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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses is Friday, May 1; the deadline to apply for elk B, deer B and antelope is Monday, June 1. All applications must be completed online, at a License Ambassador location or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. FWP offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application process. The application process is different for residents and nonresidents, but FWP has created instructional videos to help...
Voters are cordially invited to attend a gathering featuring local and statewide candidates running for office in the 2026 Election season. This includes non-partisan candidates for the Supreme Court and Jefferson County position, as well as Democratic candidates for Congress. On May 6, a lasagna dinner, with homemade appetizers, salads and desserts, will open the Jefferson County Democrats biennial candidate forum at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, beginning at 5:30 PM. Take this opportunity to enjoy a meal with your neighbors while meeting...
The Star Self Defense Club was born out of a need to empower and educate those who need it most. If you have ever been in a scary situation and wanted to be braver next time, we are for you. If you have felt threatened simply because of your identity, we are for you. If you don't seek trouble but are willing to fight to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe, we are for you. Joining us, you'll learn tried-and-tested skills for escaping common street attacks, such as grabs,...
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...
On Wednesday, May 6, Kaleena Miller of the MSU Extension Office will present her program, Composting 2.0, at the Whitehall Garden Club monthly meeting. Perhaps you attended her Composting 1.0 program a few years back, went home, and started a backyard compost operation. Perhaps you feel the pile is underperforming and have questions. Maybe your compost pile never got started, and now that you have decided THIS IS THE YEAR, you have forgotten what you learned at the previous presentation and cannot find your detailed notes. Or maybe you have an...
Experimenting in the kitchen is one of the joys of cooking. Trying new recipes or even going off-script and tinkering with an existing recipe based on your own hunch can open eyes and treat taste buds to new flavor profiles. Home cooks who want to expand their culinary repertoires with particularly notable flavors can look to Cajun cuisine and its distinctive dishes to achieve that goal. If that sounds like an exciting night in the kitchen, try this recipe for "Jambalaya With Sausage and...
A NIGHT TO SHINE: The Southwest Montana Youth Partners presented their Leadership Showcase on Friday, April 17th, at the Whitehall High School. Leadership participants presented projects ranging from Goals After High School to the creation of the Stress Less Squad and more....
Show your support of the upcoming Whitehall Pro Rodeo and the Bulls, Broncs & Barrels events by joining Whitehall Events on Saturday, April 25, at 7 PM for Fun Pianos at the Copper King Hotel in Butte. 100% of the proceeds will support Whitehall Pro Rodeo and Bulls, Broncs, & Barrels. Doors open at 6:30 PM, so come early, grab a drink, and get ready for a high-energy evening packed with music, laughter, and plenty of crowd participation. Your ticket includes: Live piano entertainment, a taco...
The Whitehall Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day this Friday with its 6th Annual Arbor Day Celebration, in the Whitehall Community Center from noon until 3 PM. While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree reflects a belief that it will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, wildlife habitat, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty – all f...
Knowing what has happened in the past, especially 100 or more years ago, has a number of benefits. You have a much better understanding of how much some things have changed, how some things are just repeating again, and whether or not there is really anything to be concerned about now. Take the weather, for instance. In April 1926, temperatures were warm, and moisture was scarce. The first week of the month was cool, averaging a high of 33 degrees and only .14 inches of precipitation. The next...
