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With the beginning of the county’s fiscal year July 1st, Powder River County will take over control of ambulance service in the county. The move comes following Dick Jesse’s announcement that he would be retiring from Jesse Ambulance Service, which was started by Dick’s father, Ken, in the early 1960s. Much of the early adventures on the ambulance were detailed in Ken’s autobiography, Ken Jesse’s Tales. With the looming question of what Powder River County would do without an ambulance service and no private operations able to take over, the...
The Broadus Boys team went into the 4C District Tournament seeded second in the District. In opening round action, Broadus faced off against Custer/ Hysham. Broadus came out of the tip- off looking like they were hungry for a win, going up 31-4 at halftime. Coach Richards rotated out his players and was able to play his freshmen players for a large portion of the game, as Broadus easily handled their opponents, winning 54-25. Dillon Gee shot 9 of 12 for 20 points. On Thursday, Broadus faced off...
The Broadus Lady Hawks finished out their season last week at the 4C District Tournament in Miles City. Broadus went into the tournament seeded fourth, and faced Wibaux in the opening round of play. Broadus had previously beaten Wibaux twice in the regular season, but the scores were close in each of those two meetings, with Broadus winning by six each time. In the tournament, Wibaux seemed to find a zone defense that would work against Broadus, while the young Broadus team had difficulty...
By Terri Bird Since August 2020 the Cancer Fund has sent $24,000.00 to 20 individuals fighting cancer. Broadus Cancer Fund is offering you an opportunity to purchase a bit of springtime fragrance and bright yellow sunshine in the form of daffodils. In an effort to support and replenish the Cancer Fund, we are selling daffodils. The cost is $10/bunch or $25/3 bunches of flowers. Purchases can be made on Facebook or by contacting one of the following women: Carla Bowers, Bev Schaffer, Debbie Talcott, Kerry Gardner, Karen Amende, Kitty Riggs, Pat...
A blood drive will be held on Thursday, March 4th at the Broadus Community Center, from 2-6 pm. The drive will be held by Vitalant, which works as the sole blood provider to 30 hospitals in Southern Montana and Wyoming, according to the company’s literature. Walk-ins are welcome, but those wishing to donate are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 436-2896, or navigating to www.bloodhero. com and use sponsor code broadus. Masks will be required during the drive....
February 25, 1921 County division seem likely House bill No. 330, introduced in the house of the Montana legislature by Dowlin, was passed last Sunday and passed to the senate. This bill creates Joe Brown county out of Rosebud, Bighorn and Powder River counties. Bet on sheep as against horses Ed Sutten, who lives southeast of town, traded a dandy six-year old saddle horse to George Phalen last week for a sheep. Mr. Sutten says one ewe will in ten years time make a man more money than a mare that costs $150. He has figured it out and will bet...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Trevor Todd, Sheridan, WY, registration expired, $85. Viktor Yuronen, Lynden, WA, stop sign violation, $85. Alan Mellen, Osburn, ID, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Igor Chichyov, Bellevue, WA, speeding in restricted zone (74/65) $55. Manjeet Cheema, Calgary, AB, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. MHP Jordan Budiac, West Bend, WI, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Wade Berry, Miles City, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Cammie Paschall, Gillette, WY, daytime speeding (80/70) $...
Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse square. Another option for renewal is online, at www.powderriverexaminer. com. Don’t forget about our online edition, free for all print subscribers. Robert Allen, West Salem, WI Jon Allison, Biddle Dale Amende, Broadus T...
I FEEL GOOD! “Did you know it’s 240 pedometer steps to dance to James Brown’s “I Feel Good,” reported Dee Katus, Power Walkers And a little friendly competition…taken from a cell phone text conversation: “Not sure if you guys looked at the reports put in for Steps for Charity, but the Jacam Joggers are beating the J Walkers, and that’s all that really matters.” Steps for Charity is a Feel Good event! Walking feels good and so does raising money for local charities. The charities highlighted this week are: Amanda Gaskill Spay and Neuter Fund....
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com Sheridan County (WY) sheriff Willard Marshall entered the Rex Hotel in Sheridan on September 1, 1955, to question a transient ex-convict regarding a recent house burglary. As he went to the front desk, he inquired if an Art Brown was staying there. The proprietor said no one with that name was registered there. Marshall gave the man's description and confirmed that his suspect had been registered under the name "Bob King" at the hotel for three nights...
By Jessica Malone It seems no one is more grateful for the warmer temps than our local ranch operations. We wish you continued fair weather and successful calving, lambing, shearing and bull sale seasons! Thank you for supporting our community and for the hard work that continues the agricultural legacy in our region. Congratulations to the PRCDHS Broadus Hawks boys and girls basketball teams for well-played seasons and District tournaments! Especially with ticket limitations, we appreciate the local businesses whose sponsorship makes it...
By Broadus Hawk Wrestling Coach Frankie Schoonover Riggin Schaffer is a freshman wrestler at 138 lbs. Riggin brings old fashioned toughness to the room; he has a no quit attitude and doesn't slow down, even when tired. Riggin shows up to practice each day with one thing in mind: to get better. He pushes himself in the room daily and continues to show progress because of it. With Riggin’s work ethic and desire to be the best, he will be a very exciting wrestler to watch throughout his high s...
By Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press - www.montanafreepress .org HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a major ‘constitutional carry’ bill Thursday that will let Montanans carry concealed firearms in public settings including banks and bars without a permit, in addition to limiting university system officials’ ability to restrict firearm possession on college campuses. The measure, House Bill 102, has been described by proponents as a way to enhance Montanans’ Second Amendment rights and promote public safety by making it easier for law-abidi...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana Constitutional Amendment would Establish Protections for Electronic Messages The Montana Legislature is considering a bill proponents say will offer increased clarity and protections for privacy in the digital age. Senate Bill 203, sponsored by Sen. Kenneth Bogner, R-Miles City, seeks to ask voters to amend Montana’s Constitution to add language to Article II, Section 11 that would explicitly protect electronic data and communications from i...
Courtesy MSU Extension BOZEMAN — According to a Montana State University Extension educator, it is important for individuals to plan ahead for their death and to make what comes after easier for their survivors. MSU Extension has a MontGuide available providing information on how to write a letter of last instruction. “By writing a letter of last instruction, we can provide essential information needed to relieve our survivors of needless hours of frustration and anguish as they search for the needed important documents during a time of sadne...
Marriage License Issued Benjamin Thomas Kaiser and Vanessa Jo Mader, Rapid City, SD Decree of Dissolution of Marriage Michelle Caramella and Michael Caramella...
February 8, 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 – Lee moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Various road issues were discussed. A cattle guard at Denbury Hill was discussed. Discussion was held on the request to accept molasses spill material into the landfill. The board approved t...
Courtesy Montana Historical Society The pandemic threw a curveball to Montana's 4-H and Future Farmer of America's annual tour of the Montana Capitol Building, so 4-H and FFA coordinator Andee Baker turned to the Montana Historical Society for help. The state agency partnered with the non-profit Helena Civic TV's Jeanie Warner to create a video tour of the capitol building that's now available online to the public. The 4-H and FFA students used the video as part of their Citizenship Seminar. "The virtual videos about the Montana Capital and...
Courtesy MT FWP The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made beginning March 1. Hunters and anglers can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website beginning at 5 a.m.; click on “Buy and Apply.” Most FWP offices will be o...
Courtesy MT FWP Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer an online wolf trapping certification class on March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class is required for trappers. To register for the class, please visit the FWP website follow the link “Wolf Trapper Education & Certification.” Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, the class will be online via Zoom. Students will be sent the Zoom address for the class after they register....
DPHHS to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for the Week of February 22 Courtesy MT DPHHS The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will distribute statewide to local jurisdictions during the week of February 22 a total of 20,930 COVID-19 vaccine first doses and 16,990 second doses for those completing the vaccine series as part of its weekly allocation from the federal government. This is a slight uptick in weekly vaccine dose allocations, and includes two more Pfizer trays that account for an additional 2,340 doses. T...
