The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

On December 30, 2021, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an Alcohol Compliance Check from the north to the south end of the county. During the compliance checks, all businesses that serve or sell alcohol were checked for compliance...

The Whitehall Trojan Wrestling team traveled north last weekend for both matches in Fairfield and to attend the Choteau Classic tournament. This tournament was attended by 40 Class B boy and girl teams from around the state. In this competitive...

In their annual meeting held Monday, January 17, 2022, the Montana High School Association voted in favor of adding shot clocks to high school basketball. The eighth proposal on the agenda was given by Great Falls CMR High School to add a 35-second...

Week of 1-13-2022 TEAM K Bar #1: 15 wins, 2 lost Mint #3: 11 wins, 6 lost Mint #4: 11 wins, 6 lost MEN Brad Babb: 4 wins, 0 lost Will Bowen: 4 wins, 0 lost Gordy Lyons: 4 wins, 0 lost Chris Nelson: 4 wins, 0 lost WOMEN Deanna Wall: 3 wins, 1 loss...

Dear Editor, Your paper recently published an editorial by Chuck Denowh discussing American Prairie’s recent purchase of the 73 Ranch. Some of the statements made by Mr. Denowh can lead the reader to the conclusion that American Prairie doesn’t...

If you run 26 miles, it’s because you’re an athlete. If you walk 26 miles, it’s because you can’t afford a car. Poems only rhyme in the language they were written in. A microwave can show you how clean someone really is. You have to wait...

The desire to be “top of your game” or “top of the world” is a near-universal want. For centuries, people have aspired to great heights, achieving some of life’s “greatest” passions. Individuals like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Usain...

Dear Jo, I have heard a lot of people complaining and/or asking about what to do about receiving thank-you acknowledgments. Here is the other side of that dilemma. What does one do when receiving gifts that for whatever reason are unfortunate picks...

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be tempted to overspend this week, as you have a mind to remodel or redecorate your home in a major way. Try not to get carried away. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You are ready to pour a huge investment of time and...

Many of you probably read Roger Siemen’s obituary in the Whitehall Ledger (Jan.12) or in the Montana Standard. Facebook has some complimentary posts that many of you will find interesting. Roger led a full life with many accomplishments. One of...

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 00:03:51 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 02:18:47 911 Open Line 03:24:57 Traffic Offense: I-90 10:25:51 Suicide Threats: S Division St 13:55:57 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 14:31:57 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): Hot Springs Rd 18:49:27 911...

January 16, 1997 A sharply divided Whitehall Town Council with a 4-3 vote approved a water rate increase for town businesses and residents during the council meeting on January 13. The vote, which followed a lengthy and oftentimes bitter hearing...

The Montana Public Service Commission has opened an investigation into the adequacy of legacy telephone systems owned and operated by CenturyLink Communications, LLC, and its affiliated Montana carriers. Many rural Montanans rely on these legacy...

When a Montana resident dies, state law provides a process for deciding who is legally entitled to inherit financial accounts the deceased had with banks, credit unions or other entities such as brokerage firms. Montana property and contract laws,...

Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced a record number of new businesses were created in Montana last year. More than 51,500 new businesses were registered with the Montana Secretary of State in 2021, surpassing...