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

Governor Gianforte Welcomes $80 Million Dvele Manufacturing Plant to Butte

Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated the groundbreaking of the Dvele modular home manufacturing plant in Butte, projected to create nearly 500 good-paying Montana jobs. Representing an $80 million investment by Dvele, the new facility will support...

Rock Hound Field Trip June 12

Whitehall Rock Hound group will have a field trip on June 12, led by local geologist Debbie Hanneman. The group will meet at 5 PM on June 12 at the Whitehall Community Library, and caravan out to the site in Pipestone. Anyone interested in learning...

Whitehall Community Garage Sale June 17

Local residents will have plenty of chances to find a hidden gem Saturday, June 17 during the annual Whitehall Community Garage Sale. Get your garage sale on the map by June 12th by contacting the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce at...

BREAKFAST WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Several great students surprised Principal Jason Slater with breakfast on the last day of school, Friday, June...

National Flag Day Celebrated June 14th

National Flag Day will be celebrated on June 14th as a day to honor the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The resolution read: Resolved,...

Ease Your Stress at Sage Wellness Center

Did you know that stress, in one form or another, is the cause of 80-90% of chronic diseases? Think of stress like the layers of an onion. There are layers made up of physical stressors. These...

Op Ed: NorthWestern Rate Increase Unfair

NorthWestern Energy customers are about to get shocked with a huge increase in their electric rates if the Public Service Commission grants NorthWestern Energy’s request to increase residential rates. The public hearings are over and final legal...

Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 6/7/2023

How do I get started making a podcast? Podcasts have taken the world by storm, offering a unique platform for sharing stories, discussing ideas, and connecting with people around the globe. If...

Horoscopes: Week of 6/7/2023

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things may not progress the way you want them to unless you become a little more persistent. Figure out how to walk the line to achieve your goals. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, many things are going right with your life....

Dear Editor: Thank you for painting the W

Dear Editor, A BIG THANK YOU to the class of 2023 for painting the “W”! Ron and Sandy Hunt and their crew used a lot of muscle to restore it origianlly. It’s great to see it get some care. Maybe it can become a senior class tradition? ARCYLLE...

Connecting Point: Starting Point - TO THRIVE

Our friends at Merriam-Websters define thrive as: to FLOURISH, or to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances. With spring in full swing, I’ve noticed the dandelions thriving. I’ll be treating them real soon. Most...

Just Ask Georgia: 6/7/2023

Georgia, I have a question, My son is very troubled and physically ill. He is pale and sometimes vomits blood. Could he be possessed by a demon? Concerned Dear Not-Concerned-Enough, My goodness! Take him to a medical doctor for an exam immediately!...

Thought Provokers: 6/7/2023

The weight of a human can vary by a few hundred pounds, yet an airline will charge you extra if your luggage is five pounds over the limit. Your future self is talking smack about you. Club goers in the John Wick universe are extremely blase about...

Montana PBS to Host June 8 Preview of 'The American Buffalo,' a New Film Directed by Ken Burns

Montana PBS will host a preview of "The American Buffalo," a new two-part, four-hour film series directed by Ken Burns, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at The Wilma in Missoula. Approximately one hour...

Learn About Whitehall Bio Control

The Whitehall Biological Control Project (Whitehall Project) has existed since the early 1990s and is based out of Whitehall Schools. It is associated with the Jefferson County Weed District. Jill...

Whitehall Superintendent Check-In

Whitehall School District has some exciting innovations and changes for the 2023-2024 school year. Here are the highlights: Four-Day School Week - As you undoubtedly know, Whitehall School District will be moving to a 4-day school week. The school...

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Honey-Laced Blueberry Parfait

There are so many reasons to include blueberries in recipes. Not only are they plentiful in supermarkets and at fruit stands, blueberries often perfectly balance the sweet with the tart in flavor....

Fishing with the Experts

On May 24th, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks employees Bill Dawson, Ron Spoon, Colton Pipinich, John Miller, Jim Vojahosky, Justin Hawkaluk, Regan Dean presented a 5th grade fishing day with help...

Fish and Wildlife Commission to Meet June 8

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet on June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM. The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and YouTube. The public can participate...

Cancer Connection Support Group Offered by St. James

St. James’ The Cancer Connection Support Group is a support group that meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The group is a place for survivors, current patients, family members, friends, and community members who have ever had a...

Montana's Destination Fiber Festival Gearing Up For Its Seventh Year

"Fiber Arts....getting back to its roots." Come experience a weekend of fiber fun in the countryside with classes, vendors, demonstrations, and a gathering area to spin, weave, knit, and crochet or...

Hoagland Awarded Dennis Smith Scholarship

Whitehall Veterans Post 4603 and American Legion Post 24 are pleased to announce the 2023 Dennis Smith Scholarship Winner, Whitehall senior Maxine Hoagland. Maxine submitted an essay "What Is A... Full story

Between the Stacks: 6/7/2023

Summer Reading registrations are pouring in and next week's Wednesday program will be Rhea Armstrong and "The Mystery of Montana Animals" at 10:30 AM. The rest of the month will include the annual...

Jim Griffin, 63

Jim Griffin, age 63, of Whitehall - loving husband, dedicated father, ecstatic grampa, loyal friend, and proud smoke jumper - went home to the mountains on Monday, May 29, 2023. He left with a heart... Full story

Dr. Sheila MacDonald Stearns, 76

Sheila MacDonald Stearns, educator, died Tuesday, May 23, due to complications from lung cancer. She leaves behind hundreds of grieving hearts because she was so loved by so many. Sheila was born... Full story

Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 5/28/2023

SUNDAY, MAY 28 02:54:48 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 W 03:27:18 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 05:16:55 Suspicious Circumstance: I-90 09:10:40 911 Open Line: Toll Mtn Rd 11:39:41 Medical: Forcella Rd 16:16:42 Animal: Piedmont Rd 16:46:47 Harassment: E Legion St...

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