Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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A new (temporary) source of comfort and support has quietly opened its doors in downtown Whitehall. A pop-up food pantry is now available inside the historic Star Theatre at 23 West Legion, offering community members a simple, judgment-free way to get the essentials they need. The pantry is accessible during regular business hours through the Whitehall Ledger office and during weekend movie times by speaking with a theatre employee. Whether someone needs a few items to get through the week or...
The Whitehall Ledger is bringing back its Letters to Santa program - and we're asking our wonderful local businesses to help make the season a little brighter for area children. Last year, the Ledger started the Letters to Santa tradition, thinking it would be a small gesture of holiday fun. At first, just four letters arrived, each with simple, heartfelt gift requests. In the true spirit of Christmas, the Ledger decided to fulfill them all. But something magical happened - the spirit caught...
Gold Junction Presents is holding its first Gingerbread House competition on Saturday, December 13th. Houses may be dropped off at the Whitehall Ledger office (23 W Legion) between 10 AM and 11 AM that morning. All judging will be by People’s Choice and commence once all entries are in place. Votes will be tallied at 4 PM; the winners will be notified by phone and featured in the paper. Entries are not required to be made of gingerbread. One winner per category. Categories are as follows: • Ages 9 and under • Ages 10 through 17 • Over the age...
The Jefferson County Health Department is delighted to announce the hiring of Rochelle Hesford as our new Behavioral Health Coordinator. We expect her work to make a major impact, but it’s important to first explain the program Rochelle now leads and how it fits into our department’s broader, community-focused mission. The JCHD vision – Healthy People. Healthy Practices. Healthy Places. – is all about creating an environment where our residents can thrive. As part of that, a foundational public health service is to assess and monitor the pop...
Perhaps some of you remember when the Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) set up a Nativity Garden in the side yard of the First Christian Church. The Garden Club knows for certain that many in the community have created fairy scenes for the trail featured at the Enchanted Forest Faire. This holiday season, the WGC, in partnership with Gold Junction Presents, and your spirited community participation will set up a Gnome and Nativity Trail on the Main Street Green. Nativities speak for themselves, but what about those Gnomes?! We hope community members...
It’s time to vote for your favorite Whitehall Ledger Photo of the Year! Vote now! Visit the Ledger’s Facebook photo album entitled 2025 Photos of the Week (https://bit.ly/4p8h5Y6) and start voting! Likes will be tallied and a winner will be announced in the first paper of 2025! Head over to our Facebook page and like your favorite photo. The photo with the most likes by December 31, 2025, will be crowned the winner!...
NorthWestern Energy, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and the Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with River Design Group, have completed a project to improve trout habitat in an area of the lower Madison River. Trout numbers in the lower Madison River are at historic lows due in part to low population recruitment and limited spawning and rearing habitats. This fall, crews expanded an island to enhance side-channel habitat complexity and improve flows to maintain gravels used by trout for...
Fish and Wildlife commissioners Bill Lane and KC Walsh have proposed amendments to the 2026/2027 hunting regulation proposals released by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks last month. Commissioner Lane, who represents FWP Region 7 in southeast Montana, has an amendment to eliminate the 798-20 elk permit as proposed by FWP. His proposal would increase the quota of the 799-20 elk license from 280 to 325 while keeping the second antlerless elk B license available to any elk permit holder in hunting districts (HD) 702, 704, and 705. Commissioner...
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it also comes with important decisions that can impact you and your baby’s health during pregnancy and in the long term. One of the most valuable steps you can take is early screening for both you and your baby to identify any potential health concerns. Important screening can even begin before you become pregnant. If you plan to become pregnant in the next 12 months, schedule a check-up with your women’s health provider to find out if you have any risk factors for pregnancy complications. There are tes...
On a recent walk through the woods of southern Oregon, I found myself reflecting on my feelings of gratitude as I looked around at everything that spoke of a long and brilliant fall. I took delight in the abundant crops of acorns and bright red madrone berries. The madrone trees were thronged with feeding robins and hermit thrushes, and the oaks were alive with squirrels, jays, and woodpeckers. Although neither acorns nor madrone berries will be part of my Thanksgiving feast, my feeling of...
Turkey might only be prepared on the rarest of occasions, but it certainly takes center stage come the holiday season. As families prepare to spend time together during this special time of year, hosts undoubtedly recognize turkey as a potential centerpiece of the holiday meal. With that in mind, hosts can utilize the following recipe for "Whole Roast Turkey With Cranberries and Bay Leaves" from Lines+Angles. INGREDIENTS: (Serves 15) 1 whole fresh turkey, approximately 15 pounds, rinsed and...
The following was read by Montana Western Legacy Center (MWLC) founder Tom Harrington at the MWLC's Cowboy Christmas event on Thursday, November 13th. It was a full house filled with laughter and legacy. "Traditional ranching families in Montana have played an important role in shaping our Montana culture of today through deep-rooted traditional values and a strong connection to the land. They foster strong support for each other during times of need, creating a tight-knit family bond. The...
Jefferson Valley News, November 1925. The weather was cold and blustery, as would be expected. Congress was debating tax reduction, but no decrease in surtaxes on incomes between $10,000 and $45,000 because the loss of revenue would be too great. At the tobacco and Cuban exposition in New York, Marion Bagney was showing some leg as Lady Nicotine. Mussolini evaded a plot to assassinate him, as did King Ferdinand of Romania. Secretary of Commerce Hoover froze licenses for operating broadcast...
John Lewton, owner of Cape Horn Taxidermy in Whitehall, will be doing life-size or partial mounts of three different rhinos, one of which will have the world record horn of 32 inches. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: KENZIE COWLING. Drama Director Larry Brazill nominated Kenzie for her "Leadership and enthusiasm in her role as Frances Carlton, the professor's estranged wife." Kenzie is the daughter of Daniel and Sandi Young, and she plans to attend the University of Montana to study pre-law. Ken...
Hello there, it's me, your book. You know, that one that you read last winter, curled up on your couch with your fuzzy slippers, drinking your cup of coffee with French Vanilla creamer. Ah, fond memories! I have been here, hanging out with all these other wonderful books you have read and are now on your bookshelf, collecting dust. Have you thought about taking us to the Whitehall Community Library? There, we can once again make someone laugh, cry, feel compassion, or have the thrill of...
FACT: Thanksgiving is the largest running day of the year. FACT: Thanksgiving is already a busy day for you! Why not kill two birds with one stone by signing up for the Whitehall PTSA's 3K Turkey Trot? Run, walk, skip, or jog your 3K- just be there! More time with family. More calories burned. More room for seconds. Get your heart kickin' before you dive into all the turkey fixins! Please join us for a 3K Turkey Trot (run/jog/walk) to help support the Whitehall PTSA and Whitehall Cross-country...
The Knights of Columbus Council 8375 from St. Teresa of Avila Parish began delivering Coats for Kids to the Whitehall Schools on Wednesday, November 12th. WHS guidance counselor Mr. Casey Norbeck was this year's point person for the delivery to the schools. He arranged for several students to help the Grand Knight, Ed Schramm, and the Financial Secretary, Jim Stearns, along with Terrie Casagrande, bring the boxes of coats from Jim Stearns' car into the high school. Mr. Norbeck is coordinating...
In July of 1967, Al Doney gave up his college plans and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Al ultimately served two tours of duty in Vietnam with a VP-50 anti-submarine squadron, flying a five-man crew aboard a VP-3 propeller-driven Orion aircraft. The crew flew 18-hour missions every other day over the Pacific Ocean, searching for submarines smuggling weapons from Russia and North Vietnam. Al was in charge of loading and unloading the explosive weapons, the bomb, rockets, and torpedoes. He flew...
Michele Franich, a local artist from Whitehall, has been invited to display her art through the month of December 2025 at the Boulder Hot Springs. A reception which is open to the public, is being hosted by the Hot Springs and will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025, from noon to 2 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Michele will be there at that time to meet and greet all who attend. An acrylic landscape artist, Michele is self-taught. Her love of painting started in 2011, and she still considers her art a “work in progress” as every pie...
The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so you can start 2026 feeling your best. “Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose sight of our well-being, overindulge in food and drink, and feel stressed. A little awareness and a few healthy habits can go a long way in helping you and loved ones enjoy the season in good health,” says Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical...
I was a student at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado when my professor told our class he had a message for anyone wanting to work as a seasonal in the outdoor industry after graduating. His message was simple: “Get out of my classroom.” It wasn’t that he didn’t want us working as outdoor guides, trail crew leaders or ski bums. He wanted us to work as a seasonal, then come back to college when we were ready to value the economic stability of a degree. “You don’t need a degree to be a guide,” he said. “A degree is so you can move...
Turkey might garner the bulk of the Thanksgiving feast fanfare, but a notable and wildly popular dessert also provides something to look forward to during a holiday when food is a focal point. After a couple of helpings of turkey and various side dishes, Thanksgiving celebrants know it's time for pumpkin pie. It's a testament to the flavor and popularity of pumpkin pie that overstuffed Thanksgiving celebrants still find a way to squeeze in this beloved dessert. Hosts who want to truly impress...
The holiday season will shine a little brighter this year as AWARE, Inc. presents the 29th Annual Festival of Trees on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the GranTree Inn in Bozeman. This beloved community tradition will honor the legacy of Liberty Place, Inc. by continuing its dedication to supporting Montanans with brain injuries. For nearly three decades, the Festival of Trees has been more than a celebration. This gathering has brought the Whitehall community together as a symbol of...
Like many of you, I have been recovering from that nasty virus that is going around. The doctor told me that it takes 4-8 weeks for people to fully recover their energy. I can testify to that, and it reminded me of a few things patrons can do to keep us all healthy. The Whitehall Community Library only has four staff members, three of whom are part-time. Volunteers cannot work without staff on duty, so it is critical that we stay as healthy as possible. You can help with a few simple protocols....
Pet lovers, unite! A local chapter of the Butte Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC) is being organized in Whitehall, and the organization's goal is to find temporary and permanent homes for unwanted pets. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: STEPHANIE BURTCH. For the third straight week, Stephanie Burtch has earned "Creative Leader of the Week" honors. She was recognized as being a leader in drama, as president of the Key Club, and now as a leader in the choir. Choir director Sandi Mabbot nominated Steph...
