Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Glitz, glamour, and old Hollywood charm took the stage on Wednesday, May 6, at the Cardwell School. Big names like Patsy Cline, Snoop Dogg, Bob Dylan, the Spice Girls, the Beach Boys, Stevie Nicks, and more made appearances on the red carpet stage!...
Join the Whitehall FFA for their annual Spring Awards Banquet on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Copper K Barn (786 Point of Rocks Road - Whitehall) to celebrate the chapter's amazing members! Doors open at 4:30 PM, dinner is served at 5:30 PM, and the awards ceremony kicks off at 6:15 PM. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/4udrWm6. Come celebrate the achievements of the amazing Whitehall FFA members. This is a great chance to recognize their hard work, enjoy good company and food, and share...
The month of May brings the best of late spring into early summer, months to spend more time outdoors enjoying fishing, hiking, and early wildflowers. It’s a great time to explore the area’s early history and unique geological attractions. Additionally, local towns are gearing up for more outdoor events and summer festivals. So much to do that it’s a good time to mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing! Whitehall can keep you busy outdoors with no effort. The Jefferson River is known for brown trout, which are dominant near White...
Start your spring cleaning now and get ready for Whitehall’s annual Community Wide Garage Sale weekend - this year, June 5 and 6. Registration for the Community Wide Garage Sale MAP is available as of April 1st at the Whitehall Ledger and must be returned to the Ledger, with the $5 map registration fee, by May 25, 2026. Maps will be available the week of sale at Montana Western Legacy Center, Thriftway SuperStop, M&M Vintage, the Whitehall Ledger, and the Whitehall Mini Mall. Ready for this? Whitehall will also be hosting a fall c...
A new century was beginning, and old politics continued. Butte's McDermott Hotel hosted the state Democratic Central Committee meeting. The working class was trying its best to push back against "the grinding force of trusts and monopolies." Strikes were taking place throughout the country. In Montana, freight conductors and freight brakemen blocked all side tracts on the Great Northern Railway. Massachusetts had small strikes among painters, carpenters, and related trades. Automotive-related...
Incumbent Whitehall School board member Dean Hunt was the leading vote-getter in the May 8 Whitehall School board election. Hunt and first-time candidate Gary Konen were elected to the board. Rodeo fans were treated to some excellent rodeo action and some nice weather at the 42nd annual BY's 4-H Club youth rodeo, held Sunday, May 6, in Whitehall. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: CLINT JOHNSON. WHS choir member Clint Johnson earns honors this week. He was nominated by Sandi Mabbott, who says...
It is beginning to be summer holiday season, and Memorial Day is just around the corner. The Whitehall Community Library will be closed on May 25 but will be open for regular business hours the rest of the week. Due to the closing, the History Book Club will meet at 5 PM on May 18 and the Mystery Book Club will meet on May 19 at 3 PM. This is a week early for the History fans, but I think everyone is looking forward to the three-day weekend. This Friday the library will be hosting students from...
At this time of year in Western Colorado, my friends and I watch rivers. We’re eagerly anticipating a bruising spring runoff and the start of kayak season. When it arrives, many of us become obsessive, meeting daily after work to paddle. Not this year. In one of the driest springs in Colorado history, our watershed’s snowpack was 26% of normal on April 1. The impact on fire danger, drought, agriculture, economy, and ecology is going to be profound. But this is the new normal in a climate-changed world. Colorado has warmed 2.3° F since only 1980...
Grilling enthusiasts are always on the lookout for something new to cook over an open flame. While traditional staples like steaks, hamburgers, and hot dogs will never lose their favor among lovers of grilled food, expanding one's grilling repertoire can open doors to new flavors and ensure that mealtime is always something to look forward to. Fans of foods cooked over an open flame who want to try something new and flavorful can try this recipe for "Grilled Pork and Mango Kebabs With Chili...
You may have noticed the beautiful blue irises in front of the Whitehall Community Library. The flowers are coming up all over town, and spring is definitely on the way. In the library world, that means that summer reading is almost ready to start, and orders of new books, prizes, and craft supplies are pouring in. We will be reading and feeding again this summer, so plan on having lunch on us starting in June. I actually had a few minutes to order $2,500 in new books. Summer is my second favorite season for best-selling authors to launch...
The Montana state Legislature decided to provide a 1.88 percent increase for public schools. Whitehall public schools received an additional $43,000 in funds for the 2001-02 budget. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: JAMES LUCAS. WHS band member James Lucas has earned honors this week. Band Director Skyler Lashley says, "James is a very attentive and productive student. He always attends pep band and is an excellent leader." James, who plays the saxophone, is the son of Charles and Ann Lucas. He...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, Skin cancer is the #1 most common cancer in the U.S., and about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Around 9,500 people are diagnosed every day. Annual burden: • 6.1 million people treated yearly for common non-melanoma types (BCC & SCC); • 112,000 new invasive melanoma cases expected in 2026, and • 8,500 melanoma deaths annually. Skin cancer awareness is about understanding how to prevent, detect, and treat...
The West is staring down a dangerous wildfire year. A dry winter and historically low snowpack have set the stage for a potentially severe 2026 fire season. But the deeper problem is that the nation’s capacity to respond to wildfire has eroded. For decades, large wildfires were managed through the Incident Command System, a framework that depends on highly trained teams at the federal, state, and local level. These teams coordinate everything from strategy to evacuations and communication with communities. Today, fewer than 38 of the largest t...
After an unusual winter across Montana, recent storms have added to the mountain snowpack even as temperatures begin to rise. With warmer days ahead, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) urges residents to stay alert for rapidly changing conditions and potential flooding, particularly near rivers and streams. Warm temperatures combined with rain or additional snow may lead to severe flooding in some areas. Communities still recovering from previous floods or wildfires may face heightened risk. Residents living...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) kicks off its 54th season with free performances of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, June 10-13, and The Merchant of Venice, June 17-20. Performances are open to the public and held at 8 pm in the MSU Duck Pond Grove, with special pre-show performances beginning at 7 pm. Following the Bozeman performances, the company of 11 actors embarks on a 12-week tour across the West, visiting 64 communities. All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy these free p...
Dessert may be served last, but it still comes first in the hearts of many devoted foodies. Home cooks have many options when choosing a dessert for a homemade meal, but sticking with a staple might be the way to go when serving lots of hungry dessert lovers. Cheesecake is a popular dessert option that's hard to resist. This recipe for Cheesecake With Fresh Maine Blueberries from Lines+Angles can satisfy a crowd and ensure your next dinner party ends on a delightful and decadent note....
MAY 1926 • The Ford Motor Company becomes the first major American company to introduce a 40-hour workweek and the two-day weekend on May 1. The reduction from 48 to 40 hours comes with no pay reduction. • A civil war breaks out in Nicaragua on May 2. The conflict begins when exiled members of the Partido Liberal political party land in the country with the intention of overthrowing the government. • The Norge airship departs Gatchina near Leningrad on May 5. The Norge is bound for Vadsø, where it will be prepared to cross the North Pole....
The Whitehall Garden Club would like to send a big Thank You to our friends and neighbors who make up the Town of Whitehall and surrounding communities for the success of our 6th annual Arbor Day Event held this past Friday, April 24th. Mayor Linda Jung welcomed attendees as she proclaimed the day, first established in 1872, as a day to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and urged all citizens to plant trees to "...gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future...
Whitehall non-profit Angel Wings Foundation will host a suicide awareness and prevention walk on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The walk, which will take participants all around Whitehall, will both help raise awareness and funds for Angel Wings Foundation. Registration forms are available at angelwingsmontana.org and at the Montana Western Legacy Center, Numb3rs Accounting, and Mountain View Real Estate. Registration is $10; each registrant will receive an Angel Wings bracelet at walk check-in....
You've seen the headlines. Here's what you can do to help survivors. You've been watching it too. The Epstein files. The rape academy. Survivors on your screen, telling the truth, and the world responding with not enough. It's heavy. And it's easy to feel helpless when the systems that are supposed to protect survivors keep failing us. Whitehall-based nonprofit We Are HER wants to tell you what doesn't fail survivors. Community doesn't fail. Neither do programs We Are HER runs, which are built...
As momentum builds for A Night for Tomorrow, held this Saturday, May 2nd at the Whitehall Community Center, the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation is excited to remind community members of this event’s continued support for the community and community nonprofits. The dinner and auction is the JVCF’s fundraiser and supports our community endowment and scholarship fund. Proceeds and other donations from the JVCF Endowment Fund have paid over $275,000 in grants to 65 local non-profits. Also, the group will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to...
April has flown by, and I cannot believe that Andy Laszlo is coming to the Whitehall Community Library this Thursday, April 30th, at 5:30 PM to speak at the closing of the Anne Frank exhibit. I have watched class after class of middle school and high school students process the sadness of the Holocaust through the life of one teenager their own age. The "Dear Anne" wall has touched so many people, as the notes to Anne by our students have shared their compassion and commitment to stop bullying w...
The Whitehall baseball/softball season will officially open in grand style with an opening ceremony for the Whitehall Recreation Complex Concession/Restroom building. Whitehall experienced some crazy April weather, which almost canceled the annual Whitehall Spring Clean due to cold weather and snow-closed roads. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: DEREK DEAN. Earning honors this week is WHS Student Council member Derek Dean. Student council advisor LeeAnn Gallagher says Derek is a very...
The Whitehall Garden Club is again offering a $1000 scholarship to any Montana High School or homeschool graduate attending a Montana accredited institution of higher learning and/or a student already studying a major in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or Forestry. Applications are due May 5, 2026. For more information and application materials, interested parties may call 406-287-3017 or email evelyn.edmisten@yahoo.com. Information and application materials may also be found on the State and Federal Garden Club on www.mtfgc.org or...
Montana is known for its big blue skies and fresh air, and summer in “Big Sky Country” offers abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Warmer, drier months also bring the risk of wildfire, and with them, a growing and persistent threat from wildfire smoke. In recent years, spring and summer have increasingly meant stretches of smoky skies, as what was once an occasional nuisance has become a recurring part of life across southwest Montana and the broader West. The haze is easy to see; how...
