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After a 4th place showing at the 4C District basketball tournament two weeks ago in Miles City, the Broadus Hawks boys team went on to play in Laurel last week, at the Southern C Divisional Tournament. This marked the first time the Broadus boys team had been to Divisionals since the 2013-14 season. The Hawks' first challenge was Plenty Coups, the number one seat from the 6C, on Thursday. In the game against Broadus, Plenty Coups played a fast-paced game, complete with good defense, and ran a...
Josh Stevenson of Olive recently began work with Gibbs Towing, a company out of Glendive, to provide a wrecker service in the Powder River County area. For the past several years, Broadus has been without an organic towing company. Towing duties for those broke down on the highway have gone to those from other areas. Gibbs Towing, which services NE Montana as well as the Bakken area, decided to expand into Southeastern MT when they realized the need. Stevenson's addition to the community brings...
By Molly Lloyd The Broadus VFW would like your support with some improvement projects that are needed to our community’s VFW Hall. In order for the VFW Hall to continue to provide a safe and welcoming environment for local wedding celebrations, class and family reunions, public benefits for area families, and funeral luncheons, the building will need to have some improvements done in the near future. Those include a new roof to continue to provide shelter for community gatherings, stucco siding to replace the old and hail damaged siding of y...
By Lisa Lynch The Broadus High School Choir will present Ellie Greenwich the Musical on March 7 and 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the H.S. auditorium. If you like songs like “Be My Baby”, “Leader of The Pack”, and “Chapel of Love”, then you will love this musical. You will hear several more familiar songs written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry. Please plan to come and enjoy a night of music and learn the story of a songwriter!...
Courtesy of Rural Montana Magazine Tongue River Electric Cooperative Trustee Bob Janssen of Volborg made his first wood-working project as an 11-year-old in 4-H. Half a century later, the now 64-year-old still spends as much time as he can working with wood, though his skill level has progressed quite a bit since his first project. His home features furniture, a grandfather clock and ornate bowls that he has handcrafted. "You can take a block of wood and you don't know what you will end up...
Greetings from the winter wonderland of Powder River County – As we close out February, we’re all wishing for some warmer temps on behalf of the local ranchers, and we hope your calving, lambing, shearing and bull sale seasons are successful despite the bitter cold. We support the local farmers and ranchers that in turn support our local businesses and thank you all for your hard work during this difficult season. Congratulations to the PRCDHS boys and girls basketball teams for well-played seasons! We appreciate the local businesses whose spo...
This week we will highlight the teams that chose charities in memory of Amanda Gaskill. Two groups chose the Amanda Gaskill Scholarship Fund: Fantastic Four are Tami and Sierra Bayles, Jen Rosencranz and Janie Calvert. Gaskill’s Gallopers are Leslie Stradinger, Kristina Ryan and Vanna Byrd. When asked why they chose this charity, they replied, “We walk in remembrance of a very special young lady who we miss very much, and to further the education of a worthy student.” The other charity in memory of Amanda is the Amanda Gaskill Spay and Neute...
Aubrey Doyle Larson, 87, of Stevensville passed away on Monday February 11, 2019 from complications of multiple myeloma. He had endured this painful cancer for several months. Aubrey was born on June 29, 1931 in Circle, Montana. He was raised there and learned the newspaper trade under the tutelage of his father, Ben M. Larson, who owned and published the Circle Banner for more than 50 years. He attended the University of Montana and did a stint in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married his wife, Marie Hunt Larson, on July 27, 1958...
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 www.powderriverexaminer.com. Joanie Abbott, Ashland Robert Allen, West Salem, WI Jon Allison, Biddle Dale Amende, Broadus Tracy Anderson, Volborg Ashland Public School, Ashland Keith Bales, Otter Jesse Barnhart, Broadus Mike B...
February 19, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall and Rod Schaffer present. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Maint. Supervisor, Marty Drane, met with board for his weekly report. The lock release at the Sheriff’s office door is finished, Larry and Bruce are still working on room at the manor. Scott Parrish will be staying on the job a little longer than originally planned. Don...
Powder River County is now sending out new predator control forms. The new forms are a combined setup with the Dept of Livestock and Powder River County Predator Control, and encompass, fixed wing, helicopter and ground control. These forms are required to be filled out as soon as possible if you wish to continue predator control and returned to the Clerk & Recorders office. The forms supercede all previous permission forms. Powder River County Commissioners and Predator Control Board emphasize the importance of the Department of Revenue...
UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism The Montana House of Representatives last week advanced legislation that would require a two-third vote majority for the Legislature to transfer funds out the state’s fire suppression account. The governor would still hold the authority to pull from the fund, as well. Speaker of the House Greg Hertz, R-Polson, is carrying House Bill 276 and said on the House Floor during the bill’s second hearing that it was proposed in response to the historic 2017 fire season that dra...
February 18, 1949 County, State and Federal Agencies Cooperate in Effort to Get Roads Open to Ranches but Losses Will Be Extremely Heavy Persistent efforts on the part of the county, state and federal agencies interested in opening the roads in Powder River county has paid off. H.L. Whiting, chairman of the board of county commissioners, said that practically every road in the county had been opened at least once. The federal government working through the office of Tom Dudley, district grazier, has made funds available for the storm emergency...
By Julie Long The church season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and is counted as the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday (excluding Sundays). This year Ash Wednesday is March 6th . On that day Pastor Julie Long from Our Savior’s Lutheran and Pastor Nick Knoblauch from PR Congregational will, again, offer an opportunity for anyone of any age to come and receive ashes and a brief prayer anytime between Noon and 1:00 P.M. We will be located outside at the public intersection with the red flashing light. We are offering public ...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, March 3rd – Pitch-In Dinner following service; Music Special – Peyton Gotfredson Sunday, March 10th - Ryan Devore filling pulpit; Communion as a part of regular service Sunday, March 17th - Mission Moment as part of regular service; Childbridge Training following service Sunday, March 24th - Faith Story during regular service Sundays 9:45 Sunday School (All Ages) 10:45 Worship Services (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Live Streaming of Worship Services available through our web page or Faceb...
Biddle Busy Beavers The January meeting was called to order by President Rheanna Schroeder. The meeting was held at the high school student lounge, following basketball games. There were 17 members and guests present. Jordyn gave a report on Mini Congress. Fun was had by all the kids who attended. There will be an officer training in the election room, date to be determined. Biddle Busy Beavers voted to sponsor laser tag and archery at the Powder River County Fair August 8-10. We will be doing a summer fun trip instead of going skiing this...
The City Bowling Tournament was held over three consecutive Saturdays in February, at Powder River Lanes in Broadus. Here are the results: Men’s Teams: 1st - Tom Herzog, Kirk Askin, Barry Russiff & Bob Salomon, 2430. Men’s Doubles: 1st - Bill Alderman & Kirk Askin, 1290; 2nd - Jesus Quiroz & Eric Gotfredson, 1213; 3rd - Barry Russiff & Kirk Askin, 1204. Men’s Singles: 1st - Julio Quiroz, 679; 2nd - Bill Alderman, 667; 3rd - Josh Aurand, 654. Men’s All Event: 1st - Kirk Askin, 1892; 2nd - Rich Aubert, 1863; 3rd - Josh Aurand, 1854. Mixed D...
