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Broadus has a new all-time high record high temperature, recorded last Tuesday, June 15th. The new high of 110 was recorded at the official weather station at the courthouse, beating the previous all time high of 108, which was attained on three different dates: on June 20, 1988, July 5, 1937, and July 14, 2002. The previous record for June 15th was 97, in 1987. Two other days in June have been record daily highs in Broadus, including the 95 degree high on June 3rd, and 104 on June 10th. In comparison, twelve record daily highs still stand in...
The Town of Broadus is set to receive $59,006 in the first round of ARPA funds, which are part of the American Rescue Plan, passed in March of this year. Per the US Department of the Treasury website, the ARPA funds are designed to: - Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control - Replace lost revenue for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs - Support immediate economic...
Shane Copps has been hired as the County’s Ambulance Director, a new position which will take over command and control of the ambulance now that Dick Jesse, owner of Jesse Ambulance Service is retiring. Control of the ambulance service is now transferring over to the county. When the decision was made to transfer control to the county, initially the commissioners planned on handling the matter themselves, later deciding to hire a professional after a few delays in the process. Copps has a long history in EMS service to Powder River County, and...
By Raymond Ragsdale Because of the weather and dry conditions of Powder River County and surrounding areas, the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department is encouraging residents to be careful!! On Monday, June 28th, the Powder River Commissioners will sign into resolution a burn ban. This will restrict all outdoor burning of natural vegetation materials along with trash burning. If weather conditions change, residents can burn if done safely. Please contact the Powder River County Sheriff’s Office, 436-2333, if you plan on burning. Burn ban r...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com In late May of 1897, John Hoover was found dead. The young sheepherder, employed on Fred Barringer's ranch north of Ashland, had been missing for several weeks. One of several search parties eventually found Hoover's body near his sheep camp, situated very close to the boundary of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Hoover had been shot to death. "Three empty cartridges, horse hoofprints, and a beef carcass nearby persuaded Barringer and others that...
The filing deadline for city elections was this Monday. Chad Gatlin filed for Mayor, a position currently held by Lyman Amsden. A single candidate filed for each of the city council positions; Raevyn Slovek for the Ward 1 position, and Lori Turnbough for the Ward 2 position. County Election Administrator Cynde Gatlin tells us that current plans are for a mail ballot election, with a general election deadline of November 2nd....
By Pat Ridenour June 26th is the date for the Wayward Quilters mobile quilting unit to return to Broadus again. With the Historical Museum open, it was decided to set up at the CORNER STORE parking lot in the future. They will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM as usual. It may be easier to find and will catch a few people traveling through. They will have a special of 15% off all Batiks this time. Kaylene and Karla have been serving eastern Montana for 1 year this month with fabrics and notions and will feature drawings on this trip, so stop by and...
By PR Extension Office In a year where forage is short in supply and vitally important, nitrate levels have tested very high in samples of spring grains, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Many producers are trying to make hay before the crop either burns up or is eaten up by grasshoppers,” commented Rumph. “Right now, the crops are testing too high to even graze safely,” added Rumph. High levels of nitrates in cereal grain are often present under drought conditions. The roots of growing plants will continue to take in n...
Carolyn (Warner) Gross, 57, of Gillette, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital after suffering from a major stroke late Friday evening. Carolyn made many connections and touched the lives of countless people in the community from her years working at Home Depot, Menards, Campbell County High School and running Carolyn's Cubs daycare. She enjoyed painting, photographing nature, camping with family, spending time with her children/grandchildren and taking care of the...
Charley Carl Emmons, age 96, passed away in Broadus, MT at the Powder River Manor on June 21, 2021. He was born in Portland, Oregon on January 23rd, 1925, to Carl Henry Emmons and Freida Anna (Johnson) Emmons. At that time, the family resided on the Mizpah Creek near Olive, MT on land that Charley's paternal grandmother homesteaded in 1909. But, due to the timing of Charley's birth (January in Montana), his mother, Freida, traveled back to Oregon in anticipation of the birth of her second...
By Dr. Julie Williams, MATL Montanans with disabilities often face barriers to accessing the assistive technology that will help them live their best lives. From screen readers to wheelchair-accessible vehicles, these technologies are expensive and often not covered by insurance. When that is the case, the Montana Assistive Technology Loan program is there to help. The Montana Assistive Technology Loan program (MATL) offers no-interest and low-interest loans to help Montanans buy assistive technology (AT). This technology includes aids for...
June 24, 1921 Rain interfered with Cross Ranch Roundup The rain last Saturday interfered with the attendance at the Cross Ranch at Biddle, but not to disappoint the visitors that were there, a horse race and one riding exhibition were two attractions. A half-mile track was not used. In the horse race, the racer entered by W.U. Cook and rode by Luther W. Kendrick nosed out ahead in a 300-yard race, winning a $15 purse. The Art Allison horse was second. A horse owned by Ray F. Tarbell was rode for a purse of $12. Kendrick has two fast horses...
GETTYSBURG, PA (06/18/ 2021) -- In early June, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society, selected Gettysburg College history major Jaeger Held '22, of Broadus, MT, as one of its 2021 Key into Public Service Scholars. Held is also pursuing minors in civil war era studies, public history, and peace and justice studies. Chosen from more than 800 applicants attending chapter institutions across the nation, Held and 19 other scholars will receive a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship and participate in a virtual...
By PR Extension Office Montana and the surrounding region are currently observing large numbers of “miller” moths congregating near buildings at night where they are attracted to sources of light according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Any type of moth s that are abundant around homes have been called Miller moths. In Montana and surrounding states, it is typically the adult stage of the army cutworm, Euxoa auxiliaris. The larval caterpillar stage feeds on a variety of plants and crops during the spring season, and now in early...
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...
Chase and KayCee Moore are the proud parents of baby girl Lenore "Lennie" Elizabeth Moore. She was born on June 4th at 12:56 pm, weighing 6lbs 4oz and measuring 19" long. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Kerry Gardner of Hammond. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Becky Moore of Orangeville, Utah....
June 7, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and Donna Giacometto present. John Olson was absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda approved. Sean Hill, Medical Administrator, met with the board. Hill presented an agreement between the nursing home and the county for the use of the Community Center should the Manor have to evacuate. The board opened the bids for the porch replacement at the nursing home. One bid was received: Gatlin Construction LLC - $42,725.00....
The Broadus Little Levi Rodeo took place on Sunday, with cool weather and a shot of rain helping to make for a fantastic rodeo. Eighty-four contestants from ages 2 to 12 from Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Florida, and Minnesota competed for prizes. Results are as follows. No times are listed as "NT". The "A" means the contestant was assisted and places after those contestants that were not assisted. PEEWEE GIRLS Little Miss Pageant - Harper Gardner, Rosin Schwieterman. Keyhole - Laramee...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met at the VFW Hall for their June monthly meeting June 9, 2021. Plans for the Sept. 18, 2021 Dist. 6 meeting to be held in Broadus were revisited. Final plans will be made and decided upon at a later date. The auxiliary was asked to provide food for the time of remembrance for service for Jolene Hopkins to be held June 26, 2021, at the VFW Hall from 1-4 p.m. The auxiliary will have a float in the July 4th parade. Assemble at the hall at 8:15 to put the float together. All auxiliary and post members are...
By Jeff Noble The 2021 Bowhunter Education Class for first-time Montana youth and adult bowhunters will be offered in Broadus on the following dates: SATURDAY, July 24, 2021: from 12:00 to 7:00 pm; and SUNDAY, July 25, 2021: from 12:00 to 7:00 pm. Attendance on both days is required. Youths need to bring a parent with them on the first day, to sign permission slips (which are available at the FWP website). Also, everyone is required to register online in advance, at the FWP hunter education website. The course will take place at Jeff Noble’s of...
