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A benefit will be held to support Julie Stoddard-Terrill, a local lady who has been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. The benefit includes a chili and soup meal, as well as a dessert auction, and will take place at the Broadus VFW on Friday, May 3rd from 5-7pm in Broadus. The cost for the meal will be $15 per plate. Julie wrote to us regarding herself, her diagnosis, and the path forward: "My family and I moved back to the area 5 years ago. We run a local trucking business and help out on...
By Broadus Schools Art Teacher Kate Ruland On April 11, 2024 we took 20 high school and jr high art and enrichment students to Sheridan College for the art intensive program hosted by the college's art department faculty and students. Our students arrived bright and early, and as our first order of business we toured 2 galleries and voted on people's choice for one of those shows. Following our gallery tours, we attended orientation and some of our students were able to speak to the music...
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen Last summer I had the good fortune to replace the plumbing in an old trailer house in North Dakota. During my many trips to the hardware store the same young man was always there eager to help me carry out supplies. After some internal debate I decided the young man deserved a tip for his diligent service. Certainly, I am not known as a gracious tipper, but this kid had some work ethic. The young man informed me they were not allowed to receive tips. I informed the gentleman that he had a good work e...
By PR Extension Office Ever wonder how drones are programmed to fly a certain pattern? Or, how the Next Generation 911 works, how weather forecast maps are produced, or how to use GPS to mark and map a noxious weed infestation? These topics and more will be explored at the Geospatial Skills Camp offered in Broadus the week of June 10th-14th, according to MSU Extension Agents Mary Rumph and Julie Riley. MSU Powder River Extension has partnered with MSU Science Math Resource Center to organize and facilitate the camp. It is funded by the Air F...
HELENA – Nonresident and resident trapping licenses are now available to purchase at a Fish, Wildlife & Parks office or online at https://ols.fwp.mt. gov/. To purchase a Montana resident trapping license, residents must complete a Montana trapper education course or have purchased a trapping license in at least three prior years (in Montana or another state). Residents must be at least 12 years old to purchase a trapping license. Youth 6 to 11 years old, must purchase a trapping license and a...
Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive in Broadus on Thursday, April 25th, from 2-6 pm at the Community Center. To make an appointment, please contact Sue Richards at 406-740-2896, or visit vitalant.org, or call 877-258-4825....
Broadus High Track competed in two meets over the last week, including one at Miles City, and another in Baker. The Miles City B/C Invite last Tuesday featured several Class B teams, as well as Southern C teams which Broadus would face down the road at tournaments. Weather was blustery for the meet, but Broadus was able to pull out a number of personal records and season records – 15 in total. Gracey Bradley won the 1600 and Mia Mader the high jump in the girls, while Eli Heacock snagged 1st i...
Arthur Lee “Skin” Collins, age 81, of Broadus, Montana peacefully left us on April 15, 2024, at Holy Rosary Residential Living in Miles City with his loving wife by his side. Skin was born August 27, 1942, in Cookietown, Oklahoma to Lois and Dena Faye Collins. Due to the death of his father, he started working at a young age. From selling blocks of ice to washing cars at the local gas station. He pulled cotton with his mother for a senior trip with his Temple High School graduating class. It...
April 15, 1949 Propose Hilltop Drive Since North Fence Out F.W. Trautman, who owns land on three sides of the town of Broadus, this week was busy moving the fence on the north side of town. The fence is being moved so that the hill and water tank north of town will be in the town. It is the hope of many that a road can be built to the hilltop and water tank as it will be a scenic drive where a good view can be had of the town and Powder River valley. April 11, 1974 Kraft Corner Opens The Kraft Korner, in the rear of the old clinic building,...
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 February, 2024. Allbridge 862.06 NICE $169.26 Powder River Examiner $663.75 Range $517.42 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,486.20 Tebra Technologies Inc $419.98 Town Of Broadus $2,126.42 Wex Bank $143.95 Wilhelm Land Surveying $600.00 TCA Group, Inc. $209,605.38 Abbey Barnhart $497.48 Alderman Oil Co. $6,289.96 Alderman's Quikstop $3,893.47 Amazon Capital Services $...
Betty Nano Phillips, (nee Pearson), passed away peacefully, at the age of 85, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Highgate Senior Living in Billings, MT. Her daughters were with her as she left this life. Betty was born on June 17, 1938 in Lusk, WY to her parents, Oliver and Ellen (O'Shea) Pearson. Her grandfather and grandmother, John and Mary O'Shea lived with the family when she was a girl and together, they moved as a family to Montana in 1941. Betty and her sisters' early schooling was at the...
Regular Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall 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 Lori Fortner was absent. Forest service agents Ron Hecker, Ryan Melin and Luke Schwagler met with the board to discuss the Forest Service 72-hour notice policy. Ron Hecker updated the board on the process. A phone meeting then began with Thad McGrail, Morrison-Maerile representative to present security options for video s...
