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The Broadus basketball teams hosted a pair of conference games over the weekend, the first against Ekalaka, on Friday, then against a dominant set of Melstone teams on Saturday. This duo of games would also be the first home games of the season for Broadus, presenting fans with a great opportunity to cheer on their teams, and the fans did not neglect their duties, filling the gym both nights. Previous to the Christmas break, Broadus played Northern Cheyenne in Busby, the girls losing and the...
NEW YORK CITY – As one of three riders to deliver a flawless performance inside Madison Square Garden, 2017 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion Jess Lockwood (Volborg, Montana) won the Unleash The Beast Monster Energy Buck Off at The Garden, presented by Ariat, his second Major victory of his career in New York City. Lockwood’s Championship Sunday began with a punishing 85-point ride aboard Dream Catcher (Wallgren/High View Cattle Co.) in Round 3, leading him to enter the season-launching event’s final round the top-ranked rider in th...
Courtesy of PR Extension Do you have a favorite charity? Do you need extra motivation to get out and walk this winter? Consider entering a team in the Steps for Charity challenge promoted by Powder River Trails and the Powder River County Extension Office. The challenge takes place between February 1st and March 31st. There is a small change to the rules this year in that the older you are, the more your steps count. If you are 70 years of age or older, your steps count extra! See the entry form for details. Last year, 100 people registered f...
Due to the on-going government shutdown the Broadus FSA, along with the Ashland Ranger Station of the Forest Service, are both closed as of Tuesday, while the NRCS office in Broadus remains open. The shutdown began on December 22, 2018, due to Congress and Trump’s inability to come up with a solution in a fight over funding for a wall on the US southern border....
Coach Frankie Schoonover's wrestling team made the journey to Hettinger, ND last weekend. Eight Broadus wrestlers competed in the tournament, including Seth McDowell, wrestling at 113 lbs, Corbin Irish, wrestling at 132 lbs, Brian Hopkins, at 138, Troy Amsden, at 145, Donovan Sturtz, at 152, Dakota Holbrook, at 160, Larry Hunt, at 170 lbs, and Josiah Middle Rider, in the Heavyweight Division. "Our guys showed up with the right attitude, and wanted to wrestle. They are a motivated bunch of kids a...
By Caroline Johnson This past weekend our Speech and Drama went to Sidney to perform at their invitational, along with eighteen other Class A, B and C schools. Our little band of thespians performed well under the pressure of such a large meet. Samantha Perry performed her piece, “The Raven” as a dramatic solo for the first time. She did an amazing job of memorizing and performing in all 3 preliminary rounds. Megan Johnson presented her Dramatic oral interpretation and made it to finals and took a home a 7th place award. Erick performed his...
By Liz Riter Alyssa Riley (pictured at right) was awarded a scholarship by the Powder River Conservation District for use during her second semester. She is the daughter of Mike and Margie Riley of Volborg, MT and is attending Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, WA. This scholarship award is presented to students attending a college, university, or junior college seeking an agricultural and/or related degree. Applicants must be graduates of Powder River County...
Helena, Mont. - The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for an estimated $1.5 million in federal funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program. This competitive grant program is designed to expand markets for Montana specialty crops. Montana’s SCBG program is available for projects enhancing the competitiveness of Montana specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, and lentils, as well as horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. “These gra...
By Jessica Malone Happy New Year from the Chamber of Commerce & Ag! In reflection upon the passing Christmas season, we wish to say thank you to everyone who attended, participated in and helped organize the Christmas Stroll. Festive spirit was certainly displayed by our Christmas lighting decoration contest winners - Congratulations to Rich and Melinda Biesheuvel for the incredible residential display and to Powder River Petals in the business category for their delightful Snoopy theme, with honorable mention to Gardner & Billing CPAs for...
DICKINSON, ND -- At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the Dean's List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn at 3.5 GPA or higher. The following students have been named to Dickinson State University's Dean's List for the 2018 fall semester: Brooke Hansen of Broadus Madison Hansen of Broadus Montana Collins of Broadus The university's mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and...
December 10, 2018 All commissioners were present for their meeting. Minutes were presented and approved. Hearing no public comment on the day’s agenda, the board addressed routine business items before scheduled department meetings. Marty Drane, Building and Grounds Supervisor, reported he and nursing home maintenance have installed a floor sink in the bath area of the nursing home. One of the furnaces at the Community Center is down but has been repaired. The maintenance crew will be going back to working five 8-hour days. The tin is here a...
Gloria J. Peters, Etal, Alvarado Family Trust, Etal, Estate of Kenyon F. Dobberteen, Etal to Elizabeth J. Riter, Warranty Deed, T6S, R52E, Sec. 32, S2SE4, SE4SW4; T7S, R52E, Sec. 05, NE4, NE4NW4. Gloria J. Peters, Etal, Alvarado Family Trust, Etal, Estate of Kenyon F. Dobberteen, Etal to Loyd W. Williams, Warranty Deed, T7S, R52E, Sec. 05, E2SW4, N2SE4, SE4NW4, SW4SE4; T7S, R52E, Sec. 08, NE4NW4, NW4NE4. Elizabeth M. Beesley FKA Elizabeth M. Wilson to Jerry R. Wilson, Etal and Marla Bea Patten, Etal, Warranty Deed, T7S, R53E, Sec. 21, S2SE4;...
Thursday, January 12, 1989 New auto dealership announced Gary Alderman and Lewis Hoffman of A & H Truck Stop announced that they have been approved for a dealership in new and used Ford and Chevrolet vehicles through Heberle Ford of Forsyth. The new business will be combined with the old at the Truck Stop. Alderman says they now have used vehicles and will be receiving the new models of Ford and Chevrolet cars and pickups soon. The new vehicles will be shown in the big display room formerly used by Hyatt Chevrolet. He also noted that they will...
During this 4-H meeting we planned to go ice-skating during Christmas break, and we brainstormed ideas about our theme for the fair. We also went caroling at the heritage center. Some people went to the mini Congress. The Congress was fun, and exciting. Hanna Dudek, Tongue River Crossroads 4-H Club The Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H club had their December meeting at the Powder River Nursing Home on December 8. Old business was the horse workshop. New business was the 2019 fair theme. We decided on Fair is Hot and 4-H is LIT. These were submitted to...
In last week’s predator hunt article, the team of Mike & Tyler Bowers, with James Draine took fourth place, Mike Denson was not on the team....
