Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Despite another round of promising weather outlooks, February did not bring the anticipated storms and was, overall, disappointingly dry. The main culprit was a stubborn ridge of high pressure off the West Coast that blocked Pacific moisture from flowing to the Rocky Mountain region. Southwest Montana only received 50-80% of its typical precipitation and even set record low accumulations for February, according to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SNOTEL period of record data. “January precipitation was below normal for most o...
This week's showcase is Fish Creek State Park! Fish Creek State is located conveniently off Interstate 90, about 41 miles west of Missoula, making it easily accessible to residents and travelers. From the lookout atop Williams Peak to the crystal-clear emerald pools of Fish Creek, this state park is full of wildlife, beautiful scenery, and places to explore. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks first acquired ownership of Fish Creek a decade ago in 2010. However, the process of Fish Creek becoming...
Yellowstone National Park turns 150 years old this month: a milestone truly worth celebrating. When Westerners think of Yellowstone, probably what comes to mind are its grizzlies, exploding geysers, wolf packs and bison traffic jams, not to mention bubbling, iridescent hot pools that attract swarms of visitors from all over the world. The park is a jewel of the Northern Rockies, but to this journalist who has covered its stories for 35 years, the real miracle of Yellowstone is its intricate world of wildlife. Yet any discussion of wildlife...
Editor’s Note: The Whitehall Ledger contacted Whitehall Schools Superintendent Hannah Nieskens about the below article, as several individuals had sent it to the paper, questioning what Whitehall’s lead rates were. “In fall 2021, Whitehall School Director of Maintenance, Scott Prevost, gathered water samples from all of the campus water fixtures and sent them to Bridger Analytical Lab for lead analysis; we received our results on January 28th. The results information has not yet shown up on the states’ DEQ website,” said Nieskens. “We presu...
Now you are asking yourself, what is a poor man`s potato chip? Well, it's crow's feet that are fried like a potato chip. It does sounds nuts, but it's my wife`s favorite snack during her time of the month. There are two ways I found to get the crows without destroying their delicate feet. One is to go to the local dump and shoot them with a shotgun. This way is beneficial to the county and you. The county does not have a murder of crows anymore and you may get to have free pickings to the metal pile. The second way hurts and takes time. You...
“What can you tell us about the handsome young man in this old photograph?” As a professional researcher, Robert Lawton had gotten used to being accosted by random passersby with questions such as this. Robert would usually ask them to leave the photograph, their name, and number with him. “I’ll get back to you within a week; two at the very most,” he would say. Under normal circumstances, the new client would receive a call within a week, give or take, upon which they would often be introduce...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 00:31:46 Stranded Motorist: I-90 01:7:14 Traffic Stop: First Noble 07:27:35 Stranded Motorist: I-90 09:52:12 Animal: Hwy 2 W 11:29:56 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 11:48:08 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:15:08 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:46:46 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 14:42:48 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 15:06:42 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 15:47:45 Medical: Windy Ridge Rd 16:01:01 Animal: Kountz Rd 16:50:11 Traffic Stop: Noble St 17:49:02 Traffic Stop: Noble St MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 00:23:11 Traffic Stop: I-90 EB 00:52:52 Motorist As...
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM COBRA PT 4 7:00PM COBRA PT 5 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM COBRA PT 4 11:00PM COBRA PT 5 FRIDAY, MARCH 11 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 TO CATCH A COMET SATURDAY, MARCH 12 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PT 3 6:00PM INDEPENDENT LENS: DOLORES 8:00PM SECRETS OF THE SIX WIVES:...
It’s March and the leprechauns are invading the Library! One has decided to take up residence in the building, and we need your help in finding him! Anyone who finds our leprechaun and turns him into the front desk will receive a prize. He is a slippery little thing and seems to escape as soon as he is caught so we will need lots of help finding him! March calendars are out; look for some great new programs. We will be focusing on spring this month with ideas for yards, gardens, hiking, and more. Watch for details next week! Our children’s sect...
St. Teresa of Avila, located at 109 Second Street in Whitehall, invites you to attend their upcoming services. Ash Wednesday Mass will be at 5:30 PM on March 2nd. Sunday Masses are moving to 9 AM starting Sunday, March 6th. Weekday Masses are Wednesdays at 9 AM (except the Mass on March 2nd) and Friday at 9 AM. During Lent, there will be Stations of the Cross at noon. Father Gregory Lively provides services at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church....
Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton said Tuesday there have been four fentanyl-related deaths in Lewis and Clark County in the past month, warning they were likely caused by a counterfeit pill touted as a legitimate prescription drug. “Evidence gathered at the scene leads us to believe these are fentanyl-related,” Dutton said. Dutton said toxicology and autopsy reports are pending. One of the deaths is believed to be a suicide and the others are considered accidents. He said the death believed to be a suicide happened on Jan. 21, and the...
Tackling misinformation around cardiovascular topics isn’t for the faint of heart. Luckily, the SCL Health heart health team has broken it down for you: 1. All heart attacks have the same warning signs. We all know the classic heart attack symptoms: chest pain, arm/back discomfort, shortness of breath. But what if we told you that you could have a heart attack, and not feel any of those symptoms? The American Heart Association reports that 1 in 5 heart attacks are “silent.” These cardiac arrests go unnoticed and are sometimes discovered when...
February 27, 1997 The search for a new Whitehall School District Superintendent narrowed to four candidates. The finalists included: Jan Cahill, Superintendent for Fromberg School District south of Billings; John Cheek, Superintendent and Principal for Augusta School District; William Colter, Superintendent and Principal for Hysham School District; and Paul Stremick, Principal for Shepherd High School. Each was scheduled to visit Whitehall before the final decision expected by April 1. Whitehall High School senior Kirk Joy won an Outstanding...
The Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. (Rocky) will have supplemental foods available for Whitehall area seniors on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Pick up is at the Whitehall Senior Center (3 North Division). There is no charge for the food. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a program where seniors can receive regular allocations of free food every other month. The program guidelines mandate that the person receiving the food must be 60 years of age or older, a resident of Montana, and meet an income...
The 2022 license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy new hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made beginning March 1. This spring Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be launching the new MyFWP mobile app that will store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tags, known as E-Tags, which c...
Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes will be offered in several locations throughout southwest Montana this year. Many of these classes have been scheduled and will soon be open for registration. Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes are taught by skilled volunteer instructors and offer hands-on learning experiences, mentoring opportunities, and the ability for students to ask questions of experienced hunters. Students learn how to handle firearms and archery equipment safely, basic survival skills, hunting ethics, wildlife management, game...
Located about ten miles northwest of Missoula, MT, Frenchtown Pond State Park is a 41 acre, day-use recreational area where you can swim, boat, and fish. The pond itself is a natural spring-fed lake with a maximum depth of about 18 feet. A variety of fish, including sunfish, bass, and bullhead, provide fair catches throughout the year. Frenchtown Pond State Park is also a favorite place for visitors to practice stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and snorkeling. Frenchtown Pond became a state park in 1972. They often host local...
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is proud to announce the Aidan Long Outdoors for All Scholarship, a fund dedicated to helping young people with disabilities get outdoors by providing access to adaptive equipment or provide assistance with outdoor education. BHA is currently seeking applicants for this new opportunity. Aidan Nichols Long, 2004-2021, loved life and nature every day. Growing up in Montana his best times included camping, canoeing, and fishing with his mom and dad, Karen Nichols and Ben Long. Despite catastrophic epilepsy, Aidan...
Every amateur baker needs a go-to pie recipe in his or her repertoire. While apple may get much of the fanfare, blueberries pack that perfect punch of sweet but tart flavor that just bursts in the mouth with every bite. Ginger & Spice Bubbling Blueberry Pie is not only the official pie of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, but also a winner of America's Best Blueberry Pie Contest. This recipe, courtesy of Barbara Estabrook and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, is a sweet way to celebrate...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 10:22:05 Traffic Stop 10:39:47 Traffic Stop: Brooke St 13:21:33 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 14:13:27 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 15:30:24 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 16:57:31 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury) I-90 17:27:51 Motor Vehicle Accident-(Non-Injury): I-90 18:57:35 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): WB I-90 22:03:20 Motorist Assist 22:37:14 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 W 23:30:18 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 01:33:27 Traffic Hazard: I-90 WB 02:13:38 Motorist Assist: I-90 08:01:19 Suspicious: E Legion St 10:19:30...
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM COBRA PT 1 7:00PM COBRA PT 2 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM COBRA PT 1 11:00PM COBRA PT 2 FRIDAY, MARCH 4 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 PLANTS BEHAVING BADLY: MURDER AND MAYHEM SATURDAY, MARCH 5 5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PT 2 6:00PM AMERICAN MASTERS: ALTHEA 7:30PM AMERICAN...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to be met with widespread condemnation from world leaders, celebrities, athletes, entertainers and even Russian citizens, who have joined the global protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch a deadly war that has forced hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to flee the country. There are other ways to show solidarity with Ukraine. Here is a list of organizations to which you can donate to help people affected by the crisis. • The International Red Cross: The Ukrainian chapt...
Henrietta Asburges was born in Nichols, Iowa, just before the turn of the previous century, on the 15th of April 1899. This small town in South-Eastern Iowa was surrounded by farmsteads. Being of German heritage, even in those early days, the Asburges were looked at with some suspicion when they set up a small farmstead on the outskirts of the farming community. Henrietta, or Retta as she became fondly known, was thus in her 19th year on this Good Earth when War broke out in Europe....
Flu season is still underway and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones. While influenza can have severe health consequences for anyone, adults 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions are especially vulnerable. Nationally, up to 70% of flu hospitalizations have occurred in patients over 65. Because the immune system naturally weakens with age and older adults don’t always develop the same level of immunity through vaccination as younger people, they may benefit from the additional protection of having those the...
With all of the physical illnesses going on currently, it is difficult for people to take the time to do a mental health check on themselves and others. Financial worries, winter storms, illness, isolation, anxiety, and other things just seem to be piling up on people all over the country. To help combat these conditions and give our patrons the tools to deal with the stress of modern-day life, the Library is hosting the second mental health workshop in March. The Library will be hosting a...
