This holiday season, more Montanans will be navigating the annual open enrollment period for health insurance, seeking quality and affordable health insurance plans for their families. Cover Montana has a team of health insurance navigators who can...

Dear Editor, The Charles Family would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped, participated in, and attended Donald Charles' funeral. A special acknowledgment to Crystal Charles-Ascheman for the elaborate florals; Autumn and Ralph Jones for the...

They only had to change the word snake to essential to get us to buy these oils again. Google Maps must have saved a lot of marriages. You know it’s a great vacation when the most stressful part is getting ready to leave. Explaining a problem you...

Have you heard the songs in the air? Radio, television, Internet, and stores are currently playing Christmas music, ‘tis the season. Soon carolers will be strolling, children will be performing at school concerts and choirs will be singing their...

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you work or spend time with an introvert, reach out to him or her and strike up a conversation. This person may only need a little nudge to become a good friend. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a friendly competition that...

Dear Editor, Was the Town Council meeting town business or NFL night? I just returned from the Whitehall Town Council meeting. The mayor was watching the Chiefs game on the TV in the council chambers – the TV that usually shows what the TSS video...

Dear Editor, I was pleased and a bit surprised to read the opinion piece from Pam Hanna on the front page of last week's Ledger. Pleased that she focused so heavily on the natural strength of the human immune system and the various ways - clean...

Dear Editor, The cost of living is increasing! We see this almost everywhere, but probably more noticeably as Winter threatens. I don't keep a real close eye on it myself (probably because I drive an EV), but apparently, the price of gasoline has rec...

Dear Editor, The Friends of the Boulder Community Library would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated to our First Annual Fall Fest. It was such a fun and successful day! Thank you for the prizes for the children's activities...

Given that Earth is 70% water, we are lucky it isn’t just a bunch of far-apart small islands. We may be 2-3 generations away from not having digital records of our ancestors. The fake workers for the Wendy’s commercials are paid significantly bet...

For many reasons, I am writing this letter. It truly has been the toughest tax season in my experience as Jefferson County Treasurer. The cost of inflation on our everyday items, gas to get to work, rents and more have just continued to rise. Now so...

I run a small solo medical practice in Kalispell, Montana. Being of the old-school opinion that quality care requires quality time spent, my patients have time to share with me their many concerns. That sharing periodically includes exorbitant...

Themes and professions are interwoven throughout the Bible, certainly “shepherd” is one of the prominent terms from Genesis to Revelation. Abraham, Moses, David, and a litany of others were shepherds simply since this was the common way of life...

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 You may have difficulty reaching people this week, Aries. Whether it’s difficulty getting attention or tech issues affecting communication, use the situation as an opportunity to relax. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a...

Dear Editor, Thanksgiving is this Thursday already, I have been busy recuperating from an accident and an infection in my knee. In August I slipped on some water on ceramic tile. At 69 years old, it is not a good thing to do the splits, especially...

Most animals have never burned the inside of their mouth. Your phone is the only computer you own that you’d expect to work after being dropped so many times. Your teeth are the only part of your skeleton that you can clean. One of the biggest...

Georgia, I have a question, Could I call the cops on my neighbors? They have a newborn baby who cries ALL THE TIME. The baby disrupts my sleep. The crying is annoying and makes me angry. Should I call the cops? Annoyed by Baby Annoyed, Yes, by all...

History has a seemingly countless record of rulers, dating back to ancient times to the present. We use terms for heads of state like presidents, prime ministers, kings, queens, sultans, chancellors, supreme leader, premier, Fuhrer, and more. Some...

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s important to pay attention to your physical health this week, Aries. It’s key to give your body plenty of rest and healthy foods to strengthen your immune system. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Something out of the ordinary may...

We’re now less than a year out from one of the biggest elections in Montana history. Next November, our ballots will be stacked with candidates for president, U.S. Senate, two congressional seats, governor, attorney general, secretary of state,...

The older generations often criticize the youth for being lazy and unmotivated, yet they have created infinite barriers in professions and hobbies, making it almost impossible for younger people to succeed without their approval. Somebody on earth...

Georgia, I have a question, How does a Thermos know when to keep something hot and when to keep something cold? I’ve been trying to trick my Thermos into making my hot coffee and iced coffee, but it isn’t working. Is there a trick I don’t know...

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may see the details of a situation a little differently this week. While you may have been sticking to one way of doing things for some time, a new way may mean a breakthrough. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your passion...

Do you ever sit back and just watch people? I often do but please understand this practice doesn’t make me creepy. Observing people is common for all of us in one way or another. Certainly, we refrain from being critical of those around us, none...

Dear Editor, Residents, Readers, and Educators, The Whitehall Community Library and Friends of the Whitehall Community Library (FOTWCL) have a fantastic deal for you! The library has recently finished its yearly purge of the circulating collection (t...