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Last week, a Presidential Disaster Declaration was signed which will allow FEMA money to go towards flood recovery from earlier this spring. The funding will cover eight Montana counties – Powder River, Daniels, Lake, McCone, Park, Stillwater, Treasure, and Valley. Speaking with Road Department Supervisor Teel Mullanix along County Commissioners Rod Schaffer and Lee Randall earlier this week, the group had not yet heard exact figures on how much money Powder River County would receive from the Feds. The funds will go towards fixing damaged coun...
The Manor celebrated National Nursing Home Week May 12th – May 18th with loads of fun activities for the residents and their families to enjoy. The Activities Department started off the week in style with beautiful corsages for each lady at the Manor. A Mother’s Day tea followed a delicious lunch where families and loved ones joined their mothers and lady friends for tea cakes, conversation, and drinks. Monday officially kicked off the events with the launching of the balloons. It was a perfect day for the residents to watch a beautiful dis...
Three PRCDHS teachers: Lynell Denson, Jesse Barnhart, and Charlanne Lemke, retired at the end of the school year. The teachers were honored with a party held last Tuesday, also receiving plaques from the school district, and flower stands made by the District FFA students. Lynell has been the Family and Consumer Science Teacher since 2001. She plans on enjoying some travel and vacation time with her husband, Mike. Jesse Barnhart spent ten years teaching in the Reading Department in Broadus, t...
By Coach Jerry Coulter The State C Track Meet took place in Laurel on May 24-25th. Our first event was junior, Karli Collins, who really likes the Discus. She threw her personal best of 81'7". Good job! Our next event was senior Kiarah Coulter in the Long Jump. She went to State in seventh place at 15'9 even though she has a personal best of 16'3". We have to put results of Divisionals into the State to seed, not your best, unless it was a qualifying mark. Her first jump was 16' and she was the...
Courtesy PR Extension “The bulbous bluegrass is taking full advantage of the moisture this spring” stated Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Rumph described the invader as a thin stemmed, wiry grass that cures early and is often found in areas vegetated by downy brome. “Bulbous bluegrass infestations seem to be exploding with the spring moisture,” said Rumph. Identification Bulbous bluegrass (Poa bulbosa) is a relatively small, shallow-rooted, cool season perennial bunchgrass native to Eurasia and northern Africa. Because it grows new...
Cost is $37 in county, $38 out of county, and $39 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. If you’d like to save a stamp, feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse. You may also renew online, at www.powderriverexaminer.com. Dorothy Baertsch, Sheridan, WY Elliott Barnhart, Clancy Cathy Bauder, Broadus Dan Bird, Olive Jeff Bird, Forsyth Cindy Burris, Spearfish, SD Neil Collins, Biddle Cedric Coolahan, Broadus Dale C...
A black bear was killed by a homeowner on the southern edge of Miles City on Memorial Day, after it was found raiding trash cans near a garage, according to Montana FWP officials. Black bear sightings and problems have become more common in SE Montana over the years....
Here are the results from the past two High School Rodeos in which the Broadus HS Team competed, courtesy of Heather Cunningham: Harlowton on Friday Harley Meged - 2nd Pole Bending, 8th Breakaway Roping, 7th Goat Tying, Chalee Harms - 4th Goat Tying, 3rd Barrel Race, 9th Team Roping with Partner Roan Burrows Maclain Cathey - 6th Calf Roping, 4th Team Roping with Partner Trey Dempewolf Garrett Cunningham - 10th Team Roping with Partner Mattie Mastel Kortney Cathey- 5th Team Roping with Partner Ge...
May 7, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Rod Schaffer left the meeting to go the Safety meeting from 9-9:30. Commission signed the FAA Entitlement share paperwork. Kathy Roberts, Transportation Department met with board for her monthly meeting. Discussion was held on the vehicles in the silent auction. The department has hired a backup driver to be a fill in driver. There will be some upcoming...
Continued from last week. Results are primarily in order of placing. Some results were not listed by order. Sixth Grade Girls – Alix Heacock, Maddie Zimmer, Shyla Madsen, Zoe Page, Katya Stiegelmeier, Rebekah Rasmussen, Riley Mitchell Sixth Grade Boys – Kail Irish, Jayce Schroeder, Raiden Aurand, Archer Edwards 400 Meter Race Fourth Grade Girls – Shaylee Bilbrey, Kassie Hagedorn, Esther Stiegelmeier, Laney Williams, Tabitha Escott, Shaelea Reil Fourth Grade Boys – Kyler Day, Justin Aye, Logan Capp, Ashton Madsen Fifth Grade Girls – Terryn Yo...
Greetings from the Powder River Chamber, Did you know that May is National Beef Month? Before the month draws to a close, we wanted to recognize the many ranchers and ag support industries at work in our community. Thank you for your contributions to the single largest segment of American agriculture! Looking ahead to summer, we anticipate large crowds over the 4th of July weekend for the Powder River County Centennial Celebration & All-School Reunion. We encourage Chamber businesses to contact us with any special events you have planned....
Faith Bible Church is offering to cover $250 in Bible Camp fees for this summer for kids from Powder River County. Kids from 3rd through 12th grade can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. The two camps that will be covered are Camp Bethel in the Big Horn Mountains and Trails End Ranch in Ekalaka. Camp Bethel has designated age groups for each week. This coming week is for 5th & 6th graders. There are lots of camping, games, canoeing and other activities. Each week at Bethel cost $278, but Faith Bible will cover almost that entire...
By Bill Alderman We wrapped up our Junior bowling league recently with a singles tournament. Solly Bradley and Ciarra McDowell were co-winners bowling a 620 series. In league play Cale Emmons and Graci Barbero finished 1st with 30-10 record followed by Solly Bradley and Tate Page with a 24-16 record. Our top 4 avg bowlers for the year were in order 1st to 4th: Solly Bradley, Graci Barbero, Ciarra McDowell, and Tate Page. Bowlers participating this year were- Graci Barbero, Gracey Bradley,...
Submitted by Public Health Nurse Darlynn Williams Recent measles activity and press reports have resulted in questions regarding MMR vaccination and the possible need for additional doses for certain populations. The information below is intended to help clarify MMR vaccine recommendations for adults. Please note, the recommendations to protect adults against measles has not changed from the ACIP MMR Recommendations statement was published in 2013. The current recommendations can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, June 2nd - Pitch-In Dinner following Service Sunday, June 9th –Communion as a part of regular service Sunday, June 16th - Mission Moment during service Sunday, June 23rd - Faith Story during service Sunday, June 30th - Fifth Sunday Service Sundays 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages) 10:45 a.m. Worship Services (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Summer camps are starting at both Camp Bethel and Trail’s End this month. Faith Bible will pay $250 toward the camp costs of any child from Powder River C...
Thursday, June 1, 1989 8th grade trip turned into drinking binge The eighth-grade class trip this year turned into something less than had originally been planned. Two of the class members have been charged with illegal possession of alcohol and at least three more of the approximately eight students believed to have been involved in a drinking binge will be charged later. And, two female members of the class were caught shop lifting at a Rapid City business, but charges were not filed against them. The youngsters apparently got intoxicated on...
A nice set of hooters - In the picture at left, a pair of young Great Horned Owls peek out from their nest, in a photo snapped earlier this week. Meanwhile, pictured below, a trio of baby foxes lounge in the sun near their den site. Babies of many species are showing up every day...
The Broadus Kindergarten Class Graduation was held last Friday. The Class of 2031 is pictured above, along with Teacher Paulie Isaak. Back row l to r: Faith Lockrem, Maci Emmons, Hazel Kinzer, Mikayla Capp, Daxson Wahl, and Avery Kramme. Front row l to r: Dylan Krantz, Kaya Hunt, Peyton Martinson, Clinton Handran, and Rickee Bilbrey. During the graduation, Mrs. Isaak thanked her volunteer help of Karen Gunther and Sylvia Zimmer, as well as the 5th grade reading buddies. She also thanked the...
