Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whitehall Town Council is looking for proposals on what to do with the Ambulance Barn located at 207 West Legion. At their regular meeting Monday night, the Council approved to advertise requests for proposals on the space that was most recently used by the Community Beacon of Hope Inc. Ambulance Service. Town Attorney Ed Guza and Deputy Town Attorney Elizabeth Musick will draft the advertisement to meet legal specifications. Mayor Dale Davis said people want to know what they are going to do with the building, and asked permission to...
The stories held within the walls of the JV Museum were enhanced during the 2017 Season. Most recently a Broad Ax that had helped to build a barn at the 18 Mile in the early 1900s and once again in the 1930s helped to build a barn in Cardwell joined the many artifacts contained within this historic building. A 1924 Model Ford TT Truck has also been loaned to the museum by Dick Roberts. This joins the collection of the Surrey with the Fringe on Top, the 1907 I.H.C. Model A Autowagon, a 1928 Model...
The Whitehall High School Booster Club has long been an integral part of the community, raising money for the betterment of Trojan athletics. This year, the club has decided to have a little fundraising with the "Kiss the Pig" contest taking place after the Homecoming game October 6 against Jefferson. According to club member Kami Noyes, residents can donate $1 per bet to select one of four contestants. The contestant who receives the most donations will kiss a pig at the 50-yard-line. The four...
The Whitehall High School Interact Club is stepping up to help Montanans affected by this summers devastating wildfires. The club has initiated the "Change For Fires" fundraiser for families in the Treasure State. Donation jars have been set up at Jefferson Fresh Foods, The Corner Store, Pepper Tree and both Whitehall School offices. According to club member and senior Ryan Murphy, the idea originated about a week ago, and it came from all the sad stories in the news about families losing everything they have and the destruction the fires have...
Hunting season has arrived. Here are a few tips from the Jefferson Valley Sportsman’s Association. 1. Hunting on private land is a privilege, not a right. As a hunter, you are a guest on someone else’s land. Hunting on block management areas can be discontinued during the season for individuals who don’t follow the rules. Block management areas can be withdrawn from the block management program if public hunting becomes too much of a headache for the land owner. 2. When is the best time to ask for permission to hunt? Before the season is best...
The past few months have been devastating for Montana as wildfires have burned throughout the state. There was over a 2,700-acre fire locally, and over a million acres have burned in Montana. People are losing their homes, firefighters have lost their lives, and there are a variety of health related issues for both residents and animals. Simply put, it is a horrible situation. There are always going to be wildfires started by lighting, but at the same time it does not have to be as bad as it is in 2017. It’s time for our lawmakers to stand u...
I’ve always had a fascination with movies and books about a post-apocalyptic world or dystopian society. While they would often times make me feel uncomfortable, it was almost like rubber necking at an accident – you want to turn away, but often times you don’t. This summer I have had two instances that have made me feel like the world has been ending, and I think I’m not alone when I say that I can’t wait for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter to arrive. In July I woke up to my bed shaking and my cat flying. I had no idea what was...
Larry Norman Tribble went home to the Lord on September 6, 2017. Larry was born on April 28, 1934 in Helena, Montana. At the age of 4 1/2 he was adopted by Bill and Kate Tribble of Three Forks, Montana. They brought him home to their ranch where he joined an adopted sister, Joyce Janacaro. He attended grade school at the Eureka Country School in Milligan Canyon and graduated from Three Forks High School in 1952. He then attended trade schools in Denver, Colorado and Fargo, North Dakota for 3 years for auto body repair and mechanics. He married...
Monday, Sept. 4 2:35 a.m. – agency assist, 700 Cottonwood Road, Cardwell 11:05 a.m. - traffic/roads parking, Whitetail Road, Whitehall 11:20 a.m. – traffic stop, Whitetail Road, MM 8, Whitehall 4:03 p.m. – traffic stop, Hwy 359, Cardwell 4:27 p.m. – traffic stop, 1455 Hwy 2 East, Cardwell 4:49 p.m. – traffic/reckless, I-90 eastbound, MM 259, Whitehall 6:13 p.m. - suspicious/person/vehicle/circumstance, Robbins Lane, Whitehall 8:37 p.m. – traffic stop, Hwy 69, MM 15, Cardwell 9:09 p.m. - public safety-fire/smoke, I-90 westbound, MM 263, Cardwe...
In an effort to raise money to upgrade their building at 501 N. Whitehall St., the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is conducting a Gun Raffle. The prize is a Precision Guns Custom Rifle Combo Package, a $4,200 value. The package includes a rifle up to 300 Ultra Mag (winners choice), scope, load development, and hunting turrets. Chamber Treasurer Jill Dove said they are trying to do their part to beautify Whitehall and provide for a better tourist experience. Dove said there are plans for a pavilion with a picnic table and brochure holders so...
Engines will roar at the Bureau of Land Management’s Pipestone recreation area Sept. 16-17 during a competitive motorcycle race. Earlier this year, the BLM Butte Field Office issued a 10-year Special Recreation Permit to 5th Gear Productions, based in Three Forks, to conduct the annual race at the Pipestone Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, about 13 miles east of Butte. Each day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., riders will participate in timed races with different classes and a staggered start pattern. The maximum number of race participants has b...
After two dominating wins to open the season, it was more of the same for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football in their conference opener Friday night at Trojans Field. Whitehall used a well-balanced offense and smothering defense to improve to 3-0 on the season with a 41-7 win over visiting Red Lodge. Following the game Friday, head coach Dan Lacey lauded his defensive unit that has allowed just two touchdowns in 12 quarters this season. "They are doing a great job. We are getting a rota...
Despite a conference loss last week to Manhattan, Whitehall High School head volleyball coach Lauren McDonald is pleased with how hard her team is playing. The Lady Trojans dropped their lone match last week 25-14, 25-17, 25-14 last Thursday against the Lady Tigers. McDonald said the girls played really well and did some good things. She said despite two losses to open the conference season, they have stayed positive, are doing a good job at listening to instruction, and are starting to put...
The smoke filled Montana skies led to the cancellation or postponement last week of numerous high school sporting events across the state. This included a meet for the Whitehall High School Cross Country team. WHS Athletic Director Dan Lacey told the Ledger Friday afternoon the decision had been made to cancel the Harrison Cross Country meet last Saturday because of smoky conditions. This was the second scheduled meet for the Trojans cancelled because of smoke. Their August 29 meet at Fairmont was also cancelled. The Trojans are next scheduled...
It was a cold, windy, rainy and muddy night September 15 at Trojans Field. While the conditions may not have been ideal for a Whitehall/Harrison offense that had averaged 41 points in their first three games, it was a perfect opportunity for the Trojans defense to once again show they are one of the elite defensive units in Montana. Led by a dominant defensive performance, the Trojans improved to 4-0 on the season with a 22-7 win over a gritty visiting Big Timber team. Following the game,...
