Ledger Looking Back 25 Years: January 30, 1997

January 30, 1997

According to a statistical report recently published by Montana State University, Whitehall and the surrounding area are not only growing in population, but the growth is among the highest in Montana. The report shows the population in Jefferson County grew 13.2 percent from 1990 through 1994, which ranks the county in fourth place in Montana. Whitehall and the southern portion of Jefferson County grew by 11 percent over the same five-year period.

Preparations were being made to move the Corner Store into the former building occupied by Showcase Carvings. Tim Mulligan purchase...