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A new option for hair styling opened last week in Broadus: Hair by Kristie Jill. Owner and proprietor Kristie Lanke is now taking clients in her shop at the former location of Joyce Drane's Hair Restorations. Kristie began her cosmetology career by graduating from beauty school in Bismarck, and working in the field in Spearfish, SD. Kristie moved to Broadus in May of 2019 with her husband, Broadus native and High School PE Teacher Dustin Lanke. The pair met while attending Black Hills State...
On Monday, July 13th, the PR County Commissioners convened a meeting regarding the potential change to ¾ salary for the commissioner positions. A change to ¾ salary would essentially drop the yearly pay from $42,000 to around $32,000. The meeting was set up by Commissioner Lee Randall, who said that he’s been struggling with the idea of making full-time pay for what amounts around 25-30 hours of work per week. The full time commissioner pay is also held by other PR County elected officials, of which there are ten in all. For the last two yea...
The month of June was, for the most part, rather bleak when it came to weather. Though extreme storms weren't a major issue, drought-like conditions prevailed across the area. The dry conditions started off last winter, continuing through spring and right into summer, only to be further aggravated by grasshoppers. The scourge of hoppers has begun to devastate pastures and fields, leaving scant grazing in its wake. In the last few days of June, a welcome dose of moisture fell across the land, pro...
By Powder River County Health Nurse Darlynn Williams Montana cases continue to increase quickly. By following guidance on physical distancing, wearing masks, washing hands and staying home when ill, our community can protect itself. All results from the Community Covid testing event are in. No active cases of Covid were identified. Infection rates are going up in many states. People are behaving like the pandemic is over, it is not. We have yet to get through the first wave. As the cases increase in counties around us, it is important to...
Editor’s Note: A few highlights of the new plan, specifically for the Ashland Ranger District include: - The continuation of the Cook Mountain, King Mountain, and Tongue River Breaks Backcountry Areas. That is, they will not be changed into recommended wilderness or recreation emphasis areas. These backcountry areas were designated low development areas in the 1986 Custer Forest plan. - The new plan emphasizes the importance of livestock grazing on the district. Livestock grazing on the Custer/Gallatin Forest as a whole contributes over $12 m...
By Shane Copps Just over a year ago, Montana legislators passed a bill that created a pilot program for Community Integrated Healthcare (CIH) in Montana. This program has proven it’s worth in other states and the Department of Health and Human Services felt it could be done in Montana too. Getting this bill had taken a couple of years of dedicated work, some setbacks and I’m sure some blood, sweat and tears by the group in Helena. Jesse Ambulance and Powder River First Responders were one among six services in the state to be funded to hel...
By Tom Herzog Over 40 local children joined in the fun of learning more about God through the Faith Bible Church Vacation Bible School. Each day was filled with games, Bible lessons, crafts and singing praises to God. Christen Johnson was the Director along with over 20 volunteers donating time, talents and resources. The theme, "Outback Rock – Where Kids Venture into Solid Faith" had an Aussie flavor and included some of Christen's friends and experiences while in Australia this past year. M...
COLSTRIP, MT — The Southeastern Montana Development Corporation (SEMDC) recently kicked off a multipronged marketing study and branding project focusing on Colstrip, Montana, and the surrounding region. The project aims to highlight everything the community and the region has to offer and drive new residents, businesses, and future visitors to the area. SEMDC hired Windfall Inc., a Missoula-based marketing and advertising agency, to assist with the project. In weeklong flurry of activity, a major “photo and video shoot” was underway with the W...
Betty Aye sent us her "recipe" for a grasshopper repellent; a great thing to try out with the hordes of hoppers around the area. Not for human consumption. Grasshopper Brew 2 C. vinegar 6 or 8 cloves of garlic 1 pkg cheap chewing tobacco 1 C. water Simmer for about 15 minutes (not near mealtime). Pour into small flat container, place every 3 feet or so - must be kept wet. Taken from a farm magazine, maybe in 1988....
In Powder River County Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office William Hawkins III, Gloucester, VA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Billy King, Fitzgerald, GA, speeding in restricted zone (44/30) dismissed per officer. Sueann Hall, Manhattan, KS, criminal possession- meth, dismissed w/o prejudice by Co. Atty. Sueann Hall, Manhattan, KS, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, dismissed w/o prejudice by Co. Atty. Sueann Hall, Manhattan, KS, criminal possession of marijuana, dismissed w/o prejudice by Co. Atty. Sueann Hall, Manha...
Thursday, July 19, 1990 Hydrocarbon contamination found in downtown area Wide-spread hydrocarbon (fossil fuels) contamination has been found in both air and soil samples taken from downtown Broadus. Hydrocarbons cover the wide range of fossil fuel products, including all types of gasoline, diesel and home heating fuel, and cleaning solvents. The contamination of soils may also be causing the air pollution problem which has forced the evacuation of the Town Office, but no direct connection has yet been established. Results of air sample tests...
BOZEMAN, Montana July 9, 2020 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the acceptance of more than 1.2 million acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands during the recent signup period that began March 16 and ended May 15. The number of acres offered during this signup period was 1.9 million acres, over 3 times the number offered during the last signup period in 2016....
July 7, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Marty Drane, Maintenance Supervisor, met with the board. Drane informed the board that he has located a Skid-Pro roller/packer attachment used for rebuilding roads. Discussion was held if a roller/packer is needed; no decision was made. It was reported that painting at the p...
Keegan Schaffer (pictured at Yellowstone Falls) has been working on his photography and outdoor adventures projects. He said, "The most challenging thing about outdoor adventures is how tired we get on all day hikes, but the views and the fun are worth it. The hardest thing about photography is finding and getting the perfect shot. I love hiking in National Parks and taking pictures; I get to keep and share the memories forever!" About COVID-19: "Not much has changed for me. This was my first...
4-H member Garrett Cunningham (pictured at left) says, "I enjoy the colt to maturity project because it has provided me an opportunity to work with my young horses and learn more about preparing one to show. It is a challenge to get a ranch horse prepared to handle all the new sights of town and a fair setting." Garrett has already completed one Colt to Maturity Project, which requires taking a yearling through five-year-old, and is working with his second project horse. 4-H Family Feature c...
