Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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From the depths of space, Dracula has devised his most dastardly plan yet; turning the residents of the small town of Marlow into his personal army of vampire zombies! A motley crew consisting of a grizzled detective, a skeptical rookie cop, a chain-smoking greaser, and a determined young woman band together to save the world from VAMPIRE ZOMBIES...FROM SPACE! An over-the-top comedy which satirizes and pays homage to drive-in, creature-feature horror films of the 1950s, Whitehall, Montana's...
One of Whitehall's best-kept secrets is now out - Raven Hrysenko is a force to be reckoned with and has been named to the Butte Chamber of Commerce and Montana Standard's 2025 20 Under 40. Hrysenko and 19 other local business leaders were honored on September 18th at the Butte Civic Center for their contributions to the community through their careers, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Hrysenko embodies everything this award represents - her behind-the-scenes volunteerism, community involvemen...
From the depths of space, Dracula has devised his most dastardly plan yet; turning the residents of the small town of Marlow into his personal army of vampire zombies! A motley crew consisting of a grizzled detective, a skeptical rookie cop, a chain-smoking greaser, and a determined young woman band together to save the world from VAMPIRE ZOMBIES...FROM SPACE! An over-the-top comedy which satirizes and pays homage to drive-in, creature-feature horror films of the 1950s, Whitehall, Montana's...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) will present HENRY V on Sunday, September 7th at the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre) at 5 PM. Here, Executive Artist Directory and HENRY V Director Kevin Asselin gives attendees an inside look at MSIP, the works of Shakespeare, and the upcoming HENRY V presentation, brought to Whitehall by Gold Junction Presents. Kevin, you have been a part of this company for 24 years (including the past 11 years as Executive Artistic Director). You are...
Whitehall resident Shirley Baustian's illustrations are featured in her late daughter's book, The Adventures of Copper the Dog. The children's book, whose proceeds benefit suicide prevention, was recently named a finalist in the Children's Book category of the Pacific Book Awards. The award is in recognition of excellence in writing. The Adventures of Copper the Dog was written as a class assignment by Jamie Ann Rogers, as a seventh grader. After Jamie's untimely passing, Baustian found the...
Hunters Against Hunger, a partnership between Montana Food Bank Network and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, provides hunters in Montana with the opportunity to donate any amount of their legally harvested big game animals. The meat is processed free of charge and is then distributed directly to a nearby food pantry. Since the program’s inception in 2014, over 413,995 pounds of meat have been donated and shared with Montanans experiencing food insecurity. The meat has been distributed to 30 food banks across Montana thus far, with plans to r...
The Whitehall FFA Poultry Judging team is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: competing at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this fall. The team earned its spot after a strong showing at the Montana state competition earlier this year, and now they will represent both their chapter and their community on the national stage. Consisting of Whitehall High School students Hannah Frazier (senior), Zane Downey (senior), Addisyn Gray (senior), and Halle Downey (freshman), the...
At the August 19th meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held in the school library, the board reviewed financial statements and approved budgets for both the elementary and high school districts for the 2025–26 school year. A key topic of discussion was the impact of declining taxable property values on local mill levies. For the first time in over a decade, the taxable valuation for Whitehall schools dropped - the opposite of residential property taxes. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens showed the elementary district’s taxable valuation dec...
The Whitehall Town Council gathered for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 18, at the Whitehall Town Hall, and covered a range of town business from infrastructure updates to pool fundraising efforts. Two major topics stood out during the evening: the Whitehall Community Pool’s new “Trip of the Month” fundraiser and public concerns over an easement dispute between residents. Kelley Seccomb and Michelle Hoover, representatives from the Whitehall Pool Committee, reported on the past summer season, noting steady community turnout and s...
The Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo is August 21-24, at the Jefferson County Recreation Park, one-half mile south of Boulder. Jefferson County’s 41st Annual Fair and Rodeo, “A Fair of the Heart,” is fun for all ages. Live music, exhibits, food trucks, vendors, breakfasts, animals, and exhibits in the beautiful turn-of-the-century barns make for a unique, old-fashioned county fair. Free admission to the fairgrounds, with a $2 per car parking fee, makes it affordable for families. Free live music, free exhibits, auctions, a free in-county rodeo...
As of August 15, Montana homeowners can apply for the 2025 property tax rebate. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in your Montana home as your principal residence for at least seven months during the 2024 calendar year (January 1–December 31, 2024). When applying, you will need to provide: • The property’s physical address; • The property geocode; • The amount of property taxes paid as shown on your 2024 property tax bill; • The names and Social Security numbers of both the taxpayer and any spouse. The rebate amount is equal to th...
The Whitehall Frontier Days Parade and Rodeo highlights have been recorded and are now available for the public to take home and enjoy. You can visit the Whitehall Community Library to receive a free copy of the event footage, which includes the full parade and exciting rodeo moments, brought to you by the Whitehall Low Power TV. Please remember to bring your own storage device, such as a USB thumb drive or portable hard drive, for your copy. This is a great opportunity to preserve a piece of our local history and relive the fun and excitement...
Grab a bite to eat and play a game on the Main Street Green for the final Wednesday on the Green before heading inside the theatre for a special showing of THE REAL YELLOWSTONE. Whitehall's historic Star Theatre, along with the Shepherds of Wildlife Society, will host THE REAL YELLOWSTONE on Wednesday, August 13th. VIP cocktail hour ($50/ticket) will begin at 5 PM on the Main Street Green. The movie ($15/ticket) will start at 7 PM with a live panel discussion with award-winning filmmaker Tom...
Ruby Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Twin Bridges Medical Clinic, a key step in expanding access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare across the region. The community gathered to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 11th, at the new clinic located at 207 N. Main Street. Owned and operated by Ruby Valley Medical Center, the Twin Bridges Medical Clinic represents a $3.2 million investment in the healthcare of the valley, made possible in...
The Whitehall Frontier Days Parade and Rodeo highlights have been recorded and are now available for the public to take home and enjoy. You can visit the Whitehall Community Library to receive a free copy of the event footage, which includes the full parade and exciting rodeo moments, brought to you by the Whitehall Low Power TV. Please remember to bring your own storage device, such as a USB thumb drive or portable hard drive, for your copy. This is a great opportunity to preserve a piece of our local history and relive the fun and excitement...
We're thrilled to welcome Philip Page to the Lost Hawk Rendezvous! A working cowboy, singer-songwriter, and saddle maker based in Dillon, Montana, Philip weaves the early spirit of the West into every song and story he shares. For more than 35 years, he's traveled across the Intermountain West sharing tunes and preserving the legacy of Montana's frontier culture. He's even performed at the renowned National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. On Friday, August 15, join us at the Star...
UPDATES ALL OVER: There have been so many renovations to the main streets of Whitehall, it’s hard to keep up! From the new coat of paint at the Whitehall Senior Center, the park bank sign working correctly for the first time in almost a decade, the beautiful new siding on the volunteer fire hall, crosswalks and radar signs on Legion, and the new lights over the Main Street Green - Whitehall is getting prettier every day!...
Experience the most powerful conservation film of the year. THE REAL YELLOWSTONE dives deep into the untold stories of rural families, wildlife conflict, and what's truly at stake for the American West. Whitehall's historic Star Theatre will host THE REAL YELLOWSTONE on Wednesday, August 13th at 7 PM. Stick around for a live panel discussion with award-winning filmmaker Tom Opre and others immediately following the screening. GENERAL ADMISSION $15. General admission tickets include one ticket to...
Non-profit organizations are advised that the Jefferson Valley Community Foundation’s grant writing workshop is on the horizon. Non-profit organizations in the Whitehall valley who are planning to apply to the foundation for monetary grants for worthwhile projects should certainly attend to ensure their grant application will be accepted for funding consideration. The workshop will be held at the Whitehall Community Library on August 16th, from 10 AM to noon. Even if a non-profit has submitted a grant application before, attendance at this w...
ALPACA YOU WITH ME! - The Alpaca Baby Affair at Heart & Soul Alpacas was full of fun and little babies to cuddle!...
The Bureau of Land Management's Butte Field Office will begin a series of improvements this week to enhance safety and public access at the popular Ringing Rocks recreation site in Jefferson County, Montana, on July 21. The project includes road upgrades, expanded parking, trail construction, and new signage, all designed to improve the visitor experience while protecting the area's unique natural features. The project improvements are expected to be completed within 60 days, by Sept. 19, 2025....
Ruby Valley Medical Center is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Twin Bridges Medical Clinic, a key step in expanding access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare across the region. The community is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, at the new clinic located at 207 N. Main Street. Owned and operated by Ruby Valley Medical Center, the Twin Bridges Medical Clinic represents a $3.2 million investment in the healthcare of the valley, made...
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon is a comedic play where two narrators attempt to tell all 209 of the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tales in one fast-paced, chaotic performance. Whitehall’s community theatre group - Whitehall Theatrics - which boasts ages four to 84, will present (or try to!) these fables on Monday, July 28th and Tuesday, July 29th at the Star Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the action starts at 7 PM; tickets are $5 each. Two narrators try to combine the stories, including classics like Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gre...
During its regular meeting on Monday, July 21, the Whitehall Town Council focused heavily on the discussion and approval of three key mill levy proposals, all aimed at supporting critical municipal functions. Two of the levies were advanced, while a third failed to gain traction. The council unanimously passed Resolution 2025-01, a permissive medical levy designed to help offset the increasing cost of health insurance for town employees Council member Shawn Hoagland had crunched the numbers, based upon 500 households within Town limits; this...
