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Several years have elapsed since Broadus last hosted a high school wrestling event. That changed last Thursday, as Circle and Baker wrestlers converged on Broadus to wrestle in a mixer. The event came about when Broadus Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover conversed with the other town's coaches, realizing that all the teams were going to wrestle in Moorcroft, Wyoming on Friday. In the interest of saving travel time for Circle and Baker, as well as getting a few extra matches in for the Broadus...
Several cases are ongoing in Judge Michael Hayworth’s District Court. A case is currently pending against Catherine Breuer of Broadus on a meth charge. On July 12, 2018, a person matching Breuer’s description was seen in Broadus sitting in a fire truck which had been taken from the Belle Creek Fire Department without the department’s knowledge. A subsequent search warrant on the truck by the Powder River Sheriff’s Department turned up a vial which was confirmed by the state crime lab to be methamphetamine. Breuer was arrested in early Novembe...
A small fire caused by a lit cigarette melted a planter in front of the Post Office last Saturday. The flames were quickly extinguished by local fire and police officials and no major damage was done, but not before a good amount of fumes filled the Post Office with the not so lovely odor of burning plastic. Broadus Volunteer Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale encourages smokers to properly extinguish and dispose of their smokes....
The Powder River Manor now has a new tool to help residents enjoy their time at the Manor – the omiVista mobii. The device is in essence an interactive projector, which shoots an image onto a surface (such as a table or the floor), and features a variety of stimulating activities and games. 300 activities come pre-loaded on the system; one example features a bunch of "chickens" parading around a digital barnyard. The residents tap on the chickens, whether with their feet, or as was the case d...
Both Lockwood brothers scored on one bull out of four attempts at the PBR Unleash the Beast – Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic rodeo in Sacramento, California last weekend. Jess scored a 87.75 on his ride in round one, and Jake an 87.25 in round two, with each netting 10 world points in the event. Jess now sits in 3rd place overall in the world standings, winning $3575 on the weekend. Jake is 26th in world standings, winning $3175 in Sacramento. Jose Vitor Leme of Brazil won the event, and moved to number 2 behind Joao Ricardo Vieira. The P...
Broadus hosted Terry last Friday for varsity basketball games, with the Hawk JV and Girls Varsity traveling to play in Plevna on Saturday. Boys The Hawks got out to a stagnant start against Terry, going down 0-4 early, before roaring back on three straight 3 pointers to lead 19-8 after the first quarter. The Hawks maintained a steady lead through the second and third quarter or around 8-12 points, and thoroughly cemented their lead in the fourth quarter to win the game 54-31. Broadus Boys Coach...
In 2019 BVFD responded to 11 wildland fires in Powder River County. Out of the 11 fires only 125 acres burned in total. Four of the fires were started by farm equipment, hot bearings or iron sparking a rock. Between the landowners, neighbors and Broadus Fire these fires only burned about 14 acres total along with some haying equipment. A strong wind blew down a power line that started our largest fire of the year and it burned about 100 acres. There were a few lightning strikes in the trees but with all the moisture they barely made it out...
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 powderriverexaminer.com. Tracy Alderman, Highland Park, IL Bruce Amende, Gillette, WY Craig Appleman, Broadus Barbero Auto & Ag, Broadus Kevin Bird, Miles City Cindy Boam, Edgemont, SD Lynn Bostwick, Custer Tom Bowers, Broadus...
By Erick McConnon, FFA Reporter On Tuesday, January 21, the Broadus FFA chapter set out to dominate at the district competition that day. This year's Districts was held in Ekalaka. The results are as seen below. Sales team 2nd place Individually: Callie Williams 10th Oliveah Schaffer 9th Marcus Mader 8th Megan Johnson 3rd GREENHAND Marcus Mader 2nd CREED Marcus Mader 4th Rheanna Schroeder 2nd PREPARED Erick McConnon 5th EXTEMP Sophie Irish 8th Alex Edwards 6th Parliamentary Procedure 2nd place...
January 6, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. First order of business for the new year was re-organization of the board. No motion was made to change the chairman; therefore, Lee Randall will remain Chairman for the 2020 calendar year. Board meeting dates were discussed. The motion was made by Rod Schaffer to change the m...
In PR County Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Maza Hectore Manuel, Miami, FL, speeding in restricted zone (56/40) $85. Clayton McCarthy, Apache Junction, AZ, speeding in restricted zone (50/40) $55. Brad Grainger, Poplar, MT, daytime speeding (80/70) $20. Douglas Gathridge, Altoona, IA, speeding in restricted zone (76/65) $65. Robert Evervs, Clifton, CO, daytime speeding (81/70) $70. Daniel McGrath, Terre Haute, IN, speeding in restricted zone (47/30) $85. Michael Linnich, Anderson, SC, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. A...
Not harmful to pets, but can affect poultry, game birds Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has had reports from citizens about an unusual number of dead Eurasian collared doves in yards and around neighborhoods this winter. FWP Region 7 submitted some of the dead birds for testing, and results have come back positive for Pigeon Paramyxovirus PPMV-1. Paramyxovirus outbreaks most commonly involve Eurasian collared doves and rock doves and can cause significant mortality. With the increasing...
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” All are welcome! Bring a friend and join us for worship. Sunday worship 11:00 A.M. followed by time of coffee and fellowship. Sunday readings and message from the gospel of Mark. Sunday Feb 2: Epiphany 4. Worship with monthly “Pitch In” lunch following worship. “Jairus’ Daughter Healed”. Sunday Feb 9: Epiphany 5. Worship followed by fellowship. “Death of John the Baptist”. Sunday Feb 16: Epiphany 6....
February 1, 1990 Band gets rave reviews after performances The Broadus High School Band, under the direction of Doug Wilbert, was well received after their performance at the Miles Community College basketball game January 22. As the band played the “Star Spangled Banner,” Allison Jurica sang it so the words could be heard. The band played four sessions during the evening. Singing with the bad at various times were Tami Archer, Ginger Ridenour, Eric Graff, and Allison Jurica, who also played instruments. Locals were pleased to see former Bro...
Courtesy MT FWP Landowners have until March 16 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands Program to be eligible for up to $3,000 in tax credits. The Unlocking Public Lands program is designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service) land where no legal public access currently exists. In exchange for access across the private lands, landowners will r...
By Michelle Patten The recently organized Southeastern Montana Moms Club has been busy planning a variety of activities for both mothers and children. There are playgroups, babysitting coops and holiday parties. There are also activities designed for just the moms such as cooking, couponing, crafts, outings, books and exercise. MOMS Club plans all their activities during the day, when moms need the most support. Members can bring their children with them to just about everything we do. We...
By Jessica Malone Warm Winter Greetings! We’re already nearly a month into 2020, so we encourage you to considering joining the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and to get your membership packet now to enjoy a full year of benefits! Download the membership application on our website - www.PRChamberofComm.com, or contact a Chamber board member for details. Chamber benefits include amazing advertising opportunities, including Facebook post sharing, website and Google Maps presence, tourism website profile listings and new in 2020, advertising b...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 staff met with its Citizens Advisory Council on Jan. 15, updating members on agency activities and gathering their input on various topics. Seven of the 10 volunteer members attended the annual winter gathering at the FWP regional headquarters in Miles City. Chronic Wasting Disease Chronic Wasting Disease was one of the main topics, since the first cases were detected in Southeastern Montana in 2019. During the general hunting season, portions of FWP Region 7 were high-priority surveillance areas for...
Powder River Rising Stars January Meeting On December 27, 2019 our club went to Gillette, Wyoming. We ate lunch and went swimming at the Rec Center. I think everyone that went had fun. Before our January meeting started we worked on record books. On January 15, 2020 President Reuben Kinzer called the meeting to order in the Election Room. Addison Harper led the pledges. We had roll call with 4-H trivia questions. There were 11 members, 2 leaders, and 4 parents present. Secretary's minutes and Treasurer's report were read. Bonita Kinzer...
