The Legal Tender Pub and Bistro, a staple in the Clancy community, is now for sale. Read Article Clancy’s Legal Tender for sale
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m, a free boot camp program is offered at the Jefferson High School gymnasium. The boot camp is available to anyone at any fitness level. It includes weight training (technique and form), cardio exercises, as well as circuit train… Read Article Boot camp program free at JHS
The Jefferson County Spelling Bee for students grades four through eight, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m at the Clancy Gym. Please enter through the gym doors. This year’s Spelling Bee will be streamed on the Clancy School Facebook page. Read Article Jeff County Spelling Bee set for Feb. 8
Creditors in the Montana Tunnels bankruptcy case and an agent from the U.S. Trustee met with Montana Tunnels Inc CEO Patrick Imeson on Jan. 17 to discuss the reasons behind the company's filing and its path forward. Throughout the meeting, Imeson maintained his stance that the mine would reo… Read Article Montana Tunnels: what’s next?
The people of the Boulder community may have noticed a large Whitehall Public Transportation van making the rounds, parking in front of the courthouse, at Mountain Good and at the Boulder Community Library. Read Article New driver hired to service Boulder, North County for Whitehall Public Transportation
Jefferson Local Development Corporation Executive Director Eric Seidensticker announced during the Dec. 21 board meeting that he is stepping down. His resignation comes three months after a divisive board decision to purchase the Roberts building in Whitehall. Read Article Seidensticker resigns as JLDC director
On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office gathered at the courthouse for a special ceremony, where new sheriff Tom Grimsrud invited deputies and their families to celebrate new officers. Read Article Undersheriff, new deputies sworn in at courthouse
In the wake of Montana Tunnels Mining’s Dec. 5 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, creditors are evaluating their options to collect their portion of the $29.64 million in unsecured debts owed by the owner of the shuttered Jefferson City-based mine. Read Article Creditors gird for Tunnels bankruptcy
High school students in Jefferson City and the surrounding areas now have a designated parking area, five months after the Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department discontinued the prior parking arrangements due to insurance issues. Read Article Jefferson City parking/bus lot complete
Editor's note: This story has been updated since original Dec. 21 publication Read Article Drug task force makes major bust in southwest Montana
Boulder’s new child care center will have to wait a few more months to open its doors. Southwest Montana Youth Partners has not yet received the State building permit that is necessary before Rachel Supalla’s 30-child Discovery Kidzone can officially embark on its new location – the modular … Read Article Child care facility delayed
T’ings Tavern filled with holiday cheer and ugly sweaters on Saturday, Dec. 10. Dozens joined in the festivities, wearing their best holiday gear and enjoying the musical creations of Lance Handyside. T’ings owner Angel Molyneaux, center, poses with bartenders Brandi DeMers, left, and Dana D… Read Article Sweater weather gets ugly at T’ings
Dec. 16, 1862, 160 years ago: William A. Clark is born in Colorado. Clark would serve as an attorney in Virginia City for 25 years before being elected to Congress in 1895. In 1912, he would become Judge for the Fifth Judicial District from 1912 until his death in 1921. Most notably, he was … Read Article This month in Montana history
Court dates for the case of Tim McKenrick v. State of Montana have been postponed to February after the defense filed a motion for order continuing all court dates and deadlines to allow the defendant to receive a decision on the statutory issue being addressed in the case. Read Article McKenrick trial rescheduled for February
T’ings are going to get ugly – and festive – at Jefferson City’s friendly, local watering hole this weekend. Read Article Christmas gets ugly at Tings Dec. 10
Maintaining ambulance services is a persistent challenge in many rural communities. Small-town Americans tend to be older and in poorer health than people in urban areas, according to the National Rural Health Association. Reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid typically don’t cover the o… Read Article County weighs possible ambulance district
After months of searching for a solution, Jefferson High School has found a solution to student parking in Jefferson City, which was temporarily relocated from its historic spot at the fire department to T’ings Tavern. Read Article Jefferson City student parking situation resolved
By the time the sun rose on Nov. 9, the two contested Jefferson County races appeared to have clear winners, as Sheriff candidate Tom Grimsrud led Chad Cross and county commission candidate Dan Hagerty led Mary Janacaro Hensleigh. The Board of Canvassers will certify the election. As the pro… Read Article After the vote, candidates reflect: Relief, gratitude and silver linings
Clerk and Recorder Ginger Kunz had a hard time believing her eyes when she saw voter turnout in Jefferson County was only 69%. Read Article Voter turnout declines from 2018 rate
Responding to questions by email, House District 75 representative Marta Bertoglio, who won her Republican primary in June and is running with no Democratic opposition on Nov. 8, shares what she's learned from her first term and how it’s changed her. Read Article Marta Bertoglio reflects on her first term as HD75 rep
In a Volunteer Hall decked out in spider webs and skeletons for “Fright Night” festivities, candidates for County Commissioner and Sheriff faced off Monday evening at a Boulder Monitor Forum – most often revealing how much they agreed on key issues facing Jefferson County. Read Article At Monitor forum, candidates find much to agree on
The Jefferson City Community Center has been a staple in the community since it was constructed in 1911. And the historic building, owned by the Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department, has started to show its age. Read Article Jefferson City Community Center spruced up
On Nov. 8, county voters will elect a new commissioner to succeed longtime chair Leonard Wortman. Boulder Monitor editor Charlie Denison visited with candidates Mary Janacero Hensleigh and Dan Hagerty to provide voters an in-depth look on why they’re running and how they’d approach the posit… Read Article “Mary the Mayor” Vs. “Deputy Dan:” A look at the Jefferson County Commissioner candidates
The Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department will host its 10th annual chili cook off on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jefferson City fire hall. Read Article 10th Annual Fire Alarm Chili Cook-Off Oct. 15 in Jefferson City
ARPA funds have provided organizations throughout Jefferson County with surprise funding and the North County fire departments have taken advantage of the bonus cash allowing them to cover the costs of much-needed projects. Read Article North County fire departments cash in on ARPA funds
Boulder Monitor editor Charlie Denison visited with Jefferson County Sheriff Candidates Chad Cross and Tom Grimsrud to help provide voters with an in-depth look on why they’re running and how they’d approach the position. For more information on those who are running the Monitor is hosting a… Read Article A look at the Jefferson County Sheriff candidates
During a Jefferson County Commission meeting Sept. 12, Jefferson Local Development Corporation Project Officer Leah Lewis, who administers American Rescue Plan Act funds, shared updates on the community’s “ARPA journey,” sharing what applications she’s receiving and what applications she hop… Read Article Now is the time to apply for ARPA funds
A week before the first day of school, Jefferson High School administrators and parents received the news that students could no longer park their vehicles at the Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department to catch the school bus, leaving administrators scrambling for another solution and pare… Read Article Parking an issue in Jefferson City
Residents of Jefferson City and the surrounding areas gathered for food, fundraising and firefighting fun on Saturday as part of the annual Jefferson City Community Days. Read Article In Jeff City, food, fundraising, and firefighting fun
In its early days, Jefferson City served as a stagecoach stop between Virginia City and Fort Benton. One of the oldest towns in Montana, Jefferson City attracted ranchers and horsemen who settled in the area. At one point the community acted as the county seat. Read Article T'ings Happen bar under new ownership
Tucked in trees on the outskirts of Jefferson City is Lisa Ernst’s art studio. This summer Ernst has invited children to join in and learn about her craft: pottery. Read Article Artist Spotlight: Lisa Ernst has moved on from mud pies
On May 24, an armed, 18-year-old gunman opened fire on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Twenty-one people, 19 children and two teachers, died as a result of the attack. Although this tragic incident took place nearly 1,700 miles away from Jefferson County, local schools still felt th… Read Article North county schools committed to safety, security
On June 19, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Richard D. Krott, who passed away on Oct. 30, 2021, at the Tizer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum which he helped found. Read Article A joyful day in the garden: celebrating the life of Richard Krott
A year ago, no one expected to see the money from the Montana Tunnels mine's delinquent property taxes, so Jefferson County was pleasantly surprised when Denver-based Goldfield Funding Partners LLC paid $5.1 million in back taxes last fall. Now the county is distributing the multimillion-dol… Read Article Montana Tunnels tax payment bolsters local budgets
Fourteen years after its closure in 2008, the Montana Tunnels mine near Jefferson City is taking steps that could position it for a reopening, and plans submitted to the state by the company target a resumption of mining this fall. Read Article Montana Tunnels charts path to possible reopening
Two residents of northern Jefferson County are running for election to an at-large seat on Jefferson High School's Board of Trustees—one with prior experience on the board who touts steady but open-minded fiscal conservatism, and one who would be a first-time board member and aims to ensure … Read Article North county residents vie for at-large JHS trustee seat
The Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department will make significant improvements to its fire hall and equipment after receiving some surprise funding that flowed to the agency after nearby Montana Tunnels gold mine paid millions in overdue property taxes. The department also recently received… Read Article Tax windfall proves a gold mine for Jefferson City fire department
Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department Chief Keith Wear (left) and firefighter Dave Cooper (right) stand in front of a brand-new fire engine delivered to the department on Feb. 14. Ordered more than a year prior during the tenure of former longtime Chief Bud Siderits, the truck is the firs… Read Article A new firetruck, and new era, for Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department
The owner of the Montana Tunnels mine will keep the mine property after a new company he formed paid $5.1 million in overdue property taxes just days before a Dec. 2 deadline, preventing Jefferson County from seizing the mine through a tax deed. Read Article Montana Tunnels owner pays county, keeps mine
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality says it will not seek ownership of the defunct Montana Tunnels mine, which Jefferson County recently moved to acquire through a tax deed on more than a decade of unpaid property taxes, and which county officials worried could be subject to comp… Read Article State says it will not seek ownership of Montana Tunnels
Correction: The original story indicated that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality could seek ownership of the Montana Tunnels mine through a reclamation bond for the mine, possibly putting the agency in competition with the county for ownership of the mine. After publication, the… Read Article County moves to seize Montana Tunnels mine
As of Aug. 1—and for the first time in 14 years—Bud Siderits isn't the chief of the Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department. Read Article 'It's time to move on'—Siderits steps down as Jefferson City fire chief
Correction: The original story indicated that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality could seek ownership of the Montana Tunnels mine through a reclamation bond for the mine, possibly putting the agency in competition with the county for ownership of the mine. After publication, the… Read Article County, DEQ seek takeover of Montana Tunnels Mine
Firefighters from Jefferson City, Clancy and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation responded to two fires in as many days this week—a wildfire that burned about 2 acres of forested land along Tizer Lake Road on June 30, and a small grass fire along Interstate 15 on Jul… Read Article Two fires sparked, extinguished near Jefferson City
This year, you can run the Governor’s Cup Marathon in your backyard even if you don’t live in Montana. After canceling last year’s race due to the coronavirus, this year’s event can be run virtually as well as in person. Read Article Run, Jefferson, Run: Marathon returns after year off
Jefferson City Community Center (JCCC) President Lee Madison, left, Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Keith Wear, center and JCCC Vice President Dave Cooper are proud of the completed work of erecting a wood rail fence in the back of the JCCC. Armed with the material dona… Read Article Beautification
Pastor David Klass of Friendship Baptist Church in Clancy is prepared to hold a service Sunday after Gov. Steve Bullock last week began lifting social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19. Read Article Some churches set to resume in-person services Sunday
Getting the gear needed to protect health workers and first responders during the COVID-19 crisis has “been a bit of a struggle,” according to Doug Dodge, Jefferson County disaster and emergency services coordinator Read Article Protective supplies trickle in