Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area at FWP offices, a License Ambassador location, or online. A new regulation requires nonresident hunters on public lands and privately owned lands that are a part of a hunting access program to wait 10 days later than residents for all upland game bird species except mountain grouse. Regulations are available at FWP offices, license providers, and online at fwp.mt.gov. When transporting a spring turkey in the state of Montana, h...
The Montana Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, and nomination forms are available at mths.mt.gov/education/OutstandingMontanans. Established by the State Legislature in 1979, the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans honors citizens of the Treasure State who made contributions of state or national significance while exemplifying the spirit and character that defines Montana. Inductees are honored on a rotating basis, with each honoree...
On March 8, 2024, the Madison County Nursing Homes Foundation was awarded $1.088 million in federal appropriations to assist and support Madison County’s publicly owned nursing home facilities located in Sheridan and Ennis. The Foundation was honored to be one of only 12 recipients selected statewide to receive critical funding. On February 24, 2026, the Foundation’s Memorandum of Understanding was finally approved and signed by the Madison County Commissioners. These federal funds are specifically restricted towards the purchase of new equ...
The Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association (MUCFA) and MSU Extension are offering an in-person Urban Forestry Diagnostics Bootcamp, March 23-24, in Whitehall at the Madison-Jefferson MSU Extension Office at 103 W. Legion Street. The bootcamp is designed for urban foresters, city parks staff, nursery owners, master gardeners, extension agents, tree board members, and landscapers responsible for tree health and management in southwest Montana. The bootcamp will be limited to twenty-five people. This bootcamp focuses on developing practi...
Trying new foods is one of the joys of cooking. When people expand their culinary horizons and embrace opportunities to taste new dishes, their mealtime options are endless. For those looking to experiment with Asian cuisine, this "Green Fish Curry With Rice" recipe from Lines+Angles is sure to please. INGREDIENTS: (4 servings) For the curry: 2 Tablespoons coriander seeds 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg 6 cloves garlic, chopped 5 shallots, chopped 1 large bunch of...
Change a few names, a date, and headlines from 1900, and they could be reused today. War, political discord, well-known people dying, and someone wrongfully charged with a crime. All of these were topics on the front pages of the Jefferson Valley Zephyr back in March 1900. All of the following articles are taken as written from those March issues, with some editing for length. A summary of some front-page headlines: Colorado Politicians Now See "Where They are At," and Party Lines are Again...
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. For more information, visit angelwingsmontana.org, or call 406-498-3384. More information about Angel Wings will be available in the next edition of the Whitehall Ledger....
VOLTERRA PROJECT TRIO played to a full house at the Star Theatre on Friday, March 6th. The free public concert was brought to Whitehall by Gold Junction Presents, Montana Chamber Music, and MSU School of Music....
I am trying to finish a huge knitting project before Friday (yes, it is a gift) and spent the weekend listening to my favorite spy novels by Daniel Silva. It reminded me that some stories are so good that you can read them over and over again with great enjoyment. It also reminded me that some books serve their purpose, then become outdated, contain inaccurate information, or just lose popularity as society changes. Over the last two months, the Whitehall Community Library has been weeding the...
A.W.A.R.E (Anaconda Work and Residential Enterprises) is helping local families. The nonprofit group helps emotionally troubled youth and their families, with the goal of keeping the youth and family united. Local public and private organizations have received over $2.4 million dollars in recent months to help fund 11 different endeavors in the Whitehall area. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: ERIN OLIND. WHS band member Erin Olind earned honors this week. She was nominated by band director...
The Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District (JVRAD) is pleased to announce that the two open seats on the board have now been filled. JVRAD would like to thank departing trustees Rico Patacini and Jeannie Ferriss for their service on the board, and welcome Doug Salsbury and Terry Ross. JVRAD is encouraged to attract new participation to ensure this community maintains a reliable funding source for local ambulance services into the future. Current JVRAD members are Chairman Susan Pullman, Trustee Jenny Scott, Trustee Terry Ross, Trustee Doug...
FOREVER BLUE: The Whitehall FFA Alumni's Forever Blue event on Saturday, March 7th was a huge success, with live and silent auctions, music and more!...
10 marks the first time in over 40 years that a Whitehall student has earned an FFA State Degree, with the last State Degree for Whitehall earned in 1983 by Francine Giono. As the Whitehall FFA was inactive from 1989-1990 and reestablished in 2023, this is a huge accomplishment: not one, not two, but FIVE Whitehall FFA members earned a State Degree. Members put in a ton of work to be able to apply for this degree. The Whitehall FFA is proud of how far the chapter and its members have come and wishes to congratulate WHS seniors Zane Downey,...
If you've lived in the area for awhile, you've most likely heard of Piedmont Wetlands or the "swamp." Search your memory - do you have a fond story you could share? Residents who have fished, hunted, explored, or simply grown up around the Piedmont wetlands are invited to contribute their experiences, as community stories will help shape the future of this unique landscape! This area could soon become a destination for walking, wildlife viewing, education, and recreation for generations to come....
The Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association (MUCFA) and MSU Extension are offering an in-person Urban Forestry Diagnostics Bootcamp March 23-24 in Whitehall in the Madison-Jefferson MSU Extension Office at 103 W. Legion Street. The bootcamp is designed for urban foresters, city parks staff, nursery owners, master gardeners, extension agents, tree board members, and landscapers responsible for tree health and management in southwest Montana. The bootcamp will be limited to twenty-five people. This bootcamp focuses on building practical...
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) is pleased to announce two community-wide events for the coming spring calendar. First of all, on May 2nd, the group will be hosting a fundraiser at the Whitehall Community Center titled A Night for Tomorrow: The Jefferson Valley Gala. The event will begin at 5 PM, and its primary purpose is to create a scholarship fund and to add to the administrative fund to support the current and future needs of the community by adding to the endowment fund. Proceeds and other donations from the JVCF Endowment...
Each year on March 14, math aficionados around the world celebrate the mathematical constant known as pi, which is represented by the Greek letter "pi." Pi relates to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which comes to approximately 3.14159, but goes on infinitely. The celebration date is significant because it corresponds to the first three digits of pi, or 3.14. While discussions about math and ponderings on pi in particular can fill the day, this calendar event also...
The Whitehall FFA Alumni & Supporters will host their annual dinner and dance fundraiser, "Forever Blue," this Saturday, March 7, at the Whitehall Community Center, inviting the community to come together for an evening of good food, live music, and support for local FFA youth. The event will feature a dinner, live and silent auctions, and a dance, with doors opening at 4:30 PM and dinner served at 5 PM. The evening will continue with auctions and dancing, highlighted by live music from Lance...
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, headlocks, hair pulls, and the like. You’ll learn...
Gold Junction Presents (GJP) is rolling out the red carpet once again for the 3rd Annual Oscars Watch Party at the historic Whitehall Star Theatre - and this year's celebration promises to be bigger, brighter, and more glamorous than ever Set for Sunday, March 15, the community is invited to step into Hollywood for an evening of sparkle, spotlights, and cinematic fun for just a $10 entry fee. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the Oscars broadcast beginning at 5 PM. Guests are welcome to come and go as...
March is a busy month for the Whitehall Community Library as we fill up April tours, plan the rest of summer reading, and finish up our regular programming. Our tour bookings for the Anne Frank Exhibit are filling up fast. If you would like to bring a group to tour the exhibit, please call the library at 406-287-3763 to confirm your spot. We have four school districts coming with over 30 tours already filled. There is still room to book tours outside of school hours and on a few days during the week. We can do some Saturday tours or evening...
Golden Sunlight Mine, one of the largest gold mines in the county and one of the most productive in Montana history, is celebrating the pouring of its two millionth ounce of gold on Friday, March 30, 2001. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: CYRENE JANACARAO. Cyrene Janacaro, the sophomore class representative on the Whitehall High School Student Council, earns honors this week. Advisor LeeAnn Gallagher says Cyrene is a very willing worker. Cyrene is the daughter of Jeff Janacaro and Florie...
The Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association (MUCFA) and MSU Extension are offering an in-person Urban Forestry Diagnostics Bootcamp March 23-24 in Whitehall in the Madison-Jefferson MSU Extension Office at 103 W. Legion Street. The bootcamp is designed for urban foresters, city parks staff, nursery owners, master gardeners, extension agents, tree board members, and landscapers responsible for tree health and management in southwest Montana. The bootcamp will be limited to twenty-five people. This bootcamp focuses on building practical...
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 Sportsmen’s Association does: • assist public land agenc...
The Butte 4-C's is proud to announce a new program designed to support local families during one of life's most important seasons: welcoming a new baby. "Meals for Moms" is now available to new and expecting mothers in Silver Bow, Jefferson, Powell, and Deer Lodge counties. All expecting mothers or mothers with newborns under three months are eligible. The program provides five frozen, fully cooked meals, delivered directly to a family's door at no cost. Each meal feeds two to four people and...
