Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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The cast performed this hilarious comedy, a fundraiser for their trip to the Montana Thespian Festival in February, during Frontier Days....
The last two months have flown by at rocket speed here at the Whitehall Community Library (110 W First St - Whitehall)! Summer Reading ends on July 30th with our big end-of-summer party at 9:30 AM for preschoolers and younger, then 10:30 AM for everyone older. The store will be set up in the basement, with ice cream and toppings, and crafts for all. Please bring your reading log to go to the store. We will be feeding lunch one more day, on July 31, then the lunch program ends for the summer. We...
The economy may improve at the Golden Sunlight Mine. More layoffs will be coming soon, but a new drilling program will seek to identify additional gold reserves. WHITEHALL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bill Murphy. Bill Murphy of Cardwell, a high school history teacher in Harrison, took first place in saddle bronc competition at the Whitehall Frontier Days NRA Rodeo. Billy, who also coaches junior high girls' basketball and assists with boys' basketball in Harrison, recently won the saddle bronc event...
Montana's Department of Environmental Quality declared the Big Hole River environmentally impaired early this month, which may be problematic for swimmers and anglers planning to enjoy the county's namesake waterway. Brian Wheeler, a program director at the water monitoring nonprofit Save Wild Trout, said the issue in the Big Hole, a key Jefferson River tributary, is eutrophication, meaning that it's over-enriched with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, causing large algal blooms. When...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are rising globally, and diseases like diphtheria, that have long been held at bay or virtually disappeared in many countries, are at risk of re-emerging." However, we have many vaccines/immunizations available at our fingertips locally. Ways to Get Low or No Cost Immunizations: 1. Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). You can reach out to local clinics...
For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a one-day sup...
Millions of people can trace their heritage to Spain or another Spanish-speaking country. The customs unique to Hispanic countries contribute to the rich tapestry of many local neighborhoods, and food is one of the easiest ways people share their heritage with others. Recipes may be passed down through generations and serve to bring people together. Polvorones are a traditional Spanish shortbread made with a few simple ingredients. While they are especially popular during the holiday season,...
One-hundred years ago, the primary election took place in August instead of June. Every edition of the July Jefferson Valley News had plenty of ads and articles about people running for the various offices, and the July 1 edition listed the names of the 392 Whitehall people who were eligible to vote. High temperatures during the last week of June were recorded between 77 and 96. Temperatures in mid-July stayed in the mid- to upper 80s. At the national level, the federal government reported a...
I love the smell after it rains - so fresh and rejuvenating, which brings with it a feeling of calm. Nice to have those types of mornings once in a while. This summer has been a whirlwind here at the Whitehall Community Library! I'm pretty sure the volunteers thought we were crazy when they found out we were going to make slime with roughly 60 kids. By the way, yes, we are! It's a good kind of crazy though, and we had a blast! This Wednesday, we are going to use a technique called hydro-dipping...
Our crew is working hard and having fun in the HOT sun! Insects are best collected in the hot afternoon, when they are up on the tops of the plants rather than hiding at the base, as they do when it is cool. We have just finished collecting and releasing leafy spurge insects in the Missoula and Grass Range areas. It is gratifying to see how quickly these insects are killing much of the spurge. In southwest Montana, it is becoming hard to find places with extensive, remaining leafy spurge...
My name is McKinley Murphy, and I will be a freshman at Ennis High School this fall. I like a lot of different things about 4-H. I enjoy showing my goats & showing them off because I raise them. I also like doing indoor projects and sharing my knowledge about them with the judges. Seeing my friends and making new friends is one of my favorite things about being involved in 4-H. The coolest thing I have done in 4-H is get into and win Round Robin with my Dairy goat, Bean. It was super cool...
DIRECTIONS: Sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk to combine, then let sit until bubbles form on the surface, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt, and mix with the dough hook on low speed until the dough comes together, about 2 minutes. Scrape the bottoms and sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium-low until everything is well incorporated and the dough is sticky, for 2 to 3 more minutes. Drizzle the top of th...
Joe Davis is a fourth‐generation Whitehall/Cardwell resident, born August 23, 1947, to Hershel and Mary (Kissock) Davis. He grew up on the Davis Ranch on Route 2, later known as Tebay Lane. Joe graduated from Cardwell School in 1961 and from Whitehall High School in 1965. After high school, he had to wait until his 18th birthday to begin his first construction job. He worked on the Interstate 90 project from Homestake to Whitehall, earning $4.35 an hour. In 1966, while still working on I-90, he joined the Operators Union and ran the auger i...
Can you believe we only have two more weeks of Summer Reading/Feeding left at the Whitehall Community Library (110 W First St - Whitehall)? We still have plenty of great programs, including Planet Making next week on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Wear old clothes as we will be using nail polish to design our planets, and I don't want anyone's best clothes to get a little dab on them. Then, on July 30th at 10:30 AM, will be our end-of-summer reading party. It is always a great time of snacks, prizes, an...
Six Whitehall non-profit organizations or groups have submitted applications for grant funding through the Jefferson County Metal Mines Grant program, and final decisions on grant funds could be made as early as August 2001. WHITEHALL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Members of the WHS Rodeo Club. Nine members of the WHS Rodeo Club competed at the June 21-24 MHSRA state finals in Sidney, and many of them have placed in individual events. Will Glaus, Jill Hanson, Chase Holt, and Cotton Holt all placed;...
A healthy school year starts before the first day of class. The American Medical Association (AMA) is sharing six tips to help families prepare children for a healthy return to the classroom. 1. Pack nutritious food: When packing your child’s lunch and snacks, include a variety of healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean or plant-based proteins and whole grains. As much as possible, try to avoid highly processed food products, such as processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks such as soda and juice. To help you make the healthiest c...
As a packed summer sports calendar gets underway, many fans are rethinking what it means to watch the big game. From international soccer tournaments and tennis championships to baseball, golf, and other live events, summer has become a season built around shared viewing experiences. With ticket prices, travel costs, and stadium expenses continuing to rise, more people are choosing to recreate the atmosphere of live sports at home. To help fans bring that big-game energy home, AWOL Vision is sharing recommendations for turning living rooms,...
Summer in Montana is something many of us look forward to all year. It means more time outside with our families, more biking, swimming, hiking, camping, and travel, and more opportunities to enjoy the places that make our communities special. But as a trauma physician, I also know summer brings a predictable rise in preventable injuries, especially among children. Every year, emergency departments see families whose summer plans changed in an instant because of a crash, fall, drowning, heat-related illness or other injury that may have been...
The American Red Cross is declaring a national emergency blood shortage as blood supplies around the country fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for types O positive and B negative blood. Nationwide, a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. On top of that, busy schedules and the seasonal loss of school blood drives are driving the decline which c...
Hoot-owl restrictions went into effect on Saturday, July 11, at 2 PM on the following rivers: North-central Montana: Sun River – from the Highway 287 bridge to the mouth of Muddy Creek. Southwest Montana: Lower Madison River – From Warm Springs Fishing Access Site to the confluence with the Jefferson River. Madison River above Hebgen Reservoir – From the upstream-most Yellowstone National Park boundary to Hebgen Reservoir. Lower Beaverhead River – From Highway 41 near East Bench Road and Beaverhead Rock to its confluence with the Big Hole Ri...
Tickets for the 5th Annual Garden Tour are on sale now! Presented by The Beaverhead Food Pantry, The Resource Assistance Center, and Action Inc., just $5 gets you in to see three Native Plant Gardens, and two more Traditional Gardens. The event is on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM, and tickets can be purchased at Womacks and Patagonia in Dillon. The day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the Depot/Museum, outside at 15 S Montana St. Zack and Terri Medina of Lambros Real Estate in Dillon have generously offered to meet up to...
INGREDIENTS (Makes 4 servings) 1/2 cup dark soy sauce 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root (peeled & minced) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 Tablespoon chili paste 2 lbs. chicken wings (tips removed, wings separated into drumettes/flats) 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted 1 scallion (sliced) DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to a moderate heat, about 375 F. 2. Stir together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili paste in a large mixing bowl....
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is hosting a Weekend of Western Music featuring two nights of live entertainment from local musicians. On Friday, July 10th, enjoy tunes from talented local musicians Ron Jung and Donna Weldon of Whitehall, along with Emily and Anna Grinder of Manhattan. Their program will offer a delightful potpourri of musical favorites, including selections inspired by John Denver, traditional guitar flat-picking, Western music, and beloved folk songs. Audience members can also enjoy performances on the dobro and ukulele,...
Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets, supporting the fireworks, for one of these great prizes: red/white/blue flower pots from Garden Dr., and paintings by Samara Doran and Dana Brunet (The Star Spangled Banner lyrics and Our Service Members). Congrats to winners Jerry Penn and Bridgette Raybold (flower pots), and Mitch Tamietti (paintings)....
