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• The western comedy Go West opens on November 1. Silent film legend Buster Keaton stars as Friendless, and Fatty Arbuckle appears in an uncredited role. • The Victrola Talking Machine Company introduces its new electrically-recorded phonograph records on November 2. The records can be played on the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, which cost around $95 in 1925, or the equivalent of nearly $1,700 in 2025. • The film The Pleasure Garden was released on November 3. The release marks the directorial debut of English filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. • Ita...
Come join us on November 15th for the 4 Paws Rescue Jingle Paws Photography event! Jingle Paws will be held at the old Clays in Calico building at 59 Mt Hwy 359 in Cardwell, MT, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Each family will have a 10-minute session to capture family photos in front of a Christmas-themed backdrop. Small pets are welcome as we will be indoors. The session is $20 and includes one photo per family. Cash or checks are preferred on the day of the event. Additional photos can be purchased from...
I’m not sure what you did to be punished with my babble two weeks in a row, but here we go! Have you all recovered from your Halloween chocolate coma? Enjoy that guilt-free extra hour of sleep on Sunday? It was a fun week at the Whitehall Community Library! I had a Fall Festival for all the kiddos attending our children’s programs on Thursday. We played games, made a lot of noise, I filled them full of sugar, and sent them home. I then sugared up the older kids attending Friday programs with all the leftovers. I love my job! It’s like getti...
Butte SPIRIT Homes is expanding its mission to serve more individuals in recovery with the acquisition of a third residential facility on October 16, 2025. The new eight-bed men’s transitional home represents a significant milestone for the organization, which has doubled its graduate numbers over the past year while maintaining a 72.7% continuous sobriety rate among program graduates. The property, located in Butte, was purchased for $435,000 thanks to an outstanding fundraising effort over this year.. The half-acre property features a c...
Montana’s general hunting season for deer and elk kicked off on Saturday with seasonably mild weather and high hunter participation in many areas of southwestern Montana. Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks use check stations to collect data on hunter participation and success, as well as the species, sex, and age class of harvested animals. This supplements data collected through hunter harvest phone surveys each year. Hunters are required to stop at game check stations they encounter, regardless of whether they h...
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information related to a bull elk that was found dead and unclaimed on Saturday, Oct. 25. The bull was found on private land about 7 miles south of Boulder along Lower Valley Road. It’s unclear whether the elk was shot at and killed at that location, or if it was initially shot and wounded on another adjacent property. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Boulder game warden Jacie Vonada at 406-502-8581 or visit tipmont.mt.gov. Informants may be eligible for a...
In light of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up the Federal District Court decision on corner crossing in Wyoming, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Director Christy Clark reaffirmed the agency’s position this week. “Corner crossing remains unlawful in Montana, and Montanans should continue to obtain permission from the adjoining landowners before crossing corners from one piece of public land to another,” Director Clark said. “Wardens will continue to report corner crossing cases to local county attorneys to exercise their pro...
Brunch can be a go-to meal when hosting loved ones for the holiday season. When holiday parties run late into the night, both hosts and their guests may not want to jump out of bed first thing in the morning. A late-morning brunch from the comforts of home can be ideal in such situations. As everyone starts to emerge from a good night's sleep, holiday hosts can whip up a batch of these "Raisin Scones" courtesy of Lines+Angles. INGREDIENTS: (Makes 10 to 12 scones) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2...
On Wednesday, October 22nd, Colton Pipinich from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, conducted a fish rescue with help from Miranda Protzen of the Jefferson Rivershed Water Council and Anthony Perry of the Jefferson Valley Sportsman Association. One hundred and twenty-five Brown and Rainbow Trout, from three to 19 inches long, along with approximately 50 other fish of various species, such as Mountain White Fish, Rocky Mountain Sculpin, and Longnose Dace, were captured from the Creeklyn ditch....
• Regarding the town council meeting recap: Unpaid balances on utility bills will not be submitted to the County at the end of the month; there is currently no timeline for this. • Regarding the town council meeting recap: Agendas are also available online, not only at the physical locations mentioned. • Regarding the sports recap: Several non-WHS students were mentioned in the article, but not all who qualified for State competition were named. Freshmen Evelinn Scarborough and Aurora Koenig, sophomores Ashlyn Gray and Max Fernstrom, and senio...
It's that time of year to get spooked at the Annual Cardwell School Student Council Fundraiser - the Cardwell School Carnival! Come join the fun this Thursday, October 30th from 5 to 7 PM! Tickets are $1 each or $25 for a family - tickets get your into games, cake walk, haunted house and more! Trunk or treat to follow (decorate your trunk and hand out tricks and treats to the kids at 7 PM)....
Six candidates for three different elective offices touted their records and experiences at the October 18 candidate forum in Whitehall. The candidates - non-partisan Glenna Obie and Tom Lythgoe (Jefferson County Commissioner, Democrat Leonard Wortman and Republican Rick Dale (Montana Legislature), and Loren Tucker and Vince Kozakiewicz (Fifth Judicial District Judge)- were each allotted seven minutes to introduce their candidacies and then answered questions from the audience at the end of the...
I have once again hijacked the Whitehall Community Library's weekly column! As I have stated before, Early Literacy is my passion. My journey started 23 years ago when I started homeschooling the first of our four children. I watched their abilities and vocabulary grow, as well as their love for not only books but also learning. To this day, my kids are avid readers. Fast forward to 2022, when Jeannie took a chance and hired this crazy woman who spent the last several years homeschooling her...
The Whitehall Garden Club’s (WGC) November meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, in the Whitehall Ambulance Barn located at the corner of North Whitehall Street and West Second Street. The public is welcome to join us beginning at 9:30 AM to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by our hostess and host, Kathy Ross and Terry Ross. Visitors and guests are then welcome to join our regular business meeting, which will commence at 10 AM. This month, we will be holding our election of officers to take up the mantle in 2026 as we look f...
The Whitehall Elementary School third-grade classes, taught by Mrs. Michelle Head and Mrs. Casey McLean, took a field trip to the Big Red Barn (Jefferson Valley Museum) earlier in October. The third graders toured the museum, learned how to mail a postcard, and made a pencil holder with old stamps. Each year, the Jefferson Valley Museum presents third graders with a mystery item to guess. This year's item was a vintage curling iron. MRS. McLEAN's Class: • Julian Arterbury: Working Item to w...
As October winds down, The Historic Covellite in Butte, Montana is closing the month with a spectacular mix of film, music, and live performance that captures Butte’s creative energy at its peak. The excitement reaches its high point with The Rocky Horror Show, back by overwhelming demand. Friday’s Halloween performance is officially sold out, but there’s still time to join the fun - Saturday, November 1st’s shows feature an all-ages performance at 7 PM and an 18+ midnight show that promises all the wild energy Covellite fans love. From sp...
As Montana approaches the colder months and the start of another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) urges all Montanans to take preventative measures to defend against COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). State health officials advise all Montanans to protect themselves and their families by prioritizing immunizations, practicing strong hygiene, staying home when sick, and seeking prompt testing and treatment. Laboratory-confirmed cases of i...
Candy and other sweets are enjoyed in full force on Halloween. Whether trick-or-treaters are scouring the town looking to increase their treasure trove or guests are spending time at a party circling the dessert table, there are plenty of options to indulge a sweet tooth or two. Making something decadent at home to share on Halloween is relatively simple, especially when you choose a simple candy to create. Try this recipe for "Cheesecake Truffles" from "Jane's Patisserie" (Sourcebooks) by Jane...
Skunks invade Whitehall yards. To the year of the drought, the year of the fires, and the first year of a new millennium, you can add this in Whitehall: 2000 is the Year of the Skunk, as skunks have invaded the town. Possibly fueled by a lack of food in the dry creek bottoms that skirt the edges of Whitehall, skunks have waddled in large numbers to Whitehall yards, alleyways, and porches in search of food. FWP wardens have stated "this is the worst year for skunks I've ever had in my 11 years...
Thank you to everyone who has been sending jeans to the Whitehall Community Library! We still need more as it takes 546 denim squares plus 546 cotton squares to make one bed quilt. We are taking both denim and cotton fabric if you have old projects sitting at home that will never get done! The girls are working really hard every week, and they are making real progress with their cutting and block designs. This Thursday, October 23, at 5:30 PM, we will be hosting the Homeschool Mom's Night Out...
October 1925 – Winter arrived early with heavy snow in some areas, just like 2025. The Jefferson Valley News was sharing stories from 25 years ago, just like now. The following are national and local news items that appeared in the October 1925 editions of the Jefferson Valley News, some edited for length. The American Legion dance ad appeared in the October 29, 1925 edition. NEWS REVIEW OF CURRENT EVENTS: According to the London Daily Graphic, the British government has learned that since 1...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. "The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their part of the state and represent Montana's authentic Western heritage for future generations,"...
Risotto is a versatile dish that can be prepared with a wide range of ingredients. That versatility makes risotto a particularly useful option to consider when hosting loved ones during the often hectic holiday season. Because risotto can be made with just about any add-ins, hosts won't have to worry about coming home empty-handed during a last-minute trip to the grocery store. With that in mind, hosts can look to this recipe for "Risotto With Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Green Beans" from...
Over a month of building non-stop for just six days of fun - but worth it! The cast and crew of Whitehall's Screams Come True (SCT) is preparing for opening night, this Friday, October 17th. If you don't have your tickets yet, get them today at www.screamscometruemt.com. Last year, SCT put over 4,900 people through the haunt in just seven days. This year, we're aiming to surpass that record! Tickets purchased on the website are not time-slotted, but there will be two separate lines - one for...
