Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The Whitehall Trojan football team is off to a powerful start after defeating the Powell County Wardens in their season opener on August 29th, with a shattering score of 36-6. Quarterback Trent Larsen (#15, sophomore), passed for 120 yards, with Joey Beebout (#5, junior) rushing 118 yards. In the first quarter, Larsen had a 5-yard run, getting the Trojans on the board with the first of their six touchdowns. The Wardens landed their only touchdown on a kickoff return. During the second quarter...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) will present HENRY V on Sunday, September 7th at the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre) at 5 PM. Here, Executive Artist Directory and HENRY V Director Kevin Asselin gives attendees an inside look at MSIP, the works of Shakespeare, and the upcoming HENRY V presentation, brought to Whitehall by Gold Junction Presents. Kevin, you have been a part of this company for 24 years (including the past 11 years as Executive Artistic Director). You are...
Let's lei the foundation for a stronger Jefferson County together! RSVP today to the Jefferson Local Development Corporation's annual member dinner - this year a Hawaiian Luau! The festivities will take place on Thursday, September 18th, beginning at 5:30 PM, in the Whitehall Community Center (11 N. Division St. - Whitehall). Tickets are $30 each or $50 for a couple. Come celebrate the past year and look forward to a brighter future for Jefferson County. The event includes food, fun, and...
Borden's Corner owners Marion and Duane Alberts reopened the restaurant, located inside Whitehall's historic Bordens Hotel, on Monday, August 28. Marion Alberts said Borden's restaurant would offer "a family-style menu of great home-cooked food." She said the restaurant would be offering lunch and dinner specials, and that future plans include a breakfast buffet. WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Masonic Lodge. The Riverside Mystic Tie Lodge 17, the Mason's chapter located in the Whitehall...
All of us here at the Whitehall Community Library hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend, said goodbye to summer, and now HELLO! to fall. It's crazy to think it's already here. I love the fall: cooler weather, the leaves changing, a freshness that can be smelled in the air, and simply sitting on my back porch in the early morning with my cup of tea, watching the sunrise. Spring is my favorite season, but fall is a close second. Well, let’s just say I am a spoiled brat! Jeannie ordered the sensory table I wanted for our little ones! Excited is...
SEPTEMBER 1925 • Global commerce continues to be disrupted when Danish seamen go on strike over their wages on September 1. The Danish seamen's decision to go on strike follows similar moves by seamen in China and throughout the British Empire. • Hermann Gšring is hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of a Swedish hospital after assaulting a nurse on September 1. Gšring, who was in Sweden to overcome a morphine addiction, would later serve as chief advisor to Adolf Hitler and commander of the L...
Lucille Buchanan passed away on August 29, 2025, from natural causes. She was born August 4, 1932, to Francis and Louis Buettner in Butte, Montana, where she grew up and attended school. After graduation, she met Arnold Buchanan on a blind date, and they soon got married. They had two daughters, Sherry (John) Cargill of Whitehall, and Arlene (Fred) Craft of Firth, Idaho. When the girls were grown and gone, the couple decided to travel with his mining career. They lived in Nevada, Oregon,... Full story
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of our loved one. Barbara Louise Hanson/Hovis, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, 2025, in Butte, Montana. Barb was born on June 20, 1939, to her parents, Melvin Walter Hanson and Daisy Elna Hanson, in Whitehall, Montana. She was the oldest of four siblings: her sisters, Donna Tenneson and Sheryl Duffy, and her brother, Danny Hanson, who grew up on a ranch in Cardwell. Barbara attended Cardwell School through the eighth grade. She... Full story
Whitehall resident Shirley Baustian's illustrations are featured in her late daughter's book, The Adventures of Copper the Dog. The children's book, whose proceeds benefit suicide prevention, was recently named a finalist in the Children's Book category of the Pacific Book Awards. The award is in recognition of excellence in writing. The Adventures of Copper the Dog was written as a class assignment by Jamie Ann Rogers, as a seventh grader. After Jamie's untimely passing, Baustian found the...
At some point, a lot of people became okay with or at least ambivalent towards dozens of potential incendiary devices in the form of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries being all over their homes. What if we don’t remember the first 2-3 years of life is because we’re so traumatized by the journey of birth that we blacked it out to forget it? If you’re named Colin, it’s probably a bad idea to introduce yourself at the poker table. Playing horror games could be a good way to cure claustrophobia. Hide in a small locker or face the scary monster...
Hunters Against Hunger, a partnership between Montana Food Bank Network and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, provides hunters in Montana with the opportunity to donate any amount of their legally harvested big game animals. The meat is processed free of charge and is then distributed directly to a nearby food pantry. Since the program’s inception in 2014, over 413,995 pounds of meat have been donated and shared with Montanans experiencing food insecurity. The meat has been distributed to 30 food banks across Montana thus far, with plans to r...
As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association (AMA) has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. “As you purchase school supplies and prepare the students in your family for academic success, you can take concrete steps that prioritize physical and mental health, too,” said AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. “A healthy start can set the tone for a strong, successful year ahead.” 1. Ultra-processed foods are associated with health risks. Many busy families rely on ultra-p...
This is one in a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. Authors are KALEENA MILLER, MSU Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu and Dr. MARSHA GOETTING, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu. In a state where family, land, and legacy matter deeply, Montana State University Extension is empowering residents to take control of their estate planning with the newly revised MontGuide, Designating Beneficiaries to Avoid Probate. Authored by Dr. Marsha A. Goetting and...
It didn't get much notice, but President Trump has turbocharged logging on public lands in ways that are likely to increase dangerous wildfire. Inside the "Big Beautiful Bill" that became law this summer, a provision directs the U. S. Forest Service to annually increase the timber it sells until the amount almost doubles to 5 million board-feet by 2032. Why did few people notice this directive to dramatically increase logging from our public lands? One answer is that it got lost as an engaged...
How to Set Up A Home Office for Remote Work Over the past few years, an increasing number of people have found themselves working from home. While flexibility is a major perk, having the right home office setup is key to staying productive, comfortable, and balanced. The good news is you don’t need a tech degree or a big budget to create a workspace that works for you. Select the Right Spot: Begin by designating a dedicated area in your home. It doesn’t have to be a full room—an unused corne...
Pizza is one of the most widely enjoyed and consumed comfort foods globally. Although it is believed to have originated in Italy, pizza is now found in many countries around the world. Canadians and Americans consume a significant amount of pizza every year, and pizzerias are popular and successful businesses. Sometimes it's fun to make pizza at home, where everyone gets busy kneading dough and customizing their own toppings. Enjoy this "Simple Pizza Dough," courtesy of Janie's Mill artisanal...
GEORGIA, I have a question, It’s summer - hotter than ever - but I have to have a humidifier going in our living room for health reasons. I recently had a friend and her 11-year-old son over. He wanted to watch a movie, so we popped one on and his mom and I went to talk in the kitchen. About an hour later, we returned to the living room - it smelled really weird in there, and I have a very sensitive sense of smell. As it smelled a bit like urine, I wondered if my cats had peed in there, but they were all hiding because of my visitors. It really...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 00:46:17 Citizen Assist: Yellowstone Trl 03:18:37 Stranded Motorist: I-90 07:42:14 Animal 07:44:22 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 08:47:55 Traffic Stop 08:59:39 Traffic Hazard: I-90 10:15:41 Civil: W First St 10:56:30 Civil: E First St 11:05:04 Civil: E First St 11:15:23 Civil: First Rd 11:24:10 Civil: S Brooke St 12:14:00 Civil: E Second St 12:27:43 Civil: C St 12:42:34 Civil: E Legion St 12:45:06 Traffic Offense: I-90 13:05:10 Civil: E First St 13:17:44 Civil: N Division St 13:26:52...
It is true “work” is a four-letter word; however, the nature and design of work is God orchestrated and valuable for life. Is it just me, or has our society begun to lose sight of the importance of a good work ethic? In part, yes! Could this be attributed to the “entitlement” generation that has slowly developed, where individuals demand support? Another factor could be that throughout history, affluent nations tend to create this type of scenario, abundance and luxury lend to comfortable excess. When this occurs, underwork becomes normati...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re feeling bold this week, Aries. Use a surge of energy to speak out about something that needs to be said. Be mindful of how others may receive it. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Stability and home life are in the spotlight, Taurus. You may be called to handle something domestic or financial. Use your natural patience to avoid impulsive decisions. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, conversations will flow with ease this week, and you’ll be a magnet for interesting ideas. If you have been waiting to pitch an idea, do it right now...
