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For good or ill, the Powder River has always been regarded as different from the other tributaries of the Yellowstone. The river's very name originates from the sediment that flows in its water. "A mile wide and an inch deep," with water "too thick to drink and too thin to plow," contrasted with its cousins, the Bighorn River and the Tongue River, both of which are dammed in Montana. These dams allowed their respective rivers to run clear and cold for a portion of their length in Montana, allowi...
Longtime local pillars of the community Lyman and Anne Amsden will be honored as Grand Marshals of the 2022 4th of July parade, at 11 am on July 4th around the courthouse square. In keeping with the "Willing to Serve" theme of the 4th of July celebrations this year, Lyman and Anne were chosen for the Grand Marshal positions due to their long history of service to country and community. Grand lady Anne, age 94, grew up in the area after her folks homesteaded west of the river out towards...
By Jessica Malone “Willing to Serve” is the theme for our 2022 4th of July celebrations in Broadus! The Broadus Volunteer Fire Department is marking the 100th anniversary of their formation in Powder River County so please join us in celebrating a century of their service to our community. Here’s what’s happening over the long weekend… The co-ed softball tournament hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Powder River Little League will have games scheduled throughout the weekend starting at 8 am on Saturday, July 2nd at the Stanley Damm Fiel...
Adam Johnson is the new Emergency Medical Services Director for Powder River County, after beginning the role last week. The EMS Director position began last year, following the county's acquisition of the ambulance service. In his role as EMS Director, Johnson will manage the whole of the EMS system, handling scheduling, training, and supply of the local EMT force and ambulance, as well as working with the commissioners on budgetary and funding needs for the program. In addition, Adam is a trai...
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 May, 2022. State of Montana 113805.37 Capital One Trade Credit 117.96 Home Depot Credit Services 272.32 Incontact Inc. 266.90 Powder River Examiner 833.25 Powder River Manor 627.15 Public Safety Training Consultants 1654.00 Range Telephone Cooperative 3514.13 Town of Broadus 2176.58 Wilhelm Land Surveying 600.00 AAPACN 146.00 ADDCO Office Systems 26.35 Alderman O...
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, or by emailing us at prexaminer @rangeweb.net and we will send an invoice to pay online. Dorothy Baertsch, Sheridan, WY Mary Barge, Lafayette, CA... Full story
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Thursday, July 2nd - 5:30 pm Encouragement and Fellowship Gathering for all ladies – Dinner provided Sunday, July 3rd 9:00 am – Service in the Park – Bring Lawn chairs Sunday, July 10th - Communion during service Sunday, July 17th - Mission Moment during service Sunday, July 24th – Faith Story Sunday Sunday, July 31st - 5th Sunday Service Sundays 9:30 & 9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Tuesdays...
Robert Duane "Bobby D." Pittman, age 64, passed away on March 2nd, 2022 in Gilbert, AZ. Bobby D. was born in Crow Agency to Robert and Virginia. Robert later passed in a snow storm, and Virginia went on to marry Ralph Amsden, (Dad). Bobby D. was preceded in death by his mother and father Ralph and Virginia Fisher Amsden, his father Robert Pittman, his paternal grandparents Roy & Myrtle Pittman, and Ralph & Kate Rayner Amsden, and his maternal grandparents Eugene and Kitty Belle Spang Fisher. He...
June 30, 1922 Bentonite Goes to $24 per Ton Numerous deposits of bentonite are to be found in Powder River County and are known to exist generally throughout southeastern Montana and with the announcement that this mineral clay has been given a new commercial use it is quite likely that local and outside interests will exploit and develop these bentonite fields to their full capacity. A new use for bentonite has recently been discovered in the removal of ink from printing paper and it is expected that when this process has been fully developed...
By Annie Brimmer Four Auxiliary 1595 members attended the 100th State Convention in Billings June 16-18th. Those members attending were Patti Brix, Molly Lloyd, Sue Richards and Annie Brimmer. The National Auxiliary President, Jean Hamil, was also in attendance. She spoke several times during convention sessions and installed the new incoming officers. She is such a delightful person and brought such a positive and uplifting spirit to our meeting. Thursday morning (June 16th), there was a joint meeting of the Post and Auxiliaries. Thursday...
Thursday, June 9, 2022 Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present. Commissioners approved minutes from the May 31 and June 6, 2022 meeting and authorized Clerk and Recorder to publish. 8:30 a.m. - Transportation Director Christy Olson met with board for a transportation update. Olson continues to work on getting the building roof leak fixed, and will be gone the upcoming week for a conference. The d...
By Tom Herzog Area churches will be hosting a community service at the Cottonwood Park on July 3rd. Broadus Assembly of God Church, Faith Bible Church and Our Savior Lutheran Church will host a time of music and a message recognizing Independence Day. Music will be provided by Zeke Mader. Please bring a lawn chair and maybe some bug spray. We look forward to having you join us!...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Hi everyone I just wanted to get into the habit of writing monthly so you can stay informed of the comings and goings at the Senior Center. First of all Rita has resigned from the position of director here at the center and has moved to North Dakota to pursue a new adventure. We wish her all the best. For those who don't know me my name is Tammy (Lyda) Jackman and I have been given the privilege of serving as the new director. I look forward to helping serve the Senior Citizens of the community. Please...
Continued results from the Little Levi Rodeo: https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/home/customer_files/misc/levi1.jpg...
