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  • Whitehall TV Channel 49.1: Week of 2/24/2022

    Feb 23, 2022

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS ON MASTERPIECE PT 8 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS ON MASTERPIECE PT 8 11:00PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 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 AMERICAN MASTERS: MILES DAVIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: OMNI MOUNT...

  • Learning Shakespeare a Fun Way

    Feb 23, 2022

    Montana Shakespeare in the Park brought the Montana Shakes! production of "Bottom's Dream" (a children's rendition of the classic A Midsummer's Night Dream) to Whitehall Elementary on Thursday, February 17th. This event was brought to the school by Gold Junction Presents, the Whitehall PTSA, and Settings by All Things Montana....

  • Cottage Industries - Montana Style Lauren Demby's Amazing Creations

    MARTA VARELA, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 16, 2022

    Lauren Demby has lived in Montana for less than three years, but upon entering her art studio and store, Montana's influence is everywhere. From her nature photography of landscapes and wildlife to her gemstone enhanced jewelry, and shelves lined with rock formations, with probably 10 other art forms in between, here in Montana Lauren has found her physical and spiritual home. Lauren's nature photography began while she lived in Florida, where she'd visit different places and be inspired by...

  • Honor, High Honor Rolls for Whitehall Schools

    Feb 16, 2022

    HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.5-4.0 GPA) Seniors: Madison Austin, Steven Baceski, Haley Briggs, Camryn Contreras, Avrey Coombe, Marissa Ellison, Connor Graham, Keara Hugulet, Justin Kuehl, Dallon Lanes, Brendan Wagner, Kaden Weber Juniors: Jasmine Bourbanis-Carter, Lane Chase, Nicholas Denny, Maxine Hoagland, Miles Hoerauf, Makinzie Howlett, Michael Reiff, Addison Sullivan, Leo Scafani, Emily Smith, Gavin Watson, Eleni Vizzutti, Lita Wetherelt Sophomores: Ashlyn Alley, Wesley Biggers, Lindsay Briggs, Kaila Conley, Naomi Doney, Joseph Frazier, Gavin...

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: February 13, 1997

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 16, 2022

    February 13, 1997 The Whitehall Town Council voted to advance transportation improvement projects and sponsor the Whitehall Business Association federal grant application. The projects, part of the Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP) through the Montana Department of Transportation include the Yellowstone Trail footpath, First Street Footbridge, and Legion Avenue sidewalk repair. Snow water levels in Montana continue to break records in many areas of the state according to mountain snowpack data from the Natural Resources...

  • BY's 4-H Club Meeting Minutes

    TRENT PRICE, BYs 4-H Club Secretary|Feb 16, 2022

    We had our February meeting on February 7th 2022. We talked about our rodeo grounds clean up and collecting donations for the youth rodeo. The rodeo prize committee set up a meeting time. We voted in new members. Stetson Howser gave his demonstration. Our next meeting is March 7th, 2022....

  • Our Town 100 Years Ago: February Part II

    ARLENE WEBER, Jefferson Valley Museum|Feb 16, 2022

    FEBRUARY Part II In February 1896, New York City was experiencing "the coldest recorded here since the establishment of the Weather Bureau." The East Coast was reporting temperatures as low as -48. Here in Whitehall, people were taking another winter in stride. Montana Governor Rickards and other members of the state capitol commission were in Olympia, Washington to gather information before erecting a new capital complex for our state. The following news items are taken as written from the...

  • Whitehall Elementary Principal Check-In

    KURTIS KOENIG, Whitehall Elementary Principal|Feb 16, 2022

    Greetings Trojan community! Here we are in the middle of February already. I suppose that the lack of winter weather has made the time fly by a little faster, but it is hard to believe that we are nearly midway through the third quarter! In the past four weeks, we have completed our second of three district-wide assessments. You have heard your students refer to the MAP tests. The results of the winter MAP tests indicate that Whitehall Elementary had an average growth in the Median Score of nine points in Math, nine points in Reading, and four...

  • Whitehall Garden Club: Happy New Year!

    JAYNE DEAN, Whitehall Garden Club|Feb 16, 2022

    What? A little late, you say?? WGC spends January in committee meetings designing their upcoming year. In February we gather to present the programs, events, and budget to the whole club and what a "NEW YEAR" is planned! We started right away with our February 9th meeting. Karen Ranta and Janet Finney "put on the Ritz" brunch with delicious ham and cheese sliders, creamy yogurt parfaits, fresh-baked banana bread, and "melt in your mouth" sugar cookies (heart-shaped of course...it's February,...

  • St. James Healthcare Designated a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospita

    TANNER GOOCH, St James Healthcare|Feb 16, 2022

    St. James Healthcare has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “This achievement validates our daily commitment to providing the best health care possible to our community while maintaining an efficient and effective facility,” said St. James Healthcare President Jay Doyle. “There is a large number of...

  • FWP Commission Approves 2022-23 Hunting Regulations

    Feb 16, 2022

    At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2022 and 2023 hunting seasons with a significant focus on changes to elk hunting opportunities. All final regulations approved at the meeting will go into effect when the new license year begins on March 1. New regulation booklets for moose, sheep, mountain goat, bison, deer, elk and antelope will be available online this month and in print by mid-March. Hunters should make sure to read through the new regulations before applying for permits...

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Turkey Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

    Feb 16, 2022

    Sweet yet savory ground meat served on a bun is a comfort food classic that has been a staple for restaurants and home cooks for decades. Sloppy Joes are beloved sandwiches that feature meat paired with a lip-smacking, tomato-based sauce. Some attribute the original Sloppy Joe to a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, where in 1930 a cook named Joe added tomato sauce to his loose meat sandwich. Others say the sandwich evolved from sandwiches that were introduced by Floyd Angell, the founder of the Maid Rig...

  • FWP Seeks Information on Killed, Abandoned Waterfowl Near Butte

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Feb 16, 2022

    Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on several waterfowl that were killed and abandoned near Butte. Responding to a tip on Thursday, wardens found five dead Canada geese and one dead mallard drake along Roosevelt Drive south of Butte. The birds had been discarded about 200 yards off the road, and all the meat had been wasted. Anyone with possible information about this case is encouraged to call the FWP violation reporting hotline at 1-800-TIP-MONT. Callers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to...

  • FWP Seeks Comments on Proposed Fish Barrier Near Dillon to Protect Westslope Cutthroat Trout

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Feb 16, 2022

    Fisheries staff at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking comments on a proposal to construct a fish barrier on Reservoir Creek near Dillon. This project would help protect a genetically pure population of westslope cutthroat trout from non-native trout. Reservoir creek is one of eight streams within the Beaverhead watershed that still supports an unaltered westslope cutthroat trout population. However, the population is only seasonally protected from non-native trout downstream. This proposal includes constructing a wooden barrier that wou...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 2/6/2022

    Feb 16, 2022

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 08:31:31 Citizen Assist 10:54:46 Neighbor Dispute S Division St 15:51:48 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 East 16:15:13 Traffic Hazard: I-90 17:43:30 Animal: I-90 17:50:46 Civil: Sheep Camp Rd 19:12:50 Traffic Stop: Whitehall St 19:31:27 Traffic Stop: Whitehall St MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 07:14:06 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 15:04:58 911 Hang Up 16:13:11 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 16:44:16 Assist: W Legion Ave 17:12:51 Domestic Violent: S Division St 21:18:32 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 09:14:47 Civil: Lost Moose Bend Rd 10:58:49...

  • Whitehall TV Channel 49.1: Week of 2/17/2022

    Feb 16, 2022

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS ON MASTERPIECE PT 7 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM INDEPENDENT LENS: BULLETPROOF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 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 MUHAMMAD ALI: ROUND FOUR: THE SPELL REMAINS (1974-2016) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 5:00PM...

  • Whitehall Gun Show This Weekend

    Feb 9, 2022

    The Whitehall Gun Show is scheduled for Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13, 2022. This annual gun show is open to the public and all net profit is donated to the Whitehall VFW and American Legion. The show is held at the Whitehall Community Center, located at 11 N. Division; hours will be Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM. and Sunday 9 AM - 3 PM. Admission is $4 for the weekend, children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. The VFW and American Legion hold two annual gun shows per year, one in the spring and one in the...

  • Snowpack Percentages Drop Slightly in Most Montana River Basins Since January 1

    ERIC LARSON, NRCS Hydrologist|Feb 9, 2022

    On the heels of a December which brought exceptional moisture to the Treasure State, January largely lacked needed precipitation. Monthly Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SNOTEL site totals across Montana show that January precipitation was below to near normal. “The first week of the month looked promising. The mountains received at least one to two feet of snow, but westerly flow brought high pressure during the last three weeks in January,” said NRCS Hydrologist Eric Larson. This made for clear skies, warmer than normal tem...

  • Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After August Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 9, 2022

    Trinity M. Klein was charged in December with vehicular homicide while under the influence, stemming from the death of Jakob Allen Washburn in mid-August. Klein is currently 19, Washburn was 24 at the time of his death. The crime reportedly occurred during a domestic dispute between the two. Klein has been described as Washburn’s girlfriend at the time. Court records show deputies and ambulance services responded on August 15 around 8 PM to reports of a motor vehicle crash on First Street in Whitehall. Upon arrival, deputies observed an i...

  • Between the Stacks: 2/9/2022

    JEANNIE FERRISS, Whitehall Community Library|Feb 9, 2022

    The Whitehall Community Library will be hosting a special session of Youth Mental Health First Aid on March 19th from 8 AM to 5 PM. The trainers from Helena will be here to help anyone who works with youth or young people to understand mental health issues and how to help. The program is free and open to the public. We just ask that anyone interested in attending call or drop by the library so we have an accurate count for supplies. The library’s number is 287-3763. This training is part of a series of mental health first aid programs, and w...

  • Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: February 6, 1997

    RITA BROWN, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 9, 2022

    February 6, 1997 The search for a new school superintendent continues as Bill Barringer, current Whitehall school superintendent, is retiring after 11 years. The top three characteristics Whitehall residents want in the new superintendent are leadership, a belief in good student discipline practices, and the capability of good professional judgment when applying school policies. The Board will review applications and is expected to make a final decision in the spring with the new superintendent beginning on July 1. Sherry and John C. Cargill...

  • Reach Higher Montana Launches Annual Design-A-Sticker, Win-A-Scholarship Competition

    CULLEN GILBREATH, Reach Higher Montana|Feb 9, 2022

    Every year Reach Higher Montana holds a competition to allow students to use their creative side to win scholarship dollars. The competition asks students to design a sticker that helps pass along the message to fellow students to find their path after high school. The top two designers will each receive a $1,500 scholarship. The third and fourth place designers will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. The fifth and sixth place designers will each receive a $500 scholarship. This year we have added a Judges Choice Award, the winner will receive...

  • Access to Higher Education Expanded Through WGU Partnership

    DR TONYA DRAKE, Regional Vice President WGU Northwest Region|Feb 9, 2022

    Montanans, your options to pursue a dream college degree just got better. Following a memorandum of understanding recently signed by Governor Greg Gianforte, the state is investing in a more robust partnership with Western Governors University to expand access to affordable online degree programs. In fact, completing your degree online—at a pace that suits your schedule and the real-world needs of your current life—could lead to a better and more satisfying job. And life. All without leaving your home. Or hometown. We know the desire to gra...

  • Creating Fiction From History: 2/9/2022

    CHARLES HADDON SHANK|Feb 9, 2022

    Newsflash! The Archduke of Austria had not been kidnapped he had been outright killed. Assassinated! Both the Archduke and his wife Sophie were shot and killed as they traveled through the streets of Sarajevo on the 28th of June, 1914. The Winchesters, as soon as they heard the first inklings of trouble brewing in Europe, had begun to religiously listen to the news programs every night. Even though they received some headlines via The Luxembourg, more often than not, they had already heard the...

  • Shasta Spencer Awarded National Child Development Associate Credential

    Feb 9, 2022

    Shasta Spencer of Kristi’s Kiddie Korner has been awarded a national Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ from the Council of Professional Recognition in Washington, DC in recognition of outstanding work with young children and families. The Council recognizes and credentials early childhood education professionals who demonstrate an understanding of how the Council’s nationally recognized CDA® Competency Standards can help teachers support young children’s early care and learning experiences. “The CDA is the leading pathway for...

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