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This story comes with a trigger warning as the death of a child due to suffocation is discussed. Five kisses. Five hugs. That's exactly how Tyler Blair said goodbye to his son, Reign, each day before work. "There was no getting away from that," Blair said with a faint smile. "During the day, I would video call him on my phone, show him when I was on a piece of equipment, and he would just love to see it. And he would be right there waiting for me when I got home." Friday, April 24, began no...
A remarkable collection decades in the making will be on display May 8-10 at the Montana Western Legacy Center, offering the public a rare glimpse into a lifetime shaped by music, passion, and personality. The Montana Western Legacy Center, in partnership with Grit and Grace Collective, will host a special showcase of Bob "Ace" Kovacich's private collection from May 8 through May 10, with an invitation-only preview on May 7. This is your chance to own a piece of music history! The exhibit will...
The WHS Class of 2026 graduates this month, May 24 at 2 PM! BUSINESSES: The Whitehall Ledger will be putting together its keepsake Graduation Section. Is your business interested in running an ad of congratulations for this section? Please let the Whitehall Ledger know soon! The deadline for inclusion is May 15, 2026; the graduation section will run in the May 20 edition of the Ledger as well as be handed out at graduation. Congrats ads in this section are priced as follows: • Business card: $60 • Rectangle: $110 • 1/4 page: $160 SENIO...
The Whitehall Star Theatre, owned and operated by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents, has MANY exciting events coming Whitehall’s way! GJP would love your business support for a few of our endeavors below! Contact Liz Pullman at goldjunctionpresents@gmail.com or 406-498-3807 for more information and to secure your sponsor spot! PRE-MOVIE ADS: Want to get in front of the masses each weekend, repeatedly? Our pre-movie ads run for 45 minutes before each movie; most people come to grab their favorite seats at least 30 minutes before the m...
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Valley EMS, and Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a medical emergency on Tatanka Trail, north of Whitehall, on the afternoon of Friday, April 24th, 2026. Upon arrival, medical aid was provided, but the incident resulted in the death of a 5-year-old male juvenile, Reign Tyler Blair. After an investigation, Whitehall resident Kathryn Garass was taken into custody for suspected homicide and transported to the...
Whitehall Mayor Linda Jung announced the results of the recent Town of Whitehall survey regarding the four-way stop on First Street and A Street at the April Whitehall Town Council meeting on Monday, April 20. A total of 157 surveys were returned, asking whether the Town should keep the four-way stop as is or remove the stop signs on First Street while retaining the stop signs on the cross-street, A Street. Three surveys stated they did not care either way, 19 replied that they wanted to keep the signs as they were, and 135 surveys voiced a...
Get ready! A phenomenal new greenhouse business, The Garden Doctor, in Pipestone, owned and operated by Mitch and Tammy Tamietti, with help from Dana Brunet, is set to open this week! All of your plant needs and desires can be met at The Garden Doctor at 47 Bluebird Lane (look for the signs! Officially opening May 1, the operation includes two retail greenhouses and an additional growing tunnel used for overflow and private cultivation. While the business itself reflects a shared passion for gardening and plant care, one of its most notable...
Whitehall Mayor Linda Jung announced the results of the recent Town of Whitehall survey regarding the four-way stop on First Street and A Street at the April Whitehall Town Council meeting on Monday, April 20. A total of 157 surveys were returned, which asked whether the Town should keep the four-way stop as it is or remove the stop signs on First Street while retaining the stop signs on the cross-street, A Street. Three surveys stated they did not care either way, 19 replied that they wanted to keep the signs as they were, and 135 surveys...
The Whitehall Ledger office will be closed on Friday, April 24th, in order for the Editor to attend the Montana Newspaper Association’s board meeting in Choteau. The UPS dropbox for packages is available between the Star and K-Bar. Apologies for any inconvenience....
Due to an issue at the printing press, the paper had to be cut down to 12 pages this week and have limited color. Things are very tight, pages have been rearranged, etc. Don’t worry- this is not a permanent thing!...
The Whitehall School Board convened for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, where end-of-the-year activities, test scores, summer maintenance projects, and upcoming budget shortfalls were discussed. Whitehall Elementary Principal Kurtis Koenig reported that the elementary had been selected as a “lighthouse” site for the Science of Reading, as the school drew attention from nationally recognized literacy expert Pati Montgomery. Montgomery plans to visit classrooms and collaborate with staff in the near future as part of her loo...
For the first time in recent memory, the Cardwell School has a contested trustee election, with current board member Justin Carey running against Asheli Racicot. Take a few moments to get acquainted with Carey (JC) and Racicot (AR), especially if you are eligible to vote for the Cardwell School Board Trustee seat. Please introduce yourself and state why you are interested in serving on the Cardwell School board: JC: I’m Justin Carey, and I’m a rancher from the Boulder Valley. I attended Cardwell K-8 and have served two terms on the board, whi...
At the April 9th meeting of the Community Transition Advisory Committee (CTAC), a range of community organizations and public entities covered topics including Whitehall Sustainability funding opportunities through Barrick’s Golden Sunlight Mine (GSM), community programming, and upcoming events. Jim Loomis of Barrick Golden Sunlight reported on recent operations, including over 1,200 days without lost-time incidents. Loomis also discussed the current projects presented to the CTAC board for the Whitehall Sustainability funds provided by GSM. I...
"What happens when a society forgets their humanity?" That poignant question was asked at the Whitehall Community Library's grand opening of the Anne Frank Exhibit by keynote speaker Rabbi Chaim Bruk of Bozeman. "People like saying the Nazis were monsters... this is the biggest mistake we made. They're not monsters...they're human beings that have been brainwashed to think that it's a good thing to do." The Anne Frank Exhibit is available at the library throughout April. The display also...
In communities like Whitehall and across Jefferson Valley, organizations that blend local impact with community involvement often stand out. The Jefferson Valley Friends of NRA (JVFNRA) is one such group, quietly working behind the scenes to support youth programs, promote firearm safety education, and strengthen opportunities in the shooting sports across Montana. At its core, Friends of NRA operates as a charitable foundation, with a clear focus on fundraising to support programs that emphasize safe, responsible firearm use and outdoor...
A proposed ordinance under informal discussion in Whitehall has sparked both curiosity and amusement, as it suggests a new approach to the town’s growing population of backyard chickens. The concept, which has not yet been formally introduced to the Town Council, would require local chickens to be “registered” as emotional support animals (ESAs), recognizing what some residents describe as their calming and routine presence in the community. The idea reportedly originated during a recent conversation among community members about backy...
A transportation concept making the rounds this week has sparked conversation across the region, as Jefferson County is reportedly exploring the installation of roundabouts at quarter-mile intervals along Interstate 90 between Butte and Bozeman. The proposal, described as part of a broader “continuous flow safety corridor” initiative, would replace traditional highway stretches with a series of closely spaced roundabouts designed to regulate speed and improve traffic awareness. According to preliminary descriptions, the concept aims to address...
A new proposal circulating in Whitehall could bring a creative—and energy-conscious—solution to one of winter’s most persistent challenges: icy sidewalks. According to preliminary discussions, the Main Street Green event park may soon be the site of an experimental heated sidewalk system powered not by traditional utilities but by stationary pedaling stations at Whitehall’s new 24-hour gym, Whitehall Weights. The concept would convert human-powered energy generated by cyclists into heat distributed beneath sections of sidewalk, helping to redu...
A recently announced grant award could bring an unusual addition to Whitehall’s streets, as the town has reportedly been selected to participate in a pilot program testing “scented stop signs” aimed at improving driver awareness. According to preliminary information, the program would incorporate subtle, scent-based cues at select intersections to reinforce traditional visual signage. The concept is designed to engage multiple senses, with the goal of increasing attentiveness—particularly in areas where visibility may be impacted by weather...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is hosting the fifth Annual Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all supporting the Jefferson Valley EMS & Rescue! The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Friday, March 27th. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by March 27 at $20 per person. For children seven years and under, it will be $5. Space is limited to 250 attendees, and this event has...
Montana is known for its strength-its wide-open spaces, its resilient communities, and the quiet determination of the people who call it home. But beneath that strength lies a reality that is far harder to see, and far more urgent to confront. Montana consistently reports one of the highest suicide rates in the nation-nearly twice the national average. Each year, hundreds of lives are lost. These are not distant statistics or abstract numbers. They are neighbors, classmates, coworkers, parents,...
At its March 16 meeting, the Whitehall Town Council corrected an error made several months ago regarding Keith and Connie Hamilton’s property on Valley View Drive. The Hamiltons had raised the issue of the town’s encroachment onto their property in December; at that time, Public Works Director Kory Klapan confirmed that an error had been made while fixing the roadway on Valley View and that surveys would be needed to conduct a land exchange. Resolution 2026-5, which was approved at the March meeting, stated the “intent to vacate the East 15 fe...
Gold Junction Presents (GJP) is rolling out the red carpet once again for the 3rd Annual Oscars Watch Party at the historic Whitehall Star Theatre - and this year's celebration promises to be bigger, brighter, and more glamorous than ever! This Sunday, March 15, the community is invited to step into Hollywood for an evening of sparkle, spotlights, and cinematic fun for just a $10 entry fee. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the Oscars broadcast beginning at 5 PM. Guests are welcome to come and go as...
Longtime law enforcement officer David Kosola has announced his intention to run for Jefferson County Sheriff, bringing more than three decades of experience and a focus on community engagement to the race. Kosola has spent his entire law enforcement career in Jefferson County, serving since the mid-1980s, and has worked for both the City of Boulder and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. He later moved to the county full-time, where he continues to serve today. He will celebrate his 32nd year of service this spring. A Boulder native, Kosola...
Gold Junction Presents (GJP) is rolling out the red carpet once again for the 3rd Annual Oscars Watch Party at the historic Whitehall Star Theatre - and this year's celebration promises to be bigger, brighter, and more glamorous than ever Set for Sunday, March 15, the community is invited to step into Hollywood for an evening of sparkle, spotlights, and cinematic fun for just a $10 entry fee. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the Oscars broadcast beginning at 5 PM. Guests are welcome to come and go as...
