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This story comes with a trigger warning as the death of a child due to suffocation is discussed. Five kisses. Five hugs. That's exactly how Tyler Blair said goodbye to his son, Reign, each day before work. "There was no getting away from that," Blair said with a faint smile. "During the day, I would video call him on my phone, show him when I was on a piece of equipment, and he would just love to see it. And he would be right there waiting for me when I got home." Friday, April 24, began no...
Join the Cardwell School on Wednesday, May 6, at 6 PM for an unforgettable night where fame, music, and glamour collide! Come see Cardwell's talented students bring legendary artists to life through live performances and creative wax museum displays. Walk through music history, enjoy the show, and support these amazing performers. • Students will present as wax figures of your favorite music legends • Live performance covering iconic songs across generations • Red carpet entrance: strike a pos...
Need to find your mom something special for Mother's Day? Why not bring her directly to the Whitehall Community Center for the May 9 (10 AM to 4 PM) and May 10 (10 AM to 3 PM) Mother's Day Event? With over a dozen vendors, there's sure to be something there to make her day! Gents - hate walking around these kinds of events? Check out the Husband Waiting Zone - complete with TV and a few snacks! Bringing the kids? Check out the free kids' activities! On Saturday, May 9, from noon to 4 PM, there w...
A remarkable collection decades in the making will be on display May 8-10 at the Montana Western Legacy Center, offering the public a rare glimpse into a lifetime shaped by music, passion, and personality. The Montana Western Legacy Center, in partnership with Grit and Grace Collective, will host a special showcase of Bob "Ace" Kovacich's private collection from May 8 through May 10, with an invitation-only preview on May 7. This is your chance to own a piece of music history! The exhibit will...
WALKING WITH PURPOSE: The first annual Mental Health Walk of Hope by the Angel Wings Foundation on Sunday, May 3, brought dozens of walkers supporting suicide, addiction, and mental health awareness. The walk was in honor of Dylen Mead and Chris Carter. Angel Wings Foundation board members Jane Bowman, Robin Kessler, Karen Burtch, Ashley Bruder, Sherre Mead, Suede Mead, and Rick Mead. LEDGER PHOTOS...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) held its annual fundraiser on May second at the Whitehall Community Center. By all accounts, not only in terms of funds, but also in terms of the gross amount raised, it was in excess of $45,000, and in terms of community attendance, the evening was a tremendous success. The board of directors of JVCF would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Jefferson Valley Trustees, Community Builders, and Opportunity Pioneers. Without their generous contributio...
Nobody just happens upon Elk Ridge. Whitetail Road, a mostly gravel Boulder to Whitehall connection rich with potholes and washboard bumps as it weaves through Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, is already off the beaten path. Yet from there, a visitor must venture east on Antelope Lane, then south on Wapiti to reach this community of ranchettes scattered about a largely bare Bull Mountain hillside. With the closest shop some 20 minutes away, Elk Ridge is one of Jefferson County’s more remote communities, and one of its more peaceful – and...
The Star Self Defense Club was born out of a need to empower and educate those who need it most. If you have ever been in a scary situation and wanted to be braver next time, we are for you. If you have felt threatened simply because of your identity, we are for you. If you don’t seek trouble but are willing to fight to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe, we are for you. Joining us, you’ll learn tried-and-tested skills for escaping common street attacks, such as grabs, headlocks, hair pulls, and the like. You’ll learn...
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Valley EMS, and Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a medical emergency on Tatanka Trail, north of Whitehall, on the afternoon of Friday, April 24th, 2026. Upon arrival, medical aid was provided, but the incident resulted in the death of a 5-year-old male juvenile, Reign Tyler Blair. After an investigation, Whitehall resident Kathryn Garass was taken into custody for suspected homicide and transported to the...
Whitehall Mayor Linda Jung announced the results of the recent Town of Whitehall survey regarding the four-way stop on First Street and A Street at the April Whitehall Town Council meeting on Monday, April 20. A total of 157 surveys were returned, asking whether the Town should keep the four-way stop as is or remove the stop signs on First Street while retaining the stop signs on the cross-street, A Street. Three surveys stated they did not care either way, 19 replied that they wanted to keep the signs as they were, and 135 surveys voiced a...
"What happens when a society forgets their humanity?" That poignant question was asked at the Whitehall Community Library's grand opening of the Anne Frank Exhibit by keynote speaker Rabbi Chaim Bruk of Bozeman. "People like saying the Nazis were monsters... this is the biggest mistake we made. They're not monsters...they're human beings that have been brainwashed to think that it's a good thing to do." The Anne Frank Exhibit is available at the library throughout April. The display also...
In communities like Whitehall and across Jefferson Valley, organizations that blend local impact with community involvement often stand out. The Jefferson Valley Friends of NRA (JVFNRA) is one such group, quietly working behind the scenes to support youth programs, promote firearm safety education, and strengthen opportunities in the shooting sports across Montana. At its core, Friends of NRA operates as a charitable foundation, with a clear focus on fundraising to support programs that emphasize safe, responsible firearm use and outdoor...
The Star Self Defense Club was born out of a need to empower and educate those who need it most. If you have ever been in a scary situation and wanted to be braver next time, we are for you. If you have felt threatened simply because of your identity, we are for you. If you don’t seek trouble but are willing to fight to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe, we are for you. Joining us, you’ll learn tried-and-tested skills for escaping common street attacks, such as grabs, headlocks, hair pulls, and the like. You’ll learn...
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 reflects a belief that it will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, wildlife habitat, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty – all for a better tomorrow. The Whitehall Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day with the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, in Whitehall's Community Center...
Arlene Weber (top, left) interviewed several Whitehall women of the past at the Jefferson Valley Museum's annual meeting on April 2nd at the Star Theatre. Clockwise from top left: Jeannette Rankin (played by Kathy Ross), Hilda Showers Borden (played by Chiara Schober), Catherine Tuttle Jordan (played by Julia Gill), Lydia Andrews Houghton (played by Karen Ranta), Nellie Owsley Hoey (played by Missy Snitko), Flora Roberts Pace (played by Lilly Schober), and Fannie Graves Packard (played by...
Whitehall non-profit Angel Wings Foundation will host a suicide awareness and prevention walk on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The walk, which will take participants all around Whitehall, will both help raise awareness and funds for Angel Wings Foundation. Registration forms are available at angelwingsmontana.org and at the Montana Western Legacy Center, Numb3rs Accounting, and Mountain View Real Estate. Registration is $10; each registrant will receive an Angel Wings bracelet at walk check-in. Participants who raise more than $250 will also receive an...
Show your support of the upcoming Whitehall Pro Rodeo and the Bulls, Broncs & Barrels events by joining Whitehall Events on Saturday, April 25 at 7 PM for Fun Pianos at the Copper King Hotel in Butte. 100% of the proceeds will support Whitehall Pro Rodeo and Bulls, Broncs, & Barrels. Doors open at 6:30 PM, so come early, grab a drink, and get ready for a high-energy evening packed with music, laughter, and plenty of crowd participation. Your ticket includes: • Live piano entertainment • Tac...
The annual Whitehall Community Easter Egg Hunt is on, with volunteers teaming up with Whitehall non-profit Whitehall Events to make the family-friendly Easter event an even larger success. The hunt will take place Saturday, April 4th at 1 PM at the Whitehall Elementary School playground. The hunt is for ages 0-12 with Easter eggs filled with candy and easy-to-grab prizes. Please make sure your hunter has a bag or basket to load up with goodies!...
A proposed ordinance under informal discussion in Whitehall has sparked both curiosity and amusement, as it suggests a new approach to the town’s growing population of backyard chickens. The concept, which has not yet been formally introduced to the Town Council, would require local chickens to be “registered” as emotional support animals (ESAs), recognizing what some residents describe as their calming and routine presence in the community. The idea reportedly originated during a recent conversation among community members about backy...
The students from the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) at Southwest Montana Youth Partners are excited to reach out to share an opportunity for collaboration! The YLP is a six-month journey in which participants invest 36 hours in developing leadership skills through community engagement. The goal is to empower ourselves and inspire positive change in the community. Participants have learned valuable lessons in teamwork, communication, and creative problem-solving, and are now eager to put their...
APRIL 2nd: HOLY THURSDAY 3 PM: St. Teresa’s in Whitehall 4:45 PM: St. Joseph’s in Sheridan 7 PM: St. Patrick’s in Ennis APRIL 3rd: GOOD FRIDAY 3 PM: St. Patrick’s in Ennis 4:45 PM St. Joseph’s in Sheridan 6:30 PM: Whitehall Baptist in Whitehall 7 PM: St. Teresa’s in Whitehall APRIL 4th: EASTER VIGIL 7:30 PM: St. Patrick’s in Ennis (No Saturday Evening Mass at St. Teresa’s in Whitehall) APRIL 5th: EASTER SUNDAY 6:30 AM: Sunrise Service at Cardwell Church at S Boulder Cemetery, followed by breakfast. 8 AM: St. Mary’s in Laurin 10 AM: St. Teresa...
In communities like Whitehall and across Jefferson Valley, organizations that blend local impact with community involvement often stand out. The Jefferson Valley Friends of NRA (JVFNRA) is one such group, quietly working behind the scenes to support youth programs, promote firearm safety education, and strengthen shooting sports opportunities across Montana. At its core, Friends of NRA operates as part of a charitable foundation, with a clear focus: fundraising to support programs that emphasize safe, responsible firearm use and outdoor educati...
A transportation concept making the rounds this week has sparked conversation across the region, as Jefferson County is reportedly exploring the installation of roundabouts at quarter-mile intervals along Interstate 90 between Butte and Bozeman. The proposal, described as part of a broader “continuous flow safety corridor” initiative, would replace traditional highway stretches with a series of closely spaced roundabouts designed to regulate speed and improve traffic awareness. According to preliminary descriptions, the concept aims to address...
The annual meeting of the Jefferson Valley Museum is scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd, at the Star Theatre. A short business meeting to review the past year and nominate board members whose terms are expiring will start at 6:45 PM, with the program following at 7 PM. This year, a different approach to presenting the program will be used. While past programs have featured a single speaker, or sometimes a pair, this year, a talk show format will be used. The “show” From the Whitetail to Waterloo will feature interviews with nine pioneer wom...
A new proposal circulating in Whitehall could bring a creative—and energy-conscious—solution to one of winter’s most persistent challenges: icy sidewalks. According to preliminary discussions, the Main Street Green event park may soon be the site of an experimental heated sidewalk system powered not by traditional utilities but by stationary pedaling stations at Whitehall’s new 24-hour gym, Whitehall Weights. The concept would convert human-powered energy generated by cyclists into heat distributed beneath sections of sidewalk, helping to redu...
