Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Dust off your boots and saddle up, because Whitehall is fixin' to throw one heck of a hoedown during this year's Frontier Days, a three-day celebration of small-town pride, Western spirit, and good ol'-fashioned community fun. Brought to you by the newly formed Whitehall Events group, this year's theme is "Back to Our Roots," and from July 24th to 26th, the town is rollin' out the welcome mat for locals and visitors alike. The festivities kick off Thursday, July 24, with a dip in the pool and...
The Whitehall Ledger is working hard to complete its annual Frontier Days special section, which will be released on Wednesday, July 23rd. This section includes the low-down on all of the Frontier Days events, parade grand marshall information, ad specials from local businesses, and more. It is circulated throughout the festival weekend to those in town. This special section's deadline of Friday, July 18th is quickly approaching! The 2025 rates are as follows: • Full Page: 11" x 20" $600 • 1/2...
Whitehall resident Marge Rankin and her late husband, artist Jerry Rankin, are huge supporters of the arts in Basin. LEGACY - Works from the Garage - a sale of work generously donated by the Rankins to benefit and promote the arts in Basin , opened June 29th at the Refuge Gallery in Basin. The art sale, which continues through August and features prints, paintings, and drawings by Jerry, is open Sundays 11 AM to 4 PM or by appointment. Additional artwork is on display at the Art Mine on Sundays...
Frontier Days is fast coming up. 4 Paws Rescue will have raffle tickets available starting the 1st of July. First prize is the Rooster painting by local artist Cheryl Gordon from Sheridan, 2nd prize is the Clays In Calico cookie jar [made in 2018 and never been used] and the 3rd prize is a pet basket filled with both dog and cat items. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. All proceeds go to help the pets with veterinarian needs and food. Tickets can be purchased [cash, checks or...
A special meeting of the Whitehall Town Council held this week drew sharp criticism from residents over the timing and purpose of a conditional use permit (CUP) approval, with accusations of favoritism and improper prioritization of town resources. The special council meeting, which immediately followed a public comment hearing on the CUP and the Planning Board meeting, was held on Wednesday, July 2, at the Whitehall Town Hall. The meeting, convened specifically to consider a conditional use...
When a group of creatives from Whitehall, Polson, and Butte teamed up to take on the Montana 48-Hour Film Project, they weren't sure what to expect - except a lack of sleep and a whole lot of caffeine. What they didn't anticipate was saving the snack table from wandering goats. That set the tone for an unforgettable weekend of writing, filming, editing, and bonding. The Whitehall-based Gold Junction Presents Team was given just 48 hours to create an original short film incorporating a required...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued an emergency closure for Harrison Lake Fishing Access Site. Harrison Lake, also known as Willow Creek Reservoir, will remain closed while the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and other first responders conduct a search for a missing water recreationist. This site will be reopened as soon as conditions allow. For more information about restrictions and closures at sites managed by FWP, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions....
While the agenda for the June Whitehall Town Council meeting, held Monday, June 16th, in the Town Hall, was completed quickly, the real topics were discussed during public comment. Whitehall resident Maxine Samuelson called several of Mayor Mary Janacaro-Henseligh’s actions into question. Samuelson urged the Council to revise ordinances now, rather than later, “specifically those that give any one person authority to negatively or positively impact an area or group in our community.” Samuelson continued, questioning the Mayor’s seating choices...
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) would like to alert area non-profits that have projects that would benefit from financial assistance to be aware of some upcoming events. Even though there is some time left in our summer, please be aware that a grant writing workshop will be held at the Whitehall Community Library. The date and time will be August 16th from 10 AM to noon; those planning to submit grants to JVCF should attend to ensure their grant applications are in good order. In 2024, JVCF awarded the most number of grants in...
Jefferson Valley Fine Arts (JVFA) regrettably announces, that due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be unable to host the annual Frontier Days Art Exhibit. We will miss the opportunity to share the amazing local art with the community this year, but please look forward to our next show. Until then, thank you all for the incredible support and encouragement you have shown us. It is greatly appreciated....
The quaint countryside of Montana will soon burst into life, full of vibrant colors and tactile experiences at the Copper K Fiber Festival! Situated at the historic Copper K Barn, just eight miles south of Whitehall, this festival is a paradise for fiber enthusiasts, artists, and newcomers. Whether you're an experienced artisan or simply seeking a fun, creative weekend, join us as we aim to make this year's festival the most memorable yet! What to Expect ~ Every year, the Copper K Fiber Festival...
The Whitehall School District is beyond proud of the graduating class of 2025 and is glad to celebrate their achievements of graduating from high school. Throughout their school experience, this class has had to balance numerous changes and did so with grace and good character. These things will set you up for success in your future by being able to navigate change and make the best out of any situation. Their hard work and determination did not go unnoticed. The Whitehall School District is...
National Flag Day will be celebrated on June 14th to honor the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress proposed that the United States have a national flag instead of the British Union Jack. The resolution read: Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation. Then, on June 14, 1877, the flag was flown from every government building in honor of...
Changes to the student handbooks were announced at the final school board meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, held Tuesday, June 3rd, in the Whitehall Elementary Library. Elementary principal Kurtis Koenig noted changes in the elementary handbook were mainly updating to correspond with current legislation and removal/updating of old language. The most significant updates concerned: • HB471 - 5th Grade Human Sexuality Lessons • HB745 - parental consent prior to health screenings • HB745 - all volunteers must pass a background check •HB34...
The Montana High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) and the Western Legacy Center (WLC) have announced an agreement to locate a Montana High School Rodeo Hall of Fame at the Western Legacy Center in Whitehall. The project is in the early design phase at this time. No other High School Rodeo Hall of Fames is in the country, so this will be a first. Some information about High School Rodeo in Montana will be posted at the Legacy Center soon. The Montana High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) is one of the 41 states, 5 Canadian provinces, Australia,...
There have been lots of questions about the upcoming Bootleg Brawl at Whitehall's historic Star Theatre, brought to the community by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents and NextGen Entertainment. Let's discuss! YES! It is a real, semi-professional boxing circuit! Board members of Giold Junction Presents have been questioned repeatedly as to whether this was a theatrical play called the Bootleg Brawl! No, there's no theatrical stunt - this is real boxing. There will be eight to ten...
Local residents will have plenty of chances to find a hidden gem this weekend, Friday and Saturday, June 6th and 7th during the annual Whitehall Community Garage Sale. Need a map? Maps are currently available on the Ledger website, Facebook, the Whitehall Drug Store, Tona's Treasures, the Mint Bar, the Whitehall Ledger, Thriftway Conoco, and the Whitehall Mini Mall. Don’t forget to check out the sales listed on the Ledger's website under CLASSIFIEDS - several sales listed that weren’t able to...
Yes! Yes! And YES! There have been lots of questions about the upcoming Bootleg Brawl at Whitehall's historic Star Theatre, brought to the community by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents and NextGen Entertainment. Let's discuss! YES! It is a real, semi-professional boxing circuit! Board members of Giold Junction Presents have been questioned repeatedly as to whether this was a theatrical play called the Bootleg Brawl! No, there's no theatrical stunt - this is real boxing. There will be...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Helena Sand and Gravel, is continuing work on West Legion Avenue and North Whitehall Street. Curb and gutter replacement along Legion Avenue is nearly complete, sidewalk work is ongoing, and pedestrian access is maintained throughout the project area. Crews still need to complete ADA ramp installations and additional sidewalk segments. In preparation for milling this week on Legion Avenue, crews will begin lowering utility...
Celebrate the father figure in your life on Sunday, June 15th, at the Whitehall Senior Center, and have a great time, a great meal, all for a great cause. The Jefferson Valley Search and Rescue is hosting its fifteenth annual Father’s Day Breakfast. The June 15th breakfast will run from 7 AM to noon and the cost is $9 per person. Children six and under eat free. This is the organization’s lone fundraiser of the year. The money raised will be used to purchase equipment and meet operational needs. For more information, please get in touch wit...
FOOD IS ON! It took many hours of government communications, manpower, and manual labor, but the Cardwell School now has a fully functional kitchen, for the first time in 106 years!...
WLC GANDER: Republican Congressman Troy Downing and his wife visited the Montana Western Legacy Center on June 28th to see the progress at the museum. He toured the new displays, the soon-to-be-completed podcast room, and looked at plans for the Golden Sunlight Mine mining exhibit. Photos courtesy WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE...
IN REMEMBRANCE: (Whitehall Veterans and American Legion held their annual Memorial Day Celebration at the Whitehall Cemetery, complete with an address from Senator Steve Daines' office and the ceremonial TAPS performance, with trumpet held by Brenda Volz....
