Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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FRONTIER DAYS FUN: (above and top right) The Whitehall Rotary Club was excited on Wednesday, July 23rd, to welcome back the trout into the Whitehall Fish Pond. The pond will be able to house the fish until the water treatment facility goes online and begins chlorinating water in October. LEDGER PHOTOS (Bottom right) The Rotary Club brought out treats on their Free Kids Swim at the Whitehall Community Pool on Thursday, July 24th. Photo courtesy WHITEHALL ROTARY CLUB...
Whitehall Events is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine Parade: “Back to Our Roots!” • Best Use of Theme: Grand Marshal • Most Interactive: Whitehall Swimming Pool • Kid Favorite: Whitehall Medical Clinic • Favorite Animal Entry: Two Bit Saloon • Best Performance: Community Pep Band • People’s Choice: Lewis and Clark Caverns A special thank you to Whitehall Drug and Mountain View Real Estate for sponsoring the parade-winning gifts! Your support helps make our community events even more special. A huge t...
Whitehall must be going to the dogs! The Missouri Headwaters Gun Dog Club is holding an AKC hunt test near Whitehall on July 29-30. Up to 100 hunting dogs from multiple states are expected to participate in the event. It's Frontier Days NRA rodeo time. This year, Frontier Days will feature a carnival, complete with rides such as Octopus, Rounder, Bounce, Tempest, Jolly Frog, and the Clatterpillar. WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Ambulance Board. The Whitehall Ambulance Board has been in exi...
It was sure nice to have a little cooler weather this weekend. It made me think of fall, which is approaching too fast! This week will be the Whitehall Community Library's last Fun in the Tub event on Thursday, July 24th, at 6 PM. The final STEM Camp for the summer will also take place on Thursday at 2 PM. STEM Camp will begin again in the fall as part of our regular schedule. This Friday, July 25th, at 1 PM, the summer Teen History Book Club will meet. Any young person aged 12 and older is welc...
Ice cream and hot days are a perfect match. Ice cream can be served in many different ways - from sundaes to cakes to sandwiches. Ice cream sandwiches are comprised of a favorite ice cream flavor nestled between wafer-type cakes or cookies. They're available pre-made in a grocer's freezer, but they're easily made at home with a few ingredients, such as a favorite cookie and homemade ice cream. "Vanilla Ice Cream Infused With Rose Geranium Leaves" from "Simple Soirées" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) b...
As Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks develops a new statewide Mule Deer Management Plan, several public workshops around the state provided key insight to what hunters are thinking, what things they’d like the plan to include and opinions on key concepts for the plan. “In parts of the state, especially eastern Montana, there’s a lot of concern over mule deer,” said FWP Director Christy Clark. “We recognize our great state’s wildlife are the public’s resources, and we need to manage them for present and future generations.” These workshops weren...
Bright pink blooms might seem non-threatening, until that is all you see. As spring comes and goes and flowers reach their maximum potential, a sea of pink and purple flowers might begin to consume your land. Their prevalence, their persistence, and their undying dedication leave many in dismay. Learning and understanding the enemy is half the battle, however. Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) is an invasive perennial with blue-green, lobed basal rosettes that emerge in the spring. The...
July 1899. Some of the front-page news could be from today. The Brazos Valley in Texas was devastated by a massive flood. Hundreds were rescued, and hundreds died. The early estimate was as many as 300 deaths, with the loss of livestock, crops, and other farm losses estimated between $7,000,000 and $15,000,000. The other loss was also in the millions. In today's dollars, the farm loss would be between $271,000,000 and $581,000,000. Near Anaconda, a massive forest fire was destroying valuable...
The Whitehall Town Council voted on July 10, 2000, to settle a salary dispute between the Town and Francine Stevison. During their monthly meeting, they also heard an update on the paving project and voted to begin another dredging of the town's sewage treatment lagoons. WHS Organizer of the Week: The Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC). The WSC helps manage the rodeo grounds and rodeo arena, and schedules two major summer events. The Whitehall Saddle Club, composed of about 13 area families, sponsors...
It has definitely been an adventure this summer with all of the road construction right out the front doors of the Whitehall Community Library. I was admiring how beautiful it looked when everything was blocked off again to chip seal the highway. You can still get here, as hundreds of readers proved last week, just come in by the post office if First Street is blocked off. The highway workers are trying to make sure no one gets hurt; they aren't here to inconvenience anyone. My admiration for...
With deep sorrow and profound respect, the Kelso community and the broader Washington education family mourn the loss of Dr. Gay V. Selby, a legendary educator, barrier-breaking leader, and relentless advocate for students and public education. Dr. Selby passed away peacefully from cardiac arrest on July 7, 2025, at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview. She was 83. Across a remarkable 50-year career, Dr. Selby transformed the landscape of education in Washington state, dedicating her...
Bannack State Park’s signature event, Bannack Days, is scheduled for the third weekend in July, with many traditional activities, displays, and re-enactments celebrating Montana’s first territorial capital. Bannack Days will be Saturday, July 19, from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, July 20, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission is $5 for individuals ages six and older, or $20 per family. Admission is free for children age five and younger. Tickets can be purchased with cash at the park entrance or online at montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com. Make sur...
When the temperatures rise, so does the strain on your heart. Hot weather doesn’t just make you uncomfortable—it can be especially dangerous for those with heart conditions or high blood pressure. Even healthy hearts can struggle when your body is working overtime to stay cool. Here are six tips to help you stay safe and protect your heart during the heat of summer: 1. Stay Hydrated—Even Before You Feel Thirsty: Your heart has to work harder when you’re dehydrated. Water helps your blood circulate more easily and allows your body to sweat a...
A summer barbecue or picnic wouldn't be the same without the perfect dessert. While a slice of pie with ice cream on top is a fan favorite, a fruit tart can be a welcome change, especially when it's bursting with juicy, delicious berries. This recipe for "Blackberry Streusel Tart" from "Classic Stars Desserts" (Chronicle Books) by Emily Luchetti is full of blackberries that are soft and juicy. Select varieties of blackberries, such as olallieberries and marionberries, which are not too tart nor...
Whitehall Indivisible hosted its first speaker of July, Jeff Mangan and Chris Burke of "The Montana Plan," at the Whitehall Elementary School Library on Wednesday, July 2nd. The Montana Plan is a 2026 ballot initiative aimed at removing corporate spending from Montana elections. Unlike recent efforts to remove dark money from influencing Montana elections, this will not attack Citizens United regarding free speech. Instead, the Montana Plan will rely on the 10th Amendment's states' rights to...
The Whitehall Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Mural Project will receive $10,500 from the Montana Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission to paint several additional Lewis & Clark murals in Whitehall. This Whitehall Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Mural, painted on the First Street side of the former Fish, Wildlife, and Parks sign shop (and garage) has been nominated as one of the "Prettiest Places in America." WHS Organizer of the Week: Whitehall Food Pantry. The Food Pantry board members include Mike...
One of the greatest things about being in a library for many years is meeting some amazing people. I just got off the phone with Kyle Groves, the magician visiting the Whitehall Community Library, and he is excited about coming here next Wednesday, July 16th, at 10:30 AM. I remember when he was assisting his father, Mr. E, while children laughed, clapped, and were amazed at everything they saw. Now, Kyle is entertaining a whole new group of young readers and spreading the message that reading is...
Celebrate! Celebrate! Diane Ward ensured that the Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) celebrated the 250th birthday of our country, as well as the retirement of Glenna Waltee, the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs' State Treasurer, a role she had performed admirably for 15 years. Thank you, Glenna, for your dedication and love of our beautiful state of Montana and everything "gardens!" The brunch table was filled with red, white, and blue delicious breads, deviled eggs, fresh fruit, and a pitcher (or...
This photo was found in the pages of a book donated to the Whitehall Community Library several months ago. The writing reads: Rhea Beard & I with 40th F53 & Eyamo Q photograph assault on Chinese held hill. This outpost in front of our VSMC Main line. We came out in an armored personnel carrier. Arlene Weber at the Jefferson Valley Museum currently has the photograph and would like to hear the story behind it. If you have any information, please contact Weber at the museum....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing changes to wolf trapping and hunting regulations aimed at bringing down the number of wolves across the state, as required by law. FWP’s proposal will go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at their Aug. 21 meeting. It is open for public comment through Aug. 4. Wolf numbers in Montana remain relatively stable despite an increase in harvest in 2024, according to the 2024 Wolf Report, released today. Montana law requires the Commission to pass regulations that will decrease wolf numbers t...
Even as summer winds down, there is still plenty of time to reap the rewards of backyard gardens and warm-weather entertaining. Refreshing salads are favored at such gatherings, and the interesting pairing of peaches and tomatoes makes the most of these fruits when they're at their peak. Sweet and savory flavors combine in this recipe for Peachy Tomato Salad courtesy of The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (Rockridge University Press). This delicious side pairs best with grilled fare. INGREDIENTS: 2...
The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. In addition to summer fun and holidays, severe summer weather can have a sudden impact on the ability to collect blood and platelets. Scheduling and keeping donation appointments are crucial this month to ensure blood products are constantly available in the weeks to come for all p...
NorthWestern Energy has received reports of scammers targeting their Montana customers, falsely claiming payments haven’t been processed and demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnection. This scam has been reported in Whitehall as well. Please take precautions: • Protect yourself. Do not engage with these scammers. • Remember, NorthWestern Energy will NEVER demand immediate payment. NorthWestern Energy sends multiple disconnection notices before shutting off service and offers several bill payment options....
Many people have been stopping by the historic fishpond in the center of Whitehall to see the trout that are normally there by the Memorial Day weekend. However, this summer the pond is dry and the fish are missing. Why? The Town of Whitehall’s decision to chlorinate the water has made it impossible to stock the pond this summer unless a fresh water source can be provided for the fish. Trout cannot tolerate any level of chlorine. The Whitehall Rotary Club has been looking into various options to make stocking the pond a possibility for this s...
Construction is now substantially complete on the Whitehall Urban Pavement Preservation Project. Crews plan to return in mid-July to apply seal and cover (chip seal) over the newly paved roadway, weather and other factors permitting. After chip seal is applied, the surface will cure for approximately a month before crews return to install permanent roadway markings. There are no longer any length or width restrictions through the area. However, short-term lane closures may occur during chip...
