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Quick Town Council Meeting for November
At the November Town Council Meeting, held Monday, November 20th at the Whitehall Town Hall, the holidays were pending, NFL football was pressing, and the Town Council plowed through their agenda in less than an hour. Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh...
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
GETTING FESTIVE: The Ag Cats 4-H Club and the Spoons and Spurs 4-H Club helped the city employees and the Mayor decorate Legion Street Saturday morning....
PTSA & 21st Century Family Night Next Thursday
The Whitehall PTSA and 21st Century After-School Program are hosting a free movie night, activities, and soup and cookies at the Star Theatre on Thursday, December 7th at 5:30 PM. Facebook RSVPs are...
MSU Extension Informs Montanans About Corporate Transparency Act
A new federal reporting requirement aimed at reducing corporate crime will affect some Montana farmers, ranchers, and businesses, according to Montana State University Extension. Beginning on January 1, 2024, certain corporations, limited liability...
Mark Your Calendars for NOODLES December 29 & 30
Whitehall Community Theatre, brought to you by Gold Junction Presents, is excited to bring its third production to the Star Theatre. NOODLES will be presented on Friday, December 29th at 7 PM, and...
Correction to 11/22/2023 Ledger
The photo accompanying the Whitehall Saddle Club story last week was mistakenly identified as the top-selling wreath of 2022. The photo was actually of the top-selling wreath in 2021....
A Memorable Evening with Christopher Paolini
Whitehall sisters Lillian and Amelia Schober recently had the unique opportunity to attend a book signing and meet-and-greet event with acclaimed New York Times Best Selling author Christopher...
Get Your Wreaths Ready for the 25th Annual WSC Wreath Auction
Is your wreath for the 25th Annual Whitehall Saddle Club Wreath Auction ready to be auctioned? If not, get it prepared for the event on Saturday, December 9th! At a Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC)...
Liberty Place's Festival of Trees
TRUE TREE DELIGHT: Over a dozen beautifully decorated trees and accessories were auctioned off on Thursday, November 17th for Liberty Place's annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser. Here the Whitehall...
Strategies for a Healthy Cold and Flu Season
Recently I was asked if cold weather causes “cold and flu season.” Many of us have heard that being too cold causes illness. Exposure to moderately cold temperatures does not cause respiratory illness. However, viruses do transmit illness more...
Last Mural Update for the Year Installed at K-Bar
The final two faded wood panel murals have been replaced with two vibrant, bright, beautiful new murals at the Rocky Mountain Bank and the Billsgary building (K-Bar). The murals were again beautifully...
Whitehall Ledger's Krampus Christmas Party December 6th
As we all know, the owner of the Whitehall Ledger loves everything scary. She also loves Christmas. What a perfect time to introduce Krampus to the community! While the Christmas season is a time of festivity and joy, Krampusnacht is a darker...
School Predicts $30k Activities Deficit by End of 2023-2024 School Year
Activities and their revenue, or lack thereof, were the hot topic of the November School Board meeting, held Tuesday, November 7th in the elementary library. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens detailed the total expenses, revenues, and loss of the fall...
JVCF Celebrates Short and Sweet Grant Awards
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation was pleased to present several community awards to community non-profit organizations at their annual Short and Sweet awards night at the Whitehall Community...
MTU Partners with GSM to Provide More Access to Spawning Areas and Thermal Refuge
Trout in the Jefferson River may have more access to spawning areas and thermal refuge thanks to a new partnership announced today by Montana Trout Unlimited (MTU) that will remove three aging diversion dams on the Boulder River. MTU is...
WindSync To Perform at Star Theatre Saturday at 7 PM
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to bring WindSync to the Star Theatre on November 11 at 7 PM. This is a free concert, though donations are appreciated. Versatile and vibrant,...
Gianforte Visits Ridgeline and Pipestone Village & Hotsprings on Annual 56 County Tour
On the road Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for his third annual 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte visited family-owned small businesses before meeting with first responders in southwest Montana. "...
Locations to Trunk or Treat, Trick or Treat, and Celebrate This Halloween Season
This Halloween Whitehall has a plethora of fun locations to choose from! Whether you want to be scared or just want to grab some yummy treats, here is a quick list to keep handy! THURSDAY - SATURDAY, October 26-28 starting at 6 PM: Screams Come True...
Commissioners Visit Completed Meridian Bridge
The Jefferson County Commissioners, Broadwater County, and Gallatin County representatives met in the Sappington area in the southeastern part of Jefferson County on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for...
Council and Saddle Club "Back to Square One"
At the October meeting of the Whitehall Town Council, held Monday, October 16 at the Town Hall, the decision was made by the Town Council to negotiate no further with the Whitehall Saddle Club (WSC) in the ongoing debate of who-owns-what at the...
Learning Center Just Shy of Complete Funding
The Barrick Learning Center is almost completely funded. This project will provide Whitehall with a permanent childcare facility dedicated to serving approximately 40 local families annually for years to come with high-quality childcare. We are just...
JVCF Grant Evaluation Begins
The Jefferson Valley Community Foundation (JVCF) has begun the evaluation of grants that have been applied for and have met the deadline and the grant standards. Every year the JVCF awards monetary grants to nonprofit organizations that have worthy p...
Community Christmas Cantata News
It’s hard to believe another year has rolled around and it is once again time to prepare for the Whitehall Community Christmas Cantata! The Whitehall community is invited to come and rehearse for the annual Christmas cantata. Everyone who loves...
Two Bit Celebrating Grand Opening This Saturday
Whitehall’s own Two Bit Saloon & Grill had a soft opening with burgers for Frontier Days and has been flying quietly under the radar as new owners and management put together the perfect team - but...