Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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As of Tuesday afternoon, the State Creek Fire 16 miles northeast of Whitehall and two miles northeast of the Whitetail Reservoir was reported at 2,354 acres with zero percent containment. The fire was caused by lightning August 25 and went undetected until August 29. The fire is located on the Butte Ranger District and currently is in an area difficult for firefighters to access due to rough terrain, numerous snags, and a significant amount of dead and down trees. There are a total of 70...
There will be plenty of great rodeo action this weekend in Whitehall. The annual Whitehall High School and Junior High Rodeo are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13 at the Rodeo Grounds. Saturday action is set to begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday will start at 9 a.m. According to organizer Lonna Johnson, there is no gate charge for the 2020 rodeo, and spectators are being asked to practice social distancing of six to 10 feet, unless with immediate family. "The kids are...
The Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) usually hosts an annual dinner meeting in August to celebrate economic and community development activities over the past year in Jefferson County and to recognize outstanding county businesses. The Board of Directors met and conducted the annual business meeting August 19th in lieu of a formal dinner meeting due to the pandemic challenges and selected the following outstanding county businesses for 2020. The recipient of the 2020 Community Improvement Award is the Whitehall Chamber of...
It's so far so good for the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team. The Trojans used a strong defensive performance and two Miles Hoerauf to Flint Smith touchdowns on their way to an 18-6 season-opening home win over rival Jefferson High School. Following the game, Whitehall Head Coach Dan Lacey praised the complete team effort on offense, defense, and special teams. "We are super proud of the effort of everyone tonight," he said. After a scoreless first quarter, the Trojans would capitalize moments after a Panther miscue on special teams...
Editor's Note: The Lady Trojans picked up their first win of the season Tuesday evening with a 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 25-23 victory over visiting Manhattan. Read more about the match in next week's Ledger. While they were unable to pick up their first victory last week, there were plenty of positives in the opening two matches of the season for the Whitehall High School volleyball team. The Lady Trojans fell in three sets Thursday to Townsend (19-25, 17-25, 25-22), and lost a tight five-set match...
The Lord peacefully called Patricia "Patsy" home to begin her eternal life on September 1, 2020. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, devoted wife, and friend to all was 88. Patricia was born to Richard and Margret Trythall on March 16, 1932. With her birthday so close to St. Patrick's Day, her parents named her Patricia. She grew up in Meaderville in the Italian-American neighborhood among one of the many diverse ethnic neighborhoods during Butte's historical mining days. Patsy graduated from Girls Central High School. She...
David M. Scharler 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning March 12, 2020 at his home in Cardwell, MT with his wife Kathy by his side after an extended illness of heart and kidney failure due to diabetes. Dave was born on May 26, 1947 to Fred and Elizabeth Scharler in Ronco, PA, a small coal mining community, and had three brothers and three sisters. He graduated from Kolb Memorial High School in Masontown, PA in 1965 and spent his summer in Cleveland, Ohio working for his brother's company and at summer's end he travelled with his...
Hi, My name is Hannah Haverland. I am a senior at Whitehall High School. I have been a member of the High School Rodeo Association for 4 years as well as competing in the Junior High division for 2 years. I have competed at Nationals as an 8th grader as well as a Sophomore in pole bending. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me throughout the years, especially my parents for hauling me everywhere and giving me the opportunity to succeed, the Plaggemeyers for being my second family and...
Hi. My name is Jacy Johnson and I'm a senior at Whitehall High School. My plans for after graduation as of now are going to school to become a radiology technician. As I will be competing in my last hometown rodeo, I look back over all the years I have rode in this arena. I started competing at the age of two from o-mok-sees to youth rodeos, barrel racing, and finally junior high and high school rodeos. My events this year are pole bending and breakaway. I just want to thank my mom and dad for...
Howdy, my name is Garris Robertson, and I am a senior at Twin Bridges High School. I compete in calf roping and team roping. I am planning on attending the University of Montana, Western, in Dillon, next fall. I've been a member of MHSRA since sixth grade. I competed three years in junior high, and qualified for Nationals each of those years. This is my fourth year in high school competition and qualified last year for Nationals. Through rodeo, I've made so many friends who have helped me be a b...
Hey, my name is Evan Wagner, my parents are Jay and Bernette Wagner, I have 2 sisters and 3 brothers. I am from Whitehall, I attend Whitehall High School where I play football for the Trojans. I compete in the team roping and calf roping. I have been a member of Montana High School Rodeo for 7 years, qualifying for national finasl twice in junior high and once in high school. I want to start by thanking God, without him onoe of this would be possible. I want to thank all my family members that have helped me through this journey. I'd also like...
My name is Dalaney Scafani. I am active in volleyball, 4-H, and rodeo. I have been a member of MHSRA for two years. I compete in barrels, poles, goats and breakaway. Rodeo has taught me hard work, and humility. I would like to thank my mom and dad for teaching me about building the character it takes to be the best I can be, for the love of God and country, an appreciation for our liberties we enjoy. Thank you to Dean and Wendy Briggs, the Rich Johnson family and many more coaches and friends...
Since the middle of March, there have been numerous activities cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19. The start of the high school sports season has also seen very restricted attendance guidelines in Jefferson County. While it is very unfortunate many family members and students will not be able to cheer on the Trojans, this Saturday and Sunday will give local residents the opportunity to cheer on a very talented group of athletes at the 2020 Whitehall High School and Junior High Rodeo. The annual event is moving forward with open attendance,...
