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By Jessica Kuipers, Range Range is investing over $2.5 million in the first phase of constructing a state-of-the-art fiber-optic network to the Town of Broadus. This project will replace the current traditional copper-based infrastructure. Once the entire project is complete, homes and businesses in Broadus will have access to internet speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps). Range is committed to making the construction phase as easy as possible for you. We understand you may have questions about the...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting August 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm Present at the meeting were Mayor Chad Gatlin, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris, and Guest Jim Atchison. Mayor Chad Gatlin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council reviewed the previous minutes. Councilperson Morris made a motion to approve previous minutes, councilperson Slovek seconded the...
By Libby Nisley, Pool Manager We are trying something new this year with modified hours once school starts. Beginning August 14th, M-Th (or all school days) adult swim will be from 1:45-3:30 p.m, with aerobics at 2 p.m. Then, open swim will be from 4-7 p.m. On weekends, open swim will be from 12:30-3:30 p.m, and 4-7 p.m. If these extended days are well attended, we will continue into September. If the weather cools off, or attendance is low we will shut down at the end of August. Passes for the year are still honored, and the daily rate is...
A community blood drive will be held in Broadus on August 24th, from 2-6 pm. The event will be held at the Broadus Community Center by Vitalant. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 877-258-4825, or contact Sue Richards at 406-740-2896....
Emma Isaacs, incoming Broadus Senior, was Tongue River Electric Cooperative's representative on the Montana Youth Tour, a program in which Montana state electric co-ops send state youth on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. Emma was also chosen as the Montana state representative on the Youth Leadership Council, a prestigious duty where Emma will represent the State of Montana and Montana's electrical cooperatives at the National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association national...
By PR Extension Office “If it isn’t one insect this year, it is two or three! While mowing my lawn last week, I had clouds of tiny, light-colored moths billowing up from the ground,” reported MSU Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Further investigation revealed the presence of sod webworms. They seem to do well during the hot, dry weather. Profile Sod webworm moths are one-half to one inch long, depending on the species. Their wings are dull-white or gray with a delicate fringe along the edges of the hindwings. Some species can also ha...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, August 13th – Communion as part of Service Sunday, August 20th - Missions Moment as part of Service Sunday, August 27th - Faith Story Sunday Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools (Ephesians or Angels – God’s Secret Agents) 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Faithbiblechurch.info Live Streaming of Worship Services available through our web page! BROADUS ASSEMBLY OF GOD (406) 436-2114 Sunday services: 10 AM Sunday School...
By Adam Johnson, PR County Director of EMS Operations POWDER RIVER COUNTY – Powder River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is all set to offer a Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) class on August 19th. The venue for this significant training will be in the courthouse, specifically in the EMS Conference room. Offering two separate sessions to cater to participants' convenience, the first class will commence at 8 am and conclude at 12 pm. A second session will run from 1 pm to 5 pm. Each of these classes will span four h...
By Tyler Gardner Kara Lambert, our clubhouse manager, said it best "Rain or shine it's Scramble time!" We had 40 teams over the two days, with perfect weather for golf on Friday. Saturday was perfect weather for the country; golfers got wet but were prepared to play in the rain! We grossed $35,700 this year! Our largest tournament ever! Since last August we have sent $1200 to 25 individuals fighting cancer for a total of $30,000. Friday the team of Patyn Viker, Alyssa Pearce, Sean Benson, and...
By Annie Brimmer 2023 County Fair is history. Now it’s time to evaluate and start planning for 2024. Although there are changes to be made, mostly small, we did well and that is because the community supported us and we are grateful and appreciative for that. It is also because of all who helped in our stand and organized the set up, maintenance, and clean up. You are most appreciated, especially by me. Thank you all for your support and contributions. August will see us starting with our new committee programs as chairmen are selected. Then S...
In last month's installment, Lanette found herself snowed in at the Colton place. This week we will discover what has become of her situation. Chapter Six November 4, 1934 Dear Maisie, After what I'm about to tell you, you will probably come out here yourself just to persuade me to leave. I'm simply warning you to prepare yourself for what has happened around here lately. Don't worry too much, for I'm not hurt or anything like that. I'm simply cold, terribly cold. Winter has fallen upon these...
Floyd Eugene Hoover was born July 3, 1928 to Robert Forest Hoover and Mary Alice Tuttle Hoover in Cheraw, Colorado. He went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023 at the age of 95. He grew up on a pig farm where he was raised in the Mennonite church. He attended Cheraw public schools for 12 years. During that time he shoveled coal off of box cars and worked for the Inge company. He left the Mennonite church to serve his country. He served in the Army for 18 months during WWII and the Korean...
Dona Jean Juhl, beloved mother and cherished grandmother, aunt, and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, at St. John's Moorberg Cottage in Billings. Dona Jean Linville was born in Miles City, MT, on January 16, 1927. She was born to Earl "Doc" Linville and Florida Linville and grew up with five siblings. Her parents raised the family on a homestead ranch outside of Broadus on the Powder River. In 1947, Dona Jean married George Robert "Bob" McDonald and they shared 14 years...
By Jo Jurica What is a Herby Derby? It is a car race that is on a small track usually held in a fairground in which contestants ages 9 -14 can participate. A Herby Derby is usually held in conjunction with a Bump and Run or a Demolition Derby. Eli Jurica, an incoming freshman at PRCDHS, won 1st place in Glendive and Baker and Tyler Jurica, soon to be a 7th grader, won 2nd in Glendive and 3rd in Baker. Each driver has to have an adult riding with them. They each had to modify their cars,...
Monday, July 17, 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. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Mid-month claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county department expenses submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. The scheduled meeting for discussion on Old Airport Road was cancelled. Clerk and Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin updated the board on residents’ conce...
Courtesy MT FWP HELENA - Block Management Area (BMA) Program information for 2023 will be available to hunters beginning Aug. 10. Hunters can request their BMA Access Guide online and can print individual BMA property maps and rules at fwp.mt.gov/hunt /access/blockmanagement. The Block Management webpage allows hunters to download the Access Guide, up-to-date BMA maps and rules for every individual BMA enrolled in the program. These individual BMA property maps and rules are important for hunters to know and understand for each property they p...
August 10, 1923 Makes Record Trip to Miles in Two and One-Half Hours W.J. Schoeder, local manager of the Yellowstone Lumber Company, established a new time record between Broadus and Miles City when he drove a Dodge coupe over the route of 81 miles in two and one-half hours. His average was a trifle better than thirty miles an hour. He left Broadus at 5 o’clock Saturday evening when very little traffic was on the road and arrived at Miles City before darkness, at 7:30 o’clock. The car’s speed was not slackened by the few washouts and curve...
Participants included: Myla Gatlin, Mariah Gardner, Kambry Yonkee, Trey Harmon, Harper Gardner, Quincy Emmons, Trace Emmons, Maci Emmons, Caden D'Amico, Carter D'Amico, Carson D'Amico, Griffin Gardner, Reece Emmons, Wyatt Wilson, Grace Wilson, Garrett Wilson, Tenley Yonkee, Cooper Gardner, Colton Gardner, Clay Gardner, Aria Gatlin, Randen Bilbrey, Ridger Bilbrey, Rickee Bilbrey, Ryder Opstedahl, Quinn Barbero, James Mann, Dolly Randall, Kinzie Randall, Addi Randall, Ciannan Blakeman. Winners in...
