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  • Horoscopes: Week of 6/17/2026

    Jun 17, 2022

    ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Management opportunities are coming your way, Aries. It is time to step up and take the lead. Your confidence has long been a strong character trait, so push forward. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, patience will pay off big time when a long-awaited piece of news finally arrives. The weekend is a perfect time for walking in nature or tending to the garden. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your curiosity is leading you down a fascinating path right now, Gemini. This could spark a new interest. Stay flexible, as a last-minute change...

  • CONNECTING POINT: Together - The Four Pillars

    BILL LANES, Whitehall Assembly of God|Jun 17, 2022

    Jesus Christ’s bold love for people warms our hearts and thoughts, making us a better church. Prayer, forgiveness, fellowship, teaching, and their relationship have been the focus of my meditation for today’s article. Author and Pastor Ben Mandrell, in his Together series, emphasizes these pillars, comparing them to a four-legged stool, each complementing one another. The first leg is Teaching. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” teaches Romans in chapter 12. “Then you will be able t...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: June 7 - June 13

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Jun 17, 2022

    SUNDAY, JUNE 7 10:11:54 Reckless Driver: I-90 10:54:40 Reckless Drive: I-90 11:03:20 Reckless Driver: I-90 11:29:46 Suicide Threats: W First St 19:44:33 Hit & Run: Jewett Ln 22:10:27 Welfare Check: East St MONDAY, JUNE 8 04:56:41 Medical: Corbett Loop 06:27:51 Citizen Assist: N Main St 08:20:26 Suspicious: E Legion St 08:46:39 Citizen Assist: Holdsworth Rd 13:33:52 Traffic Stop: Pipestone Rd 15:03:36 Traffic Stop: I-90 15:39:52 Traffic Stop: I-90 16:01:18 Citizen Assist: W Legion St 16:54:19...

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta

    Jun 17, 2022

    Fresh ingredients can be components of a flavorful meal. With warmer weather, fresh ingredients can also help people avoid feeling sluggish after eating. This summer, fresh ingredients like avocado and tomatoes can be just what people need when looking for a delicious meal that won't adversely affect their energy levels. The following recipe for Bruschetta Topped With Avocado and Tomatoes from Lines+Angles uses both ingredients and can be a great addition to any summertime dinner table....

  • Tammy Becraft, 66

    Jun 17, 2022

    Tammy Becraft was born December 1, 1959, in Salem, Indiana, to Porter Becraft and Delores Drew. She spent her younger years in the Salem and Pekin area. At the age of 9, she moved to Nebraska with her family. Tammy graduated from Logan View in 1978. She lived in Fremont, Nebraska, where her son Kip was born. In 1988, Tammy moved to Montana. Tammy was very talented in everything she did. She had many hobbies, enjoyed the outdoors, nature, and animals of all kinds. Tammy was preceded in death by... Full story

  • Vera Marie Butt Millegan, 95

    Jun 17, 2022

    Vera Millegan, our beautiful mother, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026. Vera Marie Butt Millegan was born August 29, 1930, to Alfred and Della (Garbe) Butt in Polson, Montana. She was raised with six sisters and two brothers. She attended grade school in Pablo, MT, and graduated from Polson High School in 1948. Work took her to Spokane, WA, for a few years, then back home to Polson, where she worked in the Polson Drug Store and met Roy E. Millegan. They were married at the Lutheran Church... Full story

  • Don Desmond Collins, 92

    Jun 17, 2022

    "Dr. Don" Collins, Ph.D., a popular professor at MSU Bozeman, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at age 92. He taught in the Biology (Ecology) Department for over 36 years, retiring in 1998 as a Professor Emeritus of Biology, Ph.D. (Genetics). He lived most of his life in the home he built close to Story Park; then, for several months, at Galatin County Nursing Home, in the care of their extraordinary staff, with his lovely wife Donna at his side. Don was born in 1934, youngest of three... Full story

  • William K. Stewart, 81

    Jun 17, 2022

    "Trapper Bill" died peacefully in his sleep in Whitehall, Montana, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was the son of Kenneth and Clarice (Huffman) Stewart. Bill was a 1963 graduate of New Albany High School (IN) and served in the Indiana National Guard. Although it was difficult, he thoroughly enjoyed Jungle Warfare Training in Panama and was proud to have done that. He retired from Navistar in Springfield, Ohio (originally International Harvester, Louisville, Kentucky). He forged friendships with... Full story

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: June 13, 2001

    BROOKLYNN LANES, Whitehall Ledger|Jun 17, 2022

    The Whitehall School Board approved the master contract with the Whitehall Teachers Union and accepted the resignations of three teachers in action at the June 6th meeting. The Whitehall Town Council unanimously approved a five-lot commercial subdivision, committed $3,000 to a proposed animal shelter, and debated - but did not act on - a proposed "incompatibility of office" ordinance during action at the June 11 meeting. Jefferson Valley Presents Performer of the Week: HANK KING. Hank King is...