Don't Miss the MANY Events Happening This Week in Whitehall!
Christmas Festival week is here! We have many activities happening this week, something for everyone! DECEMBER 1-9 • BUSINESS BINGO: Pick up your Business Bingo card at the Whitehall Chamber...
Happy Hanukkah to Whitehall's Jewish Families
This time of year, most of the families in Whitehall are busy decorating for Christmas, shopping for Christmas gifts, and planning Christmas dinner. But a few families in Whitehall are focused on a...
Trojans Pin At Cascade Invitational
The Whitehall Trojan grapplers were on the road to the Cascade Invitational this past weekend and the Trojans brought some fantastic wrestling as a team The team was led by senior Captains Ivar...
POOL SHARK REPORT: Week of 11/30/2023
WEEK OF 11/30/2023 TEAM: K-Bar 1: 78 wins Mint 2: 62 wins Mint 4: 58 wins Two Bit 2: 48 wins Two Bit 1: 47 wins MEN Jon Belisario Gordy Lyons WOMEN Deanna Wall Leslie...
Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 12/6/2023
Home Automation Technology In a world increasingly driven by technology, the concept of home automation may seem like a realm reserved for tech wizards. However, the truth is that home automation,...
Whitehall Chamber Corner: Slay the Biggest Impediment to Adopting a Growth Mindset
Before you read this article, open the internet, and ask “How many business professionals are busy?” For a little extra fun, substitute business professionals with your specific industry. You’ll see pages and pages of results and studies all...
Horoscopes: Week of 12/6/2023
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you work or spend time with an introvert, reach out to him or her and strike up a conversation. This person may only need a little nudge to become a good friend. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a friendly competition that...
CONNECTING POINT: Christmas the Two Turtle Doves
Have you heard the songs in the air? Radio, television, Internet, and stores are currently playing Christmas music, ‘tis the season. Soon carolers will be strolling, children will be performing at school concerts and choirs will be singing their...
Op Ed: This Year, More Montanans Holiday Shopping for Health Insurance
This holiday season, more Montanans will be navigating the annual open enrollment period for health insurance, seeking quality and affordable health insurance plans for their families. Cover Montana...
Dear Editor: Thank You from the Charles Family
Dear Editor, The Charles Family would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped, participated in, and attended Donald Charles' funeral. A special acknowledgment to Crystal Charles-Ascheman for the...
Thought Provokers: 12/6/2023
They only had to change the word snake to essential to get us to buy these oils again. Google Maps must have saved a lot of marriages. You know it’s a great vacation when the most stressful part is getting ready to leave. Explaining a problem you...
I-15 Bridge Rehabilitation Project South of Helena Paused for Winter
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Frontier West, Inc. have paused bridge work between Helena and Jefferson City for the winter. Construction will resume in the spring. The I-15 Bridge Rehabilitations, Jefferson City, and Clancy...
Holidays: Time to Address Men's Mental Wellbeing
‘Movember’ is a movement designed to spread awareness about men’s health. Even though we are moving into December, it is still important to talk about men’s mental health and suicide prevention as we approach the holidays. There has been a...
WQW Announces Classical Piano Concert Featuring Organization's Founder Eric Hastings
Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) Foundation will host its first classical music fundraiser, featuring the talent of military veteran, pianist, and retired Marine Corps Colonel Eric Hastings. "An...
Our Town 125 and 100 Years Ago...December, Part I
125 YEARS AGO - December, Part I: December 1897 was proving to have a typical Montana winter. More horrific deaths were reported in the Butte mines. At Dunham, Montana, on the Blackfoot reservation,...
2023 Christmas Interviews: Mrs. Coombe's Kindergarten
MARLEE LEARN LEDGER: How does Santa Claus get into your house? MARLEE: Ummmm...I think he makes a chimney on the roof. L: He makes one? M: Yes, he makes one because we don't have one. L: Do you hear...
2023 Christmas Interviews: Mrs. Kidwell's Kindergarten
OWEN HALLFORD LEDGER: What's your favorite part about Christmas? OWEN: Decorating the tree! L: You put a tree in your house? O: I did and I cutted a real one! L: How tall is your tree? O: I don't...
Caught In the Act of Holiday Decorating!
Aha! The Whitehall Garden Club elves were caught decorating the fire station barrels for the upcoming holiday months! They decorated throughout the fire siren going off, and watched as Whitehall's...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 12/2/1998
DECEMBER 2, 1998 Jessica Brower of Whitehall was one of seven Montana State University-Bozeman students to present a poster explaining her research at this year's National Collegiate Honors Council...
MSU Extension: Use an MSA as a Holiday Gift & Legacy
This is one in 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,...
2023 Christmas Interviews: Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarten
MAYSIN COOPER LEDGER: Have you ever been to the North Pole? MAYSIN: No. L: Do you know the temperature there? M: (thinks hard) No? L: Is there someone special who lives in the North Pole? M: (lights...
Troy Henry Braaten, 6
Troy Henry Braaten of Sheridan, Montana passed away November 29, 2023, just before his 7th birthday. He was born December 9, 2016, in Dillon, MT to parents Rodney and Amanda (Young) Braaten and big...
Jefferson County Sheriff Report: Week of 11/26/2023
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 05:43:17 Medical: E First St 07:24:16 Medical: S Division St 09:36:39 Civil Standby: W Second Ave 12:11:47 Animal: N Jefferson St 12:51:10 Traffic Offense: I-90 18:17:55 Medical: Bonanza Pl 21:53:26 Mental Crisis: Noble St...