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Last week in District Court, an arraignment hearing was held for Shane Copps, in which he pled not guilty to two felony theft charges. The charges date to incidents which transpired in August and September of 2021, when Copps was employed by PR County. Copps is alleged to have submitted requests for reimbursement for installation of equipment on a 2020 Ford Explorer owned by PR First Responders. The order was then cancelled, but the money (two charges for $2,590.50) was not returned to the appropriate fund. These charges carry penalties of up t...
By Pat Ridenour Stitch and Chatter Quilt club will be sponsoring a beginning quilting lesson on October 10, 2023, at 9 AM to 3 PM at the Faith Bible Church. Anyone interested in learning the basics of quilting is welcome to attend the free workshop. Included in the workshop is terminology used in quilting, achieving the ¼” seam, selecting fabrics, choosing patterns, and pressing seams to name a few things to get you started making quilted articles. You will need to bring your cutting mat, ruler, cutter (if you have one), and a piece of fa...
The annual fall board meeting of the Powder River Historical Society will take place on Sunday, September 24th at 1 pm at the museum. Agenda items include, but are not limited to, review of our 2023 season visitors and projects, 2024 budget, update from the Building Committee and comment on the replacement of the Little Powder Bridge....
A familiar face is now the official Postmaster in Broadus, as Christina Smith Cabot takes over the position from former Postmaster Rhonda Weber. Growing up on 15 Mile Creek in western Powder River County and graduating from high school in Broadus in 2006, Christina began working for the US Postal Service in 2011. She amassed a great deal of experience over the ensuing years in multiple positions within the agency. Christina began as a "casual" employee in Baker, which is a USPS temporary...
Hawk Football won for the first time this season on Friday, beating the Lodge Grass Indians by a score of 36-24, during Broadus' Homecoming. In order for the game to even take place, Broadus Bus Driver Ernie Reaves made a trip to Lodge Grass and drove their team over to Broadus and back, after Lodge Grass was unable to locate a driver for the game. After Lodge Grass arrived in Broadus, the Hawks made quick work to put up three touchdowns in the first quarter. Lodge Grass ran in one touchdown...
Broadus Cross Country ran in Baker last weekend, in Baker's inaugural XC meet. Broadus Coach Ashley Emmons told us that this is Baker's first year with an XC team, and the course, which was run on the Lakeview Country Club Golf Course, was a mostly flat course that allowed the runners to put down some great times. Those times were so good that six Broadus runners made new personal records in the race. Additionally, the Broadus Boys placed 1st out of a field of four complete teams. Coach Emmons t...
Ark Land LLC to Bryan M. Tarter, Special Warranty Deed, T4S, R45E, Sec. 12, ALL. Cody J. Whittington, Etal, Joseph T. Whittington, Etal, Samuel W. Whittington, Etal to Whittin Holdings, LLC, Quitclaim Deed, Lot 4, Block 2, City of Broadus, Stabio Heights. Clint Worman to Warren Wash, Warranty Deed, Lot 42, City of Powder River, Crane Acres Subdivision, T4S, R51E, Sec. 33. C-Store Properties, LLC to GT Land Holdings, LLP, Warranty Deed, T4S, R51E, Sec. 28, SE4SW4. Janice A. Williams Revocable Lifetime Trust to Mervin Detweiler, Warranty Deed, T6...
HELENA – Youth hunters can get a head start on pheasant and waterfowl hunting during the 2023 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend, which is Sept. 23 and 24. Licensed hunters, 15 and under, will be able to hunt pheasants, ducks, mergansers, geese and coots statewide on these two days. The two-day youth hunt is open to: • legally licensed 12- to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult at least 18 years of age, • properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10-15 years of ag...
September 21, 1923 Broadus Girl Wins Contest In a competitive contest conducted by the Powder River County Examiner, Miss Gladys Clark of Broadus was given the honor of representing Powder River County in the “Queen of Montana” contest during the state fair at Helena, September 25 to 28th inclusive. The contest closed promptly at 10 o’clock Saturday evening and at that time the seal of the ballot box was broken by three judges, W.T. Waite, L.L. Brown and P.C. Jensen and the votes were canvassed by them with the following results: Miss Glady...
Lady Hawk Volleyball split wins in their matches Thursday and Saturday, handily beating Plevna on Thursday during the Broadus Homecoming, and falling in their first conference loss of the season in a five set match at Circle. Broadus won over the Plevna Lady Cougars in three sets – 25-10, 25-11, and 25-8. Broadus Coach Monica Smith told us the challenge going into the match was to try and keep the energy high and to play at the level that Broadus is capable of playing. Monica thought the team d...
The Broadus FFA chapter went to District Leadship School September 6th in Miles City, MT. This was a leadership event that focused on everyone's leadership skills and ability to work together. We took our 2023 Broadus FFA Chapter officers, and our freshmen. During the events, the main purpose was for the people in our groups to communicate with each other to get the task done. We then were fed lunch and then headed home. Submitted by: Kiara Kelly, Chapter Reporter...
Barbara's life adventure began October 29, 1932, as the youngest child of Chester and Edna (Vaara) Bruce. She joined two older brothers, Norman and Jimmie on the family ranch near Boyes, Montana. As the Great Depression deepened the family temporarily traveled to Oakland, California where her dad and older brother worked as welders in the shipyards. She fondly remembered that as a young girl, she and her best friends would get to go to Saturday or Sunday matinees. Shirley Temple was her...
Linda (Ritchie) Brownell, 74, passed away at Big Horn Rehabilitation Center on September 10, 2023. Linda was born in Newport, NH, on July 25,1949 to parents Warren and Myrna (Simons) Ritchie, the first of their 4 children. She attended local schools in New Hampshire's Lake Sunapee region, graduating from New London High School before earning her teaching degree from Keene State College in May 1971. Growing up Linda enjoyed skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities, and also helped care for...
Kevin Hall, 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Kevin was born on October 22, 1969, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He graduated from high school in Spearfish, SD, and earned a degree as an Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP) in Dallas, TX. Throughout his career as an AMP and Flight Engineer, Kevin traveled extensively and lived all over the world. He recently moved back to the Black Hills and had been working at the Spearfish Airport. Kevin enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time...
