Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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History was made at the Class B State Track & Field Meet in Missoula, where Whitehall High School junior Tucker Huckaba broke a school record that had stood for over five decades. Huckaba soared 21 feet, 2.5 inches in the long jump, surpassing the previous record of 21 feet, 0.5 inches, set back in 1969. "I've been working toward this all season," Huckaba said. "To break a record that's been around this long feels incredible." Coaches and teammates celebrated the milestone, calling it a...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, located at 501 N Whitehall and at www.whitehallchamberofcommerce.com, is excited to announce the Chamber is upgrading their membership management system to a new and advanced software platform, courtesy of ChamberMate. “We believe this product will be a better fit for our organization and allow us to serve you better as our valued community members,” said Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chiara Schober. All of the data from our current system will be securely and seamlessly transferred from our...
Local residents will have plenty of chances to find a hidden gem this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 6th and 7th during the annual Whitehall Community Garage Sale. Need a map? Maps are currently available on the Ledger website, Facebook, the Whitehall Drug Store, Tona's Treasures, the Mint Bar, the Whitehall Ledger, Thriftway Conoco, and the Whitehall Mini Mall. Don’t forget to check out the sales listed on the Ledger's website under CLASSIFIEDS - several sales listed that weren’t able to...
Yes! Yes! And YES! There have been lots of questions about the upcoming Bootleg Brawl at Whitehall's historic Star Theatre, brought to the community by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents and NextGen Entertainment. Let's discuss! YES! It is a real, semi-professional boxing circuit! Board members of Giold Junction Presents have been questioned repeatedly as to whether this was a theatrical play called the Bootleg Brawl! No, there's no theatrical stunt - this is real boxing. There will be...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Helena Sand and Gravel, is continuing work on West Legion Avenue and North Whitehall Street. Curb and gutter replacement along Legion Avenue is nearly complete, sidewalk work is ongoing, and pedestrian access is maintained throughout the project area. Crews still need to complete ADA ramp installations and additional sidewalk segments. In preparation for milling this week on Legion Avenue, crews will begin lowering utility...
Celebrate the father figure in your life on Sunday, June 15th, at the Whitehall Senior Center, and have a great time, a great meal, all for a great cause. The Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue is hosting its fifteenth annual Father’s Day Breakfast. The June 15th breakfast will run from 7 AM to noon and the cost is $9 per person. Children six and under eat free. This is the organization’s lone fundraiser of the year. The money raised will be used to purchase equipment and meet operational needs. For more information, please get in touch wit...
Federal grants often serve as the backbone of rural library services. Without their local library, many communities would lose access to basic resources. However, recent federal actions have placed critical funding for public libraries and museums in jeopardy. Following an executive order from President Trump, the future of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been uncertain. Staff were placed on administrative leave, and grant processing came to a halt. The consequences are especially severe in rural areas. In Nebraska,...
Dear Editor (Liz), Thank you for attending the wax museum, photographing all of the kids and publishing the paper with a full page dedicated to them. They put a lot of work into their research and did a great job presenting. MARTHA FARRAND Whitehall, Montana...
In a more futuristic post-apocalyptic world, no one can use the machinery they find on their travels because they won’t have the app. As people die and atoms shift around, there might one day be a worm completely made up of atoms that once knew about cosmic horrors and taxes. Dating apps have created a sliver of human history where it’s possible to flirt with someone while using the restroom successfully. Future archaeologists (and treasure-hunters) will have intense love-hate relationships with landfills. The NSA probably knows the top com...
Rep Ken Walsh (R- HD69) came to speak at our last Whitehall Indivisible (WI) meeting, and we learned about his perspective on the recent legislative session as well as what’s changed during his tenure. Our consensus was that Rep Walsh is a personable, believable, good guy that regards political office as a public service. WI corresponded regularly with Rep Walsh during the legislative session this year, and we were particularly pleased with HB932, which Rep Walsh sponsored. HB932 took funds from the shuffle of marijuana tax revenue and s...
FOOD IS ON! It took many hours of government communications, manpower, and manual labor, but the Cardwell School now has a fully functional kitchen, for the first time in 106 years!...
WLC GANDER: Republican Congressman Troy Downing and his wife visited the Montana Western Legacy Center on June 28th to see the progress at the museum. He toured the new displays, the soon-to-be-completed podcast room, and looked at plans for the Golden Sunlight Mine mining exhibit. Photos courtesy WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE...
The Whitehall Community Library's Summer Reading Program starts next week and this year you can register online at our website, https://www.mywhlmontana.com/ starting today. There will be daily programs for adults, teens, elementary children and preschoolers. Everything is free and materials are provided. You may have noticed all of the construction that started this week. It is not the best time to block the front of the Library but there is still parking on the side of the building as well as...
The Whitehall High School Class of 2000 graduates received nearly $100,000 in scholarship monies to continue their education into college, according to information received from Sharon Peters, WHS guidance counselor. The reported amount does not include the funds Natasha Momsen received through her appointment to the U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: Dallice Smith. Dallice, a sophomore, has earned "Creative Leader" Honors for her leadership in English II...
George W. Schlotter, Jr, 54, of Cardwell, Montana, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in his home. George was born July 26, 1970 to George W. Schlotter, Sr. and Mary Ann Schlotter in Cold Spring, New York. In 1972, the family moved to Shushan, New York where George was raised, attending Cambridge Central School until his senior year, in which he transferred to, and graduated from Troy High School in Troy, New York in 1989. Following graduation, George enlisted in the Army, participa... Full story
Nelva Maude (Secor) Sears recently passed away peacefully in her home in Whitehall, Montana. She was 97 years old. Nelva was born to Allen D. and Maggie Jane Secor in Bozeman, Montana. She joined brothers Walter, Lyle, Thomas, Leonard and Lester and sisters Aldean and Margaret. Nelva graduated from Gallatin County High School with the class of 1945. Nelva married Kenneth Sears of Townsend September 29,1949. Nelva and Ken (Pinky) moved to West Yellowstone, where Ken continued his 30 career as a Game Warden. After various tourist related jobs,... Full story
Pearl Marie Woods was born in Butte, Montana, on July 29, 1925. She was the first child of Earl Woods and Grace Weingart Woods and was raised on the Weingart Ranch in Silver Star. She attended the one-room schoolhouse until it consolidated with Twin Bridges. She graduated from TBHS at 16 in 1942 along with her classmate, Russell Edwards, whom she married on May 5, 1946. Pearl attended MSU in Bozeman and earned her RN nursing degree. She was a member of the Nursing Corps during WWII and worked... Full story
Stuart Ryan Goodner, 64, left the arms of his love and entered the arms of Jesus on May 17, 2025, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Born on Sept. 20, 1960, to Jack and Frieda Goodner in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Stuart began his life with vigor, tenacity, and a deep love for his family that never faded. The third of four children, he made sure that he stood out. Always the life of the party, the stories of his heyday were endlessly humorous and shrouded in hypotheticals as his mother and... Full story
Nolan James Murphy was born on January 12, 1947, in Whitehall, Montana, at Dr. Hill’s hospital. His parents were Terence and Genevieve Watson Murphy. He attended grades one through eight at the one-room Eureka School in the Milligan Canyon area of Jefferson County. In grades nine through twelve, he attended Willow Creek High School. In 1969, Nolan graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman. He worked as a Seasonal Ranger in Yellowstone Park for several years. On April 7, 1974, Nolan married Sandra Foster, a widow with a young son n... Full story
In loving memory: A memorial service honoring Willie Claussen will be held Saturday, June 7th, 10 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Whitehall. A short graveside service will be followed by a potluck reception at the Whitehall Senior Center. Meat and beans will be provided; please bring a salad or dessert. No flowers, please, as your presence is enough. Donations can be made to Tiny Tails K-9 Rescue in Manhattan, Zion Lutheran Church in Whitehall or a place of your choice.... Full story
Harry W. Tavenner passed away in Helena, Montana on May 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Harry was the fourth child of Harry and Julia (Greene) Tavenner. He graduated from Klamath Falls High School before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II as part of the Chemical Corps. After his honorable discharge, Harry earned a degree in Animal Science from Oregon State University and began his career as a county extension agent. He later completed a Master's degree in... Full story
How to Keep Your Smart Home Devices Secure In today’s connected world, smart home devices—like voice assistants, thermostats, doorbells, and security cameras—make life more convenient. But with convenience comes responsibility. These devices are connected to the internet, which means they can also be vulnerable to hackers if not properly secured. Fortunately, there are simple steps anyone can take to protect their smart home. Change Default Passwords Most smart devices come with a factory-set pa...
Measles is spreading in Montana. As of June 2, the state has 15 confirmed cases. Two of these individuals were hospitalized due to serious illness. From April 17 to May 5, Gallatin County Public Health reported eight cases. Over the past week, Gallatin County confirmed two new cases, Hill County reported three cases, and Flathead County reported its second case. Measles cases are also increasing in neighboring jurisdictions. North Dakota has reported 32 cases to date and Canada is reporting...
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Savannah Born on her graduation from the University of Maryland with a BS in Public Health. Her family is so proud of her and her many accomplishments! Savannah is currently seeking a position with either the federal government or local government in Maryland where she lives with her husband, Capt. William Born (US Army). Savannah is the daughter of Dan and Heather Denny of Whitehall, and the granddaughter of Bruce Denny and Sandy Weaver of Whitehall and Joe...
