Taking a look back at 2017

With 2018 just a few days away, there is plenty of local news to look back on that took place during 2017 in Whitehall and the surrounding areas.

In a special election November 7, local voters approved the formation of the Jefferson Valley Rural Ambulance District in the Whitehall area.

According to Jefferson County Election Administrator Bonnie Ramey, the rural ambulance district was approved by a vote of 372 to 188. The district does not include the Town limits of Whitehall.

Voters also approved a board of five directors for the new district. The board members elected are Dana Brunet...