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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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July 4th, 1803, 219 years ago: Under President Thomas Jefferson, America purchases 530,000,000 acres of land from France in the Louisiana Purchase. Although negotiations had been taking place months prior and the official territory was purchased on July 1st, it was first announced to the public on the 4th, coinciding with the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is also worth noting that France only controlled a small portion of this land, with most of it still belonging to Native tribes. July 4th, 1899, 123...
The Friends of the Library will be meeting this Thursday at 1 PM at the Library. There is much to discuss with the summer feeding program, summer reading program, and other projects. If you would like to join the Friends in their adventures, please come and see what they are all about. If you are tired of the heat, John Moulton is giving a cool presentation on Antarctica at 6 PM on Tuesday, July 26th. He has traveled around the world and shared his experiences in South America this spring with children after school. It will be a fun,...
Buy now pay later services are responsible for $100 million in annual transactions and have quickly become a go-to financial tool for millions of Americans. Although these options provide an easier way to make purchases, they aren’t without risks. “People love the convenience, but there remains a lot of misunderstanding surrounding BNPL services and their impact on people’s financial lives,” said Amy Maliga, a financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. “With that confusion, it’s easy t...
Our club picked up litter, on Saturday, July 16th, from Smith’s Supply to the outside of town. It got warm and we found some interesting things. Our fun-educational trip to Crystal Park will be on July 27th and our next meeting and project tour is on August 1st....
With all the tempting fair foods and delicacies that the Stampede in Helena has to offer, there's no end to the good foods to eat. The normal fair food is available, like lemonade, cotton candy, burgers and hot dogs. But the Stampede offers a lot more variety. From corn on the cob, to lemondairies, sweet and sour chicken and acai bowls, there's something for everyone in Helena during the fair. One of the regulars at the Stampede is a long-time favorite Helena restaurant. Bullman's Pizza has serv...
This week's showcase takes us to Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park, where we see one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world, a legacy of the legendary Anaconda Copper Company. Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park stands on the horizon like an ancient castle. Indeed a sight to behold! It costs the park over $5,000 a year to light the structure and keep airplanes from flying into it. You can help ease this burden by donating to the park today or becoming a sponsor of a featured park...
A daily fishing restriction is now in place for the lower Madison River to reduce fish stress and mortality during high water temperatures. The hoot-owl fishing restriction, which prohibits fishing each day between 2 p.m. and midnight, applies from the Warm Springs Boat Launch to the Madison River’s confluence with the Jefferson River. Water temperatures in the lower Madison have exceeded 73 degrees for three consecutive days, meeting criteria for the restriction. Two years ago, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a permanent, s...
Grilled foods are staples of summertime. There is just something about gathering with friends and family and cooking meals over an open flame to enjoy in the great outdoors, whether at a backyard barbecue or on a camping trip, that makes foods taste even better. Burgers, steaks, and chicken may be some of the first items that come to mind when pondering grilled fare. But vegetarians and vegans should rest easy knowing that vegetables and other non-meats are equally at home on grills, and taste j...
THURSDAY, JULY 21 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM BROADCHURCH PT 6 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM BROADCHURCH PT 6 FRIDAY, JULY 22 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 10;30PM FIRING LINE 11:00PM THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE: PARTY ON A PLATE SATURDAY, JULY 23 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW:...
With Frontier Days “Whitehall’s Wild West” just days away, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2022 event is bigger and better than ever! Whitehall is ready for a safe and fun weekend filled with food, vendors, music, rodeo, and more. This year celebrates the 38th year of the annual festivities. Due to the current construction on Legion Avenue, several locations have been changed for certain events. Please remember to be vigilant while walking across Legion Avenue and have a safe Frontier Days! Frontier Days will open...
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The Whitehall Community Library will be hosting a “Read & Feed” event from 10 AM to noon Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. The Friends of the Whitehall Library will be doing a “$1 bag day” sale with snack-making fun for all ages. Friday the Library hours will be 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM. Be sure to stop in and shop! The Whitehall Community Library is located at 110 First Street West. Please direct any questions to Jeannie Ferriss at 406-287-3763....
A new historic tour will be offered by the Jefferson Valley Museum for the Frontier Days weekend. The tour will be offered three times on Friday, July 22nd at 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM, and one time on Saturday, July 23rd at 2 PM. Each tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. Transportation for participants will be on a small bus. Highway construction may change the planned route; but, at this time, each tour will leave from the Jefferson Valley Museum at 303 South Division and head east on Highway 2 to the Salvagni Ranch where we will...
The Wyldman Rodeo will kick off at 6:30 PM at the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds; $10 gate admission. This year’s event is Bring-Your-Own-Beer, so please drink responsibly. Rodeo sponsors should pick their gift bag up at the front gate from the Chamber ticket takers....
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Settings, Pipestone Ringing Rocks RV Park, John Kreis, Kristi's Kiddie Korner, Peppertree Deli, and the Cardwell General Store have come together to bring you Friday night's street dance with Aberdeen Alley, immediately following the Wyldman Rodeo. This event will be held on Main Street. The dance will begin at 9 PM and run until midnight....
Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department will put on their Firemans Pancake Breakfast from 6:30 AM - 10 AM on Saturday, July 23. Bring the family before the parade and meet the firefighters! This is a great way to donate to the local fire department while starting your Saturday of Frontier Days events off right! All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase new personal protective equipment. Adults (18 and older) $10; Kids (5-17 years) $5, Family (no more than 2 adults) $25, kids five and under free. The menu includes pancake, sausage, ham,...
Need a breather from all the Frontier Days hustle and bustle? Want to catch some athletes in action? Head over to the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds between 11 AM and 3 PM for barrel racing. Cowgirls and cowboys of all ages, from all over the state, will compete in this barrel racing jackpot to win cash and prizes. For questions, please contact Bobbi Neumann at 406-491-2877....
The 16th annual Mark Jordan Horseshoe Tournament will begin at 9 AM sharp on Saturday, July 23rd. There is a 30-person cap and buy-in is $15. Registration begins at 8 AM. This event is run by Todd Choquette and brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. A fun tourney that brings in horseshoe enthusiasts every year, the horseshoe pits are located in Legion Park, just past the Golden Sunlight Pavilion. Coordinators are expecting a full house of participants and are looking forward to awarding prizes to those with the best score. To...
The Bill Baycroft & Bob Casagrande Memorial Rod Run will begin following the “Whitehall’s Wild West” parade on Saturday, July 23 on the west end of Legion Park. This is an annual tradition of Frontier Days and has cars from across the Rocky Mountains participating in the festivities. The car show, named in honor of the late Bill Baycroft and Bob Casagrande - both Whitehall classic car enthusiasts - features all makes and models of classic cars. Registration beings at 9 AM, with an entry fee of $15. The show continues with cars being displ...
"Whitehall's Wild West" on Saturday, July 23rd at 11 AM with a festive parade! The parade will begin lineup at the Whitehall Country Store east of town and proceed down Legion Avenue, bringing merriment with each passing float. The parade route will proceed West on Legion Avenue from D Street to Stanley, then disband behind Legion Park near the railroad tracks across from Family Dollar. The parade will not make a return trip down Legion. The Grand Marshal of the 2022 parade is the Jefferson...
There will be no lack of food at Frontier Days! Between the many local options available daily in Whitehall, the Friday and Saturday event will include fair-style food vendors as well as well as meal options at several businesses. Saturday will start with a bang at the Firemans Breakfast. And for after the parade, the annual Whitehall Chamber of Commerce BBQ will be providing delicious morsels for your hungry belly. Split Diamond Ranch has graciously donated the burgers that will BBQd at the Golden Sunlight Pavilion. Be sure to join friends...
The Jefferson Valley Museum is offering a chance for all Whitehall High School alumni to meet old classmates and take about old times at it annual Gabfest from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at the museum, located at 303 South Division Street. Refreshments will be served. Many WHS alumni come to the Whitehall’s annual Frontier Days events to celebrate their class reunions, but even when a reunion is not at hand, WHS Trojans are a plenty at Frontier Days. The museum hopes by holding this annual gabfest alumni will be able to easier l...
Ready, set...dig, sift and find treasures! Settings will be having activities for children from two to 92 on Frontier Days. Join us outside of Settings at 11 North Main Street from 1 PM to 4 PM. There will be a kiddy pool (for ages 12 and under) filled with sand and children will be able to sift for crystals, rare stones, fossils, and maybe a surprise or two. For our bigger "kids," there will be a table for sifting and searching for garnets. But wait, there's more! Settings will also have...
Bring the kiddos down to the Main Street Green on Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM for fun kids' events happening throughout the day! The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the Whitehall PTSA have put together a plethora of activities, including balloon dart painting, a do-it-yourself tie dye class, and a wood building station, and more. Many local woodworkers have donated spare wood scraps and we want to see what these kids can create! Tools, fasteners, paint, and wood will...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents, whose mission is to present the arts in all of its forms, is bringing back the Whitehall Frontier Days Talent Show and is looking for talents of all shapes, styles, and ages! The Gold Junction Presents Talent Show and Lip Synch contest is looking for participants! Sign up today at the Chamber office, the Whitehall Ledger Office, or by emailing the Chamber at whitehallmtchamber@gmail.com. The show will be held Saturday, July 23 from 3-6 PM at the Main...
