Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whitehall FFA chapter recently showcased its talent and dedication at the state level, with multiple teams competing across a wide range of Career Development Events (CDEs). Teams representing Whitehall included Meat Evaluation, Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems, Horse Evaluation, Floriculture, Veterinary Science, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Junior Creed Speaking. Among the standout performances, the Floriculture team earned an impressive Second High Team distinction at the...
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...
The students from the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) at Southwest Montana Youth Partners are excited to reach out to share an opportunity for collaboration! The YLP is a six-month journey in which participants invest 36 hours in developing leadership skills through community engagement. The goal is to empower ourselves and inspire positive change in the community. Participants have learned valuable lessons in teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving, and are now eager to put their...
I’ve heard enough. “Dr. Al” Olszewski has spent the better part of a decade lying to Montana, dividing conservatives, and has used his post as county GOP chairman to pull good candidates down, rather than working to elevate all. He personally has lost three consecutive primaries for US Senate, governor, Congress, and now that he’s running for Congress against Aaron Flint, he’s up to his lies again. The only thing stopping Al from being a career politician is the common sense of the Montana voters. Let’s examine the facts: Lie 1: If you’ve been...
As the ballots for the May 5 school and special district election are mailed this week, election officials are reminding voters that they must write their birth year and signature on their mail ballot envelope before mailing it or returning it to their elections office. Failure to provide either detail will result in the rejection of the ballot. “These laws impact every voter using mail ballots, and we want to ensure that people are aware of this requirement before they send in their ballots to help set our voters up for success,” stated Com...
While there is still (a little) snow left in the high country, the wildfire season is well underway in Jefferson County. We can’t predict exactly what our season will look like, but there are steps we can and should take to be prepared for whatever may come. The most important part of that preparation includes knowing how to get emergency information. Jefferson County’s Mass Notification System, the Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page, and the County Low-Power FM Radio Network are the three pillars of emergency notification in Jefferson Count...
While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree reflects a belief that it will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, wildlife habitat, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty – all for a better tomorrow. The Whitehall Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day with the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, in Whitehall's Community Center...
The opening of the Anne Frank exhibit at the Whitehall Community Library on Monday, April 6th, was amazing! The library wants to thank Rabbi Chaim Bruk and Willem Volkersz for coming to share with a packed room of patrons! Willem is the artist who made the suitcases honoring the 183 children who died in the Holocaust from his school in Amsterdam. It was the perfect start for the exhibit. We have hosted so many wonderful middle and high school students over the past week. They have shown so much...
An ambitious 2001 paving project would pave east-side streets and chip and seal fresh-paved streets from 2000 to 2001. The cost is estimated at about $150,000. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: JENELLE HANSON. A "great attitude and good work ethic" in choir has earned freshman Jenelle Hanson honors this week. As choir director Sandi Mabbott says, "Jenneel has been willing to do extra things to help the choir, such as accompany us on the flute. She is a great asset to our choir." Jenelle is the...
Join Whitehall/Cardwell based non-profit We Are HER (Healed, Empowered, Restored) for a transformative 5-day healing experience nestled in the serene mountains of Montana. Designed for 8 survivors of abuse, assault, or stalking, this retreat focuses on empowering survivors through trauma recovery education and fostering connections within a supportive community. We talk about resilience like it means bouncing back. Like it's about pushing through, staying strong, and not letting things get to...
Helen Joyce Kessner, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Butte, Montana. Helen was born on March 10, 1935, in Zurich, Montana, to Anton and Blanch Nelson. She spent her life rooted in strong family values and a deep sense of faith, making her home in Whitehall, where she was a beloved member of the community. On July 19, 1952, Helen married Kenneth Kessner in Chinook, Montana. Together they shared a lifetime of love and partnership until Kenneth's passing on April 22, 2015.... Full story
John Wayne Clugston of Whitehall, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1947, to Wayne Clugston and Sylvia (Clugston) Jenkins in Bradford, Pennsylvania. John was a hard-working man who loved to fish, design jewelry, polish stone, woodcarve, and create and invent new things that one would think were impossible to accomplish. Those are only a very few of his talents; John had many jobs. His passion was logging and gold panning; he also loved to eat, especially... Full story
The Whitehall Senior Center will have elections for the following positions on MAY 22, 2026: PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CORRESPONDENT Any current member who would like to be on the ballot, please come to the Whitehall Senior Center to get registered....
Do you ever wish you could see what's REALLY going on with your body? Do you ever wish you could get to the ROOT of what's causing your health issues? Do you ever wish you could figure out what will or won't work for you before you spend a bunch of money on supplements? If so, you are invited to attend this FREE workshop at Sage Wellness Center and learn how Quantum Biofeedback can support and transform your health! Physical, mental, emotional, and environmental stressors are shown to be at the...
An appointment with Daniela Saavedra at her Goldie Fawn Salon is a lot more than a new hairstyle. Firstly, there's Daniela's top-tier training and 20 years of high-end professional styling and experience, having worked at high-end salons in San Francisco. Add to this the salon's thoughtful, eclectic indoor space: a large, 60x40, open area where, on the left side, Tilden Jeans, a small jeans manufacturer, is being created, and, on the right, Daniela's Goldie Fawn Salon. And it all sits on a...
As momentum builds for A Night for Tomorrow, the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation is excited to remind community members of this event’s continued support for the community and community nonprofits. The dinner and auction is the JVCF’s fundraiser and supports our community endowment and scholarship fund. Proceeds and other donations from the JVCF Endowment Fund have paid over $275,000 in grants to 65 local non-profits. Also, the group will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a local graduating senior for training in the trades, funded by...
Whitehall non-profit Angel Wings Foundation will host a suicide awareness and prevention walk on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The walk, which will take participants all around Whitehall, will both help raise awareness and funds for Angel Wings Foundation. Registration forms are available at angelwingsmontana.org and at the Montana Western Legacy Center, Numb3rs Accounting, and Mountain View Real Estate. Registration is $10; each registrant will receive an Angel Wings bracelet at walk check-in....
The Whitehall Garden Club is again offering a $1000 scholarship to any Montana High School or homeschool graduate attending a Montana accredited institution of higher learning and/or a student already studying a major in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or Forestry. Applications are due May 5, 2026. For more information and application materials, interested parties may call 406-287-3017 or email evelyn.edmisten@yahoo.com. Information and application materials may also be found on the State and Federal Garden Club on www.mtfgc.org or...
In late March, Montana became one of nearly two dozen states aiming to limit the foods low-income families can purchase with SNAP, the federal food assistance program. Like other states, Montana is proposing that SNAP benefits be used for “healthy, nutritious food instead of soft drinks, junk food, and candy.” State leaders, including the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte, say the restrictions will promote healthy eating and improve health outcomes. But implementing the changes — and trying to avoid unintended consequences — may be easier...
The Star Self Defense Club was born out of a need to empower and educate those who need it most. If you have ever been in a scary situation and wanted to be braver next time, we are for you. If you have felt threatened simply because of your identity, we are for you. If you don’t seek trouble but are willing to fight to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe, we are for you. Joining us, you’ll learn tried-and-tested skills for escaping common street attacks, such as grabs, headlocks, hair pulls, and the like. You’ll learn...
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...
As of early April, when snowpack-monitoring stations in Montana are typically peaking, one-third of the longer-standing sites are posting record-low totals. That’s according to the April Water Supply Outlook the Natural Resources Conservation Service released on Tuesday, which highlighted that some low-elevation snowpack monitoring sites had completely melted out by April 1, when they’re normally hitting their peak for the water year. (The “water year,” as hydrologists call it, begins on October 1. Water supply forecasters use it to underst...
Here, in the heart of southwest Montana, we are blessed to live among rivers with international reputations. Locally, we each have our favorites. Whether it's the Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin, or Missouri, these rivers still retain much of their natural character and, relative to many parts of the country, are downright healthy. Make no mistake, though, these rivers are fragile, and changes brought on by nature and man may be changing what we've been used to for so long. We need healthy rivers,...
Grilling enthusiasts are always on the lookout for something new to cook over an open flame. While traditional staples like steaks, hamburgers, and hot dogs will never lose their favor among lovers of grilled food, expanding one's grilling repertoire can open doors to new flavors and ensure meal time is always something to look forward to. Fans of foods cooked over an open flame who want to try something new and flavorful can try this recipe for "Grilled Pork and Mango Kebabs With Chili Sauce"...
