Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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WHS Results: Wesley Biggers 17:59.74, Ethan Valov 25:30.92, Kaitlyn Frankman 26.:52.43 WMS Results: Cooper Montgomery 9:03, Lexi Stratton 9:35.61, Reece Hofer 10:04.91, Gage Kidwell 10:15.49, and Kortni Wilson 11:20.88....
The Whitehall Trojans High School Football team celebrated Homecoming this past Friday, but unfortunately was unable to pull out a win for the game against the Townsend Bulldogs. Final score was 44-0 Broadwater. Highlights of the game, from Coach Dan Lacey, included: Passing: Miles Hoerauf 10-29 76 yards with 2 interceptions. Receiving: Brendan Wagner had five catches for 32 yards. Parker Wagner had two catches for 18 yards. Sage Buus had 2 catches for 8 yards. Nick Denny had one catch for 18...
Welcome back! I hope students and families are settling into the school year just great! I have heard a bunch of positives about the start of the school year from staff, students and families and I would like to commend you all for the work you are doing. I wanted to provide some resources and reminders on a topic that I feel is very important to be familiar with. Sunday September 5th through Saturday September 11th was National Suicide Prevention Week. This topic is one that can be touchy and...
Everyone is invited to the Capitol rotunda Friday, Sept. 17, at 1 o’clock for a Constitution Day ceremony featuring Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, and Dept. of Justice Solicitor General David Dewhirst, all speaking about the meaning and defense of the U.S. Constitution, and presenting a Governor’s Proclamation. Music will be provided by Kaylee Rose Lian, Clancy Elementary School sixth grade student, singing “The National Anthem” and “This Land is Your Land...
Governor Greg Gianforte announced that 10 Montana National Guardsmen have volunteered to assist the Billings Clinic in its COVID-19 response. “Over the last year, soldiers in the Montana National Guard have consistently stepped up to the plate, and today is no different,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We’ll continue working with hospitals to address their individual needs as the state responds to COVID-19.” “Billings Clinic is incredibly grateful to have support from the Montana National Guard to help with immense capacity and staffing challenges...
As a part of his years-long push to improve market transparency and ensure fairer prices for Montana producers, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced bipartisan legislation, the American Beef Labeling Act, which would ensure that beef raised in the United States is labeled as a product of the USA. The legislation is also sponsored by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and will be introduced next week. “Montana ranchers raise the best cattle in the world, and it’s time American families are gua...
Our “Spotting Fake News” class still has a few openings for those who would like to discover how to authenticate web sites, learn about lateral reading and native sponsorship, navigate fake sites to learn the tells which let you know what information is accurate or not, and more. You may bring your own computer or use one of the Library’s but please let us know if you plan to attend. For all of you who have awaited the return of “Sweet Tea Tales,” this is your week! Our popular baking contest will have its first tasting on Thursday, September 1...
The Montana Old Time Fiddlers will present their unique music once again at the Mint Bar at 1 E. Legion in uptown Whitehall, on Sunday, September 19th, from 2 to 6 PM. The program is free and open to the public, and dancing is encouraged! Guitar, Mandolin, and Banjo players are welcome to participate in the jam – and anyone can just come to hear some great old time fiddle music. The Montana Old Time Fiddlers are dedicated to preserving old time fiddle music in Montana, providing educational and performance opportunities for all. For more i...
To prepare for an ever-changing financial future, Montana State University Extension educators suggest couples should designate a “contingency day” to review finances and re-examine their financial lives. “The same suggestion applies for a single individual,” added Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent. Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, suggests that the contingency day take place once a year – perhaps on an anniversary, birthday or another easy-to-remember date – to help plan for your financial f...
Rocky Mountain Development Council offers a monthly Homebuyer Education class. The purpose of the class is to teach potential homeowners about the process of purchasing a home. October’s session is a one-day, in-person event on Saturday, October 2 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Rocky’s Neighborhood Center, located at 200 South Cruse Avenue, Helena, MT 59601. Homebuyer Education and Counseling involves a one-on-one counseling session followed by an eight -hour class covering the intricacies of purchasing a home. It is designed for both fir...
Busy families who do not have the time to spend an hour or more in the kitchen preparing weeknight dinners can turn to slow cookers to do the work for them. Slow cookers cook foods on a low temperature over several hours. Slow cookers do not require constant attention, making them ideal for people who want to prep meals before leaving the house and then return to a hot meal in the evening. Many foods, from breakfasts to appetizers to desserts, can be prepared with slow cookers. But slow cookers...
Mr. Hyram P. Winkler, Finnie to those who knew and loved him, was a young lad of 16 years when he left his family's wheat fields in Dorchester to labor full-time at the relatively new Waukon Iron Company, which had opened an open-pit mine and ore-washing plant in neighboring Waukon, a mere 17 miles away. The photo pictured here was taken in 1892, several years after Finnie had begun work at the Iron Company. After a bit over a year of dirty work in the pit, Mr. Winkler, through much blood,...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 If you’re single, get prepared to mingle, Aries. If you’re attached, then your relationship will only grow stronger in the days to come. Romance is in the air, so embrace it. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, even if you’re feeling a little stuck in your relationships, do not push others away. There may be a solution you’re simply not seeing. Delve deeper. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it may be time to break away from the typical routine, at least for a little while. This can offer you a new perspective that puts you on an intere...
SUNDAY, September 5, 2021 00:04 Mental Crisis: Hwy 2 W 02:14 Motorist Assist: I-90 05:12 Medical: Whitetail Dr 07:54 Death: N Jefferson St 08:03 Civil: Yellowstone Trl 11:22 Fire/Smoke Structure: Second St E 13:38 Medical: Legion St E 14:39 Traffic Hazard: I-90 15:00 Medical: Jefferson St 17:51 Assist: S Centurion Way 18:35 Suspicious Vehicle 20:00 Suspicious: Yellowstone Trl 21:41 Traffic Stop: Second St 22:48 Suspicious: Tebay Ln 23:08 Assist: I-90 WB MONDAY, September 6, 2021 06:21 Mental Crisis: Hwy 2 W 07:40 Medical: Whitetail Dr 10:31...
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM CAT IN THE HAT 7:30PM PEG + CAT 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM AMRICAN EXPERIENCE “SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR-THE FIRST” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM MARKET TO MARKET 7:00PM CAT IN THE HAT 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES “THE RED SHOES” 12:00AM AMANPOUR & COMPANY SATURDAY,...
At a White House Press Briefing this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese discussed the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to strengthening enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and creating a more resilient food supply chain. This announcement comes as “Gross profits for some of the leading beef, poultry, and pork processors are at their highest levels in history, while American producers lose money on their products and consumers face lofty food prices in gro...
The Apprentice Hunter Program allows anyone 10 or older to hunt for up to two years without completing a hunter education course. Certain restrictions apply, and anyone certified as an Apprentice must be accompanied by a certified Mentor. The program was enacted by the 2015 state Legislature, and it originally created the opportunity for youth 10-17 years of age to hunt without completing hunter education. The 2017 Legislature amended the law to increase the age limit to anyone 10 or older and prohibited an apprentice hunter from obtaining a...
Montana’s young hunters will have the state’s waterfowl and pheasants pretty much to themselves Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26. Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. While the accompanying adult may not shoot, he or she can assist with setting decoys, calling and retrieving. Prior to the youth hunt opener, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will release 2,700 phe...
Located on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake near Bigfork, you'll find Wayfarers State Park. Area residents in the know will tell you that the best sunsets on Flathead Lake can be viewed from Wayfarers at Flathead Lake State Park. The rocky cliffs along the shoreline offer beautiful vistas of the lake at any time of day. Enjoy camping, boating, swimming. Near the quaint resort town of Bigfork on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake, this park is 67 acres in size and is 2,923 feet in...
