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From June 3rd through the 7th, and potentially into the first few days of the following week, Powder River Medical Clinic will have limited staffing. Abbey Barnhart, PA, will be away in training, and a flooring remodel is in the works. Those with medical needs are asked to call and check ahead of a visit for nurse availability, at 436-2651....
The Broadus school board trustees met for their May meeting on May 20th, a week later than originally set forth due to a lack of quorum. The board first heard from Jayce Schroeder, incoming Student Body President for the Class of 2025, who introduced himself to the board. The results of the school board election were read, with Waylon Billing garnering 285 votes, 200 for Bobbi Myers, and 76 for Katherine Myers. Billing and Bobbi Myers will fill the two open positions on the board. District Clerk Dixie Mitchell indicated that voter turn-out was...
The Elementary Field Day was held on Monday, April 20th. While the field day concept was a departure from the elementary track meet of old, trepidatious parents who may have not looked forward to the change were generally satisfied once they witnessed the amount of fun had by the kids during the events. The theme for the field day was "Survivor", which meant that classes were teamed up as "tribes" that had to focus on working together and building camaraderie in order to navigate a series of...
Regular Meeting Monday, April 22, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the 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. Ball Field: The commissioners and contractor Chad Gatlin met at the ball field to discuss the fence project. The commissioners will look further into the cost of fencing before the project is set to start. MSU Extension Interview Discussion: Larry Brence was scheduled to meet with the board to discuss the upcoming e...
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 March, 2024. Allbridge $862.06 Broadus Insurance Services, Inc $39,075.00 Casey Trent $210.55 Dustin Hansen $278.55 Kelda Page $1,179.97 Nice $205.02 Powder River Examiner $1,003.00 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,943.34 SDI Architects & Design $10,700.00 Tebra Technologies Inc $416.92 Town of Broadus $2,484.48 Wex Bank $1,047.43 4imprint, Inc $112.09 Abbey B...
The state qualifying members of the Broadus Hawk track team departed for state last week, making the drive to Great Falls on Thursday. The team was greeted with cold and windy weather on Friday for the first day of the meet – not too big of a surprise considering Great Falls regularly makes the list of "Top Windiest Cities In The US". Action got underway at 10:30 AM, and continued through the afternoon. On Saturday, the weather was in the 60s and more pleasant. Broadus athletes medaled in a t...
Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse square. Another option for renewal is online, at www.powderriverexaminer. com. Don’t forget about our online edition, free for all print subscribers. Click “Free Trial” on the blue bar at the top of the page, fill out the i...
Editor, Researching candidates is a daunting task before the primary elections, due to the number running on the Republican ticket. A group of conservative Republicans including myself locally have done some research on the candidates and offer the following recommendations, based on their past history, voting records, actions and statements. This list, in my opinion, represents the best constitutional and moral values that reflect their actions. All positions are not covered. US Senator: Brad Johnson 2nd Congressional district: Elsie Arntzen...
The primary election will be held Tuesday, June 4th. The Broadus, Broadus North, and Broadus South precincts will be open from 7 am to 8 pm, and the polling places will be in the courthouse. Voters in the Biddle precinct will vote at the Biddle Heritage Center, from Noon to 8 pm. Ashland voters will cast their ballots at the TRECO building from Noon to 8 pm. The Coalwood polling place will be at the Coalwood School from Noon to 8 pm. Absentee ballots are due at the election office or polling place by 8 pm on election day. Powder River County...
Parents Matt and Jennifer Zellers welcomed Hannah Lynn Zellers to the world on May 8th, 2024, joining older siblings Bryson and Audrey. Hannah was born in Spearfish, SD, weighing 6 lbs 15 oz, and 20" in length. Hannah's paternal grandparents are Larry Zellers and Bonita Grady of Red Lion, PA. Maternal grandparents are Jim & Terri Grothe of Brandon, SD....
Sheriffs Dept Justin Wright, Hot Springs, MT., speeding in a restricted zone, (82/65), $85. Kashmere Matson, Lakewood, WA., speeding in a restricted zone, (80.65), $65. Kevin Harrell, Leaksville, MS., speeding in a restricted zone, (8765), $95. Kamryn Rafferty, Lingle, WY., speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Jose Bacalanmo, Austin, TX., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $65. Natalie Clopton, Foley, AL., speeding in a restricted zone, (75/65), $55. Sergey, Karaev, Auburn, WA., possession of dangerous drugs, dismissed, refiled in...
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 700 one-half hour after sunset Friday, May 24. The black bear quota in the BMU of four bears has been met. Hunting for black bears with hounds closed on May 8 (two bear quota). For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/by-species to check the current quota status, or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826....
The deadline to apply for licenses to hunt elk B, deer B, antelope, swan and sandhill crane is Saturday, June 1. All applications must be completed online or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....
May 30, 1924 To Put Stray Horses off Custer Forest Officials of the Custer National Forest in the County have taken action that is aimed to rid the forest reservation of all estray horses. They were rounded up recently by Ranger Rolfe in district 4 and are being held at Sam Stewart’s ranch in the forest, to be sold there to the highest cash bidder at 10 am June 5th. Thirty four head of horses will thus be disposed of, horses that are unbranded or have brands of unknown ownership. In addition 150 head of impounded horses will be sold unless thei...
By Libby Nisley Earlier this year, Broadus Third Graders Jesse Barnhart, Gary Gatlin, Colton Mitchell, and Ryder Opstedahl participated in a nationwide Exploravision STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) contest, which involved designing a project. Theirs was the top project in Montana and received an honorable mention, meaning it was in the country's top 10% of projects! They all worked very hard both in and out of school to conduct research, write a report, and create a website...
Gail Ivester, age 72, of Broadus, MT passed away on April 28, 2024, in Gillette, WY. Gail was born on April 22, 1952, to Kenneth and Delores (Bone) Carter in Miles City, MT. Gail spent the first several years of her life growing up in the Broadus area, before moving to Dever, WY, where she graduated from Dever High School. After high school Gail began dating Butch Ivester, and after a brief courtship they were married on September 18, 1971. Shortly after, the family moved to Oklahoma where Gail...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost fbcbroadus.com Sunday, June 2nd - River baptisms following service, Pitch in will be BBQ at the river Sunday, June 9th – Communion as part of Service Saturday, June 15th - Mission Support dinner with Hanna Herzog Sunday, June 16th - Father’s Day tribute as part of Service Sunday, June 23rd –John Giacometto filling pulpit Saturday, June 29th – Johnson/Wolff Wedding Sunday, June 30th - Greg Kmetz filling Pulpit Sunday Worship Services are at 10:45 and offer both nu...
DICKINSON, ND (05/22/2024)-- At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the Dean's List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn at 3.5 GPA or higher. Lea Aye of Broadus made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. The University's mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and to provide services relevant to the economy, health and quality of life for the c...
