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Articles from the July 10, 2019 edition


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  • From Alaska to Argentina: Ferrero makes a stop in Whitehall

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 10, 2019

    When Kevin Ferrero was an eight-year-old in France he was inspired by his older brother's four-year bike journey from Alaska to Argentina. Now in his 20's, Ferrero is now making the trip on his own and recently stopped in Montana as part of his journey to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Ferrero started what will be around an 18,000-mile trip in June of 2017 and has traveled back home to France when the weather has been too bad to ride. He made his way to Montana over two weeks ago...

  • Music Days at the Park July 28

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 10, 2019

    The sounds of music will be coming to Lewis & Clark Caverns this summer. The Montana State Park will be hosting their annual Music Days at the Park with the first event scheduled for Sunday, July 28 at 11 a.m. According to AmeriCorps Member Tamara Beal, for the past six years local musicians have shown off their authentic Montana talent at the event and invited local residents to come and take part in this tradition at the park with a rich variety of genres. Whitehall resident Donna Weldon...

  • Chamber seeking marshall nominations

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 10, 2019

    he Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Grand Marshall of the upcoming Frontier Days parade. With a theme of "Big Dreams in a Small Town", the chamber is opening nominations through their Facebook page or email. Those interested in nominating a local resident need to submit both the name and why they chose them. Chamber President Melissa Jenkins said this is a fun way to get local residents involved with the planning process. "There are so many people worthy of...

  • COLUMN: 3 Parking Spots

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 10, 2019

    The 4th of July is always a great time for friends and family to come together to celebrate one amazing Country. It also means the Interstate and Highways are jam packed with people. The increase in traffic means that gas stations and truck stops always seemed to be jam packed throughout the day. I’m not sure where people are going but they always seem to be trying to get gas the same time I want to. As has been the case the past several weeks, when I went to the gas station on July 5 there w...

  • Whitehall players a spark for Outlaws

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Jul 10, 2019

    With a 13-1 conference record, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws are looking to keep up the momentum as they inch closer to the postseason. Assistant coach Ryan Murphy said the team is currently sitting in first place and in a great position to win the conference title if they can keep their momentum going. Murphy feels the great stretch of baseball by the American Legion squad started with the Imerys Tournament in Three Forks and from there they have not looked back. "When our pitchers throw strikes...

  • Hunter Colton Adams

    Jul 10, 2019

    Hunter Colton Adams made his final journey to be with the Lord on July 6, 2019. Hunter was born on October 12th, 1998 in Great Falls, Montana. He made his entry into this world 2 months early and into the arms of Lance and Angel Adams, his parents. He spent his elementary school years in Whitehall, his middle school years in Cardwell, and finally graduating from Twin Bridges High School in 2017. After high school he worked various jobs until he found his place with Roger Hutchinson at the Main S...