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January was mild across Powder River County, with warm temps and light precipitation contributing forming mild conditions throughout the month. In Broadus, the temperature climbed as high as 52 and only fell to 6 degrees during the month, which contributed to an average monthly temperature of 6.7 degrees above average. Precipitation was light, with 0.39” on the month, compared to a normal of 0.45”. The bulk of this precip came in the form of snow, on January 8th, for 0.24” of the total. Around 2-3” of wet snow fell on that day, depending on loc...
With two weekends of games left in the regular season, both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams sit third in the conference standings. This weekend, the teams will host Custer/Hysham on Friday, and travel to Jordan on Saturday, while in the final weekend of the regular season, Broadus will travel to Melstone on February 12th, and host Terry on the 13th. Here's a roundup of last week's games. Girls The Lady Hawks hosted Plevna last Tuesday. Broadus had previously played in Plevna only a few days before, and Broadus Heach Coach Ashley...
BOZEMAN – As the tax filing season begins, Montana State University Extension wants to remind state residents 62 and older of a property tax relief program they can take advantage of. The Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit provides a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,000. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, Montanans are eligible for the credit if they are 62 or older as of Dec. 31, 2020; have lived in Montana for at least nine months; have rented, owned or leased a home in the state for six m...
By Thyea Brittenham It’s that time of the year again where Little Italy gathers together at the Boyes Community Club Hall to celebrate a little bit of the heritage in the area. February 14th at 1 pm marks our 39th Annual Italian Dinner Fundraiser. The Boyes Community Club Hall is used for many different events thoughout the year for numerous organizations. The Italian Dinner is our opportunity to share our talents for cooking and friendly hospitality. All are cordially invited to come to this all you can eat buffet and enjoy authentic, t...
A long-tailed weasel, resplendent in its winter coat, enjoys a warm February day in a local field. While the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Tuesday, Groundhog Day, and thus predicted six more weeks of winter, we're not sure whether our local mustelid came to any conclusions regarding future weather patterns. Photos by Stacey Rabe....
By Jessica Malone Welcome to 2021 – 2020 was filled with challenges, and although 2021 may not be the fresh start you were hoping for, we still have some positive experiences to share this month. Starting in 2021, we're delighted to welcome Megan Smith as part of our Chamber Board! Having moved to the area in 2014, she married Broadus native Justin Smith in 2018. Megan expressed a desire to become involved with a positive group focused on making changes on a local level and she brings her p...
By Pat Ridenour The Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club has started out another year by meeting at the Senior Center on January 26. We will be meeting once a month, on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on the 23rd of February at 1:30 PM. Masks are to be worn at the meetings. We have some new members joining, so if you are interested in quilting, join us at the mentioned time and place. Dues are $10.00 per year. Hope you can come. We are in the process of getting our activities lined out for the year. Marge Mader gave a...
By Tom Herzog Can you believe February is here? And if you’re still wondering what do to for your Valentine this year, relax we’ve got you covered. Faith Bible Church will be offering a Valentine’s Dinner Date with all the details taken care of. • Dinner? Yep. How does brisket sound? • Entertainment? Yep. Some laughs and good ideas! • Gifts? Possibly…depends if you win a door prize. • Babysitting? Yep. Youth Group kids are handling that. • Picture? Yep. We’ll record this special evening with a portrait print. So you see, all you have to do...
Randall George Greenwood, age 59, passed away at his home in Baraboo, WI on January 25, 2021. Randy was born January 28, 1961 to Russell Greenwood and Janet Heimlich of Baraboo. In 1975, he moved to Broadus, MT with his family residing on Pumpkin Creek. He played football and graduated from Powder River Co. High School. He was a confirmed Lutheran. He went back to Baraboo after graduation where he worked for Greenwood Forest Products. In his spare time, he built handmade furniture. He had a...
Robert "Bob" Louis O'Leary, passed away early in the morning on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital after suffering a massive brain aneurysm. Bob was the second of three boys born to Michael and Louise (Johnson) O'Leary in Billings, Montana on August 4, 1953. He graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1971. From there his automotive career led him to Fitchner Chevrolet in Laurel, Montana where he met his future wife, Patricia Bernhardt. They married in 1978 in Laurel...
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! Sunday worship 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion celebrated First and Third Sundays and Festival Sundays. Face masks recommended when safe distancing not possible. Face masks required for singing. Links to recorded worship continue to be posted on our Facebook page and sent via email. Sunday Feb 7: Epiphany 5. Worship with Holy Communion. “Healing and Raising the Dead” Sunday Feb 14: Sunday...
By Broadus Hawk Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover Dakota Holbrook is a junior at Powder River County District High School. He has participated in wrestling for three years. Coming in as a 160 pound freshman, he had his hands full wrestling older and more experienced athletes. Instead of calling it quits due to his lack of success he focused on improvement. Dakota uses past failures and successes to push himself to improve both mentally and physically. Dakota thrives off the discipline that is p...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Abortion Bills Advance to Senate; Anti-Transgender Bill Dies in House Lawmakers in Montana’s House of Representatives have approved four anti-abortion bills, but failed to advance an anti-transgender youth bill after dissent within the Republican majority. House Bill 113 would have restricted access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, but failed a final vote in the House 49-51 on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The bill passed a preliminary vote in the House...
Friday, February 4, 1921 Phone Line Opened Broadus to Miles With the installation of a telephone instrument in the Reliable Drug store late yesterday afternoon, Broadus became connected directly with Miles City. This marks the completion of the 87-mile toll line south from Miles City, with a branch line to Stacey, 16 miles in length. The instrument was installed here by L.P. Teague, manager of the Eastern Montana Telephone company, assisted by Jack Burke, lineman. Phones have been placed at Beebe, Volborg, Coalwood, Stacey, and the Y T Ranch....
January 21, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Donna moved, John seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Greg Disney with Joint Power Trust stopped in to discuss and answer questions regarding employee concerns with the requested health statements by JPT. Sean Hill, Medical Administrator, met with the board at 9:00 a.m. Hill reported 20 r...
Making the grade at PRCDHS for the second quarter are the following students, who all earned at least a 3.5 GPA or higher: 7th Grade: Addison Draine, Gracie Gali, Kayleigh Opstedahl, Maggie Mader, Darren VerWolf, Kensi Emmons. 8th Grade: Zachary Jones, Rebecca Aye, Talyn Conley, Shyla Madsen, Zoe Page, Riley Mitchell, Rebekah Rasmussen, Madelyn Zimmer. 9th Grade: Graci Barbero, Emma Isaacs. 10th Grade: Alexander Edwards, Marcus Mader, Rheanna Schroeder, Lauryn Billing, Sophie Irish. 11th Grade: Abigal Martin, Shannon Knapp, Rachel Rasmussen,...
BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 27, 2021 – Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). USDA will temporarily suspend non-judicial foreclosures, debt offsets or wage garnishments, and referring foreclosures to the Department of Justice. USDA will w...
