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As of Tuesday, 73 Powder River County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state’s new COVID-19 vaccination dashboard. The dashboard shows the number of total doses administered throughout the state, broken down by county. By Tuesday morning, 77,739 doses of the vaccine had been given in Montana, while 14,704 Montanans had received the second dose, and were considered fully immunized. That means 64,035 Montanans have received at least one dose of the vaccine, or 7.3% of the eligible population, per t...
By Dawn Mraz Community Sewing Days will take place on the first Monday of the month, starting February 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Faith Bible Church. This is open to anyone who needs a work space to sew on any project or just to come together, and hang out with other people to get inspired. Bring your sewing machine, supplies and any project you are currently working on, or whatever you want to start anew. Bring your own sack lunch or something for a pitch-in. Any questions feel free to call Dawn Mraz at 436-2198. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! HAPPY...
Broadus hosted a Wrestling Mixer on Saturday, with teams from Colstrip, Baker, and Forsyth descending on the PRCDHS gym. Broadus Head Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover told us that whenever these tough teams come to Broadus, the level of competition is sure to be great. As an example, Schoonover told us that 6 wrestlers competing in Broadus on Saturday had placed at State. The level of competition made for some excellent matches, not just from the Broadus wrestlers but between the other teams...
Drivers on Highway 212 were treated to an impromptu warming fire last Wednesday shortly after 5 PM, as the historic Epsie Store burned to the ground. Following investigation by Broadus Volunteer Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale and Sheriff Thumper Drane, the fire's cause was undetermined but likely human caused. The dilapidated structure was fully consumed in the blaze, while some grass around the building also burned, rather actively for January. "The grass burned like it was summertime. Anyone...
The Broadus Hawks Boys Varsity team is now tied for first in the conference, after winning three games in the last week. Last Tuesday, Broadus hosted Ekalaka for their second meeting of the year. Broadus got out to an early lead, but Ekalaka was able to battle back to regain the lead in the second quarter, and again in the third. Broadus would eventually go on to pull ahead in the fourth to win 65-52, sweeping the Bulldogs in the regular season. Dillon Gee led the Hawks in scoring with 20,...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com Sometimes a story seems too good to be true, and history is often an inexact science. Because of this, using oral history is often like handling a lit firecracker. You trust it will operate as intended and hope it does not blow up in your face. Recently I attended the memorial service of two well-regarded family members. While there, a cousin of my father's told a family story that fascinated me, partly because I didn't believe a word of it. I have re...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Yoga with Dr. George classes begin next week. Classes will be offered each Monday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and each Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. beginning the first week in February. Both classes will be held in the Courthouse Lobby. There are many physical and mental health benefits to practicing yoga. Dr. George explained that Yoga improves our physical health in many ways, including: • Develops relaxation techniques to lessen chronic pain; • Lowers blood pressure; • Reduces insomnia; • Increases...
Thomas William Weathers was born on a homestead near Epsie, Montana on August 13th, 1923 to Chester and Dena Weathers. He was the third of eight siblings. He spent the first 14 years of his life on farms in Montana and Colorado with a short stay in Florida before his family eventually settled in Boulder, CO. Tom attended Boulder High School where he played basketball and football. He also met Virginia Manring there, and they both graduated in 1942. Throughout their entire lives they were...
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The Lady Hawks won two of three games over the last week. Broadus hosted Ekalaka last week. Broadus Girls Head Coach Ashley Emmons commented on Ekalaka: "Ekalaka is a very strong and experienced team. They are great outside shooters and can also penetrate and hit jump shots." Ekalaka demonstrated their experience early, going up 20-7 over the Lady Hawks after the first quarter, and leading 33-10 at the half. Emmons continued: "They capitalized on any breakdown we had defensively, along with a...
January 28, 1921 22 Barrels of Whiskey Cached There would be a double incentive to drill for oil at the confluence of Cache creek and Big Powder river, about 20 miles above Broadus, for aside from the oil probability there is a prospect of unearthing twenty-two barrels of 47-year-old whiskey. According to M.C. Gilmore, he was an attaché with the commands of Reno and Custer when the expedition was made through this part of the country and the government troops camped for a week during the month of June, 1874, near the mouth of Cache creek. The...
Over 315 students were named to the Sheridan College honor rolls for the fall 2020 semester, including Bailey Smith, who was named to the President’s Honor Roll and Kashus Giacometto, who was named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll, both of Broadus. For full-time students to earn a place on the President’s Honor Roll, they must maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 or more college-level credit hours with letter grades of A or S and a semester GPA of 4.0 for all classes. To make the Vice President’s Honor roll, students must be full...
By Marshall Williams The Broadus FFA traveled to Wibaux on January 15th to compete in the first half of their district competitions with the following results. The Parliamentary Procedure team of Megan Johnson, Deanna Twedt, Lea Aye, Sophie Irish, Oliveah Schaffer, and Marcus Mader placed second, The Agronomy Team of Deanna Twedt, Alex Edwards, Sophie Irish, and Rheanna Schroeder placed second with Alex placing as second high individual, Sophie 4th, Deanna 11th, and Rheanna 12th. Alex placed...
Jan. 21, 2021 - Livestock producers in seven Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2020 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, and/or improved pasture due to qualifying drought. Livestock producers in Powder River County, as well as those in Carrter, Rosebud, Custer, Big Horn, Roosevelt, and Sheridan counties are eligible. The deadline to apply for 2020 LFP benefits is Feb. 1, 2021....
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Anti-Transgender Bills Draw Opponents Lawmakers have advanced two measures aimed at banning transgender women and girls from playing women’s sports and blocking transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming treatment after facing a storm of opposition from concerned citizens, parents, businesses and medical organizations. Rep. John Fuller, R-Whitefish, sponsored House Bill 112, also called the “Save Women’s Sports Act.” The bill would require transge...
Kyle Minow By Broadus Hawk Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover Kyle is a senior for the Hawk Wrestling Team. He steps into the wrestling room every day with the mindset to work hard. Kyle is a great team leader, and leads his teammates through brutal practices every day without showing fatigue or weakness; showing his mental toughness and leading by example. Kyle never complains and has a no quit attitude that reflects his maturity. Mr. Minow loves the hard work associated with wrestling and...
January 11, 2021 Commissioners Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson met for their weekly meeting. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Marty Drane, Maintenance Supervisor, met with the board to give an update on his department. The keyless entry system for the MP building has been ordered, and Range Telephone has been contacted to install a modem. It was decided to start the quote process for the concrete replacement on the south side of the courthouse sidewalk. Road...
