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At high noon last Thursday, tournament volleyball action commenced for the Broadus Lady Hawks. The Broadus team found themselves seeded third entering the 2C District Tournament, played last Thursday and Friday in Glendive, as they faced Terry in the first match. Terry had lost in straight sets to Broadus in both of their regular season meetings, and went into the tournament seeded sixth, with a 3-9 record. The Lady Hawks went into the tourney with a 12-3 record, and began the tournament much...
By PR County Public Health Nurse Darlynn Williams Powder River Public Health is planning for booster clinics to be held at the Powder River Medical Clinic. The first clinic will be held November 10 from 9am-4pm. Appointments are required. We will be offering Moderna, Pfizer and J&J vaccine doses 1,2 or booster. When making your appointment please confirm your date of previous COVID vaccinations. On October 22, 2021, the CDC's independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recomm...
Mary Felig, maiden name Owen, originally from Hammond, ran in the 2021 Boston Marathon, finishing 77th out of 7,440 women in the race, and 863rd out of 15,382 overall. Felig grew up in Carter County, daughter of Curt and Margo Owen, and graduated from Broadus in 2009. She has a long running career that helped her build up to her impressive performance in Boston. She recently told us: "My history with competitive running really starts in junior high. I went to school out at Hawk's Home school in...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met October 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall with eight members present. Our District 6 president Joby Parker, from Forsyth, made her official visit to our auxiliary that evening. She inspected our treasurer’s and secretary’s book. She brought material for us from National that had guidelines and ideas in them to help us with our different programs. After calling our meeting to order according to ritual, we proceeded with our business meeting. Sue Richards gave a report on serving food at the cor...
Mary Kathleen Day was born on December 13, 1936. Kathy passed away on October 25 at the Billings Clinic due to COVID health related complications. She was born in Miles City to Earl "Doc" and Florida Linville, being the youngest of six. Her parents raised the family on a homestead ranch outside of Broadus on the Powder River. Kathy's parents and older siblings adored her. They especially loved her precociousness and feisty spirit. Kathy channeled that spirit and energy into academics and...
Peggy Ellen Mace Jerrel was surrounded by family when she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on October 30, 2021. She was born the daughter of Lloyd Fredrick and Vera Mace, March 19, 1931. Peggy grew up in a two-room log cabin at Ranch Creek and attended a one room schoolhouse until she was 13. She and her siblings rode three miles by horseback on Rosebud Monk to get to school. Her family moved to Miles City in 1944. In Miles City, Peggy attended Custer County High School and worked at Holy...
Ira J. Andrews Jr. aka; Dad, Granddad, Grandpapa was born on the family ranch just north of Biddle, Montana on September 7, 1924 to Ira J. Andrews Sr. and Mildred Beatrice Hughes. He joined 2 sisters, Irene Ruby and Mildred Emerald. Dad attended school at Rocky Butte School, also in Miles City and Billings, MT. He spent his summers at the ranch. He graduated from Billings High School (Billings Senior High) in the spring of 1942. After high school he attended college at Poly Tech (Rocky Mountain...
November 4, 1921 Protection for Stockmen The legitimate stockmen of southeastern Montana are being reassured of protection in the event they attend the big meeting called for November 19 at Piniele. At that time an organization will be perfected to assist in ending the unlawless traffic in horses and cattle and to drive the alleged gang of thieves from the country. At the recent Piniele meeting the legitimate stockmen themselves were for the most part conspicuous by their absence. Nearly everyone attending had expected to see “fireworks,” but...
Monday, October 18, 2021 Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present. 8:30 a.m. - Road Supervisor Teel Mullanix was in to notify commissioners of road conditions and report on road crews work schedule. 9:30 a.m. - Clerk and Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin met with board to conduct administrative duties. A request was presented for use of county courthouse lawn for upcoming community fall festival. The board a...
By Annie Brimmer Veterans, we salute you, not only on November 11, but on every day. November 11 is a day set aside for honoring you who are veterans, but you did not give just one day of service. You gave every day you were enlisted. You gave physically and emotionally and made countless sacrifices. You left behind family, friends, a way of life and businesses to defend and protect this cherished land we are privileged to call home. Many went overseas, many stayed on U.S. soil, but the heart...
July 6, 2021 Mayor Lyman Amsden; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; Public Works Cass Zimmer; Clerk Peggy Fruit and County Commissioner Donna Giacometto; Sheriff Drane. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Amsden called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilperson Morris moved to approve minutes as submitted by Clerk Fruit. Councilperson Turnbough seconded the motion. Motion carried. Council agreed to the appointment of Raevyn Slovek to the vacant Council position. Mayor Amsden...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, November 7th – Pitch-in for Julie Long @ VFW following service Sunday, November 14th - Communion during service Sunday, November 21st - Mission Moment during service 6: 00 p.m. Church service @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in Sunday, November 28th – Faith Story during service Sundays 9:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Tuesdays 3:30 & 5:00 ReFit in gym Wednesdays 6:00-...
MILES CITY – The general season opener brought mild weather and plenty of hunters afield. Below is a look at what Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff observed at three Sunday check stations operating in southeast Montana. Ashland check station “It was a pleasant weekend near Ashland, and hunters enjoyed being afield,” said wildlife biologist Ryan DeVore. The Ashland check station saw a total of 96 parties, or 197 hunters, come through. Seventy-five hunters were successful (38 percent), taking home 26 pronghorn (16 bucks, 10 does/fawns), 7 elk...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Steven Grinder Jr, Fairfax, VA, speeding in restricted zone (73/65) $55. Jason Oster, Williston, ND, stop sign violation, $85. Ubai Jawad, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (95/65) $105. Leon Thurston, Vero Beach, FL, speeding in restricted zone (45/30) $65. Edirisa Ntege, Beverly, MA, speeding in restricted zone (91/65) $105. Ion Munteanu, Asheville, NC, speeding in restricted zone (43/30), pled guilty, $65. John Trusler, Ashland, MT, disorderly conduct, pled guilty, $95. Joshua Rumph, Biddle, MT, o...
