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  • Department responds to multiple structure fire

    Staff Report|Feb 27, 2019

    The Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to a multiple structure fire at a junk yard at the intersection of Piedmont and Kountz Roads. According to Fire Chief Jeremy Ward, the department was called out a 4:15 am. and remained on scene until 11 a.m. He reported several structures including a trailer and RV were fully involved. The structures were unoccupied, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but Ward suspects it...

  • Lawmakers debate fire suppression, local gun ordinances

    Shaylee Ragar and Tim Pierce, UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism|Feb 27, 2019

    The Montana House of Representatives last week advanced legislation that would require a two-third vote majority for the Legislature to transfer funds out the state's fire suppression account. The governor would still hold the authority to pull from the fund, as well. Speaker of the House Greg Hertz, R-Polson, is carrying House Bill 276 and said on the House Floor during the bill's second hearing that it was proposed in response to the historic 2017 fire season that drained government funds....

  • Leora Brinig, 86

    Feb 27, 2019

    Our beloved Leora Ann Brinig passed away in Butte on Wednesday February 20, 2019 surrounded by Family. She was born March 12, 1932 in Quincy California, the daughter of Sil & Anne (Mecham) Giardi. She married Pete Brinig on July 9, 1950 in Butte. He proceeded her in death July 13, 1986. She was also proceeded in death by her parents and special friend Bud Holland. Leora grew up and graduated in Butte. She worked many jobs including working at her father in laws store The Golden Rule. Leora & Pet...

  • James C. Miller

    Feb 27, 2019

    James C. Miller, age 62, passed away in the early hours of February 21, 2019 at home on the family ranch in Silver Star, MT. James had courageously fought a heart condition for several years. James was born February 13, 1957 in Sheridan, MT. He was the oldest of seven children and always made sure to remind his siblings of the fact. James attended school in Dillon MT and Butte MT, graduating from Butte High School in 1975. After graduation James returned to the family ranch where he enjoyed...

  • Julie Ann Rice

    Feb 27, 2019

    December 5, 1972 to February 21, 2019 Julie Ann Rice passed away February 21, 2019 after a short illness. Her inner strength, quick wit, and caring soul will be missed by all who knew her. Julie is survived by her parents, Tom and Nancy Rice, sister Christine (Gary) O'Hern, her children, Brad Rice, Sidney, Sean, and Breann Palmer, her Niece Addison and her ex-husband Jonas Palmer. Julie had a special gift when it came to those who were less fortunate. She was a champion for those with special ne...

  • Hardworking Lady Trojans achieve success

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 27, 2019

    After picking up 15 wins and finishing the regular season second in the 5B District, Whitehall High School girls basketball Kelly Nieskens is proud of what his team accomplished during the season. "This was a hardworking group, they did everything I demanded and more. I asked a lot of each of these girls and they gave me their best. I am extremely proud of them. They should feel proud too after the hard work they just put in," Nieskens said. In his second year as coach, Nieskens feels the team...

  • Column: Bleacher Butt and Romper Room

    Jack H. Smith, Ledger Publisher|Feb 27, 2019

    When I first started in journalism, I always thought a dream job would be a major movie critic. Several times a week I'd be able to watch movies and then would get the opportunity to write about them. I don't watch nearly as many movies as I used to, I've kind of transitioned to binge watching television shows, but at a time I would spend multiple hours a week watching a wide variety of cinema. I think for a year or two I was going to try and work my way into a position where I could be a movie...

  • JVSA Banquet March 9

    Feb 27, 2019

    The 2019 Jefferson Valley Sportsmen Association Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 9. The event will begin with cocktail hour scheduled for 6 p.m., and dinner will follow at 7 p.m. The price for tickets is $20 and this includes dinner and an annual membership to the association. For more information about tickets or donating items, call Keith Pietsch at 297-3330, Don Drake at 287-5875, or Hervey Perez at 593-1598. Tickets will also be available at the door....