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By Jessica Malone "Land That I Love" is the 2023 theme for 4th of July in Broadus, MT as we celebrate our rural community, agricultural lifestyle and our stewardship of this beautiful country! Here’s what’s happening this year… The festivities begin early on Tuesday for Independence Day with the Freedom Run/Walk sponsored by SCDC and hosted by the Powder River Trails Club. Exciting changes this year with the addition of a 3 mile run/walk! Meet at Cottonwood Park for the 5 mile run starting at 7am, the new 3 mile run starting at 7:30am or the 1...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Samuel Elliott, Monticello, UT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Daniel Becker, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. MHP Kelby Hoge, Townsend, MT, seatbelt violation, $20. Myer Loeb, Santa Clarita, CA, unlawful possess. of marijuana/paraphernalia in MV, $75. Michael Goldy, Christopher, IL, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Jeffery Dumke, Sale Creek, TN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Demetria McClinon, Indianapolis, IN, speeding in restricted zone (93/65) $105. J...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell It’s finally summer and we have started a new Summer Reading Bingo focusing more on kindness and being good friends. We have a bunch of new books just for this! We are now also an affiliate with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, thanks to Montana’s First Lady, Susan Gianforte, whose Treasure State Foundation is funding our sponsorship 100%! Thank you, Susan, and it was a pleasure visiting with you during the Governor’s visit last week. During the last week of school, Mrs. Lambert...
Doug Gardner – rancher, outfitter, and friend of the community will be the Grand Marshal of the 2023 Broadus 4th of July Parade. Gardner embodies the Chamber's 4th of July theme "Land That I Love", as his years of work with multiple facets of the land and its people serve as a guide for future generations. Gardner grew up on the family ranch north of Hammond with his four siblings, originally attending the Box Elder School. Doug recently told us that one of his first memories of visiting the b...
Copious quantities of moisture fell on Southeastern Montana Friday night, with Broadus receiving 1.50" in the deluge. High winds accompanied the storm, causing limited devastation around the Broadus area, and localized flooding of some county roads. The storm uprooted trees at the golf course, as well as taking the roof off a nearby shed. Multiple trees at the cemetery were broken off or uprooted, causing extensive damage to the eastern cemetery fence. The majority of the downed trees at the...
Three enterprising young Broadus business people sold snow cones outside Broadus Insurance on Monday, selling over 50 snow cones to passers-by within 3 hours, according to stand manager Griffin Gardner. The group includes Sophie Ostendorf, along with Griffin and Mariah Gardner. The entrepreneurs are also planning to operate the stand on July 4th....
Our deadline next week remains July 4th. We will maintain the 10 AM deadline, so please keep in mind the holiday for submissions. - - - All VFW and VFW Auxiliary members who are interested in riding on the 4th of July Parade float, please come to the VFW Hall by 9:30 a.m. on July 4th....
Early Monday morning, a rollover accident on Hwy 212 claimed the life of Josiah Middle Rider, age 19, of Broadus, and sent an Ekalaka man to the hospital in Rapid City. Montana Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred near mile marker 92, approximately 12 mile east of Broadus, with authorities dispatched to the scene at 4:42 AM. Middle Rider, the driver, reportedly drifted off the right side of the road in a Ford F250 pickup, crossed back onto the road, and right again, rolling the vehicle. MHP indicates speed may have played a factor....
By Tom Herzog Area churches will be hosting a community service at the Cottonwood Park on July 2nd. Broadus Assembly of God Church, Faith Bible Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will host a time of music and a message recognizing Independence Day. Music will be provided by some of the Worship Team from Faith Bible Church, led by Eva Reil. Please bring a lawn chair and maybe some bug spray. We look forward to having you join us!...
Chris Shannon Elwood was born March 23, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas to Kenneth and Marie (Hansen) Elwood. They moved to Miles City, MT in 1960 and that's when he met his lifelong friend Bill (Shorty) Timberman. Chris went to grade school and high school in Miles City. He was active in baseball, football, basketball, and later rodeo. Chris was on the 1973 state basketball championship team. He started working for Art Larson right out of high school and got his cowboy education from some real...
Josiah Tay Rowland Middle Rider, whose Blackfeet name is “Ksiki’miioo’taatsis” (White Horse Rider) is a direct descendant of Chief Little Dog. On his Cheyenne side, he is a direct descendant of Chief (Dull Knife) Morning Star. He was born on June 23, 2004, to Gena Middle Rider and Johnny Ray Rowland. We were blessed to have him until June 26, 2023. He grew up on Otter Creek with his beloved Grandparents Ken and Pam Kania until he graduated 8th grade. He spent the last six years under the wat...
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...
By PR Extension Office Mark your calendars for the annual Extension Ag program scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 at the Broadus Community Center beginning at 1:00 pm, according to MSU Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Two private applicator credits will be available to attendees. The following topics will be discussed: Water Quality for Livestock & People - Testing water for suitability for livestock and people will be presented by Dr. Adam Sigler, MSU Extension Water Quality Specialist. Adam will discuss toxic levels of TDS and A...
Monday, June 5, 2023 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners John Olson was present and Lori Fortner was absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Cynde Jo Gatlin, Clerk & Recorder, met with the board to discuss the finalization of the county auction at 3 pm and update the board on the Willow Crossing Cemetery fence project. Commissioner Randall reported the Little Levi Rodeo has requested to move the catch pins up i...
June 25, 1948 Irion’s “Drifter” Wins Endurance Contest “Drifter”, owned by Tim Irion of Olive and ridden by Billy Stewart of Mizpah, won the 127 mile Hell Creek-Miles City endurance ride Saturday, June 19 in 12 hours, 10 minutes, and 36 seconds coming into the Miles City rodeo grounds 26 minutes ahead of B. Pfeifer of Jordan and F. Liverty of Miles City. The winner’s share of the prize amounted to $2880. The second place Pfeifer, riding for T. Robertson of Jordan collected $2160 with the time of 12 hours, 36 minutes and 23 seconds. Third place...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, July 2nd – Independence Day Community Church Service in the Park July 4th - Quilt Show at the church Sunday, July 9th – Communion as part of Service Sunday, July 16th - Missions Moment as part of Service July 17 – 19 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Cottonwood Park 9 a.m. each day (Ages 5-12) July 19 - BBQ in the Park at Noon Sunday, July 23rd - Faith Story Sunday Sunday, July 30th - Fifth Sunday Service Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools (Ephesians or Angels...
Local health officials encourage rabies vaccination of pets (cost approximately $20) On June 13, 2023, DPHHS received the first report of a rabid animal this year. A striped skunk in Powder River County tested positive for rabies. Last week a second rabid skunk was identified in the county. In 2022, 13 animals submitted for rabies testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for rabies (nine bats, three skunks, and one dog). Humans and animals exposed to bats and skunks are considered at high-risk for rabies infection....
Follow this link for results from the 2023 Little Levi Rodeo: https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/home/customer_files/specialpubs/2023_little_levi_results.jpg...
