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Broadus pet licenses for the 2023 year are now available at the Broadus Town Office. Licenses run from Jan 1 – Dec 31 of each year. All licenses shall be issued by February 15 each year, or late fee of $5.00 will be imposed. Dog licenses fee are $5.00, Cat license fees are $2.00, and replacement of lost tags for dogs or cats is $2.00. Licensing will be issued only upon proof of rabies vaccination. This license applies to dogs or cats temporarily kept within town limits for a period of seven days or longer. Please call the Town Office at 4...
By Adam Johnson, Powder River EMS Director Powder River EMS is excited to begin offering Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician courses to community members with an interest and desire to serve the community. At present we have planned for multiple classes to assist community members interested in obtaining EMS level licenses through the state of Montana and the National Registry of EMTs. The current offerings are: Basic Life Support CPR training: February 18th AM class 8pm – 12pm 6 spots available, PM class 1pm – 5pm 8 s...
"It was an all-out dogfight," Broadus Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover described the action on the mats at the Eastern Divisional Wrestling Tournament, held last Friday and Saturday in Columbus. He continued: "Everyone there was ready to scrap, and our kids showed up with focus and intensity. It was an epic tournament." Due to injuries and other issues, only eight members of the Broadus team were able to wrestle at the tournament. Those those who were there came ready to compete, with two indi...
By PR Extension Office Yoga classes start in Broadus next Monday, February 13th. Cressi Johnson, advanced 500 level Yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, will teach yoga in the Courthouse Lobby and the Senior Center. Her schedule is as follows: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (6:30 a.m.) – COURTHOUSE LOBBY: The Rise and Shine class gets the morning started with a clear mind and increased energy. Ease awake with gentle movement and power up to invigorating and energizing poses to set the intention for each day. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (5:30 p.m.) – COURT...
By Kim Blain What's better than an afternoon of music and chocolate? Almost nothing. To the delight of the audience, a broad spectrum of musical talent was showcased by adults from across the county. Special recognition was given to one of Music and Chocolate founders, Sarah McGill, who helped tremendously in previous years organizing and baking, and in recent years with the donation of the glass cups and dishes. All her efforts to make this a gala event for the community are much appreciated....
January is normally the driest month and coldest month on average in Broadus, with 0.43” of precipitation falling on an “average” January, and an average temperature of 24.1 degrees Fahrenheit. January of 2023 stayed close to these averages, with 0.45” of precip for the month, and an average of 27.1. The majority of the precipitation was recorded on January 27th and 28th, with 0.39” of moisture. The high for the month of 53 degrees came on the 15th, and the low of -16 on the 30th, during a cold snap to end the month which saw three days of b...
STEPPING Up for CHARITY By PR Extension Office And, they’re off! 80 people on 20 teams are STEPPING up to take the Steps for Charity Challenge. Each week in February and March, participants will walk to the post office, walk during coffee breaks, walk the hallways and walk to the calving barn. Those 80 people will track ALL those steps to determine the winning team and the charity that will receive the most money. It’s a win-win for charities and for increasing the physical activity of the team members. Eleven, well-deserving, local chari...
A nearly two week hiatus from the competitive basketball court provided a challenge for the Hawk boys team, as they descended upon the Jordan Mustangs last Friday, then traveling to Melstone on Saturday. The long break between games and the opponents' penchant for running a 2-3 zone against Broadus, which the Hawks have had difficulty against, made for a competitive game against Jordan. In addition, the Hawks' lackluster shooting from the freethrow line (10 for 22), and high turnover numbers...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Thursday, February 9th - 6 p.m. Women’s Ministry Launch Party – All ladies are welcome Sunday, February 12th - Communion during service Sunday, February 19th - Faith Story as part of service 4:00 p.m. Church service & Child Dedication @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in Sunday, February 26th - Missions Moment as part of Service Sunday, March 5th - Jennifer Jacobs of Africa Inland Missions (AIM) will share about her ministry in Mozambique - Pitch-In to follow Sundays 9:30 a.m. &...
February 9, 1923 Raising Money to Buy a Radio Set A series of dances is now being held at the Powder River Hotel, the entire proceeds of which are being applied to a fund to purchase a radio receiving set for the benefit of Broadus and adjacent country. The proceeds from the first of these dances Saturday night are being used for the construction of an aerial approximately 400 feet long, extending from Shorty’s Hall to the hotel. The masts were erected the first of the week, made of 16-foot timbers. The wire will consist of a seven-strand phosp...
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Bill Aims to Strip Clean Air Act and Allow Smoking Indoors If a bill in the Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Safety committee gets approval from lawmakers, businesses could again allow smoking indoors, but only if people under the age of 18 are not permitted in the establishment when smoking is allowed. Sen. Jeremy Trebas, R-Great Falls, is sponsoring Senate Bill 205, which would revise the Clean Indoor Air Act and allow private establishments to obtain smoki...
By Adam Johnson, PR County EMS Director As temperatures during the day are increasing community members should be aware of the lower temperatures at night. These fluctuations allow for the current snowpack around town and in the community to harden and become slick. With the recent rain this can increase the chances that minimally slick surfaces can become treacherous sheets of ice as the temperatures drop. Residents and community members are encouraged to keep a watchful eye on these situations as slip and fall injuries increase, especially...
Edwin Levi Stickney passed away at the age of 95 on Dec. 23, 2022 in Billings, MT surrounded by family. Born on May 8, 1927, to George and Doris (Brenner) Stickney in Beloit, WI., he was the second of four children. Ed attended Murray High School in St. Paul, MN and graduated in 1945. After his Military service in the Korean Conflict, he attended Mac-alester College for his undergraduate degree in Premed and received his Doctorate in Family Practice from the University of Chicago. He completed...
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Commissioner Lori Fortner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioner John Olson was present and Commissioner Lee Randall was absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. The minutes of the January 9, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published. Sheriff Boman was unable to attend his scheduled meeting and it was rescheduled for a later date. Commissioners reviewed the county vehicle insurance list a...
By Raequel Roberts, UM News Service MISSOULA – For an animal whose population barely tops 2,000, Montana’s grizzly bears hold an outsized presence in the psyche and politics of the Treasure State. Small wonder, then, that Montanans, though likely never to have seen a grizzly, hold strong opinions about the legendary bruins – opinions they readily shared for a study by the University of Montana and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, which was just published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice. “We got about a 40% response rate from the...
Horseback Librarian, a fictional telling of librarians who rode horses and pack mules through the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky handing out books and magazines to families in a rural setting, will be featured as a serialized novel within the coming months. This work of literature features a girl named Lanette Dade, who has been studying education at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. One day she is called to meet with one of her professors, who informs her that it may be difficult for her to continue college due to the financial...
