Week of October 17, 2024

  • Montana's CI-128 ballot measure puts abortion rights in the spotlight

    By Aislin Tweedy Community News Service UM School of Journalism Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Montanans will vote on whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Constitutional Initiative 128, advanced by a group called Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights, would create a new section of the Montanan Constitution establishing “a right to make and carry out decisions about one’s own pregnancy, including the right to abortion.” The initiative would allow the government to regulate...

  • 4-H News

    By Jesse Barnhart Biddle Busy Beavers met on Sunday, 10/6/24, to paint hay bales at the intersection of Wilson and Lincoln to celebrate National 4H Week. Lots of kids participated. We also had a meeting, and talked about what we wanted to do for community service. Next meeting is Tuesday, 11/5/24 at...

  • Broadus Fall Festival Entertains

    The Broadus Fall Festival, now in its 4th year, entertained folks on a pleasant fall Saturday in Broadus. A number of events around town took place, such as the chili contest, held at the Senior Center. 8 entries were judged, with 1st place going to Rough Creek Outfitters, with their recipe rated a 3 out of 3 on the spicy scale. 2nd place went to the Lee Randall family, and third to Brandon Schuetzle. Throughout the afternoon, kids were entertained with a donut eating contest, held by the...

  • Up For Adoption

    Allecia is a 12 year old female spayed medium mixed breed dog, currently up for adoption at Broadus Vet Clinic. She has lived inside her entire life so would be a great companion for an apartment or in-town dweller. She is good with dogs, cats, and kids. Please call Broadus Vet Clinic at 436-2772 for more...

  • Real Estate Transfers

    Larry Scarbrough, Etal, Donna Tresca Johnson, Etal to Stephen M. Trouten, Etal, Taegan R. Trouten, Etal, Warranty Deed, T5S, R52E, Sec. 28, SW4NW4. Stephen M. Trouten, Etal, Taegan R. Schaffer, Etal to Ellen M. Wright, Warranty Deed, Lot 9, Block 18, City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision. Jeff Alterman, Etal, Jennifer Alterman, Etal to Stephanie D. Oxford, Warranty Deed, Lot 5, Block 1, City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision; Lot 6, Block 1 City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision. Timothy M. Stradinger to Kolby...

  • Dunning Publishes New Book, Available Now

    Shane Dunning's new book "Big Skies & Bygone Days" is now available for purchase. The book serves as a compendium of Dunning's historical articles from the Examiner, in addition to his articles from Montana: The Magazine of Western History. The book features an expanded number of photos compared to the newspaper articles, as well as additional notes from the author. Shane told us the book works well as a "casual history" book and makes for a great Christmas present, encompassing a total of 35...

  • Voices from the Past

    October 17, 1924 Vital Statistics of Powder River County Powder River County in 1923 had a birth rate of 8 per 1,000 of population as against the state average of 19 per 1,000. Such an absurdly low rate caused the Department of Health at Helena to send an investigator to check the births of the county and to ascertain the reasons why the rate should be so low. The population is not overestimated because it is based upon the school census of 1923. Mr. Benepe of the statistical division accompanied Mrs. Ann K. Waring, District Field Nurse, who...

  • Court Report

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Michael Dibartolo, Cullmar, AL, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Nathan Segil, Altadena, CA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Sylvia Borstad, Kalispell, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Christine Falko, Dunmore, PA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Thomas Griffith, Middleton, WI, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Kala Combs, Milwaukee, WI, speeding in restricted zone (37/30) $55. David English, Chagrin Falls, OH, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Bautista...

  • Vital Statistics

    Marriage Licenses Issued Abigail Rose Martin, Broadus, MT. and Johnathan Charles Richards, Broadus, MT. Tiffany Marie Etherton, Miles City, MT. and Michael Shane Irwin, Miles City, MT. Tayton Jayle Schofield, Blackhawk, SD. and Darrick Dylan Palmeno, Blackhawk,...

  • Commissioner Proceedings

    Thursday, September 19, 2024 Commissioner Lori Fortner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners John Olson was present and Lee Randall absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Andy Schwab, Northern Ag Livestock, conducted interviews with Raymond Ragsdale, Sheriff Boman and commissioners to discuss the recent fires. Clerk and Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin presented a request by the Chamber of Commerce to use the courthouse lawn for the Fall...

  • Broadus XC Runs At Pompey's Pillar

    Running through the fall foliage along the Yellowstone River, Broadus Cross Country raced at Pompey's Pillar last week for the Huntley Invitational Race. Runners from Columbus, Colstrip, Lodge Grass, St. Labre, Plenty Coups, Shepherd, Lame Deer, Busby, Broadus, Roberts, Joliet, and Red Lodge were amongst the teams attending the event. The route winds through the trails of Pompey's Pillar National Monument, between Huntley and Custer, and known best for its inscription by William Clark on his...

  • Broadus Will Play 6 Man Football

    On Monday, the Broadus School Board unanimously voted to submit their intent to MHSA to move from an 8 man to 6 man football for next fall. The Montana High School Association handles reclassifications, and have a November 1st deadline for schools to opt up or opt down in their classification. Broadus currently sits just outside the enrollment number for 6 man football, which is 1-65 students. MHSA uses a rubric to organize schools that fall outside the enrollment numbers, looking at 8th through 11th grade boys enrollment and future...

  • Lady Hawks Win 1, Drop 1 Match

    Lady Hawk volleyball went 1-1 in weekend action, securing a win against Plevna, then hosting #1 in the conference ranked Circle on Saturday evening. The Lady Hawks made quick work of Plevna, with Plevna scoring only 23 points in total in the three set Broadus win. Leading the Hawks were Kassie Hagedorn with 7 aces in the match, Emelyn Harper led the team with 9 kills, and Gracie Gali had 17 assists, while Macyn McDowell had 13 digs. Broadus Head Coach Monica Smith told us Monday that a goal...

  • Hawks Forfeit Game, Live To Fight Another Day

    As a result of player injuries last week, Hawk football forfeited their game at Culbertson. The move came about as Broadus had several players coming off injuries and another coming off concussion protocol, meaning at best Broadus could make a full compliment of players on the field. The move allowed the Hawks to recuperate and ready themselves for Plentywood, this Thursday in Plentywood. The Wildcats are currently 3-5, having beaten Wibaux 39-26 in week 2, and Poplar 50-6 in week six. Plentywood was able to put up 18 points against Scobey,...

  • Locals Compete At NILE in Billings

    Locals Compete At NILE in Billings Jake Lockwood of Volborg, profiled last week in Joe Kusek’s article in the Examiner, won the bull riding event at the NILE PRCA Rodeo in Billings on Friday. Jake won $1,992 and first place accolades by scoring an 83 on a bull named Little Hoot. Jake also won the NILE PRCA event last year. Jess Lockwood placed 4th and won $778 on a 78 point ride in his PRCA debut. Jess suffered a facial laceration when dismounting a bull named Funhater, reportedly requiring stitches. Jess is returning to bull riding after...

  • Fritz Rehbein

    Fritz Rehbein age, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming. Fritz was born on January 27, 1929, to Alfred and Agnes Rehbein in Lane, Montana. Fritz was the 13th child from a family of 15. Fritz shared a birthday with his twin sister Gertie, she was born just a little before him and he would say from that day forward, "Ladies First!" and that 13 was his lucky number. In that same year Alfred and Agnes...

  • School Board Meets For October Meeting

    The Broadus School Board Trustees met for their regularly monthly meeting on Monday, with all members present at the meeting. The meeting began with Student Council President Jayce Schroeder briefing the board on what the council has been up to, including homecoming. The senior class won the locker decoration contest, while the junior class won the best float in the parade. Over homecoming, the student council sold passes for students to wear a hat in the school for $1 a day, with proceeds going to pay for the crown and tiara for the...

  • Mark Your Calendars

    By Kim Blain Broadus High School music students will be presenting two nights of entertainment in their Fall Showcase, Monday and Tuesday, October 28th and 29th at 6:30 pm. Performances will include a variety of genres from country to jazz and both nights will feature different performers and music. The full band and choir will perform both nights. So, mark your calendars and come support our high school music students. A bake sale will be held after the concert to raise money for the music...

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