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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...
Start your spring cleaning now and get ready for Whitehall’s annual Community Wide Garage Sale weekend - this year, June 5 and 6. Registration for the Community Wide Garage Sale MAP is available as of April 1st at the Whitehall Ledger and must be returned to the Ledger, with $5 payment, by May 25, 2026. Maps will be available the week of sale at Montana Western Legacy Center, Thriftway SuperStop, M&M Vintage, the Whitehall Ledger, and the Whitehall Mini Mall. Ready for this? Whitehall will a...
Whitehall resident Stephanie Beeman will facilitate a free virtual workshop for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Beeman is facilitating the workshop on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1 PM as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming for Cardwell-based nonprofit We Are HER. The 90-minute workshop, titled “Reclaiming Your Narrative,” will bring together 8-10 survivors to explore the narratives they’ve inherited about trauma and healing and decide which stories are authentically theirs to keep. “Whether we’re consciously aw...
A recently announced grant award could bring an unusual addition to Whitehall’s streets, as the town has reportedly been selected to participate in a pilot program testing “scented stop signs” aimed at improving driver awareness. According to preliminary information, the program would incorporate subtle, scent-based cues at select intersections to reinforce traditional visual signage. The concept is designed to engage multiple senses, with the goal of increasing attentiveness—particularly in areas where visibility may be impacted by weather...
YOU CANNOT PAY THESE PEOPLE BACK...YOU CAN ONLY PAY IT FORWARD - LEE BRUNER, JVEMS. Whitehall Baptist Church's annual Outdoorsman Night raised $12,000 for the Jefferson Valley EMS & Rescue on Friday, March 27th. The successful event brought a full house to the Whitehall Community Center to hear Chad and Marsha Shearer speak....
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation is excited to remind community members about its event, A Night for Tomorrow. The gala event will be held on May 2, from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Whitehall Community Center. One of the main focuses of the event is to raise funds for worthy WHS graduating students who plan a career in the trades or non-college preparation. Funds will also go toward increasing the JVCF endowment, which creates grants for worthy projects for Whitehall community non-profits. Those wishing to contribute monetarily, contribute...
Visitors planning trips to the Delmoe Lake area will need to make alternate plans this season, as forest officials announced an extended closure for construction and infrastructure improvements. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest said the Delmoe Lake Campground and surrounding areas will be temporarily closed beginning April 1, 2026, to allow for major upgrades aimed at improving public access and visitor experience. The closure includes both road and recreational areas. Forest Service Road 9371, commonly known as Delmoe Lake Campground...
Start your spring cleaning now and get ready for Whitehall’s annual Community Wide Garage Sale weekend - this year, June 5 and 6. Registration for the Community Wide Garage Sale MAP is available as of April 1st at the Whitehall Ledger and must be returned to the Ledger, with $5 payment, by May 25, 2026. Maps will be available the week of sale at Montana Western Legacy Center, Thriftway SuperStop, M&M Vintage, the Whitehall Ledger, and the Whitehall Mini Mall. Ready for this? Whitehall will also be hosting a fall community-wide garage sale, s...
Whitehall resident Stephanie Beeman will facilitate a free virtual workshop for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Beeman is facilitating the workshop on Saturday, April 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming for Cardwell-based nonprofit We Are HER. The 90-minute workshop, titled “Reclaiming Your Narrative,” will bring together 8-10 survivors to explore the narratives they’ve inherited about trauma and healing and decide which stories are authentically theirs to keep. “Whether we’re conscious...
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 talkshow format will be used. The "show" From the Whitetail to Waterloo...
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!...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is hosting the fifth Annual Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all supporting the Jefferson Valley EMS & Rescue! The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Friday, March 27th. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by March 27 at $20 per person. For children seven years and under, it will be $5. Space is limited to 250 attendees, and this event has...
Montana is known for its strength-its wide-open spaces, its resilient communities, and the quiet determination of the people who call it home. But beneath that strength lies a reality that is far harder to see, and far more urgent to confront. Montana consistently reports one of the highest suicide rates in the nation-nearly twice the national average. Each year, hundreds of lives are lost. These are not distant statistics or abstract numbers. They are neighbors, classmates, coworkers, parents,...
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...
The Whitehall Baptist Church is hosting the fifth Annual Outdoorsman Night! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of food and friends, all supporting the Jefferson Valley EMS & Rescue! The event will be held at the Whitehall Community Center on Friday, March 27th. Doors open at 4:30 PM, with the fun beginning at 6 PM. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by March 27 at $20 per person. For children seven years and under, it will be $5. Space is limited to 250 attendees, and this event has historica...
The stars shone bright at Whitehall's annual Oscars night!...
At its March 16 meeting, the Whitehall Town Council corrected an error made several months ago regarding Keith and Connie Hamilton’s property on Valley View Drive. The Hamiltons had raised the issue of the town’s encroachment onto their property in December; at that time, Public Works Director Kory Klapan confirmed that an error had been made while fixing the roadway on Valley View and that surveys would be needed to conduct a land exchange. Resolution 2026-5, which was approved at the March meeting, stated the “intent to vacate the East 15 fe...
Join the Cardwell School on Friday, March 20th, at 5 PM for an evening of food, fairytales, and pixie dust as the school performs The Quest For Pixie Dust. This play is brought to Cardwell by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents and will be taught to students the week prior to the performance through workshops, activities, and lots of fun! This event offers a free-will donation spaghetti dinner, beginning at the Cardwell School at 5 PM, with the play performed at 6 PM. Don't miss...
