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Those looking for vehicle, equipment, or just about any other sort of tire have a new option in Broadus, as Powder River Tire & Lube, LLC is now open for business. The tire and oil change service shop is housed in the old J&S Tire building, located at 113 West Hasten Street in Broadus, just off Hwy 212, a half block east of the IGA. Dan Hartman opened the business earlier this year after a career of ranching, cowboying, and running fencing crews. A few tough years in the cattle business forced a...
A multi-day heat wave blanketed the area at the beginning of the week, with temps in Broadus officially recorded at 102 on Sunday, and 105 on Monday, breaking the daily record high for July 24th. The record highs for July 23rd stands at 105 in 1980. The previous record high on July 25th was 104 degrees, set in 2007. The overall hottest tems at that station was 110, recorded twice in 2021 – on June 15th and July 27th. Temperatures were expected to remain near 100 on Tuesday, cooling somewhat later in the week and into the weekend. Fire a...
HELENA – While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back. Over the past few years, persistent drought, particularly in southeast Montana, has affected both survival and recruitment rates for mule deer. This drought has also, at times, been coupled with hard winters, making it e...
Abby Butler is working this summer in Powder River County as a member of the County Weed Department, through Montana Conservation Corps' conservation fellow program, which places willing candidates looking to gain skills in the conservation field with Montana agencies for five months. Abby is originally from Katy, Texas (near Houston). Abby graduated in May from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Wildlife Sciences. Abby tells us she loves any activity outdoors, especially hiking/camping, a...
Courtesy PR Extension Office My cottonwood trees are full of aphids and the accompanying honeydew. Lately, the leaves have turned gray and are dropping. What is happening? According to Abi Saeed, MSU Extension Horticulture Associate Specialist, the sticky and gray leaves are covered with honeydew, and the resulting opportunistic fungus called sooty mold. Although sooty mold doesn't actively infect the plants themselves (and instead, is only found on plant surfaces), significant amounts of it can reduce photosynthesis and cause premature leaf d...
Editor's Note: Amanda is the daughter of Melissa and Kent Haab. Melissa is a 1990 graduate of Broadus. Amanda is the granddaughter of Dick and Mary Sturtz of Broadus. Courtesy Montana State University BOZEMAN - A Montana State University undergraduate has been selected as the university's first recipient of a new scholarship launched in January in partnership with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Amanda Haab, a junior from Helena who is majoring in microbiology, has been named one of the...
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Powder River Diesel, LLC to Sagebrush Inn & Suites LLC, Warranty Deed, Lot 51, City of Powder River, Cranes Acres Subdivision; Lot 54, City of Powder River, Cranes Acres Subdivision; T4S, R51E, Sec. 33, N2SE4. George Kemerling to Donald J. Kogele, Quit Claim Deed, Lot 19, City of Belle Creek, T8S, R54E, Sec. 16. Zach Worman to Clinton L. Worman, Etal, Lana I. Worman-Mack, Etal, Correction of Quit Claim Deed, T2S, R50E, Sec. 04, W2. Clinton L. Worman, Etal, Lana I. Worman-Mack, Etal to Zach Worman, Correction Warranty Deed, T2S, R50E, Sec. 04,...
Mina Maurine (Mader) Chapman went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2023 in Cheyenne, WY. Mina was born to Tom and Maurine Mader in Gillette, WY. on February 11, 1940. She grew up on the Mader Ranch in S.E. Montana, graduating from Powder River High School in Broadus, MT. and Black Hills State College in Spearfish, SD. She taught school in Southeastern Montana and Northern Wyoming for many years. She preferred to teach rural schools as she was able to write her own plans and personalized...
Ren Nisley, 24, of Cheyenne, died on July 17, 2023, in Cheyenne. He was born on November 26, 1998, in Grand Island, Nebraska. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado, he worked as a Computer Assisted Design Engineer in South Dakota. He loved camping, rock climbing, and gaming with friends. However, even from an early age, Ren's real passion was drawing. He was truly a gifted and talented artist. He is survived by his father, Robert; mother, Arshi; sister, Ishara Nisley and her...
July 27, 1923 Cement Caravan A caravan of wagons loaded with cement for the Yellowstone Lumber company ended their long trip from Miles City when they drove into town Thursday afternoon. There were six wagons in all, each one drawn by four horses and the drivers were G.C. Houser, Arthur Houser, Henry Phillippi, Ernest Waldusky, Tom Wetherelt Sr., and Tom Wetherelt Jr. Each wagon averaged 5,200 pounds of cement, making a total of about 35,200 pounds of about 370 sacks, each sack weighing 95 pounds. Previously, the lumber company had received...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman First of all, I need to apologize for not having an article for the month of July. I was very sick and didn’t spend much time in the office for a couple of weeks. I am on the mend and will hopefully be right back on track. We have finished the remodel in the food pantry and almost finished the bathroom and office area. We welcome you to drop by and check it out. The center is becoming homier by the day. We have a few more puzzles and pictures to hang yet. Our June trip was to Pompey’s Pillar and the Bob...
Monday, July 10, 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 Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. The board reviewed the Comprehensive Capital Improvements Plan Project – Approve Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) Planning Grant Application. Commissioner Randall signed the plan and it will be submitted through Great West Engineering. The board then reviewed the Bridge Preliminary Engineering Report Project, and approved MCEP Pla...
Marriage License Issued John Morgan Long Elsom, Casper, WY and Jerrica Shaylynn Gotfredson, Olive, MT...
