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By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com Last December, I presented an article on "the blackest crime to ever disgrace eastern Montana." That crime, the murder of Clemence "Winnie" Brown, occurred in 1897 just north of Ashland. Richard Dixon confessed to being the masked man who rode up on Winnie Brown and shot him in the stomach. In his confession, Dixon revealed that he had committed the crime at the behest of his employer George Geddes and his wife, Regina. He also implicated another...
Due to the recent cold and wet conditions, the track team hasn't been able to practice on the home track in two weeks, and the adversity continued as the team braved the winterlike conditions last week at a meet in Laurel. As conditions improved they traveled to Baker on Saturday for a meet in more pleasant weather. On Tuesday, April 13th, the Laurel Meet took place, with ten teams in attendance such as Columbus and Roundup. Broadus Head Coach Jerry Coulter told us that Laurel fielded a huge...
The Broadus Golf team did not make any trips over the last week, as their competitions were cancelled due to inclement weather. We finally received results from the Colstrip Meet, held earlier this month. The Broadus girls won third at Colstrip, narrowly missing second place by two shots to Harlowton. The Broadus girls golfed a 473, while Harlowton golfed a 471. The Colstrip girls won at home with a 430. Individual scores included Emma Isaacs with a 110, Lea Aye a 118, Lauryn Billing a 115, and Graci Barbero a 130. Abby Baer of Colstrip won...
BOZEMAN — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has announced it will return to in-person performances for its 2021 season. Due to the pandemic, the Montana State University program postponed its 2020 season and created content for all ages under the title “MSIP Live.” This summer, the company will perform William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Cymbeline.” Performance nearby include: July 6, Tuesday, Ekalaka, “Cymbeline,” 6:30 p.m., Dahl Memorial Nursing Home July 7, Wednesday, Miles City, “Midsummer,” 6:30 p.m., Pumping Plant Park...
Alvin J. Kramlich passed away at his home in Portland, Oregon, on March 11, 2021, following 94 1/2 years of life. Alvin was born September 8, 1926, the sixth child of Fred and Freda Kramlich born on the family homestead. He attended grade school at Doyle Creek School and finished at Broadus Grade School. He graduated from Powder River High School in 1945. As a young boy, Alvin learned to work hard alongside his dad. He learned to hunt. He learned great love and loyalty toward family. Work,...
In a bid to raise money for athletic projects at the school such as new wrestling mats, the Letterman’s Club is back in action. The club, long a mainstay of life at PRCDHS, has gone by the wayside over the past few years, but Athletic Director Mike Richards is bringing it back. The first event will be held next Thursday, April 29th, featuring the basketball players vs the wrestlers in a dual – the event will consist of two teams with each team having a combination of basketball players and wrestlers. The two teams will then play each oth...
By Pat Ridenour April 24th will be the date for the Wayward Quilters Fabric Trailer to return to Broadus. They have really enjoyed the trips to our town, and quilters have enjoyed having them come regularly. The hours are the same-10 AM to 4 PM. This time they will have some Sale Bolts that are 25% off the regular price, and any bolt that you "kill", you'll get an extra 10% off! Another new fabric line is the BELLA fabric line, which are solid colors and they will be 15% off the regular price. Also on board will be Patterns, Backings, Books,...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana Legislature Considers Lengthening Driver’s License Renewal Cycle, Raising DUI Penalties Lawmakers in the 67th Montana Legislature are debating and advancing a number of bills seeking to revise the way drivers are licensed and increase punishments for repeat DUI offenders. Members of the House Transportation Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 336 on Monday, April 12, after the bill cleared the Senate unanimously a week earlier. Sponsored by Sen....
The Montana Department of Revenue has an important message to Montana taxpayers who move after filing their income tax return: Keep your mailing address current with the department. This is especially true for anyone filing a Montana income tax return for the first time. The department sends refunds to first-time filers only by paper check – not by direct deposit – due to our security measures to combat fraud. Taxpayers who haven’t filed a Montana return since 2018 will also receive any refund by paper check. This means your refund will be dela...
Courtesy PR Extension Office How to assemble a fishing rod, braid leather, make a pig pen and air up a bike tire were just a few of the creative presentations at the annual County Demonstration Day on Sunday. 4-H Demonstration Day provides 4-H members the opportunity to "Speak Out and Show the Way" through prepared demonstrations and speeches, according to MSU Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. "Youth learn life skills by organizing their thoughts and developing a presentation to share w...
March 2021 Broadus Foods Inc. 14.37 Broadus Insurance Services, Inc 6521.88 Globalstar USA 90.39 Great West Engineering 34097.00 Home Depot Credit Services 841.93 Incontact Inc. 369.05 Motor Power Equipment Co 321.60 Powder River Examiner 869.75 Range Telephone Cooperative 2833.96 Town of Broadus 2039.63 Wilhelm Land Surveying 600.00 Alderman Oil Co. 6549.91 Allbridge 621.58 Amazon.Com Credit 142.08 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aramark Uniform Services 343.31 Automatic Doors of Montana, Inc. 562.50 Availity LLC 122.00 Aye’s Fabricating & Repair 262.00 Ba...
April 5, 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 was approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. The MACRS conference that Teel, Rich Aubert and Donna recently attended was discussed. Dust control, rough roads, and the current bridge project were also discussed. Teel received a call with concerns about the dust on his road making calves sick. Solutions were discussed. The...
Austyn Dean Richards was born March 30th at 1:43 am in Miles City, to parents Ronnie and Kori Richards of Broadus. Austyn weighed 7 lbs 2.8 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Dean and Jill Kolka. Paternal grandparents are Shawn and Wendy Richards....
Troy and Amanda Mills welcomed their son Del Barrett Mills on March 22, 2021 at 10:13 p.m. in Spearfish, SD. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Liz Riter and the late Del Riter and paternal grandparents are Steve and Sis Mills....
April 22, 1921 W Bar Ranch has bad fire Thirty dressed hogs, ten thousand pounds of corn, besides other feeds and many miscellaneous articles, were destroyed in a fire Sunday evening at the W Bar ranch, owned by Link J. Wilson. The fire started in the smoke-house and was communicated to the granary, about twelve feet separating the two. Emergency telephone calls were received in Broadus and many automobile loads of volunteer fire fighters responded. Bucket and tub brigades fought the fire, several chemical fire extinguishers also being brought...
In Justice of the Peace Cathy Landa’s Justic Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Michael Bemenek, Rosholt, WI, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Nicholas Crawford, Clinton, TN, speeding in restricted zone (65/40) $95. Lance McKean, Longview, WA, speeding in restricted zone (53/40) $65. MHP Jaymon Diaz, Seattle, WA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Brittney Gunhammer, Rapid City, SD, improper passing, $85. Joseph Ullstrom, Linden, MI, fail to carry proof of insurance, $285. Kevin Heim, Philadelphia, PA, speeding in res...
