Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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TOUGH GUYS: (Back row coaches) Payton King, Joe Sandoval, Kayden Hoswer, Sawyer Keener. (Back row, players) Holden Kantorowitz, Jacob DuBois, Parks Wock, David Wagner, Tamarack McDonald, Bridger Smyth, Landon Wrampe, Kilkenney Oakes. (Middle row) Quade Skogen, Finn Kantorowitz, Ty McLean, Robert Einboden, Caedan Lacey, Tucker Burtchett, Gabe Marx, Corbin Tollison. (Front row) Jackson Hofer, Tommy Edwards, Troy Bingham, Wyatt Tebay, Blair Ressler, Rayden Brown, and Tyse Wilkin...
Whitehall Trojan Cross country took on the state meet at the U of M golf course on Saturday, October 23. Wesley Biggers came in 18th out of 178 runners with a time of 17:51.52. Sam Valov came in at 21:49.95 (PR). Dallon Lanes came in at 22:40.72. Kaitlyn Frankman came in at 26:11.6. The Cross Country team held their last practice in costume and ran through Whitehall to the delight of many....
The team pairings for the first round of the 2021 MHSA Class B Football Championship Series have been announced, though game times are still pending. The first round of the Championship will be help October 29-30, 2021. The higher seed will host in round 1 and 2. Semi-final Round is noted in the bracket when like-seeds play. Championship criteria for hosting: 1 - Highest seed hosts, 2 - like seed tiebreakers (a: did not host previous year’s championship, b: did not host semi-final in current playoffs, c) bracket (H). Whitehall/Harrison is r...
The Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. (Rocky) will have supplemental foods available for Whitehall area seniors on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Whitehall Senior Center (3 North Division). There is no charge for the food. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a program where seniors can receive regular allocations of free food every other month. The program guidelines mandate that the person receiving the food must be 60 years of age or older, a resident of Montana, and meet an income...
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider one new administrative rule and several rule amendments at their meeting Oct. 28. The new rule and amendments are the result of a statutorily required review process. These proposed changes are also happening concurrently to FWP’s response to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s first executive order from earlier this year, which created the Red Tape Relief Advisory Council and directed all state agencies to identify excessive, outdated and unnecessary regulations. The new rule and amendments that are...
Logan State Park was established in 1967 to support local outdoor recreation like water sports and camping. Logan State Park is located in northwest Montana. With frontage on the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake, Logan is heavily forested with western larch, Douglas Fir, and Ponderosa Pine. A channel forms off the Upper lake, and it connects Middle and Lower Thompson lakes. This state park is situated in the middle of the 3,000-acre Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park. Attractions include...
An Initial Private Applicator Training will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Madison Valley Rural Fire District at 5037 US Highway 287 North in Ennis. This training class is brought to you, free of charge, by the Montana State University Extension office, Jefferson County Weed District, the Madison County Weed District and the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group Weed Committee. The course will cover the following topics of interest: • Pesticides in the Environment • Calibration of Pesticide Spray Equipment • Pesticide Laws • Reading...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing a wide array of grizzly bear relocation sites to the Fish and Wildlife Commission following new statutory requirements set by the 2021 Montana Legislature. The proposed relocation sites provide options for relocating grizzly bears both inside and outside of three of Montana’s federally designated recovery zones – the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem, Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, said FWP wildlife division administrator Ken McDonald. “The idea is to have the commi...
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering adjustments to wolf trapping regulations for the 2021 season at its Oct. 28 meeting. The proposed changes are aimed at minimizing the possibility of non-target capture of lynx and grizzly bears. Both species are protected under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed changes look at more clearly identifying occupied grizzly bear habitat and adjusting the season dates for trapping and snaring in these areas. The proposed default opening day in areas likely to have grizzly bears would be...
Week of 10-21-2021 TEAM KBar #2: 13 wins, 4 losses KBar #1: 11 wins, 6 losses KBar #3: 11 wins, 6 losses MEN Ken Breining: 4 wins, 0 lost Kenton Keener: 4 wins, 0 lost WOMEN Dorothy Griffith: 3 wins, 1 loss Leslie Dyson: 2 wins, 2 losses Martina Nelson: 2 wins, 2 losses...
FOR A GREAT CAUSE: Carol Beckman of Whimzees has been selling raffle tickets since May for her donated stained glass to raise money for Whitehall non-profit We Are HER. We Are HER (Healed, Empowered, Restored) assists domestic and sexual assault survivors heal through the sharing of their stories in written and oral format. Founder Stevie Croisant is pictured here with Beckman drawing the winning ticket. Beckman raised over $750 for the non-profit. The winner of the drawing, Shaunice Richards,...
Veganism is marked by a choice to abstain from the use of animal products, including in one's diet. It is different from vegetarianism because vegetarians may consume some animal products, namely eggs, milk and honey, while vegans will not. There are many benefits to adopting a plant-based diet. Over the last several years, scientists have discovered veganism may be linked to a healthier heart, lower blood pressure, weight loss, and reduced risk of cancer. It also may help minimize risk of...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 There’s no need to separate business and pleasure this week, Aries. You can find a way to combine them if you get creative. Get the work team on board. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if collaborating with someone else has you second-guessing yourself, venture out alone for a little bit and see what progress you made. You can always team up later. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others look to your for support in the days ahead. Lend an ear and a helping hand if asked. Simply being there as a sounding board may be enough. C...
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM CALL THE MIDWIFE PT 4 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM POV:THINGS WE DARE NOT DO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: BEETHOVEN’S GHOST 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10:30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS: BEETHOVEN’S GHOST SAT...
Voting – it's a right and duty none of us should take for granted or fail to exercise. But lately, it's been the topic of a lot of debate. From vote-by-mail to voter ID to guaranteeing trust in the results, it seems everyone has an opinion about the best way to participate in our democracy. Join Braver Angels of Montana and Wyoming, the Wyoming League of Women Voters and the Wyoming Tribune Eagle for "Alternative Voting Methods for Better Governance," a two-part event evaluating the pros and c...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 00:29 Motor Vehicle: I-90 05:51 Medical: Skyline Dr 07:27 911 Hang Up 07:48 911 Hang Up 08:14 911 Open Line: W First St 09:52 Reckless Driver 12:33 Threats: Pipestone Rd 14:10 Traffic Stop: I-90 15:01 Parking: W Viella St 15:17 911 Hang Up 15:39 Reckless Driver: I-90 15:55 Motorist Assist: I-90 16:23 Traffic Stop: I-90 17:33 Traffic Stop: Hwy 287 19:49 Animal: Hwy 69 SB 20:22 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 55 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 06:24 911 Hang Up: Paul Gulch Rd 06:44 Stranded Motorist: I-90 07:46 Motor Vehicle: I-90 09:09 Citizen...
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U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced $325,000 in Department of Justice (DOJ) Adam Walsh Act grant funding for the Montana Department of Justice to reinforce the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). “Keeping Montanans safe from dangerous individuals is critically important,” said Tester. “Every Montanan has the right to safety and security, and we need to improve how we communicate across communities to crack down on violent crime. I’m proud to secure this funding for our law enforcement to investigate and prosecute offende...
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the number of employed workers in Montana hit an all-time high in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.3%, a low not seen since June 2007. “Montana is in the midst of a historic economic recovery. We’ve recovered all jobs lost since the start of the pandemic, and more Montanans are working now than in our state’s history,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As we lead the Montana comeback, we’ll continue making Montana more competitive with lower taxes and less red tape, so folks throughout our state can p...
Last week, the House Committee on Agriculture unanimously passed Congressman Matt Rosendale’s bipartisan bill to fund the remediation and restoration of damaged public lands. The National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act was introduced earlier this year with Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). This bill would allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds in order to supplement restoration efforts. “The National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act...
You've seen Jim Buterbaugh all over town, we're sure: he's active with the Whitehall Community Center and the Veterans, he's at the Cardwell School maintaining the building often, he's one of the faces of Whitehall's Tactical Civics group. Soon he will be on the ballot, as he plans to run for County Commissioner in 2022. He's a man about town. Jim's childhood revolved around travel. Born into a military family, his life began in Las Vegas before his father was stationed in Germany, then to...
