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Articles from the December 4, 2019 edition


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  • Whitehall Christmas Stroll Saturday

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Dec 4, 2019

    Each year the Whitehall area comes together the first Saturday of December for the annual Christmas Stroll. Organized by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, this year's stroll is scheduled for Saturday, December 7 and will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages. Chamber President Melissa Jenkins has been the chair of the stroll committee for the past two years and is excited about the upcoming event. "The chamber is super eager to once again be hosting the event. I really feel this yea...

  • Donald Trump Jr. stops at Whitehall business

    Dec 4, 2019

    Local residents who have driven by Whitehall Truck and Towing are sure to have seen both the large United States and pro-President Donald Trump flags at the location on Montana Highway 55. The flags also recently caught the eye of a member of the "First Family" who stopped in to visit with owner Kevin Brunet and his staff. Brunet was busy last Tuesday morning when Donald Trump Jr. and Fox News Analyst Kimberly Guilfoyle walked into the business. According to Brunet at first, he thought they...

  • Column: Secret Shopper

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Dec 4, 2019

    Since I started studying journalism in college, I've been able to have a lot of very interesting newspaper jobs. While they were not always as much fun as I would have liked, I always learned a lot and from a wide variety of people. I just had a friend who just left a newspaper job she had for around 15 years and I really think that is quite the accomplishment in the field of journalism, but I'm glad that I took the route of a literal roving reporter. During my travels, I've had mostly jobs at newspapers but have strayed from that path a...

  • Frances Helen Redman

    Dec 4, 2019

    Frances Helen Redman, 95, passed away peacefully November 30, 2019 at Meadowlark Manor in Whitehall.. Frances was born October 10, 1924 to Henry and Anna Tygart in Aldrich Missouri. She was the second oldest of five siblings, three brother and two sisters. Frances graduated Redlands High School in California. She met Earl Redman at a reunion picnic and they married February 22, 1945 in Bolivar Missouri. They raised two children, Joseph and Carol. Earl and Frances were happily for 66 years, Earl passed away in 2011. Frances enjoyed being a...

  • Whitehall keys on defense, playing fast

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Dec 4, 2019

    After a breakout season with 15 wins and a second-place regular-season finish in the 5B District, the Whitehall High School girls basketball team stayed hungry during the offseason. The Trojans will open their season Saturday on the road at Manhattan Christian and according to head coach Kelly Nieskens the team really got after it this summer. "It's always difficult to have everyone get together at one time. Busy time of year but we were able to still get in a couple of tournaments, our Butte...

  • 3 Trojans receive honors

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Dec 4, 2019

    The Whitehall/Harrison High School football team had three players recognized on the 2019 5B District All-Conference Team. Junior Dylan Smith was named second-team at both offensive and defensive lines. Head Coach Dan Lacey said Smith was one of the most consistent players up front all year. "He had to play multiple positions for us on both sides of the and played at a high level for us at all positions. That shows his versatility and how team-oriented he is. He does a great job of leading by...

  • Trojans face tough test with defending champs

    Jack H. Smith, Whitehall Ledger|Dec 4, 2019

    It will be a tough test for the Whitehall High School boys basketball when they open their season Saturday on the road at Manhattan Christian. According to Trojans head coach Zach McLean, the hosting Eagles will return three all-state players from last year's undefeated state championship team. "We will have our hands full. They can create some problems with their guard play. It will be crucial for us to take care of the ball and really contain guys off the dribble. We also need to attack where we have some advantages," he said. Whitehall will...