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On January 1st of 2022, recrecational marijuana stores opened for business in Montana. Now, with 14 months of recreational sales to look back on, we wanted to take a look at one of Montana's most lucrative new industries. In November of 2020, Montana voters passed ballot Initiative I-190, legalizing recreational marijuana for those 21 and older in Montana, by a 57% to 43% vote. In 2021, the Legislature approved House Bill 701, which set up the framework for the recreational cannabis industry,...
The annual Kindergarten Roundup for all perspective Broadus Kindergarten students entering the school system this fall will take place March 16th from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Broadus Community Center. Parents will need to bring a copy of the student's birth certificate and immunization records. Debbie Steig of the Tri-County Co-op described the process of Kindergarten Roundup: “The students are assessed in the areas of motor skills, concepts (academic readiness), and language. The motor skills are administered by a Physical Therapist (large m...
By Kendra Hartman The Broadus Elementary Battle of the Books was held on Thursday, February 23. The event included 20 students in two and three person groups, who had each read from a list of twelve books to answer questions such as: In which book did dinner taste excellent even if it was the result of an armed robbery? The 5th and 6th grade battle included the following teams: Tyler Jurica, Delaney Ruland, and Sammie Hart; Maggie Oylear and Addison Harper; and the winning team of Mesa Fleming,...
By Jim Kolka On February 11, eight Broadus athletes traveled to Gillette, WY for a large tournament at the Cam-Plex. Placing 1st was Jesse Barnhart, who remains undefeated and unchallenged on the season. Also placing: Porter Talcott-2nd, Gunner Pluhar-3rd, Tizer Barnhart-4th, and Thane Kolka-4th. Also wrestling hard and winning matches were Cort Fleming, Monte Goggin, and Trey Harmon. Some of Cort and Tizer’s matches were won in overtime and late rally fashion, gathering quite a cheering section from both sides. On February 12, six wrestlers t...
Stepping for Charity is a “No Brainer” Supporting local charities and walking for better health are great life choices. They are “no brainers” when it comes to making healthy, good-for-you decisions. Celebrating February 27th, National No-Brainer Day, is easy when it comes to Steps for Charity, which was created to encourage walking and to support local charities. Ronald McDonald House is the charity highlighted this week. The charity was chosen by Patten Adventurers, a family team made up of Ben and Cullen Patten and LaTeshia and Grace C...
The cast of Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Aladdin is pictured in the accompanying photo. The cast and crew put on performances last Friday and Saturday. A list of the cast is available in the February 23rd paper. (Aladdin and Battle pics courtesy Kendra Hartman)...
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of January, 2023. DPHHS EMSTS $35.00 Incontact Inc. $58.58 Montana Dept of Revenue $28,350.90 Powder River Examiner $1,127.25 Range $517.42 Range Telephone Cooperative $2,840.79 Town of Broadus $2,075.52 Wilhelm Land Surveying $600.00 Abbey Barnhart $570.00 Ability $540.75 Access Construction Equip. $3,541.52 Ace Radiator LLC $2,673.00 Alderman Oil Co. $16,250.50 A...
Monday, February 6, 2023 Chairman Lee Randall called meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. The board read and approved the meeting minutes from January 31, 2023 to be published. The board reviewed and read the consent agenda. Old business was reviewed. Aaron Eckland, FLAP Grant Administrator, met with the board via Zoom to discuss the preliminary phase, tribal notification, and environmental study. Tammy Jackman, Senior Center D...
Kay Jean (Newman) Babb was born at the Newman home, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Roy and Maxine (Radtke) Newman on August 30th, 1941. She left this earth early in the morning of February 22nd, 2023 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus, Montana. She entered into her heavenly home on what was her youngest son, Calvin’s birthday. What a blessed birthday celebration there must have been when she was reunited with Calvin and her beloved husband Lyle. Kay was predominantly raised and attended s...
Dick "Pop" Gaskill was born in Miles City, Montana on April 17, 1947 to Charlie and Ila (Mitchell) Gaskill. He joined two older sisters: Poppy (Slug) Mills and Della (Kenny) Greslin. Dick grew up on the family ranch on Pumpkin Creek, where he ranched and continued to live until he passed on February 23, 2023. Dick married Sherry (Samuelson) Gaskill in 1969. They were married for 34 years. To this union they welcomed three children: Tawny, Ila and C.J. Dick has always been a cowboy and rancher at...
March 2, 1923 Powder River Phenomena a Mystery A natural phenomena exists on Powder River that bids fair to attract the curiosity and investigation of eminent naturalists. What this research may develop is unknown but those who know of the circumstances are imbued in the belief that radium deposits exist on Powder River; that precious metal which is so scarce and which is so eagerly being sought after by medical science for its health-giving properties. The Powder River County Examiner is first to publish this news to the world, and it truly...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Whew, glad to have last week’s weather behind us and hopefully Spring is just around the corner. In regards to the old saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”, I hope it comes in like a lamb, remains lamb like throughout and then goes out like a lamb as well. With lots of good moisture of course. We are still having the arthritis exercises with Julie Riley every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cressi Johnson is here every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. for chair yoga....
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism A Bill Would Allow Charter Schools Overseen by the Board of Public Education If a bill in the House Education Committee gets approval, Montana would be able to open public charter schools, which supporters say would give students more academic opportunities in their communities. Rep. Fred Anderson, R-Great Falls, is sponsoring House Bill 549, which he said would expand parental choice in a child's schooling by increasing curriculum and offering classes through...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Getahun Abrha, SeaTac, WA, stop sign violation, $85. Hunter Bighorn, Missoula, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Philemon Tim Okaka, Selma, AL, speeding in restricted zone (95/65) $105. Todd Sharp, Billings, MT, operate MV w/expired registration, $85. Jerry Drinkwalter, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Steven Larson, Mt. Vernon, SD, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. MHP Kenneth Gallaher, Stone Mtn., GA, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Dilprett Singh, Surrey, B...
