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"While most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering, Arbor Day represents a hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty - all for a better tomorrow." - Arbor Day Foundation How will you be celebrating Arbor Day this year? The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC) invites you to the...
The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is organizing a clean-up day for the Chamber office grounds on Wednesday, April 30, and we're inviting community members to pitch in and help spruce things up for the season ahead. Led by a local volunteer, the event will focus on clearing debris, refreshing the landscaping, and showing pride in the space that represents our Chamber and community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, rakes, and any other helpful tools. This effort is part of a broader...
As we return to our routines, we're reminded of the hope and renewal that this season brings. Just like spring brings new growth, our children deserve the chance to bloom with support, education, and care from the very beginning. Our Headstart Program in Whitehall is more than a preschool-it's a foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and opportunity. If you believe every child deserves a strong start, we invite you to stand with us. Let's work together to protect and uplift this vital...
VOLUNTEERS SAVE THE DAY - AND THE HUNT! Thanks to Olivia Bowen and her crew of egg stuffers, Whitehall's annual Easter Egg Hunt was a success on Saturday, April 19th at the elementary school playground. EN...
Local author Raylynn (Lauderdale) Van Oort will host a special hometown event to celebrate her debut memoir, From Sh*t to Sunshine, sponsored by Whitehall business Tona's Treasures, located at 1 E. Legion St. in Whitehall, Montana, on Saturday, May 3, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The event will feature a special reading and book signing. Raised in Whitehall, Van Oort is excited to return home with the untold story of her life. From Whitehall High Class of 1974 Valedictorian to jailbird, and now, Hope...
Whitehall FFA chapter is celebrating a strong showing at this year's State FFA Convention, with two teams securing impressive results in their respective competitions. The Poultry Evaluation Team, consisting of junior Zane Downey, junior Hannah Frazier, junior Addisyn Gray, and eighth grader Halle Downey, triumphed in the highly competitive event. The team took home first place in the Poultry Evaluation Contest, earning them a coveted spot at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this...
Join the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce's Executive Director Chiara Schober for a special field trip edition of Coffee & Connections on Tuesday, May 6, as we head out for a full day of exploration in the Visit Southwest Montana travel region! This familiarization (FAM) tour is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who interacts with visitors-whether you're in hospitality, retail, tourism, or just passionate about your community-to gather fresh ideas and firsthand experiences to help guide and...
On Thursday, April 10, at the Whitehall CTAC meeting, it was announced that the Rocky Mountain Development Council was considering the closure of Whitehall’s Rocky Head Start, located at 405 W Legion in Whitehall. In their letter, RMDC stated: “We want to begin by expressing how much we care about your children, families, and this community. We recognize and deeply appreciate the hard work you put into supporting your children’s learning, and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in this important work. “We also want to be t...
Local author Raylynn (Lauderdale) Van Oort will host a special hometown event to celebrate her debut memoir, From Sh*t to Sunshine, sponsored by Whitehall business Tona's Treasures, located at 1 E. Legion St. in Whitehall, Montana, on Saturday, May 3 from 1 PM to 4 PM. The event will feature a special reading and book signing. Raised in Whitehall, Van Oort is excited to return home with the untold story of her life. From Whitehall High Class of 1974 Valedictorian to jailbird, and now, Hope Hooke...
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC), in cooperation with the Town of Whitehall, is planning the fifth annual Arbor Day Celebration. It will be held on April 25th, a Friday, in Whitehall’s Community Center from noon until 3 PM. The Town of Whitehall will raise our 32nd Tree City USA flags along Legion Street to celebrate our 32nd year as a Tree City USA. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh will welcome the crowd and read a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day, its history, and its future. The WGC members w...
WHITEHALL THEATRICS TAKES ON BUTTE: Whitehall Theatrics - Junior Division, shared information at the Out of Darkness Campus walk at Montana Tech on Saturday, April 12, then returned to Butte the next day to present I Don't Want To Talk About It at the Covellite Theatre. After the play, Whitehall actresses Jeanette Blazevich and Rylee Einboden (below) participated in the first annual Covellite Film Festival script reading event....
FOURTH ANNUAL OUTDOORSMAN NIGHT: The annual event, brought to the community by the Whitehall Baptist Church, donated $11,000 to the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. The event, which brought a full house to the Whitehall Community Center on Friday, April 4th, featured Shoot Straight TV wild game hunters and callers Chad and Marsha Shearer, music by Brent Harrison, and food by Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Butte....
The Whitehall Montana FFA is looking for the community of Whitehall's assistance! We are hoping to find old pictures from Whitehall FFA’s past to put on display at this year's awards banquet. If you or anyone you know has pictures from the past of Whitehall FFA we sure would be appreciative if you could send it our way! Please send them to whitehallmtffa@gmail.com by May 1st....
Have you seen this child? Sixteen-year-old Izzabella Marie Smith Collett was last seen on March 26, 2025. Last known to be in the Whitehall area. Please contact the Jefferson County Montana Sheriff's office at (406) 225-4075 or Anaconda Deer Lodge LEA at (406)563-5243 if you have any information regarding her whereabouts....
The Whitehall Garden Club (WGC), in cooperation with the Town of Whitehall, is planning the fifth annual Arbor Day Celebration. It will be held on April 25th, a Friday, in Whitehall's Community Center from noon until 3 PM. The Town of Whitehall will raise our 32nd Tree City USA flags along Legion Street to celebrate our 32nd year as a Tree City USA. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh will welcome the crowd and read a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day, its history, and its future. The WGC members...
The annual meeting of the Jefferson Valley Museum will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at the Star Theater. Admission is free and open to the public. The program will begin at 7 PM following the 6:45 PM annual membership update. This year's featured speaker will be Montana anthropologist and storyteller Sally Thompson from Missoula. She draws on her extensive experience and will delve into the fabric of Montana's past with excerpts from her latest book, "Disturbing the Sleeping Buffalo: 23...
At the March 18th meeting of the Whitehall School Board, it was reported that while three teachers would not be returning in the upcoming school year, the school had several promising candidates interviewing for the positions. After 25 years in the special education department, Corrie Bateman will retire. Zach Kosicky, a high school science teacher, will focus on his Army Reserves position and be the Madison County Sanitarian. Finally, it was announced that high school math teacher Lori Roys...
Local health officials are monitoring the ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States closely, and preparing for the chance that measles could make its way into Montana and Lewis and Clark County. “Starting this week, we will be sharing regular public service announcements with information about all things measles,” says Shelly Maag, LCPH Public Health Nurse Supervisor. “We have also created a webpage with an extensive fact sheet of questions and answers for concerned residents to read and reference.” Measles is the single most contagi...
CONVOY OF HOPE: On Wednesday, March 19, many volunteers made light work at the Whitehall Town Hall as they distributed items donated by the Convoy of Hope in a well-organized distribution line. Items included kids-themed bathroom, children's toys, and household products. All of this brought to the Whitehall community by Convoy of Hope, Town of Whitehall, and area churches....
Whitehall is a special place, full of history, hardworking businesses, and people who care about their community. Whether you've lived here for generations or are just starting to put down roots, you play a role in shaping what comes next. On Monday, April 1, at 6 PM at the Whitehall Senior Center, we have an exciting opportunity to come together and talk about that future. The Montana Main Street Program is visiting Whitehall to share how we can build on our strengths, support local...
Half an hour outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala, lies an area of extreme poverty, both spiritually and physically. The Cardwell Community Church is sending a mission team in May to share Jesus with them while ministering to them through assistance with home repairs, haircuts with treatment and care for head lice, interaction with children, and more. Any way to let these people know that they are loved. As this is the second mission team sent from the church, water treatment and installation...
Jefferson County's Planning Department has released a Draft Growth Policy to guide future development while preserving the county's natural beauty, infrastructure, and quality of life. The policy is now available for public review, and residents are encouraged to provide feedback before it is finalized. The Draft Growth Policy is a blueprint for managing population growth, land use, economic development, and environmental conservation. The county has been working closely with local stakeholders...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is hosting the fourth Annual Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all supporting the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Friday, April 4. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by April 3 at $20 per person. For children seven years and under, it will be $5. Space is limited to 250 attendees, and this event has...
The March 17 Whitehall Town Council meeting, held at the Town Hall, was filled with legal jargon as the Council approved variances oand rdinances and discussed policy updates. Councilwoman Linda Jung read the legal verbiage surrounding the proposed variance for StarrBuds, as provided by the town's attorney, Ed Guza. Due to hardship and the "peculiar" layout of Whitehall's commercial district, Guza suggested approving the variance as the ordinance was meant to support, not prevent, businesses in...
There's something for everyone at a Friends of NRA event, so don't miss the Jefferson Valley Friends of NRA Banquet on Friday, April 11, at the Madison County Fairgrounds pavilion! Tickets are selling out FAST! Doors open at 6 PM! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is brimming with excitement. Whether watching that unique item in the live auction, trying your luck at one of the games, or just dining on some delicious food, you'll have a good time. It's a family-friendly event...
