Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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It didn't take long for a large crowd to gather last Saturday at the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Cardwell School. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., the school gymnasium was packed with former students, staff, and community members who were taking time to visit and look at various exhibits. Some of the items on display were a replica of the town of Cardwell in 1918 built by current students, a classroom set up on the stage to look like one similar to 1918, and a timeline about the history of the...
Event organizers had many positives things to say about last month's Whitehall Frontier Days. Chamber Treasurer Jill Dove reported there were around 240 in attendance at the organizations July 28 barbecue, an increase from prior years. Dove added there was also increased attendance at the rodeo. Chamber Board Member Kristi Wilson said she saw a lot of new faces at this year's event, and said there were also a lot of people in town for the Class of 1998 reunion. Chamber President Jan Thorne said...
Tickets are currently on sale for two upcoming concerts in Jefferson County by rising country music star John King. A Georgia native who received significant national airplay for his song "Tonight, Tonight", King is scheduled to play Thursday, August 16 at the Rodeo Grounds in Whitehall, and Friday, August 17 at the Jefferson County Recreation Park in Boulder. Both concerts are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with Clint Rieder and the Longhorn Band scheduled as the opening act. Jefferson County...
I’m not sure if I’m necessarily a fan of it, but the Google app on my phone has recently been giving me a very comprehensive list of what’s trending in the world every time I try to search for something. I used to get a much less condensed version of this, but am getting used to seeing it as a way of knowing what the big news of the day is and what people are searching for. The past several months I have noticed that about two or three days a week a “national day” is trending. For instance the day I’m writing this column, it is “National B...
Mabel Arlene Webster, (88) of Whitehall, MT received her angel wings on August 3, 2018. Mabel was surrounded by her loving children and caring staff at the Village Healthcare Center in Missoula, MT., where she continued showing her servants heart until her last breath. Mom's greatest gift to all she encountered in this world was her pure and genuine love for every person she met. Mabel was born on January 8, 1930, during the Great Depression, in Great Falls, MT to Walter Wilson, Sr. and Annie Pearl Wilson. Mabel's family lived in the...
Elizabeth "Liz" Hemen, 91, long time Butte resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2018 with her family by her side at the Spring Assisted living facility. Liz is survived by Marie Engstedt, Carol Bock, Linda and Greg Vandersnick, Tim and Pat Near. She is also survived by 29 grand children, 33 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grand child and 1 great-great grand child on the way. Liz was pre-deceased by her husband Duane Hemen, son Rick Near, brothers Alvin and Norman Nelson, parents Nels and Mabel Nelson, son-in-laws David Bock...
The Gallatin Valley Outlaws fell one win short of advancing to regionals. Playing at last week's American Legion Class A Baseball State Tournament in Miles City, Gallatin Valley won two games before they were eliminated after a 2-1 semifinals loss to the Bitterroot Red Sox The Outlaws squad that features Whitehall players Connor Johnson, Beau Hays, and Ryan Murphy opened state with a 15-6 win over the Laurel Dodges. After losing their second game 5-3 to the Glacier Twins, Gallatin Valley bounced back with a victory over Miles City to set the...