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Medical services in Powder River County have been a hot topic of late, with the expansion of Powder River Health, the COVID-19 pandemic putting an emphasis on the Public Health Program, the expansion of the Physical Therapy Department, changing control of the local ambulance service, and, as always, the topic of the Manor. While looking for ways to gauge the community’s feelings on its healthcare needs, the Powder River County Commissioners, along with the Health Advisory Board, worked to develop a comprehensive community health assessment. T...
A retirement party was held last Thursday for four Broadus teachers. The party, which took place at the elementary gym, featured a cake, gifts, and was attended by a crowd of faculty and family of the teachers. On the south wall of the gym, a display was made for each of the retiring teachers – Marilyn Emmons, Marshall & Patty Williams, and Lisa Gaskill. The display featured each teacher's total minutes of teaching; Marilyn and Marshall each had 3,416,000 minutes of teaching, while Patty s...
By Jessica Malone The Powder River Historical Museum is seeking volunteers for the 2021 season! Consistent availability once a week for even half a day could help us open our doors this summer! We appreciate tour guides, door greeters and students to help on research and operational projects. We welcome anyone interested in assisting us to attend our annual spring meeting at the museum on Friday, May 21st at 3 pm or contact Jessica at 406-478-3114....
A number of athletes on the Broadus Track team are now district champions, following their first place individual performances last week at the district tournament, which was held last Thursday in Baker. For the boys, the team's freshmen helped propel the 1600 meter relay team to a first place win and team record time of 4:00.87, with three of the four members of the team set to finish their first year of high school next week including Matt Hansen, Jaxon Bilbrey, and Eli Heacock, along with...
In Justice of the Peace Cathy Landa’s Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Debrah Kidane, Seattle, WA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Perry Joyce, Geraldine, MT, speeding in restricted zone (82/65) $85. Tena Olson, Broadus, MT, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. Marko Kakovljevic, Westport, WA, speeding in restricted zone (55/40) $65. Steven Beyer, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Michael Dobbs Jr, Coeur D’Alene, ID, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Carter Fowler, Winnabow, NC, speeding in restricte...
Aidyn Trusler, nine year old son of Suzanne A. Trusler and grandson of Tom and Suzanne S. Trusler of rural PR County has been cast in the tv series "Yellowstone", directed by actor/director Kevin Costner. Costner plays John Dutton, rancher, in the popular tv series. The show was number one in the ratings on cable for 2020. Aidyn has been cast as the younger brother of Avery, a ranch hand, played by Tanaya Beatty. Season 4 is set to air this June. Aidyn appears in episodes 4, 6 and 9. (Photo c...
May 20, 1921 Coalwood to be platted as town Immediate action will be taken for the creation of Coalwood townsite, according to John W. Janssen who was in Broadus Wednesday making arrangements for the preliminary work. It was expected that County Surveyor F.L. Funkenbusch will start work on surveying the townsite the fore part of next week. Coalwood townsite will comprise about 40 acres of land on the John W. Janssen homestead. The Coalwood streets have been named Main, Madison and Monroe and will extend from east to west, while the avenues,...
Places first through eighth are listed in order. If more than eight participated positions nine and above are listed in no particular order. More photos from the event may be found in the May 20th, 2021 photo gallery. 50 Meter Race Kindergarten Girls – Mesa Graff, Kambry Yonkee, Dolly Randall, Jaelyn Jurica, Sadie Rumph, Reagan Boman, Haydin Ellison Kindergarten Boys – Trey Harmon, Ryder Opstedahl, Denver Kuhbacher, Randen Bilbrey, Thane Kolka, Riley Rumph, Gary Gatlin, Zack Augare, Colton Mit...
By Jen Zellers It was great day on the track for all our racers during the Broadus Bumblebee Daycare Derby Day, held earlier this month. Racers competed with their age group. It was a day of fun for everyone! Congratulations to all our winners and participants. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make our Derby Day a success! Also thank you to all those who came to cheer on our racers on race day. Here are the results: Age 3: 1st- Lincoln Ostendorf, 2nd-Faye Schuetzle, 3rd-Artic Rohrer,...
By Liz Riter Shalaine, a Cormo cross ewe, and Jeanne, a Suffolk cross ewe, came to the school in a stock trailer to help teach the 5th grade and 6th grade students about sheep, different kinds of wool, and biological control of weeds. The class watched as Garrett Harrington, sheep shearer, gave the sheep 'a haircut' for summer. Garrett answered the student's questions about shearing and grading wool. After the wool was sheared and bagged, some of the raw wool was taken inside so the students cou...
Attention All Watercraft Owners! Clean, Drain, Dry! Courtesy Liz Riter The Watercraft Inspection Station opened last Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the Powder River Taxidermy. If you are launching a motorized boat or non-motorized watercraft like a raft, or paddleboard you can get it inspected at the Taxidermy from 6 am to 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. You can be inspected here and then go straight to your intended desination, saving time so you can get right onto the...
By Sophie Irish On Tuesday, May 5, the Broadus FFA Chapter held a banquet as a final farewell to the graduating seniors, as well as Mr. Williams, hand out awards won by the chapter members, and announce the new officers. Proficiency Awards included: Beef Production Entrepreneurship - Marcus Mader, Silver, Diversified Livestock Placement - Kaydin Trent, Bronze, Equine Production Entrepreneurship - Oliveah Schaffer, Silver, Swine Production Entrepreneurship - Rheanna Schroeder, Gold, Star Agribusiness - Deanna Twedt, Gold, Star Agribusiness -...
By Christine Appleman All are invited to enjoy piano and other musical pieces on Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The progress of my students these past two years has been exponential!! Two advanced students, Megan Johnson and Clark Appleman, will be performing some of their amazing compositions, along with pieces by Peter Bence and The Piano Guys. There will be piano trios and duets and a few vocal numbers. The other students performing are Eli and Tyler Jurica; Mikayla, Lucas, and Logan Capp; Danica and Jordyn...
