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 Whitehall School Board moved through routine approvals and voted on several action items, including the annual music trip to Silverwood and several early graduation requests, at their meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Elementary principal Kurtis Koenig announced that the school has been invited to serve as a “lighthouse district” for science-of-reading implementation through the Montana Comprehensive Literacy State Development program. Koenig stated that his first question was whether this program would add work for his staff, to whi...
One hundred and twenty-six years ago, our little town's growing pains were slowly transforming Whitehall from a wild west railroad town into a respectable place to live and visit. The world was changing. Queen Victoria was in the news even in the Jefferson Valley Zephyr. Meat packers in the U.S. have a contract to supply 3,000,000 pounds of beef for the British army, and likely a better quality than was given to our own troops in recent years. President McKinley changed his position on the...
KIDDOS: Need a gift for someone special this Valentine's Day? Come down to the Star Theatre on Friday, February 13th, from 3 PM to 5 PM and paint a heart-shaped planter - all free of charge! This free event is brought to you by Raven 3D Printing & Design and Gold Junction Presents. 15 planters with seeds are available for children under 18. Too loud for your little one or need to go early? To-go kits are available! Questions? Contact Raven at 406-490-4077....
Whitehall’s Painters in the Potting Shed (also known as the PIPS) is pleased to announce its art exhibit, hosted by Boulder Hot Springs, through the end of February. Boulder Hot Springs welcomes the exhibiting artists and the general public to a reception this Sunday, February 15, 2026. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us to meet the artists and enjoy the event from noon to 2 PM. The PIPS is a group of local-area artists who have met weekly for many years to paint together, share ideas, and encourage artists at all levels to expan...
The Jefferson Valley Sportsmen's Association annual fund-raising banquet will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Whitehall Community Center at 11 North Division Street in Whitehall. Banquet tickets are $30 per plate. Doors will open at 5 PM, and dinner will be served at 7 PM. The annual banquet features live and silent auctions, raffles and door prizes, a no-host bar, and a catered meal from Red Apron Catering. Here are a few examples of what the Jefferson Valley...
Happy February, and welcome to a busy couple of weeks at the Whitehall Community Library! Sign-ups are now open for the Speed Puzzle Contest this Thursday at 6 PM. There will be prizes for different team types, snacks, and lots of fun. Just call us at 406-287-3763 to sign up your team. This week is also the delivery of the Cupid Crew long-stemmed roses. If you have a senior in your life and would like us to take them a beautiful rose, please call us to be added to the list. Many of our seniors...
The Ladies of the Whitehall Auxiliary are looking forward to new "luxuries," such as heat and a bathroom. They will have to downsize, but look forward to being open year-round. The Ladies Auxiliary will be moving to the former town garage, as the town and the organization are "swapping" buildings. The Jefferson County "growth" meeting is set for Whitehall. The Montana Legislature in 1999 changed from a "comprehensive plan" to a growth policy and mandated that counties that update comprehensive...
Whitehall Elementary third-graders had a busy day on February 5th. In the morning, they were presented with their dictionary/reference books from the Whitehall Rotary Club. Rotary has been providing these books to third graders at Whitehall, Cardwell, and Harrison for more than 15 years. Besides words, students can read about the 50 states, the continents, clouds, presidents, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, sign language, and a number of science topics. In the afternoon,...
In a world where information is everywhere, it has become harder — not easier — to make fact-based decisions. Few topics illustrate this better than vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent changes to national childhood vaccine recommendations have sparked concern among healthcare providers and confusion among parents. Amid the turmoil, it’s easy to lose sight of a basic truth: vaccines are one of medicine’s greatest successes, and families are best served by guidance...
Due to outdated equipment and the need to allow for more flexibility for businesses looking to sell hunting and fishing licenses, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is moving to a new License Ambassador program this spring. This move to the License Ambassador program is going to transition all license sales and applications to our online licensing system (OLS). This move allows FWP to add additional businesses that would like to sell licenses and move away from the old point of sale systems that were unreliable and outdated. As FWP has worked on...
WELCOMING PASTOR PULLMANN: With 96 in attendance, Pastor Gideon Pullmann was welcomed as the newly installed pastor at Zion Lutheran in Whitehall. Leading the installation service was Pastor Arlo Pullmann (father of Gideon Pullmann). He was assisted by Pastors Larry Miller, Riley Corrigan, and Dan Mears. Pastor Pullmann is also serving as pastor at Faith Lutheran in Boulder. This new joint agreement between the two congregations began on February 1st with the installation service. Zion meets on...
Well below normal January precipitation and unseasonably warm temperatures stalled Montana’s snowpack accumulation last month. “Most Montana basins are now reporting below normal snowpack. While some higher elevations are holding onto their snowpack reserves, mid-elevation snowpack is falling behind, and low-elevation snowpack is noticeably absent,” said Florence Miller, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist. “As of February 1, most major basins hold 65-90% of the median snowpack, a 10-30% decrease from the January...
Landowners interested in allowing public hunting access on their property or providing access through private land to public land may now apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 2026 hunting access programs. Applications and program information are available for several landowner options, including Block Management, Block Management Access Corridors, Elk Hunting Access Agreements, Public Access Land Agreements, and Unlocking Public Lands. For more information, contact a local FWP regional office or visit fwp.mt.gov/hunt/landownerprograms. Land...
Protein bars are a convenient energy booster that's easy to carry. That portability makes protein bars a go-to for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like hiking that burn lots of calories. Though it's easy to pick up a protein bar at the store, it's also possible to make your own at home. Anyone interested can try their hand at this recipe. INGREDIENTS: (Makes 8 bars) 13 oz. peanut butter, no added sugar, divided 2 1/2 ounces pure maple syrup 3 oz. almond flour 3 oz. coconut oil 6 oz. cho...
This was written to Florence Weyer, honoring her 40 years plus as Treasurer for the Whitehall Low Power Television. Dear Florence, We are truly thankful for your service as a significant member of Whitehall Low Power Television. You began volunteering when the petitioning first started to form the Whitehall District, and from that moment forward, you have served faithfully. From filing reports and completing taxes to paying bills and tracking every penny, you carried responsibilities that few...
KIDDOS: Need a gift for someone special this Valentine's Day? Come down to the Star Theatre on Friday, February 13th, from 3 PM to 5 PM and paint a heart-shaped planter - all free of charge! This free event is brought to you by Raven 3D Printing & Design and Gold Junction Presents. 15 planters with seeds are available for children under 18. Too loud for your little one or need to go early? To-go kits are available! Questions? Contact Raven at 406-490-4077....
FEBRUARY 1926 · The first theater production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel The Great Gatsby premieres at the Ambassador Theater on Broadway on February 2. Veteran stage actor James Rennie stars as the titular character. · The National League holds a banquet at the Hotel Astor in New York City on February 2 to celebrate the baseball league’s fiftieth anniversary. · An explosion at a mine operated by the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company kills 20 miners in Horning, Pennsylvania, on February 3. · Colonel Francisco Franco is promoted to the...
I feel like I should be writing about Summer Reading with all of this beautiful weather we are having. This will be a busy month with programs, staff vacations, new books arriving, and more. The Friends of the Whitehall Community Library have moved their meeting time to the first Thursday of the month at 2:30 PM. With the sun setting so early, many members wanted to get home during daylight. This month's meeting will be held on February 5th at 2:30 PM. If you would like to join the Friends,...
Town shop and Ladies Auxiliary "swap": The Whitehall Ladies Auxiliary, which has been instrumental in raising funds for the ambulance and other community needs, will soon be operating out of a new location: the town maintenance shop behind the Whitetail Creek Car Wash. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: BRETT WISNER. Student Council member Brett Wisner has earned honors this week for his leadership and work on the Christmas assembly. Brett is a sophomore and the son of Wendy Knox and Terry...
The Cardwell School held its spelling bee and is pleased to announce the winners, who will advance to the county spelling bee in Clancy on February 11th at 6 PM....
On Tuesday, January 27, Mr. Michael Coombe took five Cardwell students to the Montana State University campus in Bozeman to participate in the American Mathematics Competition. The American Mathematics Competition is written and developed each year by the Mathematical Association of America. The MSU Science Math Resource Center hosts the competition for Montana Middle and High School students. Students who are inspired to learn advanced math beyond the classroom test their proficiency on a...
A pair of environmental groups and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are challenging the federal government’s approval of a measure that Montana lawmakers passed last year, which loosens water quality standards. In a lawsuit filed in federal district court in Great Falls on Monday, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Flathead Lakers, and CSKT contend that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to approve House Bill 664 is “inconsistent with” the Clean Water Act. The complaint also argues that the EPA failed to adequately consult...
From Vietnamese pho to Greek halloumi flatbread to French crepes, there will be something for everyone at Montana State University’s annual International Food Bazaar on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The event will be held in MSU’s Miller Dining Commons and Rendezvous Dining Pavilion from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public and requires paid admission to the dining halls. Adult admission is $17 for entry into one dining hall or $25 for both dining halls. Admission for children ages 5-13 is $15; children under 4 are admitted free. Students with res...
The Mai Wah Society will once again host Butte America’s annual Chinese New Year Parade, which has been described as the shortest, loudest, and (sometimes) coldest parade in Montana. Celebrating the “Year of the Horse,” the parade will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. It will start at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse (155 West Granite) at 3 PM. Following opening remarks, the parade will head east on Granite Street with the dragon blessing business sponsors along the route. Those in attendance are encouraged to follow the dragon and becom...
People from all walks of life look forward to Super Bowl Sunday. Diehard football fans may love each Sunday of the National Football League season, but even casual fans or people who typically don't watch a game all season enjoy getting together with friends and family to watch the big game on Super Bowl Sunday. Much of the appeal of Super Bowl Sunday is the festive atmosphere, a feeling amplified by an assortment of delicious foods that are often on the menu at game-watching gatherings....
