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A house fire started on Saturday night around 10 PM in Crane Acres, at the residence of Bucky and Sharon Billing. Broadus VFD Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale told us that no official cause could be determined by the fire inspector, but it was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fire, which started in the basement. VFD members donned SCBA apparatus, employed large fans, and spent around 3 hours cooling down the structure. Fire was reportedly contained to the basement, though smoke damage affected the upstairs of the house. In January,...
Every ten years the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission meets to redraw legislative maps to meet with new census data. That map was drawn in 2022 for the upcoming 2024 elections, and resulted in Powder River County becoming enveloped entirely in HD 34 and SD 17. In previous years the county was split in two districts, between SD 21, HD 41 and SD 19, along with HD 38. In conjunction with the redistricting, voting precincts may be changed in order to best match population size between...
A deadly brain-eating amoeba has been confirmed in Grand Teton National Park hot springs for the first time. The lead author of the scientific paper that was published last month (USGS microbiologist Elliott Barnhart of Broadus), said he still soaks in hot springs but uses nose plugs when he can. By Jake Nichols Reprinted with permission from Cowboy State Daily https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/02/17/deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-found-in-wyoming-hot-springs-for-first-time/ There was a time p...
On Wednesday, February 21st, a meeting to gather public comment for the Hwy 212 Safety Action Plan was held at the VFW in Broadus. 60 members of the community along Highway 212 attended the meeting, consisting of folks stretching from Carter County, many individuals from Powder River County, and on west to members of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Julie Emmons, Community Development Coordinator for Southeast Montana Development Corporation, led the event, along with Angela Mendoza, SEMDC Grant...
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The Broadus Sharp Shooters held an archery shoot earlier this month, at the Fair Barn in Broadus. Youth archers from Powder River and Custer County attended the event, as well as local adult archers competing in the adult shoot. Several classes were available in which to shoot, according to event organizer Hattie Arithson, including Primitive, Barebow (no release, no sight) Limited (no releases), Bow Hunter(sight and release), Unlimited (movable sight without a tool and release), and Olympic, in which no shooters competed at the Broadus match....
By PR Extension Office Mary had a little lamb…or maybe it was three baby calves. “We couldn’t find three of our baby calves; I got 27,000 steps one evening looking for them,” explained Mary Rumph, Biddle Calving Crew member. And sure enough, they eventually came home wagging their tails behind them. Steps for Charity continues through this last week of February and all of March. Team members continue to walk everywhere. “I enjoy walking the path to the river the most,” explained Pat Smith, Team Granny Steppers. Granny Steppers are walking f...
By PR Extension Office Join the fun preparing recipes for an air fryer and taste testing them with Jackie Rumph Beardsley, MSU Custer County Extension Agent. The class is scheduled for Thursday, March 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Participants will work in small groups to cook meats, vegetables or snacks using an air fryer appliance. The fee for the class is $10 and pre-registration is required. Contact the MSU Extension Office at 406-436-2424 to register....
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, March 3rd - Pitch-in meal following service Sunday, March 10th - Communion as part of Service (Daylight Saving Time Begins) Saturday, March 16th - Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Sunday, March 17th - Mission Moment Sunday Saturday, March 23rd - Leadership Team Retreat Sunday, March 24th - Palm Sunday Friday, March 29th - Good Friday Communion Service - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31st - Sunrise Service - Meet at Church @ 6:15 a.m Easter Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. S...
Last month, Lanette wrote of her latest happenings, which included a visit from Ada--one of the Pack Horse Librarians--receiving a letter from Maisie about her Christmas, the Colton children learning to read, her visits to Mrs. Dukater, her project to compile the lyrics of Mr. Fordwick’s mountain songs into a book, and helping out the schoolteacher on the occasional Saturday. What else has Lanette been up to? Chapter Twelve February 11, 1935 Dear Maisie, Most of the snow has disappeared since Christmas, but a cold wind has not gone away. The t...
February 29, 1924 Can Meat Now for Summer Use “This is the season of the year when it behooves every farmer to can his summer’s supply of meat,” said Eddie Barker when in town a few days ago from his place near here. “Frozen meat is all right for immediate consumption,” he said, but not for canning. Describing the method he uses for “putting up” pork and beef he said: “For pork prepare a brine solution of salt and water. Add salt to the water in a barrel until the water floats a potato. Put pork in the barrel until the meat is completely imme...
Regular Council Meeting February 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris; Public Works Cass Zimmer and Guests Julie Emmons-Stoddard; Melissa Billing; Mary Rumph; Kate Riley; Tracy Thomas; and Jim Atchison Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Following the pledge of allegiance council reviewed the previous minutes. Councilperson Turnbough made a motion to approve previous...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have”. Happy March! We are still enjoying some nice weather and I am seeing many people out walking for their charities. Our cooking class is in full swing. We are making an array of roasted veggies, desserts and main dishes. The air fryer is quick, easy and a healthy way to prepare meals. We still have room in the class if anyone would like to come join us. The class is on Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:00. We have 3 classes left. Chair Yog...
