, Binkowski was pleased with what he found. "We discovered not only did he play venues across the country, he also had a single that received sig...
The Whitehall Senior Center is hosting their annual fundraiser later this month. The Winter Fest Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center located at 3 North Division Street in downtown Whitehall. Center Director Mary Gustin said they put on a fundraiser each year and it is very important for the operations of the center. She said they would also use money from the 2018 fundraiser towards the purchase of a new stove. According to Gustin, the breakfast will include quiche, bacon, sausage, cinnamon rolls...
Three weeks into the filing period for seven open seats in Jefferson County, there is only one race with multiple candidates. In a list obtained last week from Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, Steve Andersen, Dean Hildebrand, and Whitehall resident Kevin Brunet have all filed to run for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace opening. The elected official will take over for longtime Justice of the Peace Dennis Giulio. Currently, Jefferson County Commissioner (District 3) Bob Mullen, Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Ramey,...
According to Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Montana closed January with widespread influenza activity. The number of Montanans reported to be infected with “the flu” increased over the past several weeks, with a high of 723 new cases last week. Since the start of the flu season in October, over 3,290 people have tested positive for influenza, 423 have been hospitalized, and 21 adults 50 years and over have died. Locally, flu activity continues to be reported in all 3 regions of Jefferson County for a total of 55 cas...
Whether it is a cup of coffee with a friend, putting together a puzzle while catching up with the latest town gossip or a nice lunch, the Whitehall Senior Center is an important gathering spot for local residents. Next Sunday, the Center is hosting their annual fundraiser and this an integral time for local residents to come together to help with day-to-day operations. Even the smallest of donations will help the center remain a valuable part of the community. Throughout the year, the center puts together a great menu of lunches Monday through...
The other day when picking up a sandwich for lunch I decided to grab a bag of Doritos as a side. I got an interesting surprise when I opened the bag and an astonishing four chips came out. I've noticed the amount of chips that generally come in bags has slowly decreased over the years, but this seemed a little bit ridiculous. So rather than pay for some tasty chips, it appears I spent money on a brightly colored bag of air. It's almost as if with each new flavor introduced, they decide to put one or two less chips in the bag. It seems like...
Every now and then certain characters come to this earth to make us laugh, love our lives and live in the joy of the moment. Such would be the lifelong dispatch of the only child of Leona and Earnest Peabody. One Miss Patricia Joan Peabody, was born July 22, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her parents' divorce Miss Patti and her mom moved to Southern California. At age 19 she met her handsome prince Norman L. Jensen and they married one week later. The couple was blessed with 56 years and two very active sons Norman and Noel. She was...
Bethel Wagner and Mary Ann Wallace cordially invite the Whitehall community to join them for a winter health and wellness workshop titled “Beat he Winter Blues: Self Care Strategies for a Happy, Healthy Winter”. This fun, interactive workshop will be full of simple tips and tricks to boost your health and happiness through the rest of the winter season. Door prizes, handouts, and refreshments will also be a part of the evening’s offerings. Bethel Wagner is currently in training become a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and is looki...
Monday, Jan. 29 7:22 a.m. – traffic stop, 415 North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 7:31 a.m. – traffic stop, 415 North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 7:40 a.m. – traffic stop, North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 7:54 a.m. – traffic stop, North Whitehall Street, Whitehall 8:08 a.m. – traffic stop, Yellowstone Trail, Whitehall 9:01 a.m. - DUI—liquor, I-90 Westbound, MM 239.5, Whitehall 9:16 a.m. - criminal mischief/business, 726 Highway 2 East, Cardwell 10:44 a.m. - runaway from home -female 14-17, Hwy 41, Whitehall 1:00 p.m. - trees/debris on roadway,...
Anyone who has followed the Whitehall High School girls basketball team during the 2017-18 season has witnessed a fiercely dedicated squad that shows improvement each and every time they take the court. The Lady Trojans hard work came to fruition last week as they picked up their first 5B District win of the season with a 55-45 home victory over Manhattan. The Lady Trojans kept things rolling with a dominant 49-32 win Friday at Gardiner. With only two regular season games remaining on their sche...
A highly decorated track star in high school, Twin Bridges senior and Whitehall resident Michaela Madden will be continuing her career at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Twin Bridges Superintendent Chad Johnson said Madden has been instrumental in the success of the Lady Falcons Track team the past three seasons, and he expects more of the same this spring. Madden signed her National Letter of Intent in late January in front of family, friends, students and staff at the high school. She currently holds the girls' long jump school...
It was a great week for the Whitehall High School boys basketball team. The Trojans (11-5, 4-5 5B) bounced back from two tough road losses with a thrilling 66-58 overtime victory Thursday over Manhattan, and a convincing 78-66 road win Friday night at Gardiner. It was as emotional start to the week for the Trojans when they hosted rival Manhattan on senior night in a packed Varsity Gym. After a back and fourth affair, Whitehall saved their best for last. After a Tigers shot at the buzzer tied...
It has been an amazing few weeks for the Whitehall Schools Music Department. Along with receiving a $250 "One Class At A Time" check from Montana Tech and KXLF TV Station (Butte) and hosting a middle school music festival, the department received more incredible news this week when they were notified of a GRAMMY Signature Schools Award. Whitehall High School was one of 100 schools nationwide awarded $2,000 to benefit their musical programs. The award is an education initiative of the GRAMMY Museum that seeks to educate and inspire visitors and...
