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Federal investigators continue to uncover millions of dollars in health care fraud schemes affecting Montana communities, including fraudulent medical billing and scams connected to Medicare services and equipment. Across the country, Medicare beneficiaries continue to report aggressive scams involving genetic testing, medical equipment, fake Medicare calls, and identity theft. Montana Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) joins state chapters nationwide to promote awareness during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1–5. As fraud schemes grow more s...
Cookies are a versatile treat that can incorporate a wide range of ingredients. There are no rules when it comes to making cookies, which means amateur bakers can take to their kitchens and whip up a batch of these beloved treats with whatever they have on hand in the pantry or refrigerator. Blueberries might be a go-to ingredient when baking a pie at home, but they also make for a delicious addition to a freshly baked batch of cookies. This recipe for "Butter Cookies With Blueberries" from...
Little did people realize in May 1926 that the great depression was just a few years down the road. The front page of the JV News was filled with local, mostly good, news. National and world news were a few pages back in the paper. President Coolidge was greeted by more than 2,000 Boy Scouts during the 16th convention of the scouting national council. A gold rush was growing in Canada; Kilauea was erupting; Lions International was planning a convention in San Francisco; airmail service was...
I'm sure you are wondering if Miss Brandi at the Whitehall Community Library can talk about anything other than early literacy? NO! This is such an important topic, and with summer reading just around the corner, I thought this was the perfect time to hijack the column. An Ohio State University study found that kids who have one book read to them daily hear roughly 296,000 words by age five, whereas children who are rarely read to hear roughly 4,600 words. Reading five books a day pushes the cou...
CARDWELL GRADUATES: Cardwell School graduated five eighth graders (back row, from left) Corbyn Wright, Roam Hunt, Ember Hunt, Gavin Hull, and Hunter Bingham, as well as four kindergarteners (back row, from left) Lucy Hughes, Bre Howser, Gunner Briggs, and Ridge Briggs. Congratulations!...
Jefferson Valley Presents board members Lucy Holmes and Wally Madsen join Bill Seybert of Golden Sunlight Mine and an assembled group of production supporters in breaking ground for the stage set for "Journey of Discovery." The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the production site on Saturday, May, 19, 2001. Julie Kieckbusch, the Whitehall Trojan Girls Basketball coach, steps down. Kieckbusch, a high school all-star player at Sheridan and standout college player at Montana Tech, coached for...
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is hosting a weekend-long interpretive event once a month this summer. You are invited to come camp and participate in the “Caverns Corps of Discovery,” modeled after Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. This is a summer camp in a weekend, filled with numerous educational programs centered around perfecting your outdoor skills. Campers who attend all interpretive programs during the weekend will receive a certificate of achievement. June’s interpretive weekend runs June 26th through June 28th. Orienta...
Before he died at age 87 in early May, Ted Turner knew that stewardship of land would be his real legacy. Of course, he might also be long known for starting CNN and 24-hour news, as well as building a major league baseball team, his hometown Atlanta Braves. He also started a UN Foundation to help bring peace to the world, thanks to his starter $1 billion contribution, and he tapped former U.S. Sen. Tim Wirth of Colorado to lead it. Wirth recalls how Turner, once dubbed “Captain Outrageous,” liked to shoot from the hip and could never be bot...
When the weather warms up outside, the desire for healthy, lighter fare rises alongside the mercury. That leads many people to turn to vegetables, which can satisfy hunger pangs but do not typically create feelings of sluggishness. Vegetables can be cooked in myriad ways, and some can even be eaten raw. If raw vegetables don't sound all that appealing, then roasting is a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. This recipe for Roasted Vegetables With Pignoli Nuts from Lines+Angles...
Join the Whitehall FFA for their annual Spring Awards Banquet on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Copper K Barn (786 Point of Rocks Road - Whitehall) to celebrate the chapter's amazing members! Doors open at 4:30 PM, dinner is served at 5:30 PM, and the awards ceremony kicks off at 6:15 PM. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/4udrWm6. Come celebrate the achievements of the amazing Whitehall FFA members. This is a great chance to recognize their hard work, enjoy good company and food, and share...
Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chiara Schober recently encountered a roadside sign that reads, "There is a rest area 15 miles away," seemingly innocuous but profoundly misleading to travelers passing by Whitehall, MT. This personally affects our community, as it misleads countless weary drivers into assuming they must continue on the highway to find essential facilities and services, when in fact Whitehall businesses are mere minutes from the next exit. Many drivers miss our...
The Whitehall School District is beyond proud of the graduating class of 2026 and is pleased to celebrate their achievements of graduating from high school on Sunday, May 24, at 2 PM in the WHS Varsity Gym. The Class of 2026 is 43 strong, with five early graduates. Lexi Stratton has earned Valedictorian status, while Miles McLean is Salutatorian. Throughout their school experience, this class has had to navigate numerous changes and has done so with grace and good character. These things will...
The Whitehall Country Store Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of scholarships awarded to graduating 2026 Whitehall High School seniors. The applicants' essays, focusing on their life goals and desire for higher education, were used to select the recipients. The Board is awarding six $5,000 scholarships. This money helps offset the costs of the upcoming fall and winter semesters for students. The $5,000 recipients are Jaeden Aragon, Payton DuBois, Savannah Fowler, Addisyn...
The Jefferson Valley Museum will open for its 31st season on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Regular hours have been changed. Visitors may enjoy all of the artifact exhibits from 1 PM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Sunday each week. The current season will end at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The museum will be open on Memorial Day and, if volunteers are available, on July 4th and Labor Day as well. Groups can request a special tour outside of regular hours, provided one or more volunteers are...
Members of the Whitehall Rotary Club were busy on May 12th painting concrete areas on the historic fishpond that sits at the south end of Main Street. All exposed rock was coated with a clear sealer. The club has scheduled a second maintenance day to repaint the eagle that sits on top of the center column, clean the interior, stain all of the wood structure and clean the granite tiles. If the non-chlorinated water supply to the pond can be done before the end of May, fish should arrive by early...
Whitehall School District cuts two from its teaching staff - Sandi Mabbott and Britta Oliverson - due to enrollment drop and a budget shortfall. The two were not renewed without cause due to a budget shortfall of about $75,000 in the elementary school. Both were non-tenured teachers. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: RYAN WEIGHTMAN. Freshman Ryan Weightman has earned honors this week for his excellent work in drama. He was chosen by WHS drama director Larry Brazill, who says he nominated Ryan “Fo...
Summer is upon us, but I wish someone would inform the weather. As I am writing this, patrons at the Whitehall Community Library are telling me it is supposed to snow tonight. Given that forecast, it seems strange to state that the library will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day, then open the rest of the week at regular hours. I am working on a licensing agreement with an organization dedicated to teaching people over 50 all aspects of the digital world. The program includes workshops, classes, resources, hands-on experience, and...
The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) released an interactive map that provides county-level data on Montana residents' ability to afford rental housing. "Housing is an essential factor in whether or not Montanans have the resources they need to live healthy lives and whether neighborhoods prosper or fall behind," said Aubrey Godbey, housing policy analyst for Montana Budget & Policy Center. "However, 30 percent of Jefferson County renters are facing rental costs they cannot afford."...
Planning for what happens to property after death is an important step for Montana families, especially those with young children, blended families, or loved ones who need long-term financial support. A MontGuide from Montana State University Extension titled Testamentary Trusts in Montana explains how this estate planning tool can provide structure, protection, and flexibility for managing assets after a person dies. A testamentary trust is a trust created through a will. Unlike other types of trusts that take effect during a person’s l...
Angel Wings Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers who made the First Annual Walk of Hope a meaningful and successful event. We proudly thank our generous sponsors for their unwavering community support and commitment to mental health awareness and suicide prevention: Barrick Golden Sunlight Mine, Mission Kids, K Bar N Grill, Two Bit Saloon, Western Legacy Center, Valley Bank, Cliffs Automotive, Numb3rs Bookkeeping & Tax, Mountain View...
Katie Frankman of Cardwell, MT, was named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Berry College. Frankman earned a BSH degree in Exercise Science. The Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,200 students. For more than a century, the college has offered...
Escape to the breathtaking Lubrecht Forest July 31 - Aug 2, 2026 for a weekend of self-discovery, adventure, and hands-on learning in the great outdoors! The Summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop is a three-day immersive experience, kicking off at noon on Friday and wrapping up around 1 p.m. on Sunday. Nestled in a camp setting, your stay includes meals, lodging, or space for your tent/camper, so you can fully embrace the outdoor experience. Over the weekend, you'll dive into four...
Stroke is a medical emergency. When it happens, every minute matters and calling 911 right away can save a life. Too often, people wait to see if symptoms pass or try to drive themselves to the hospital. That delay costs precious time. During a stroke, parts of the brain are deprived of blood and oxygen, and brain cells begin to die within minutes. The faster treatment begins, the better the chance of recovery. Strokes are usually caused by blocked arteries (85%) or bleeding in the brain. Immediate response is essential in either case. Know...
Intermountain Health St. James Hospital has earned Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, timely care for patients experiencing a stroke. The certification follows a rigorous onsite review by The Joint Commission, which evaluated St. James Hospital’s stroke program, clinical processes, and readiness to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care. This achievement also marks the hospital’s advancement from an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital to a Primary Stroke Cente...
Hamburgers are a straightforward dish that are often prepared on a grill. But burgers can also be prepared on a stovetop, which can add a new flavor profile to this beloved summertime staple. Those looking to do just that can try this recipe for "Beef Burgers With Onions, Spinach, Ketchup, and Bleu Cheese" from Lines+Angles. INGREDIENTS: (Makes 4 servings) For the sauce: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, peeled/finely diced 1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled/finely diced 1 Tablespoon honey 1...
