JLDC closes on Roberts building

Correction: the previously printed version of this article had Becki Kennedy misidentified as Becky Jackson. The Monitor apologizes for any confusion or inconvenience.

On their way to Dillon from Belgrade on Friday, Dec. 9, Ron Stevens and his daughter Kylie took a break from the road about halfway to their destination, a decision that was inspired by the “Made in Montana” sign they saw outside what’s known as the Roberts building, which hosts the newly opened Western Legacy Center. Just a few days previous, the Jefferson Local Development Corporation closed on the building, a decision rooted in belief the Western Legacy Center can prove an economic boon for the area by enhancing tourism and providing local artisans and entrepreneurs more opportunity.

Impressed with the selection of rocks and minerals on display, Ron and Kylie talked about returning to the Western Legacy Center for Whitehall’s Christmas Stroll.