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The following piece presents a series of answers to questions posed to the candidates running for the contested local positions in the June primary election. This week we have the candidates for the Commissioner position. The candidates were asked the following: Please provide us with your background, education, and some personal history. For those in incumbent positions we also asked: Please present an example or two of accomplishments from your current term in office. What are two goals you...
The following piece presents a series of answers to questions posed to the candidates running for the contested local positions in the June primary election. This week we have the candidates for the Commissioner position. The candidates were asked the following: Please provide us with your background, education, and some personal history. For those in incumbent positions we also asked: Please present an example or two of accomplishments from your current term in office. What are two goals you...
The following piece presents a series of answers to questions posed to the candidates running for the contested local positions in the June primary election. This week we have the candidates for the Commissioner position. The candidates were asked the following: Please provide us with your background, education, and some personal history. For those in incumbent positions we also asked: Please present an example or two of accomplishments from your current term in office. What are two goals you...
The following piece presents a series of answers to questions posed to the candidates running for the contested local positions in the June primary election. This week we have the candidates for the Commissioner position. The candidates were asked the following: Please provide us with your background, education, and some personal history. For those in incumbent positions we also asked: Please present an example or two of accomplishments from your current term in office. What are two goals you...
The newest member of the Powder River County Sheriff's Department is Cody Stuchlik, a Montana Native who began work as a Deputy last month. Cody grew up in the Bozeman area, graduating from Manhattan High School in 2011. Following high school Cody spent four years in the Air Force, where he worked as a crew chief on a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, an aircraft the Air Force uses in search and rescue operations. Following his time in the service, Cody moved back to Montana, where he worked for...
By: Libby Nisley, BPA Advisor Three high school students attended the National Leadership Conference in Dallas last week, including Marcus Mader, Mia Mader, and Lucinda Cain. Teams or individuals finishing in the top ten of any event receive medals and walk the nationals stage. These three represented our state well with a 7th place finish in Administrative Support Team, a contest which includes completing projects in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint in an accurate and timely f...
May 12, 1922 “Bill” Hicks as Parachute Jumper “Bill” Hicks, widely known in Powder River County has accepted a contract at a flattering figure, to make a parachute jump at a celebration to be held in Glendive June 26. He will leave a Curtis standard airplane at an altitude of 4,000 feet and will trust to his proverbial luck to reach terra firma in safety. Last year a parachute jumper was dragged to death at the Glendive celebration by his failure to cut himself loose from the parachute after landing, but Hicks declares he will furnish no such...
By PR Extension Office Caregiving can be very demanding, both physically and mentally. A respite retreat for caregivers is set for Wednesday June 1, at the Senior Center in Broadus from 9 AM to 2 PM. Presented by MSU Extension, the retreat will allow caregivers an opportunity to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities and spend a day prioritizing their well-being. Caregivers take on many responsibilities and come in many different forms. A caregiver provides consistent care or assistance to any friend or family member who has h...
"It was a cold, cold, windy, rainy, miserable day," commented Head Golf Coach Chad Gatlin on the Divisional Golf Tournament, held Monday in Sidney. "But the kids played really good for the conditions," he added. The kids did indeed play incredibly well, as Emma Isaacs placed second overall for the girls, bringing home a silver medal for her individual performance by golfing a 99. Graci Barbero shot a 104 for fourth place, Lea Aye a 105 for sixth place, and Lauryn Billing a 119 for 13th place out...
By Jessica Malone The spring meeting of the Powder River Historical Society is scheduled for 2pm on Saturday, May 14th. If you are interested in volunteering this season, please feel welcome to attend. As we prepare for the 2022 summer season at the Powder River Historical Museum, it seemed a good time to look back on 2021… Following our COVID closure in 2020, it was a joyful event to reopen the museum to visitors in 2021. Although it was not our busiest season, we welcomed many visitors and travelers through our doors as our volunteers w...
On Thursday, May 5th at Fairview members of the Broadus track team competed in their final regular season competition of the season, in anticipation of the District Meet this week in Baker. A total of seven athletes competed in the Thursday meet in Fairview, as others were engaged at State Music Festival or were absent due to sickness or other factors, according to Coach Jerry Coulter. The seven members of the team who made the long journey to Fairview to compete in temperatures hovering around 80 degrees were rewarded with a meet featuring a...
Sheila Lorraine "Cooley" Trumps was born on July 22nd, 1938 the daughter of Alvie "Junior" Cooley & Margaret "Groombridge" Cooley in Lame Deer, MT. Sheila was raised at Moorhead & Broadus, MT, with her siblings Larry, Allen "Buzz", Forrest "Spade", Rod, & Marianne. Sheila graduated from Powder River Co. District High School in 1955. Sheila worked for Don Ward Trucking & Orvie Hough at Pastime Theatre. She purchased Powder River Abstract & Title Co. which she operated for many years. Sheila was...
Broadus Music students traveled to Billings to attend State Music Festival on May 6-7. This was the first time in two years students have been able to attend festivals so we have been very excited to show off the talents of these amazing students. The students performed very well and received excellent comments from the judges. Students or groups receiving a one (superior rating) are: Lea Aye - flute solo, Emma Issacs - clarinet solo, an ensemble of Lea Aye, James Augare, Kolton Williams, Emma...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Vidal Alayon-Sanchez, Miami, FL, fail to drive to right of roadway, $85. Sharrel Daniel Pupalaraja, Fullerton, CA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Mohamad Yasin, Chicago Ridge, IL, improper passing, $85. Mohamad Yasin, Chicago Ridge, IL, careless driving, $85. Stephany Williams, Cedartown, GA, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Robert Stine, Seeley Lake, MT, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Dylan Morales-Dacy, Death Valley, CA, speeding in restricted zone (93/65) $105. Erin Geiser, P...
By PR Extension Office Would you like to be more effective in your local board service? Do you want to make sure you and your board are following the law? The Powder River County Commission is sponsoring a Board Leadership training for all members of county and local boards on Thursday, May 19th, at 2:00 p.m., at the Community Center in Broadus. “High functioning local government depends on effective, locally appointed and elected board members,” explained Dan Clark, Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center, and training pre...
The School Play will take place this Friday, May 13th at 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 PM, in the high school auditorium. “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” features a group of two narrators and several actors bringing to life a collection of the Brothers Grimm fairytales with a new twist, describes Play Director Brandi Billing. Classics such as Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel & Gretel meet more obscure stories such as Faithful Johanna’s and The Girl Without Hands in a wild, free-form comedy with audience participation and fun....
Courtesy of Range Range held their Annual Meeting of the Members, Wednesday May 4th via Zoom. There were three seats on the Board that were up for election this year. Incumbent Trustees Tyler Larsen from District #1 and Dennis Cathey from District #5 sought re-election for another three-year term and ran unopposed. With Richard Craft from District #2 retiring from the board, nominated to run from District #2 were David Barbero, Jennifer Bird, and Cody Terrett. Ballots submitted were counted the morning of Wednesday May 4th with Jennifer Bird...
The Broadus School Board Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, with all members in attendance; Trustee Shasta Madsen attended the meeting via phone call. 20 members of the community were also in attendance at the beginning of the meeting. During the hearing of the public, five high school young men spoke to the board in support of hiring Brett Emmons as head football coach – hiring for that position is scheduled to be conducted later this week. The Math Curriculum Committee, consisting of HS Teachers Eric Myers and C...
Friends and family are welcome to gather for the Boyes Community Italian Dinner and Hog Roast on June 4, 2022 at the Boyes Hall. Game registration begins at 1:00 PM followed by the meal at 4:00 PM and dancing at 6:00 PM. There will be a silent auction and games for all ages. Roast pork sandwiches with Italian sides and desserts will be served. Prices are: ages 12 & up: $15.00, ages 6-12: $10.00 and ages 5 & under are free....
On Monday, Powder River County Road Department Supervisor Teel Mullanix informed us that travel is not advised on the Bear Creek Road, located in far Southwestern Powder River County. A culvert underneath the road near Goodwin’s has partially washed out the road, and run-off must subside before repairs are made....
Absentee ballots will be mailed on Friday, May 13, 2022. Cynde Jo Gatlin Election Administrator 406-436-2361 [email protected]...
