Week of November 14, 2024

  • Kinzer Is Sworn In

    Russ Kinzer was sworn in as Powder River County Undersheriff on Monday. Veterans Day was a fitting date for the swearing in ceremony as Kinzer, a US Army Veteran, read the Public Safety Officer's Code of Ethics, presented by Sheriff Devin Boman, who is also a US Army Vet. Kinzer was born in Miles City, spending many of his formative years on the west coast and going to high school in Washington. He told us during an interview following the swearing-in ceremony that after high school he became a...

  • TRECO  Unclaimed Capital Credits

    We went through the TRECO unclaimed capital credit list and found locals or former locals who may not be aware of their credits. If you have any information regarding names on this list, please call TRECO at 406-784-2341 or email [email protected]. Ashland C Store Bidwell, Ron Big Sky Bar Bright, Bill Buhman, Lennie Daily, Pat Damm, Julie Dent, Joe Dietz, Bonnie Ferguson, Walter Grant, Jim Gunther, Kevin Johnson, Dan Jones, Brad Lanning, Lincoln Larue, Mark Lawrence, Linda J. Mangen, Christopher, Jr. Marcus Tonn Ranch McGregor,...

  • Court Report

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Kurt Hooley, Broadus, MT, operate vehicle which has not been properly registered, dismissed by Court. Logan Hoeper, Madison, WI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Bennett Uchacz, Calgary, AB, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Vincent Moravek, Marysville, MT, intimidation, citation dismissed in this court by prosecution, transferred to District Court. Anthony Fairbank, Cheney, WA, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Derik Burck, Vancouver, WA, speeding in restricted zone (46/30) $85. MHP...

  • Sage and Leather - Chapter 3

    Deanna Twedt

    By Deanna Twedt As you may recall, in the last chapter of Sage and Leather, Evie Calloway became introduced to the owners of the TR outfit--the Hollisters. She did not appreciate her brief conversation with Raphael Hollister, who has plans to take over her family’s homestead. Evie decides she wants her and Tad to quit working for the Hollisters for this very reason. Will she be successful? Let us find out this month in the third chapter. Chapter Three A snake had left behind a rivulet in the dirt of the barn floor. Knowing that, my eyes...

  • A Look At Election Results

    The general election last week saw a 90% voter turnout in Powder River County, as 1,123 of 1,249 registered voters cast their ballots on or before election day. Absentee voters accounted for 690 of those 1,123 votes, for 61% of the total votes returned. 94% of absentee ballots sent out were returned. Statewide, 494,821 absentee ballots were returned. 597,525 out of 802,206 registered voters in the state cast their ballots in total, for a statewide turnout of 74%. Looking back at previous elections, the 2016 election had 74%, 2018 had 72%,...

  • Voices From The Past

    November 14, 1924 Coal Miner near Miles City Crushed by Cave-In George Thompson, age 46, was fatally injured by a cave-in at his mine two miles south of Miles City Saturday morning and died a few minutes after being found by his little son when the boy went to the mine to call him to his noonday meal. Only the left arm of the man was protruding from the huge pile of earth and stone when the boy went into the mine. Surviving are six children, all under 17 years of age. – Miles City Daily Star. Pension Roll Is Greatly Reduced Washington D.C....

  • 4-H News

    By Cinch McCollum Tongue River Crossroads 4-H Club met on October 8th at the Ashland Community Church at 6 pm. Our next meeting is November 12th at 6 pm. At our October meeting we played a game, balanced an item on our heads and did Simon says. We made posters for 4-H week to hang up around town. We elected our new officers for the 2024 - 2025 year. President - Olathe McCollum Vice President- Noah Dudek Secretary- Hanna Dudek Treasurer - Quaid Adam Historian - Corby Adam Reporter - Cinch McCollum Community Service Coordinator- Leo Dudek...

  • Commissioner Proceedings

    Monday, October 21, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. The minutes of October 17, 2024, meeting were read, approved and ordered published. The propane bid opening began at 10:00 a.m. with Gary Alderman, Alderman Oil and Eric Reid, Blakeman Propane present. The bids received are as follows: Blakeman Propane, $1.24/gallon-...

  • Lady Hawk Volleyball Finishes Off Season In Sidney

    The Lady Hawks finished off their volleyball season at the divisional tournament in Sidney last Friday, capping off a season that saw the team winning second at two early season tournaments (at Belle Fourche and Bridger), as well as second in the district tournament. The Divisional Tournament got underway Thursday against North Country, a team comprised of students from Saco, Whitewater, and Hinsdale, northeast of Malta. Broadus came out hot against the Lady Mavericks and won the first set...

  • Doris Bayles

    On October 15, 2024, Doris Jordan Bayles passed away peacefully of natural causes. Doris was a loved and cherished wife, mom, grandma and GiGi (great grandma) whose warmth, kindness, laughter and generosity deeply touched the lives of all of us who knew her. Her faith and devotion to her Lord Jesus Christ came at early childhood and was a hallmark of her life until the very end. Born on October 6, 1939, in Dublin, Georgia to "Big Mama" (Julia) and "Big Daddy" (Gresham) Jordan, Doris spent an...

  • School Board Meeting Synopsis

    The school board meeting on Monday evening featured the acceptance by the board of a resignation letter from Superintendent Jim Hansen, effective after the school year concludes. The board also approved the purchase of a remote door lock system for the high school. A similar system is currently in place at the elementary, where visitors are buzzed in from someone at the office. The new system at the high school will include replacement of the elementary system, so that they work together and visitors can be buzzed in by personnel in either...

  • Superintendent's Report

    November, 2024 My brother and I grew up with parents who were very successful and it was always encouraged or implied that we should strive to excel at whatever we do. This was true for how my father lived his life. Watching my father decline mentally and losing the ability to perform simple tasks has been difficult for me, but extremely frustrating for someone who always strived for perfection. As parents and educators, we should inspire our students to challenge themselves academically and socially. We should also encourage youth to...

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