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With 2019 in the books, we looked back through a year of newspapers to find the memorable moments from the year gone by. 2019 marked the 100 year anniversary of Powder River County becoming a Montana County, breaking away from Custer County in 1919. Over the 4th of July this year, a 100-year celebration was held which drew a large number of folks to the community. When visitors arrived, many commented on the lush conditions of the area – green grass and standing water dotted the landscape, and a deluge soaked the Freedom Run on the morning o...
Courtesy MT FWP The last big batch of test results from animals harvested during the general season and sampled for chronic wasting disease has turned up 16 new positives mostly in areas where the disease is already known to exist. For the first time, a deer tested positive from hunting district 705 in southeast Montana. (Ed: FWP indicates it was a whitetail buck shot along Powder River, south of Broadus.) A second white-tailed buck tested positive in HD 322 in the Ruby Valley near the town of Sheridan in southwest Montana. This batch of test r...
On December 19, 2019, the Broadus Elementary held their Christmas concert entitled A Musical Christmas Card. Once again, Mrs. Lisa Lynch, directed a delightful holiday concert! To kick of the show the 5th Grade Band performed a traditional rendition of Good King Wenceslas and Jolly Old St. Nicholas, an American Carol. The 6th Grade Band played the catchy tunes Christmas Cheer by G. Sebesky and Christmas on the Farm by M. Williams. Next up the 5th and 6th Grade Boys performed the original...
Girls The Lady Hawks recorded their first win of the season on Friday, December 20th as they hosted Plevna for the first Broadus home game. A large crowd was on hand for the opening game of the season, and the Lady Hawks didn't disappoint. The Lady Hawks went up early, leading 20-7 after the first quarter, and kept on the gas throughout the game to win 51-30. Broadus led the game in most stats, racking up 21 steals as a team on the evening. Oliveah Schaffer lead the Lady Hawk scoring attack...
By Patty Williams Broadus Seniors participated in mock job interviews on December 19. In the accompanying photo, Chase Talcott interviews Beau Kuhbacher for a position as an assistant mechanic and ranch hand. Other adults conducting interviews were Mrs. Ternes for an elementary aide position, Mrs. Lambert for a concession stand manager, and Rich Biesheuvel for a groundskeeper/janitor. Prior to the interviews, Jessica Wilhelm from Miles City Job Service visited the class to talk about dressing...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jason Cosby, Colstrip, MT, speeding in restricted zone (70/65) $55. David Matthews, Morrison, CO, daytime speeding (86/70) $70. Arthur Sargsyan, Glendale, CA, stop sign violation, $85. Matthew Riley, Kalispell, MT, speeding in restricted zone (77/65) $65. Howard Kindred, Oral, SD, speeding in restricted zone (74/65) $55. Matthew Breitbach, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (84/70) dismissed by Court- improperly filed. David Chebotarev, Wheatland, WY, speeding in restricted zone (41/30) $65. Michel M...
By Deanna Langman Statewide Director, MT PTAC It goes without saying that most businesses are constantly on the lookout for new customers. Where are these new customers and how do companies find them? Of course, there is more than one answer to that question but, one possibility might be government agencies. Perhaps you think that government agencies would never purchase from your company because it’s too small? Think again. Each year, government agencies purchase millions from Montana companies, mostly small businesses. You may be surprised at...
Erick McConnon FFA Reporter In the month of December, when school is winding down for Christmas break the Broadus FFA is working harder than ever. Corbin Irish set up a coat drive at the Greenhand ceremony, and the Ag II class delivered the coats to St. Vincent's. The Ag II class also learns about meat this time of the year and uses that knowledge to make to food baskets that the FFA donates to the food bank for families in need. The last big event of December was the long awaited state officer...
Lewis (Lew) Charles Janssen, long time area resident of Coalwood, Montana, died peacefully December 21, 2019 in the home where he was born on their Coalwood ranch. His wife of 70 years, Helen, was at his side. Lew was born Jan 20, 1926 at Coalwood, Montana to homesteader parents William M. (Bill) (1896-1977) and Hallie A. Warkins Janssen (1903-2001). The youngest of four children he was delivered by his grandmother, Jessie Balcom Warkins. His parents owned the Coalwood Mercantile and Post Office...
Gladys Lenora Moen Schonenbach, age 96, of Parkman, WY, formerly of Ashland, MT. passed very peacefully on November 19, 2019, at Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, WY. Gladys was born on September 6, 1923, in Sidney MT, to George and Lenora Moen, the first of seven children. Gladys went home with her parents to the Squaw Gap Area in ND. The family moved often until 1939; when, with 7 children now, they settled on a farm south of Wheelock. Gladys, being the oldest, helped her Dad with...
Seventy-seven years ago, in mid-December of 1942, Gladys informed her husband Sal that the baby was coming and coming fast. They loaded into the old red pickup and headed down the trail from their ranch near Home Creek Butte, hoping to get to Miles City. But as the old pickup rattled along the bumpy road, Gladys knew the baby was coming and she said maybe we can get to Broadus. But then the expectant Mother knew that she wouldn't make it much further, so Sal turned the pick up off the Big...
Cost is $37 in county, $38 out of county, and $39 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. If you’d like to save a stamp, feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse. You may also renew online, at www. powderriverexaminer.com. Jim & Linda Bird, Volborg Terri Bird, Volborg John & Kim Blain, Broadus Shawna Boatman, Columbus Kay Brost, Alzada Jim Cain, Broadus Jim Capp, Broadus Charles Carter, Broadus Mina Chapman, C...
Courtesy MT FWP It's that time of year when ice anglers will be heading out to Montana's waters for the ice fishing season. Ice fishing is a great winter activity that the entire family can enjoy. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds anglers that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on the ice. While the first ice of the year often offers some of the best fishing, it also can be quite variable from location to location and from day to day. Anglers should be familiar with...
Thursday, January, 1990 Black Hills Pack temporarily closed Eastern Montana cattle shippers will miss seeing that familiar “BHP” as buyers on their sales invoices from nearby South Dakota sales yard, with the recent closure of Black Hills Packing Company. They will also, no doubt, miss the competitive bidding, of BHP in slaughter cattle sales. Management of Black Hills Pack said the plant is on the market. “Our sincere wish is that something can be consummated and this facility can be acquired as a satellite plant for an existing cow slaug...
GLENDIVE, MONT. - December 27, 2019 - Dawson Community College has released the names of students who have been honored for academic excellence during Fall semester 2019. To qualify for inclusion on the President’s Honor List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. High Honors (HH) – 3.75 to 4.0, Honors (H) – 3.5 to 3.74. Leighton Bilbrey, HH, Alzada, was a local student on the Honor List....
On December 17, 2019 the Mizpah Masters 4-H club held their third meeting of the year. All members were present. Prior to the meeting the club went Christmas caroling at the Powder River Manor. They got all the seniors in the Christmas spirit. Following the meeting the club provided sub sandwiches for supper. The next meeting will be hosted by Justin Aye on January 13, 2020. Mizpah Masters Reporter, Jefferson Cahoon...
Gaige Richard Mitchell was born on December 5th, 2019, at 4:15 pm, in Miles City at Holy Rosary Hospital. Gaige is the second son of Chrystal and Levi Mitchell of Broadus, joining his brother Colton, age 4, and sister Riley, age 12. He was 7 lbs 11oz in weight, and 20 inches long at birth. Gaige's grandparents include Richard Aubert, Barbara Mitchell, and Floyd Mitchell....
Courtesy MT FWP Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Community Pond Program grant. The objective of the Community Pond Program is to enhance public fishing opportunities in or near Montana communities by providing funding that may be used to construct or improve a public fishing pond. Applicants must provide at least 30 percent of the total project cost, which can include contributions such as heavy equipment time, con...
