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Following twelve years of ownership by Bob and Darlene Salomon, the iconic downtown landmark Powder River Lanes has changed hands, with new owners Jeff and Jenny Alterman taking over this week. We sat down with the couple earlier this week to discuss their new business venture. The couple recently moved to Broadus from Overbrook, Kansas, but had been looking into moving to Montana for several years. Jeff, an avid bird hunter, chased waterfowl and upland birds across Central Montana, and after...
On Monday, the County Commissioners signed Resolution 2021-27, initiating Stage 1 fire restrictions across Powder River County, effective immediately. Under Stage 1 restrictions, campfires are prohibited, as are fireworks and smoking outside of a closed vehicle, except within a minimum three foot cleared or barren area. The fire restrictions will be in effect until further notice....
By PR Extension Office The annual Powder River County Fair “It’s Just a Small-Town Throwdown” will be held August 10th-13th (Tuesday through Friday). The 4-H Horse Show will be held on Tuesday, beginning at 9 am. The official kick-off for Fair will take place Tuesday evening at 5 pm with a Fair Parade featuring more than 25 floats followed by opening ceremonies dedicating the Fair to Andrew and Carlene Gaskill. The popular Rough Stock Challenge and Crazy Cowgirl Trick Riding will conclude the Tuesday activities. Interview judging will take pl...
A storm last Thursday carrying some lightning, some rain, and a lot of wind swept across the county, leaving a path of broken branches and small fires in its wake. Broadus received 0.12" of rain in the storm, while areas to the south received no moisture. Reports of heavier rain also trickled in from around the county. Fires started by the storm were numerous, with at least ten fires in Powder River County. Several fires were in the vicinity of Cache Creek, several more to the west of the Home...
By Julie Long On Tuesday, July 20th, we had the honor of hosting 30 young adults from the “4K for the Cure” program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. This is the 6th time we have hosted a “4K” group. They love our Broadus hospitality of home-cooked dinner and breakfast, hot showers, laundry and an evening trip to the pool. This year’s group was a combination of relay runners and bicyclists and was the only group traveling from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA (4,000+ miles). A...
By Tyler Gardner The 17th annual Scramble 4 a Cure is August 6 and 7th at Rolling Hills Golf Course. We have spots available on Friday with a tee time at 10:30. Saturday is currently full with a tee time at 9. An auction will take place on Friday evening after the tournament with featured items four Black Friday passes to “The Golf Club at Devils Tower”, the Scramble golf cart and cart space for 2022 season at Rolling Hills Golf Course, and a custom made bench by John Schoenbech. Saturday we will wrap up the day with the always popular golf clu...
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 thewest 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 Jessica Malone The summer is flying by and the County Fair is just around the corner! If you missed our “Positive Partnerships” article about the Fair Board in last week’s Examiner, you can still read it at www.powderriverexaminer.com. The goal of the Positive Partnerships campaign is to raise awareness, acknowledge contributions, and foster partnerships and participation in the many volunteer organizations at work in our community. Contact us at powder [email protected] if your group is interested in being the next spotlight! Our n...
Bozeman, MT (July 20, 2021 ) – The Custer Gallatin National Forest is implementing additional Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning July 21, 2021 at 0001. Under the additional restrictions ALL campfires, even in designated sites and metal fire rings will be prohibited. In addition, target shooting outside of designated and managed shooting ranges is NOT allowed. Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Forest as the hot, dry, and windy weather persists. “We recognize having a campfire to roast marshmellows or enjoying an afternoon tar...
By Annie Brimmer Because of County Fair dates, the Auxiliary changed the date of our August meeting to August 4th. It will be at the VFW hall at 5:15 p.m. The final details of the concession stand and work schedule will be addressed. (Yes, folks, there will again be VFW hamburgers-the ever so delicious, ever so famous hamburgers). We will also make the final plans for the Dist. 6 Fall meeting which is to be Sept. 18, 2021 in Broadus. A big thank you to all who helped with the July 4th float, and to Warren Wash for the use of his trailer and...
A son, the first male child in the family for two generations, was born on December 24, 1935. He was named Lyle Wallace, born to Harry Babb and Elizabeth (Durm) Babb. Lyle was the only child born in the "house that Harry built" on the Tie Creek. Lyle was raised on the Durm/ Babb family farm/ranch. He attended elementary school on Tie Creek at Plainview, Montana and graduated from Carter County High School in Ekalaka, Montana, Class of 1953. After high school Lyle worked a few years for Oliver...
ECP Signup Period: July 22, 2021 to August 20, 2021 Courtesy Mike Riley, PR FSA Drought has caused severe damage in Powder River County. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Powder River County Office if the damage: • will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to productive agricultural use • is unusual and is not the type that would recur frequently in the same...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, August 1st - Pitch-in following service w/ guest speaker Stan Reib of Rocky Mountain Church Network Sunday, August 8th - Communion during service w/ guest speaker Tim Huff of Camp Bethel Saturday, August 14th - Lyle Babb Funeral Service Sunday, August 15th - Mission Moment during service 6:00 p.m. Church service @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in Sunday, August 22nd – Faith Story during service Sunday, August 29th - Fifth Sunday Service with Assembly of God Sundays 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:45 a.m. W...
July 29, 1921 First Big Shipment of Stock to the Markets The first big shipment of livestock for market is being rounded up this week and within a very short time will be headed for the railroad at Belle Fourche, SD. The consigner is Osborne Pemberton of Little Powder River and the shipment will comprise approximately one thousand head of prime three-year-old steers. Glen Ames started riding Wednesday for these steers and was joined by Pemberton, his two sons and an additional cowpuncher. The steers for the most part have been grazing in...
Helena, Mont. – As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture. The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or donate. It also provides users with an option to search for available hay or pasture. The online tool is maintained by the Montana Departme...
DPHHS is also asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of December 31, 2021 or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile. Centenarians, or friends or family members, are encouraged to supply DPHHS with the following basic information by September 6 so they can be recognized. Local Area Agencies on Aging are working with local communities to honor Montana Centenarians through local celebrations. All those who submit information will receive a signed certificate from Governor Greg Gianforte. (NOTE: The...
By Senior Center Director Rita Harden The Powder River County Senior Citizen’s would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Bob and Darlene Salomon. We would like to thank them for being in our lives and caring about each one of us. We hope your retirement is glorious and joyful. On May 13th, we traveled to Wayside Campground and enjoyed a lunch from Somebody’s Momma Kitchen and the baby animals. From there we went out to Spark’s to look at the baby goats. It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy nature! In June we took two t...
July 8, 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. Clinton Watters stopped in to ask the board if he could burn the burn pile at the dump. The board instructed Watters to contact fire chief Raymond Ragsdale. Watters called Ragsdale and Ragsdale approved the burn. The board then entered closed meeting to conduct interviews for Transportation Director. Shane Copps, EMS Director,...
June 2021 Best Western Grantree Inn 390.64 Globalstar USA 90.86 Incontact Inc. 349.06 Powder River Examiner 998.50 Range Telephone Cooperative 2960.63 Town of Broadus 2185.32 US Post Office 956.00 1st Bank 20.00 AANAC 136.00 Alderman Oil Co. 38819.56 Allbridge 621.58 Altimus Distributing 199.07 Amazon Capital Services 1923.97 Amazon.Com Credit 338.12 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aramark Uniform Services 185.39 Axmen 1644.23 Barbero Estates, LLC 850.00 Ben Verwolf 168.00 Big Horn Tire Inc. 6012.08 Big Sky Fire Protection Service 1110.00 Bill Stevens...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Tyrese Poole, Carrollton, GA, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. William Lucas, Missoula, MT, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. William Lucas, Missoula, MT, operate vehicle not properly registered, $75. Gary Kristiansen, Robins, IA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Miguel Ruiz-Marichal, Wichita, KS, drive on other than right-hand of roadway, $85. Miguel Ruiz-Marichal, Wichita, KS, careless driving, $75. Thomas Bailey, Salem, OR, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Lachlan Batchelor, S...
