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By JOE KUSEK Special to the Examiner Some people have a favorite shirt or comfortable pair of cowboy boots they prefer. Others might reach in their tackle box for a special fishing lure or always have the same pregame meal. Jake Lockwood's preference might go a little bigger. The Volborg bull rider is starting to like First Interstate Arena in Billings. Lockwood won the Yellowstone Round-Up in August to solidify his 2023 season and returned two months later to win the NILE Pro Rodeo in the same...
Since early December we have seen an increase in viral infection in Powder River County. A definitive number is hard to provide. However, since early December we have had a confirmed 25 individuals positive for COVID, and 1 positive individual for Influenza in the area. There is a significant amount of illness, both respiratory and gastrointestinal illness, that is not being tested, reported, or if tested is not confirmed COVID or Influenza. Due to the high numbers of illness; the school, healthcare and businesses have seen its effect. School...
The following is the Broadus Town Council minutes from the January 2nd meeting, in which the council discusses changes to the water and dump rates, which if enacted would show up on resident's bill they receive at the beginning of March. Regular Council Meeting January 2, 2024 In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Following the pledge of allegiance council...
The word "remount" as a modern word is a verb, meaning "to get back on [something] and ride it again." But if the term was heard during any period before the 1950's, another meaning would likely be applied. This version of "remount," a noun, referred specifically to military horses and their replacements, usually during times of war. The provisioning of military horses in the Western United States, particularly Eastern Montana, has a rich, colorful history that has been well documented. Many...
This fall I didn’t have the opportunity to follow my favorite team/ the Minnesota Vikings. So, when my brother asked me what I thought of the new starting quarterback I had no idea what he was talking about. My brother explained that after being let go from six other teams Josh Dobbs led the Vikings to a 31-28 victory, but that is not the most remarkable thing about Mr. Dobbs. After some research, my brother explained, Josh Dobbs graduated as an aeronautical engineer with a perfect 4.0 GPA, participated in debate, band, and three sports in h...
The High School B-Ball teams played at Baker on Friday, and against Melstone at home on Saturday, capping off the first portion of the season, which featured a number of very challenging non-conference games against tough opponents. Girls Going up against the #1 in MT State Class B Baker Lady Spartans was a challenge for the Lady Hawks. Broadus Girls Coach Kristie Lanke went into the game with certain goals for the Lady Hawks – turn the ball over fewer times than in their first meeting, and p...
January 11, 1924 “Moonshine” Mash Soaks in Galvanized Tub According to reports, somewhere in this County there is a distillery where the mash is going through its process of fermentation in a common galvanized iron wash tub, instead of a copper receptacle. The poison that is generated from the mash with this treatment together with the fuel oil that is nearly always present, is certain to make someone sick when the stuff is bottled and peddled at public dances. Statements show local Banks in fine condition The statements of both local ban...
Sheriff's Department Brandon Santillan, Belgrade, MT, speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $85 Brandon Santillan, Belgrade, MT, operating a motor vehicle not properly registered, $85 Rick Roth, Billings, MT, speeding in a restricted zone, (85/65), $85 Dwayne Kowaliuk, Littleton, CO, improper passing, $85 Abigail Heacock, Broadus, MT, ROW violation, $85 Alexander Fuetter, Ottawa, OH, speeding in a restricted zone, (50/30), $85 Miya Cobb, Columbus, OH, speeding in a restricted zone, (85/65) $85 Dorion Mitchell, Bakersfield, CA, speeding in a...
Letter to Editor: Remembering ... many years ago the Broadus outdoor school outdoor bell would sound the morning alert for kids to show up in time for roll call. Anybody remember what year the old school bell was retired? Loren Williams San Antonio, TX...
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of November, 2023. Alderman Oil Co. $4,422.13 Allbridge $838.79 Lee Randall $948.00 Nice $417.44 Powder River Examiner $996.55 Range $517.42 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,092.59 Tebra Technologies Inc $398.00 Town Of Broadus $2,279.00 Wilhelm Land Surveying $600.00 Action For Eastern Montana $2,132.00 Addco Office Systems $181.70 Alderman Oil Co. $5,456.65 Alderman's...
Broadus wrestlers traveled to the frozen plains of North Dakota to compete at the Hettinger Classic last weekend. Broadus Coach Frankie Schoonover told us that North Dakota wrestlers use different weight classes than Montana, and also have more weight allowance, while weighing in the same morning as the meet, compared to the night before like in MT. These subtle differences meant that MT wrestlers were often outweighed by their Dakota opponents, but nevertheless Broadus wrestlers competed well...
The Broadus School Board Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Monday, with Trustees Dawn Aye, Kristy Elgin, Waylon Billing, and Rob Jones in attendance, while Amanda Zimmer called in when agenda items came up for a vote. Trustees Dan Krantz, Jay Schroeder, and Shasta Madsen were absent. High School Teacher Libby Nisley described to the board the work study program, available for juniors and seniors at the high school. This year there are a total of 13 students in the program. Work study students work in local businesses for one or...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell We are happy to still have Lana Smith’s artwork on display. Make sure you go back and admire it when you stop in! We still have the MiFi hotspots available to check out for our patrons. It is a free resource for those who need it. We are starting the New Year off with a new book challenge- Read a book with a red cover, stop in, put your name and the name of the book on a slip of paper and you could have a chance to win a gift card from a local business. Our most recent additions are ...
