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As 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back at some of the highlights. Perhaps the biggest story of the year was the late winter and early spring weather. 2018 began cold, and stayed that way for many months. Broadus had a recorded low on January 1, 2018 of -28, and some late 2017 snows stuck around and kept piling on, into March. A large portion of the county kept several feet of snow on the ground into spring, with areas accumulating up to six feet of snow over the course of the...
The Third Annual CTD Memorial Predator Hunt took place over the weekend, hosted by the Powder River Stockman’s Club. 31 teams competed in the two day event, with 50 coyotes brought in over the weekend. The winning team of Gabe Havener and Chaz Bends brought in 9 coyotes. Locals Dan Bird and Jason Madsen won second place with 6 coyotes. Gene, Sutton, Vernon, and Blaine Small brought in 5 coyotes for third place. Locals Tyler and Mike Denson and James Draine took fourth place with 5 coyotes. The overall weight of their kills was less than that o...
PR Extension "I loved the science workshop!!!" exclaimed one participant at the annual 4-H Mini-Congress planned and facilitated by Teen 4-H members and Powder River Extension. Twenty-six elementary aged youth attended the event held last week at the Powder River County District High School. The event featured the movie "Coco" – in much the same way Dia de los Muertos is a way for all family to spend time together, 4-H Mini-Congress provides a way for 4-H and non-members to enjoy edu...
Minutes of the Powder River Rising Stars for November On November 26, 2018 the Powder River Rising Stars pledges were led by Garrett Cunningham. The reports of the meeting spoke of achievement night, where they handed out rewards. The new business was enrollment deadline, which was December 1st. We voted to have the club pay dues for all members, and decided on a committee to talk to the fair board about improvements, Garrett, Kaden and Rueben were selected. The meeting was adjourned by Garrett. Minutes of the Powder River Rising Stars for...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, January 6th – Pitch-In Dinner following service Sunday, January 13th - Communion as a part of regular service Sunday, January 20th - Mission Moment as part of regular service Sunday, January 27th - Faith Story during regular service Sundays 9:45 Sunday School (All Ages) 10:45 Worship Services (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Youth Group meets Wednesdays at 6 pm at the church. Dinner provided. To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pasto...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Adam Hansen, Broadus, MT, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, pled guilty, $585, 15 days jail, bench warrant. Adam Hansen, Broadus, MT, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, pled guilty, $575, 15 days jail, bench warrant. Kendra Houseman, Enda, PA, disorderly conduct, $185. Michael Sexton, Danville, IL, nighttime truck speeding (69/55) $105. Takoda Taylor, Saskatoon, SK, daytime speeding (89/70) $70. Justin Owen, Philipsburg, MT, daytime speeding (86/70) $70 Justin Owen, Philipsburg, MT, operate vehicl...
Everett Hanlan, age 98, of Broadus, MT passed away on December 17, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT. Everett was born on March 16, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada the second oldest of five children, of Illinois-raised parents, Edward Alexander and Edith Mae (Haldeman) Hanlan. Everett lived and went to school in Canada until he was 10 years old. The farm where the family lived neighbored with Germans, Scotch and Irish. They were all good neighbors. This is where Everett...
By Powder River Public Health Nurse Darlynn Williams Every year, thousands of Montanans look at the new year as an opportunity to make positive life changes. For Montanans who use tobacco, quitting tobacco is one of the best things they can do for their health. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line and American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quit Line are free services available to all Montanans and are here to help anyone quit tobacco. “Remember the Quit Line is for all types of tobacco: cigarettes, smokeless, and e-cigarettes. No matter what type of t...
US Attorney’s Office, Billings — Stephen Michael Miller, the former postmaster of the U.S. Postal Service Office in Miles City, was sentenced to five years of probation and fined $2,500 today in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine that came through the mail, U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme said. Miller, 59, pleaded guilty earlier to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute meth. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters presided at sentencing. An investigation found that between 2013 and August 2015 there was a...
January 3rd Happy New Year!!! On display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library during January is Pat Phillippi’s “Snowman” collection. Internal Revenue Service W2 and 1099 tax forms are available at the Library. Other forms and publications should be arriving soon. Recent books: “Target Alex Cross” by James Patterson; “Kingdom of the Blind” by Louise Penny; “Beauchamp Hall” by Danielle Steel; “Hearts of the Missing” by Carol Potenza; “The Clincher” by Lisa Preston; “Of Blood and Bone” by Nora Roberts; “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn; ...
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 the water body they plan to fish. The safest ice anglers are t...
Thursday, January 5, 1989 Fires Machinery, shop lost in fire An electric water or head bolt heater on a tractor was considered the cause of a fire which completely destroyed a large machine shed and the machinery which it contained, on Thanksgiving day at the Quentin and Janet Rumph home on Bowers Creek. The news of the fire just reached the Examiner this week, and Mrs. Rumph was kind enough to give details. She said it was a “really fine earth-sheltered shed which Quentin built after we moved here.” At the time of the fire the shed con...
