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A pair of meetings on Monday set the elected official salaries in Powder River County. In a morning meeting, the commissioners voted on a motion which would reduce their full-time pay from 100% to 75%. The motion included an exception that if there is a dissenting vote, the commissioner that votes nay will be grandfathered in until the end of their term, with the change to ¾ pay taking effect for that position at the beginning of the next term in office, which would be January 1 of 2023. The motion also contained language which would pay the...
By Jaeger Held This month, July 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the burial of the last Civil War veteran in Powder River County, Montana. Pvt. John Helman, Company D, 178th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (Drafted Militia), died in July 1921 and was buried at the Bowers Creek Cemetery nine miles southwest of Biddle. Helman was living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania when he was drafted as a substitute into the 178th Pennsylvania Infantry, and he mustered in on November 4, 1862, in...
With low amounts of precipitation and hot temperatures, June of 2021 pushed the majority of Powder River County into a severe drought, as measured by US Drought Monitor. The 0.58” of rain which fell in Broadus in June made for the third driest June on record, with the record low of 0.40” in June of 2004, and 0.50” in 2006. Data is missing for the 1930s, which very well may have been drier, but the Ekalaka Eagle recently reported that June of 2021 was also the third driest in Ekalaka, where data through the 1930s is complete (their data for 1931...
Former Olympic Wrestler and Great Falls Native Mike Zadick coached a camp for youth wrestlers in Broadus last week, culminating in a wrestling takedown exhibition between the attendees. Zadick began his wrestling career at Great Falls, wrestling in both Greco-Roman and freestyle, and competing in both national and international competitions. He was the Junior National Champion in feestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling in 1996, and placed fourth in the 1994 Cadet World Championships in Greco-Roman wr...
By PR Extension Office Water quality (and quantity) for livestock has been a concern this summer, according to Mary Rumph, MSU Extension Powder River County Agent. Water is the most important nutrient for livestock. A quality and safe water supply is essential to the production of healthy livestock. If water is not suitable for consumption, it can adversely affect the growth, reproduction and productivity of livestock, and, in some cases, cause death. “Producers in different areas of the county have experienced sudden livestock losses last wee...
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, South Dakota – Combat Raider, a military training exercise involving various aircraft, is scheduled to begin July 19 in the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) and will conclude on July 23, 2021. Combat Raider provides joint and coalition flight training with realistic scenarios that support full spectrum operations against modern threats replicating today’s combat operations. There is a potential for increased noise levels for areas around Ellsworth Air Force Base and throughout the PRTC. A map of the airspace is...
By Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has a MontGuide available that covers how successors can access a deceased person’s financial accounts. Montana law provides simplified procedures for successors to acquire a decedent’s accounts at financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, savings and loans firms, brokerage firms and stocks or bonds companies, says Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. If the person held the account with another individual or individuals with rights o...
Ira Dale Andrews was born on October 19, 1971 in Miles City, MT to Ira J Andrews Jr and Roberta Dale (Westfall) Andrews. He spent most of his growing up years on the ranch near Biddle. From about 5 years old, Dale could be found tagging along with his then brother-in-law Darrell Rosencranz. He spent many summers boating, fishing, and water-skiing with Darrell and his nieces and nephews at Tongue River reservoir. After graduating high school from Broadus in 1990, Dale went on to complete an...
July 15, 1921 Assembling Material for the Oil Derrick The Anna May Oil Company has made much progress the past week in its preliminary work for exploiting the Coalwood structure for oil. Contracts have been let for sawing and assembling the derrick lumber and delivering it on the ground at the R.M. Whicker homestead five miles south of Coalwood. Bob Lent is at present engaged in excavation and leveling off the ground at the chosen well site and soon will start work on a water well. On Wednesday about 9,000 feet of native lumber had been...
The Mizpah Masters held their 4th meeting on April 4, 2021 at the Aye’s. Our President, Avery Kramme, led the meeting. Lea Aye led the American Pledge and Becca Aye led the 4-H Pledge. The minutes were read by Justin Aye and the Treasurer’s report was read by Lea Aye. Old and new business was discussed. Meeting adjourned. Madisyn Kramme, Reporter...
June 21, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda approved. Mid-month claims were presented and approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, stopped in to discuss FLAP grant. The board reviewed and voted on the Workman’s Comp policy for 2021-22 fiscal year. Raymond Ragsdale, Fire Chief, and Carey Trumps met with board to discuss a fire ban. Darlynn Williams, Public Health Nurse, met with the b...
By Melissa Sturtz-Haab Dick and Mary Sturtz recently attended the graduation of their granddaughter Amanda Haab in Helena, Montana. Amanda graduated as a valedictorian and BEAR award recipient from Capital High School on June 5th. Amanda is a Montana State University Presidential Scholar and plans to attend the honors program at MSU in the fall to study microbiology and economics. She was recognized by the College Board National Recognition Programs as a rural and small-town scholar. While in...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jason Donner, Broadus, MT, driving w/o valid D/L, $235. Jason Donner, Broadus, MT, oper. MV not properly registered, $85. Jason Donner, Broadus, MT, oper. MV w/o liability insurance- 1st off., $285. Caleb Buckley, Houston, TX, speeding in restricted zone (83/65) $85. Thomas Shirley, Arlington Hts, IL, fail to slow/ use caution from emergency vehicle, $85. Kayli Tolk, Sioux Falls, ID, fail/stop for stopped school bus, $135. Brett Shipley, Portland, OR, speeding in restricted zone (87/65) $95. Rebecca Willard, Ni...
