Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 1522
At its December Board meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, the Whitehall School Board moved quickly through routine approvals and heard wide-ranging reports on academics, activities, facilities, grants, and after-school programming. Elementary Principal Kurtis Koenig reported that formative observations were completed on schedule and that most fall statewide assessments are finished, with make-ups due by Thursday, December 4th. Students recently participated in a light-hearted “Cat–Griz” spirit competition that served as a positive diver...
Watson Schilling WHITEHALL LEDGER: What's special about Christmas for you? WATSON: (big smile) Presents! WL: Who brings you presents? W: Santa! WL: Does he go buy them at the store? W: (rolls eyes and laughs) No! He makes the elves make them. WL: Where do they make them at? W: Well, they make them at the North Pole. WL: What does an elf look like? W: Well, they. Hold on....I need to think...they're funny looking. WL: Ok....how big are they? W: (thinking) Little. WL: Little...how little is little...
Carter Lombardi WHITEHALL LEDGER: What holiday is coming up next? CARTER: Christmas! WL: What's so special about Christmas? What's your favorite part? C: Presents. WL: Who brings presents? C: (thinking) WL: Do your mom and dad give you presents? C: Well, most of the time...but sometimes Santa Claus gave me a present when I was a baby. WL: Who is Santa Claus? Is he your uncle? C: (laughs) No! WL: Does he live at your house? C: (shakes head) WL: Where does Santa Claus live? C: The North Pole! WL:...
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...
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 simply wants to browse, the pantry is designed to...
Responding to the severe strain on the state's food banks caused by the loss of SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $1 million in immediate emergency grants to its food bank partners, including Jeffco Food Share and Whitehall Area Food Pantry. These grants are in addition to the $1,250,000 in matching grants that will be made in December as part of the Foundation's 24th annual "Be A Friend in Deed, Help Those in Need"...
On Tuesday, November 4th, ballots were counted for the Mayoral Election for the Town of Whitehall. When Wednesday rolled around, a new Mayor had been named. Linda Jung defeated Kathleen Fike by a large margin, 161-33 unofficially. "Thank you to all who encouraged, mentored, and supported me in my run for the town of Whitehall Mayor," Jung said. "I was not voted in for Mayor. I am okay with that. I wish our new Mayor Linda Jung the very best," Fike said in a Facebook post. In a reply to the...
It's a cowboy affair that you won't want to miss - the Montana Western Legacy Center's largest fundraiser, their third annual Cowboy Christmas event. Saddle up for an unforgettable night at the Whitehall Community Center on Thursday, November 13th, at 6 PM! The Western Legacy Center invites you to join in an evening filled with holiday cheer, Western tradition, and community spirit. What to expect: • A delicious, hearty dinner • Exciting live and silent auctions • Live paintings and uniqu...
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 t...
Just a little over two years ago, on October 1, 2023, Clara Myrstol was life-flighted to Primary Children's in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was diagnosed with AML Leukemia. After chemotherapy, platelet transfusions, whole blood transfusions, and a bone marrow transplant, today she is healthy. Healthy and happy, as she is currently on her Make-A-Wish trip to Legoland and SeaWorld. Along with her parents, Montina Rawson and Blaine Myrstol, and older sister Taylor, Clara is making the most of every...
Whitehall High School is proud to announce that WHS' principal, Mr. Jason Slater, has been named the 2025-2026 MASSP Principal of the Year by the Montana Association of Secondary School Principals! This prestigious honor is a well-deserved recognition of his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and school community. Jason Slater was presented with the 2025-26 Montana Principal of the Year award on November 4 and will now be in the running for the national NASSP Principal of the...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation held its Short and Sweet Grant Awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 5th, awarding over $16,000 to local non-profit projects. Eleven grants and two mystery grants were given; the largest number of monetary grants ever awarded to worthy community-based projects. Those receiving grants included: • Mile High Nordic Ski Foundation - $900 - to continue cross-country ski classes for area youth at Homestake Lodge. • Southwest Montana Youth Partners - $10...
The Whitehall, Montana FFA Poultry Judging Team has soared to new heights, proudly earning a Silver Medal at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis during the final week of October 2025. This impressive accomplishment reflects the team's extraordinary dedication, perseverance, and teamwork - and marks a moment of history for the state of Montana. Not only did these four outstanding Whitehall FFA members represent Montana with excellence, but they also achieved the highest...
Joseph T. Beebout from Whitehall, Montana, was honored during the Boone and Crockett Club's Jack Steele Parker Generation Next Youth Banquet for his black bear that was accepted into the Club's records. The recognition took place as part of the 32nd Big Game Awards celebration, held in July at Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri. Since 1947, the triennial Big Game Awards program has recognized the biggest heads, horns, and antlers from North...
It’s time to get out the calendars and decide which holiday events to attend. There’s something for everyone in the family – festive lights, decorated streets, parades, craftsmen and artisan goods, tasty treats, Santa, and more. Usher in the holiday season with goodwill, supporting local communities, and having fun! On Thursday, November 13, kick off the Christmas season – cowboy style – at the Whitehall Community Center with COWBOY CHRISTMAS DINNER, hosted by the Montana Western Legacy Center. It’s an evening to celebrate the holiday sea...
The 2025 Veterans’ Day Program at the Whitehall High School is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th at 10 AM in the WHS Varsity Gym. This program is open to the public with a special invitation to all veterans! Cardwell School’s Veterans’ Day Program will be held on Monday, November 10th, at 10 AM, the day before Veterans' Day. Celebrate those who keep our country safe on Monday and Tuesday next week!...
The Western Legacy Center (WLC), a Whitehall nonprofit, is excited to invite you to its upcoming Cowboy Christmas Dinner on November 13th at the Whitehall Community Center in Whitehall. This special evening will feature a holiday dinner, auctions, and a community gathering to support our programs and mission. The evening will honor the Carey family's Montana legacy. Individual tickets are $55, couples are $100, and a table is $375. Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible, as space is...
Every scream, every laugh, every startled jump: it all happens because of you. Without our incredible actors, backstage crew, builders, donors, and supporters, there'd be no true heartbeat to Screams Come True. Sure, we've got creepy sets, eerie lighting, and spine-chilling sound effects echoing through the halls of the Whitehall Community Center - but without you, it would all just be a dark walkthrough. You bring the haunt to life. You transform makeup and masks into characters that live and...
Sean and Clara Wisner invite you to join them in a group practice to inaugurate The Sanctuary Yurt, the newest addition to their property at 1053 Point of Rocks Road in Whitehall. The event will be held on Saturday, November 8th, beginning at 1 PM, with a Sanctuary Gardens-grown soup lunch. The inauguration ceremony will follow, with the event completing around 4 PM. The Sanctuary Yurt is a space where communities can gather, practice, and experience greater connection to the land we live on...
HONOR ROLL SIXTH GRADE: Boston Babcock, Payton Cruea, Dylan Elliott, Isaac Emerson, Zoe Huber, Emma Martinez, Jayden McDonald, Jameson Roman, Sage Wilson, and Westen Wock. SEVENTH GRADE: Rockton Ball, Violet Blevins, Rhysan Evans, Twila Grabil, Blair Ressler, and Zoey Zitnik. EIGHTH GRADE: Benjamin Eiserer, Colten Frazer, Tyson Hildreth, Stephen Matkovich, Gabriel Olave, Ryan Raty, Zane Savage, Deakon Schedel, Aleeyah Senst, and Jace Yazzie. FRESHMEN: Claire Christensen, Ashlinn Edsall, Bridger...
After more than a century of sack lunches and cold sandwiches, Cardwell School officially entered a new era this week. On Monday, October 27, 2025, the school served its first-ever hot lunch prepared in its own on-site kitchen-a milestone more than 100 years in the making. Opened in 1919, the small rural school had never operated a hot lunch program. For one brief year in this century, the school partnered with Bill Brown of the K Bar & Grill to provide catered lunches. That experiment ended...
Working Equitation — ever heard of it? Don’t worry if you haven’t. It’s one of the fastest-growing equestrian disciplines in the country, but it’s still a mystery to many outside the horse world. And that makes Whitehall’s own Brianna Krennerich’s recent championship win all the more exciting. Originating in Europe and rooted in the traditional ranch work of Portugal, Spain, and Italy, Working Equitation combines the grace of classical dressage with the grit and practicality of real ranch ri...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) has two very important community events scheduled for November. The first is the Short and Sweet, the event at which non-profits that have applied to JVCF for financial aid for worthy community projects will find out the amount of aid awarded. The Short and Sweet event will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 7 PM at the Whitehall Community Center. All non-profits that have made an application should be present to find out the results of the JVCF’s awards. Other non-profits that have not s...
The Western Legacy Center (WLC), a Whitehall nonprofit, is excited to invite you to its upcoming Cowboy Christmas Dinner on November 13th at the Whitehall Community Center in Whitehall, Montana. This special evening will feature a holiday dinner, auctions, and a community gathering to support our programs and mission. The evening will honor the Carey family's Montana legacy. Individual tickets are $55, couples are $100, and a table is $375. Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible, as...
