Articles from the June 21, 2023 edition
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Town Offers Ranch Rodeo Sponsorship Levels
The Town of Whitehall was established in 1890 and it has been our mission to keep our little Town thriving since that time. Our goal is to keep Whitehall alive, and what better way to do that than by...
Enchanted Forest Faire, Beats & Eats, This Saturday on Main Street Green
The Enchanted Forest Faire is quickly approaching, with gnome and fairy homes making their way to the Main Street Green this weekend for all to see. June 24th from 12 PM to 4 PM will be a day filled w...
Congratulations Jennifer Hoerauf: MNA Best Sports Photo
BEST IN SHOW FOR DIVISION I NEWSPAPERS: This photo was taken by Jennifer Hoerauf and submitted for award consideration by the Whitehall Ledger to the Montana Newspaper Association. The Ledger...
Advertise in the Frontier Days Special Section
The Whitehall Ledger will have a special section in the July 26th Ledger for Frontier Days. Special rates are as follows: Rectangle (7"x3"): $75 Quarter page (11"x5"): $125 Half page (11" x 11"):...
NOTICE: Early Deadline for July 5th Ledger
Due to Independence Day falling on a Tuesday this year, the deadline to get into the July 5th Whitehall Ledger is Sunday, July 2nd by noon. The paper must be sent in by noon on Monday, July 3rd to hit the print deadline. Content/ads may be called in...
Thought Provokers: 6/21/2023
Quantum describes matter at the smallest subatomic scales. A “quantum leap forward” should really mean the smallest and most insignificant advance possible. Being a pre-civilization chef was a very deadly guessing game. Not all colorful plants ar...
Dear Editor: We Can't Blame It All on Gen X
Dear Editor, We can't blame it all on Gen X. Although much could be directed toward the generation in question, this is a generalization; it's not quite fair to say all people from this particular...
Dear Editor: We will not stand by as carnivores are slaughtered
Dear Editor, This month Montana's Fish and Wildlife Commission moved to sharply increase the kill of mountain lions in the state, up to 40 percent of the population in many areas. The move came over...
Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: 6/17/1998
JUNE 17, 1998 The Jefferson County Economic Task Force is history. It was replaced by a newer, bolder, stronger - and riskier - entity called the Jefferson Local Development Corporation. At its June 11 meeting in Montana City, the 14-member task...
Let the Gnome Roam Begin!
Where might you find the golden gnome this week? There are oh so many places the gnomes have invaded! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Whimsical Wonders, has placed gnomes...
Learn About Whitehall Bio Control: 6/21/2023
The crew is having a hard time finding many Dalmatian toadflax stem-boring weevils so far this spring. We have had good collections in the Missoula and Clinton areas for the past several years. This...
Montana Child Care Business Connect Unveils New Online Resource Hub
Montana Child Care Business Connect (MCCBC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, www.childcarebusinessconnect.com. The new website serves as a comprehensive resource hub for all stakeholders in the child care industry, providing...
Town of Whitehall Now Offering Electronic Billing & Payment Options
We are excited to announce that we are officially LIVE FOR E-STATEMENTS!! Woohoo! For those of you that would like to sign up for e-statements you will need to create an account. Your WEB ID is...
Between the Stacks: 6/21/2023
Have you ever wondered what murders and mysteries lay unsolved in the Whitehall area? Arlene Weber of the Jefferson Valley Museum will be at the Library on Thursday, June 22, at 6 PM to share a great...
Chamber Offers Business Decor Packages for Frontier Days
Well, butter my biscuits! Frontier Days is almost here, and it’s fixin’ to be a hootin’, hollerin’, and stompin’ good time! Don’t miss out! Whitehall Frontier Days is just around the corner and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce would...
Backcountry Heroes Always Try to Bring Us Back
When I was leading groups into the Wyoming wilderness in the 1990s, once we left a trailhead we were on our own. If somebody got hurt, we could walk or carry the injured person out or send runners to the road to call for support. In the case of a...
Emergency Fishing Restrictions For 3 Rivers
New emergency fishing regulations are in place for the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the new regulations during its June 8 meeting. These restrictions limit angling during the brown trout...
Tech Questions? Get the Answers: 6/21/2023
What is 4K and why do I want it? In recent years, the world of television technology has witnessed a rapid evolution, and one term that has gained prominence is "4K." If you've been shopping for a new...
MSU Extension Office: Succession & Transfer Planning
This is a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. Authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu, and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist,...
New Equipment Helps TSS Bring Fiber to Area
A strange-looking new machine has come to reside in Whitehall. It's called a Hydro Excavator. It basically consists of a high-pressure water wand for digging holes and trenches and a powerful...
Just Ask Georgia: 6/21/2023
Georgia, I have a question, My neighbor has been getting several packages per day. If I switch our address plates just temporarily so that I get one of the packages and can inspect it, can I be held liable? Curiosity Killed the Cat Curiosity, WTH is...
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there is so much more that can be cooked over an open fire, including desserts and even pizza. Grilling lends a distin...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 6/11/2023
SUNDAY, JUNE 11 08:41:11 Traffic Hazard 10:33:40 911 Hang Up: Paul Gulch Rd 10:51:37 Reckless Driver: I-90 15:33:30 Unknown Alarm: I-90 16:09:36 Traffic Stop 18:54:35 Suspicious Person: Dinsmore Ln 19:29:40 Citizen Assist: Lewis & Clark Caverns Rd...
Connecting Point: God & Nature - What is a Loving Relationship?
Once upon a time, Americans agreed that to THRIVE every individual went the short route by identifying what we longed for and what we craved. It was agreeable and married people, especially married old couples, learned the secrets and they were...
Horoscopes: Week of 6/21/2023
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, sometimes you do not have to take action to fix problems. Certain issues will work themselves out on their own. Don’t feel the need to rush in and find a quick solution. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Right now the spotlight is on...
