Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Governor Greg Gianforte joined Visionary Broadband CEO Brian Worthen and Whitehall Mayor Mary Hensleigh for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Main Street Green in Whitehall on Wednesday, celebrating the ongoing expansion of high-speed fiber broadband in rural Montana. The event highlighted Visionary Broadband's completed project in Hardin and current construction in Butte and Whitehall-efforts supported by the state's ConnectMT program and funded in part through the federal Capital Projects Fund...
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon is a comedic play where two narrators attempt to tell all 209 of the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tales in one fast-paced, chaotic performance. Whitehall’s community theatre group - Whitehall Theatrics - which boasts ages four to 84, will present (or try to!) these fables on Monday, July 28th and Tuesday, July 29th at the Star Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the action starts at 7 PM; tickets are $5 each. Two narrators try to combine the stories, including classics like Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gre...
During its regular meeting on Monday, July 21, the Whitehall Town Council focused heavily on the discussion and approval of three key mill levy proposals, all aimed at supporting critical municipal functions. Two of the levies were advanced, while a third failed to gain traction. The council unanimously passed Resolution 2025-01, a permissive medical levy designed to help offset the increasing cost of health insurance for town employees Council member Shawn Hoagland had crunched the numbers, based upon 500 households within Town limits; this...
Buying insurance is like joining a secret GoFundMe where you help strangers in crisis. Your friends and family utter your name more than you ever will. When you eat at home with your partner, it’s weird to eat different entrees, but when you eat at a restaurant with your partner, it’s weird to eat the same entree. Our pets could be having mild to moderate headaches at any time and we’d probably never know. You have already walked past someone who will appear in your dreams years from now, and you would not know why. The Earth will one day b...
Dear Editor, The state of Montana passed legislation this session to reduce property tax rates and lessen the tax burden on homeowners. The county assessors have just done everything they can to undermine these efforts, at least in Jefferson County. We just received our property values assessment for this year. It indicates we have an increased value in our property of almost 14% with the stated reason of market appreciation. However, upon researching multiple different housing resources, including Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor. com, and Rocket...
Dear Editor, The message couldn’t be clearer: greed comes before human life. Lifesaving supplies and food sit unused in warehouses. Sometimes a policy decision is so reckless, so immoral, and so contrary to basic human decency that we have no choice but to name it for what it is. The Republican-led cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are not just a tragedy — they are an obscenity. In March, Secretary of State Rubio — with the full support of the Trump administration and the silent complicity of Monta...
According to Wikipedia, a “useful idiot” is a person who “thinks they are fighting for a cause without fully comprehending the consequences of their actions, and who does not realize they are being manipulated by the cause’s leaders or by other political players.” According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a “cheap date” is “a person who doesn’t require a lot of something to be satisfied or pleased, or to achieve a particular result.” With those definitions in mind, it’s not hard to analyze Democrats who served in the 2025 legislative sess...
Most property owners should have received their 2025 property reappraisal notices. If you haven’t received yours, please visit property.mt.gov or call (406) 444-6900. While property values increased due to higher market valuations, new legislation passed this session—House Bill 231 and Senate Bill 542—will generally reduce property taxes for Montana residents, agriculture and small business owners. Eligible taxpayers can also receive a $400 property tax rebate or the full amount of their 2024 tax payment—whichever is less. How Montana...
Whitehall must be going to the dogs! The Missouri Headwaters Gun Dog Club is holding an AKC hunt test near Whitehall on July 29-30. Up to 100 hunting dogs from multiple states are expected to participate in the event. It's Frontier Days NRA rodeo time. This year, Frontier Days will feature a carnival, complete with rides such as Octopus, Rounder, Bounce, Tempest, Jolly Frog, and the Clatterpillar. WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Ambulance Board. The Whitehall Ambulance Board has been in exi...
Meriah Taylor of Kristi's Kiddie Korner has been awarded a national Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ from the Council of Professional Recognition in Washington, DC in recognition of outstanding work with young children and families. The Council recognizes and credentials early childhood education professionals who demonstrate an understanding of how the Council's nationally recognized CDA® Competency Standards can help teachers support young children's early care and l...
It was sure nice to have a little cooler weather this weekend. It made me think of fall, which is approaching too fast! This week will be the Whitehall Community Library's last Fun in the Tub event on Thursday, July 24th, at 6 PM. The final STEM Camp for the summer will also take place on Thursday at 2 PM. STEM Camp will begin again in the fall as part of our regular schedule. This Friday, July 25th, at 1 PM, the summer Teen History Book Club will meet. Any young person aged 12 and older is welc...
Whitehall Indivisible (WI) was relieved not to have a speaker last week, allowing us to discuss the news and our two previous July speakers: The Transparent Election Initiative and Reilly Neill, Montana Candidate for US Senate. Those present agreed that Reilly Neill has good experience, a common-sense grounding, and an inspiring vision. She served in the House of Representatives for the Livingston area in 2012, with focused work on water issues in Montana. She describes herself as a moderate Democrat and is running a campaign based on...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the week kicks off with a surge of vitality and determination. You’re eager to take action, and the universe backs you. It’s a perfect week to push ahead with goals. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Creative energy flows in, and a long-dormant idea may spark back to life, Taurus. You’re in the right mindset to pursue something artistic and innovative. Reconsider a refreshing hobby. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re in your element this week and buzzing with charm and curiosity. Engaging conversations abound. Opportunities...
Few people have roots as deep in the Whitehall area as Dr. Gayle Sacry. Since 1877, nearly as long as there have been settlers in the area, Sacry’s have called the valley home. But when the Frontier Days planning committee chose a grand marshal for this year’s parade to pair with the theme “Back to Our Roots,” it wasn’t just a long family history that made them choose Dr. Sacry and his wife, Kathryn. It was the couple’s decades of dedication and service to building a stronger, better Whitehall that made them excellent honorees. Dr. Sacry’s sto...
Get ready, Whitehall - things are about to get airborne! This year's Frontier Days is revving up with a brand-new, heart-pounding event that's sure to leave jaws on the ground and eyes to the skies. For the first time ever, motocross legend and Butte native Keith Sayers will be soaring into/onto/over Legion St with his gravity-defying freestyle motocross show - and you've got two chances to catch it: Friday, July 25th, and Saturday, July 26th at 5 PM! Brought to town by the dedicated efforts of...
In May 2024, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce met with several local organizations and doled out the major Whitehall events to each; the Chamber aimed to focus more on promoting local events rather than planning them. Kory Klapan expressed interest in preserving the traditions of Whitehall’s Frontier Days. Klapan has been heavily involved in Frontier Days for many years, overseeing the street closures, ensuring the facilities are up to par, coordinating with the Town for the rodeos, and more. And thus, Whitehall Events was born. Whitehall E...
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Graduates of Whitehall High School between 1980 and 1989 are invited to attend a reception on Saturday, July 26th, during Frontier Days. The event will be held at the Legion Center (405 W Legion) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring plenty of visiting, refreshments, and a cool place to escape the heat—no pre-registration required. For more information, please get in touch with Dani Rollison, Brenda Volz, or Amy Caliendo at whitehall80sreunion@gmail.com....
Get your motor running to attend the Bill Baycroft & Bob Casagrande Memorial Rod Run, this Saturday in Whitehall during the annual Frontier Days celebration! Get ready to see some shine, beautiful colors, and classic style as Frontier Days rolls into high gear with one of its most beloved traditions-the Bill Baycroft & Bob Casagrande Memorial Rod Run, happening Saturday, July 26 from 9 AM to 3 PM in Legion Park on the west end of town. This cherished car show is more than just chrome and horsepo...
In the summer of 2024, the Whitehall Rodeo Committee was asked to host a PRCA Rodeo. With many helping hands, team work and cowboy/girlwork ethic , the community pulled together and a good time was had by all. After the crowds went home and the dust settled, Whitehall was asked to host again and Fettig Pro Rodeo is welcomed back with open arms for the July 25-26 Whitehall PRCA Rodeo! What’s all the buzz with the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA)? Growing popularity: Rodeo, in general, has seen a surge in popularity, reaching an a...
Whitehall’s location on the map and history as an agricultural community are a no-brainer for a rodeo circuit stop. So much so that in 2024, the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) reached out to the Town of Whitehall with the request for them to host an event. The town’s rodeo committee leapt into action and, after a collective effort, put on the event that put Whitehall on the pro rodeo map. In a storybook finish, hometown cowboy Jaret Whitman claimed the overall title after solid performances in steer wrestling and team roping. Gar...
SUNDAY, JULY 13 09:14:07 Animal 11:25:01 Stranded Motorist 11:55:33 911 13:57:30 Hit & Run: I-90 18:14:22 Custodial Interference: Jackrabbit Ln 19:16:10 Traffic Stop 20:11:48 Citizen Assist: Kountz Rd 21:29:52 Traffic Stop 21:36:33 Stolen Vehicle: Hwy 2 W MONDAY, JULY 14 06:55:47 Traffic Hazard 08:18:48 Animal: Yellowstone Trl 09:11:15 911 09:32:14 Transport (Prisoner or Other) 09:40:26 Fraud: Whitetail Rd 12:59:34 Threats: S Brooke St 15:24:34 Traffic Offense 17:10:50 Welfare Check: I-90...
GEORGIA, I have a question, I (17m)agreed to take wedding photos for my cousin Sarah’s (26f) wedding. She wanted me to take photos of her getting ready, our grandmother putting a family heirloom necklace on her, the first looks, the wedding, the reception, and so on. There was also another photographer present (a friend of the groom) who was taking photos of the groom and his side getting ready, as well as capturing images at the wedding/reception. Since I wasn’t a professional photographer by any means, I told her I would only charge $50 for t...
Ice cream and hot days are a perfect match. Ice cream can be served in many different ways - from sundaes to cakes to sandwiches. Ice cream sandwiches are comprised of a favorite ice cream flavor nestled between wafer-type cakes or cookies. They're available pre-made in a grocer's freezer, but they're easily made at home with a few ingredients, such as a favorite cookie and homemade ice cream. "Vanilla Ice Cream Infused With Rose Geranium Leaves" from "Simple Soirées" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) b...
For the most part, my life has been centered around “church” life, from crawling under the pews as an infant in diapers to being taught and trained by incredible servants, and now serving in leadership as an adult. I’m grateful for all the years of spiritual development opportunities that continue to this day. In the past five decades, I've encountered several statements and theological assertions that warrant reexamination to ensure their validity and proper Biblical application. One of which includes “Every promise of the book is mine,...
