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Recreation Board Votes to Early Terminate WSC Lease

In a tense monthly meeting of the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board on Monday, March 27 in the Town Hall, it was voted and approved to recommend to the Whitehall Town Council early termination of the Whitehall Saddle Club’s (WSC) lease. The...

Whitehall Easter Eggs-Travaganza This Saturday

Who knows what the weather may be on Saturday, but, rain, snow, or shine, the Whitehall Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt will commence on Saturday, April 1st at 11 AM on the Main Street Green (next to...

Give Back Saturday At Whitehall Assembly of God

The Whitehall Assembly of God Church, located at 6 First Street East, will be holding Give Back Saturday on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1 PM to 4 PM. This free event is open to the public! The Give Back Saturday event has new women’s shoes...

Outdoorsman Night Saturday to Benefit Fire Department

The Whitehall Baptist Church is once again hosting an Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all in support of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. The...

Clarification on Black Tie Blue Jean from Chamber

The Whitehall Chamber’s annual fundraiser, Black Tie Blue Jeans (BTBJ), has been the topic of many discussions recently, though a lot of misinformation has transpired. The BTBJ fundraiser is not up for grabs or leaving the Chamber’s control....

JV Museum Annual Program April 6 at Star

The annual meeting and program for the Jefferson Valley Museum will be held on Thursday, April 6th at the Star Theater. The short meeting will start at 6:45 PM with the program at 7 PM. During the meeting, there will be a short review of the past...

Grabil Takes 2nd at Montana Open

On March 24-26, 2023 the annual Montana Open Wrestling Tournament took place in Billings, MT. With a record-setting 2,486 wrestlers registered from 10+ states, it was an epic battle that will go down...

Pool Shark Report: Weeks of 3/9/2023, 3/16/2023, and 3/23/2023

Week of 3-9-2023 TEAM K Bar #2: 12 wins, 5 lost Two Bit #1: 11 wins, 6 lost MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Tyler Babcock, Jeremy Jensen, Rick Kelley WOMEN 3 wins, 1 loss: Jeanette Bird, Mady Carmody Week of 3-16-2023 TEAM K Bar #1: 16 wins, 1 loss Mint #2:...

Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 3/29/2023

Q: What is Dolby Atmos? A: American engineer and inventor, Ray Dolby developed Dolby Laboratories and the Noise Reduction system in 1965. In the 1970s Dolby Stereo was invented which created surround sound by using four speakers. Dolby Laboratories...

Spring Uplift Yoga Class at Sage Wellness Center

Sage Wellness Center is hosting a Spring Uplift Yoga Class in conjunction with Lourae Yoga, this Saturday, April 1st from 9-11 AM. With the seasons, spring invites us to naturally blossom and rebirth into our authentic selves. This class will be an...

Horoscopes: Week of 3/29/2023

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Requests from friends, associates, and family this week can have your nerves on end, Aries. You may have to escape the crowds to recharge. Plan a getaway in the next few days. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You are awesome at staying on...

Dear Editor: The WSC and the Rec Board's Vote to Terminate its Lease

Dear Editor, The Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) was founded in the early 1920s with the express purpose to promote equestrian activities in the Jefferson Valley. For several decades the WSC has been located at the Recreational Complex. There, the WSC...

Thought Provokers: 3/29/2023

Life has no actual rules. Adults who act like children for the majority of their life result in their children having to act like adults for the majority of theirs. No one has ever discovered an animal with the perfect camouflage. Technically...

Just Ask Georgia: 3/29/2023

Georgia, I have a question, How do I calculate the fair price of a girlfriend using asset pricing theory? I don’t want to spend too much money on dates if the woman isn’t worth it. Budget Minded Dear Budget, Your thought process astounds me....

Connecting Point: Recon Man

The Epistle of Hebrews demands attention from serious people in search of, God, eternity, and truth. Jesus is more than a Jewish invention of conflict. In fact, Jesus is given a distinction that surpasses anyone in history—high priest forever. In...

WHS Disco Prom 2023

While the WHS ladies looked lovely at WHS Disco Prom, the men were the true standouts in their wild...

This Month in Montana History: March

March 1st 1872, 151 years ago: The Yellowstone National Park Protection Act is signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, establishing Yellowstone as the first national park in the United States....

No One Wants to Collide With a Deer

A deer stands paralyzed in the middle of a mountain highway, stunned by the lights and deafening roar of an 18-wheeler barreling toward it. At the last second, the deer leaps back into the forest....

MSU Extension Office: Common Law Marriage Estate Planning

This is one of a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. The authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist,...

GJP Hosts First Annual Whitehall Short Story Competition

Are you a writer who loves to create non-fiction? Do you love the Whitehall area? Are you a creative mind that needs an outlet? We have just the competition for you! The 1st Annual GJP Short Story Challenge is a creative writing competition open to...

COUSIN CLEAVON'S REDNECK COOKING: Squirrel Head Cheese

It is that time of the year when the squirrels are coming out of the trees and starting to tease my dog. I am on the same page as my dog I hate seeing them and I try to chase them away. I really hate...

Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: March 1, 1998

MARCH 1, 1998 Jeff Brown would be staying in prison, probably for at least another two years. Brown, who fired six shots into the Two-Bit Saloon in 1991 and was a passenger in the car driven by his brother that hit and killed Mona Ness and severely...

The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation – Over Two Decades of Supporting the Whitehall Community

Things change in life, and organizations ebb and flow, but the strongest most resilient organizations continue to be vital and contribute positive benefits to their local community. The Jefferson...

Olsen Named Honorary Warrior of Blackfeet Nation

Whitehall resident Stanley Olsen was recently bestowed a rare honor, the title of Honorary Warrior of the Blackfeet Nation. The title gift came as a surprise to Olsen, who had volunteered to help the...

Medicaid Eligibility Redeterminations/Renewals Resume in April

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will begin conducting Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) eligibility redeterminations on April 1 for the first time in three years. Federal requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Jessie May Todd, 89

Jessie May Todd, 89, formally of Three Forks, died at Highgate Senior Living Center in Bozeman on March 26, 2023. She was born September 6, 1933, at the family ranch near Whitehall, Montana, the...

Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 3/19/2023

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 09:25:54 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 15:52:40 911 Hang Up: Hwy 2 W 16:28:08 Citizen Assist: S Brooke St 16:50:17 Traffic Stop: I-90 19:39:07 Traffic Stop: Yellowstone Trl 19:41:21 Medical: W Third St 19:48:49 Traffic Stop: N...

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