The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Whitehall Superintendent Hannah Nieskens has been named to Governor-Elect Greg Gianforte's COVID-19 Task Force.

The 21-member task force is comprised of healthcare experts, business leaders, school administrators, law enforcement, and local and tribal leaders.

Nieskens said the members are from all different backgrounds and will start meeting in the coming week where they will serve to advise and recommend COVID-19 related matters for the new Governor.

Nieskens was both surprised and honored when Governor-elect and current U.S. Representative Gianforte asked her to serve on his incoming C...