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Articles from the October 17, 2018 edition


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  • Campaign signs stolen, vandalized

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Oct 17, 2018

    The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has responded to several recent complaints of vandalized campaign signs. "It always seems to be a problem during the campaign season," said Sheriff Craig Doolittle. " I have had several of my signs vandalized and stolen over the years from many different areas." The Whitehall Ledger had several residents contact them about their signs either being stolen or vandalized. Ruth Lott of Cardwell said political signs have been stolen and disfigured, one in particular with large caliber bullets very near...

  • JVCF hosts grant awards

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Oct 17, 2018

    Since 2002, the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation has awarded 107 grants to 39 non-profits in the local area for a total of $151,139. At a special ceremony last Thursday night in Whitehall, the JVCF handed out their 2018 grants with a record of just under $20,000 to nine deserving area non-profits. The ice cream social event began with several past recipients lauding the JVCF for giving back to make the Whitehall area a better place. Representing the Jefferson Valley Museum, John Joy...

  • After school students give back

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Oct 17, 2018

    Throughout the year, students Whitehall School's 21st Century Community Learning Center's After School Program take part in a variety of worthwhile activities. Last Thursday, the students made a trip the Whitehall Chamber to help beautify the community. The group of students were helping assist the chamber by getting rid of a large collection of tumble weeds at the building located at 501 N. Whitehall St. Teahcer Martha Farrand believes it is very rewarding to see the children give back to the c...

  • Column: Hitchhikers

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Oct 17, 2018

    It's pretty safe to say that the warmer are days of 2018 are long gone and the next few months will have some chilly days. As idiots drive by way to fast on the Interstate people will long for the days when there were warmer temperatures and clear roads. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, I prefer them clear although the warmer temperatures bring out the seasonal hitchhikers. I would not say I scare easily, but I do admit that each and every time I pass a hitchhiker I immediately start to think of all the bad things that would...

  • Trojans still with shot at playoffs

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Oct 17, 2018

    The Whitehall/Harrison High School Football team still has a shot at making a third straight trip to the Class B Playoffs. The Trojans (2-6. 1-4 Sothern B) will first need to win their regular season finale Friday at Manhattan. Head coach Dan Lacey said the final spot has multiple scenarios including a four-way tie-breaker between Whitehall, Columbus, Three Forks and Jefferson. The Trojans lost their home finale Friday night 38-14 against Columbus. It was a defensive battle in the first quarter...