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The Short Draw Fire consumed 35,222 acres of northern Wyoming and southern Powder River County last week. The fire began on September 11th in Wyoming, and was swept north by strong winds into the Bay Horse Creek area of Powder River County. Shifting winds hampered fire-fighting efforts as the blaze pushed back and forth through the area. As of Monday, five residences were reported as destroyed by the fire, and 36 structures in total. The origin of the fire was undetermined and under...
By Jan Stevens Scores of volunteers on September 7, 2024, woke early to come together at the historic OW Ranch on Hanging Woman Creek to aid their friends, family, neighbors, and even people that they didn't know. What started out as a small project created by several friends and family members of those affected by the Remington Fire, turned into a huge operation. Heather and John Herman of Sonnette and Rachel and Travis Adam of Otter Creek worked together to create a weekend of volunteerism, he...
By Connie Barnhart Art & Soul is excited to reveal their 2024 Collaborative project, inspired by local photographer Jimmy Collin's photo, which depicts a wonderful scene of a cowboy rounding up his galloping horse herd. Portions of the scene were interpreted and created beautifully in various mediums by eleven of our talented Art & Soul members: Connie Barnhart, Ann Emmons, Gaylene Fortner, Ronda Gatlin, Sonja Harrington, Susan Jerke, Kate Ruland, Lana Kay Smith, Jan Stevens, Laura Lee Ullrich,...
Thursday, August 15, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioner Lori Fortner was present and Commissioner John Olson was absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Clerk and Recorder Cynde Gatlin met with the commissioners to continue to discuss the FY24-25 budgets. The Board of Health meeting began at 10:30 a.m. with Darlynn Williams, Taylor Price and Abbey Barnhart present. SDI Architects Brandon and Jenna Janshen...
HELENA, Mont. (September 11, 2024) – In response to a need identified by Remington Fire community partners during a community roundtable, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has developed a one-stop resource for ranchers and landowners recovering from the devastating effects of fire in Southeast Montana. The webpage brings together forms, fact sheets, and contact information for programs relevant to producers from county, state, and federal entities. This new resource can be viewed at https://mtbeef.org/wildfire-relief On a local l...
September 19, 1924 Local Schools Clifford Fitch has returned from Ruby Valley, Nevada, where he was a member of a government survey, and is now enrolled in our Senior class. Our high school student enrollment now numbers 48 students. Sand Creek School is to have playground equipment in the near future. Miss Brown plans to supervise the construction of a flying Dutchman, one swing and a turning bar. The children will do much of the building themselves and Mr. Rogge will assist at the final completion. Harlow Thompson delivered a most...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting September 3, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Present at the meeting were Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek via phone and guests Tracy Thomas, Donna Wilson and Alyson Ragsdale. Clerk Morris called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Council began the meeting with the consent agenda items of claims forms from accounting periods 8/24 and 9/24. Councilperso...
Too Many Mule Deer Tags? Hunters and conservation groups say a glut of mule deer tags has contributed to the species' recent decline in eastern Montana. by Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press 09.05.2024 EKALAKA - Grassy, sagebrushy and only occasionally interrupted by sandstone buttes or clumps of pine trees, southeastern Montana has long drawn mule deer hunters from across the state and region. As recently as 2017, Hunters have harvested more than 17,000 mule deer from this region per year, fillin...
The 2024-25 Powder River County budget was finalized, with the entire county budget going down due to completion of large ticket items such as the Little Powder Bridge. One major point to note is federal funding providing a 1 million dollar windfall for the county, through ARPA funding, a stimulus bill passed in 2021. Those funds have been set to be used for some major upgrades, such as an updated 911 system called “Central Square”, which is funded for $150,000. That system is a significant upgrade from the current system, and will allow fea...
The 2024 Juried Traveling Art Exhibit from the Waterworks Art Museum in Miles City will be on display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library thru October 10th. The theme of the year's show is "The Myth of Beauty". This years juror was Miles City artist, Carolyn Zimmerman. She judged nearly 60 artworks by 42 artists, taking considerations like composition, form, color, and innovative interpretation into account when choosing prize recipients. Paintings, drawings, photography, digital, sculpture, and mixed media are all represented in the show....
The Missoula Children’s Theatre, along with a cast of Broadus school kids, will present “The Pied Piper” adapted by Jim Caron, this Friday and Saturday at the High School Auditorium. The Friday performance will take place at 6 pm, and the Saturday performance at 2 pm. The cast list as of Monday evening was as follows: Pied Piper – Sophie Ostendorf, Sara – Whitney Hartman, Mayor’s Son – Charles Hartman, Mayor’s Daughter – Krystin Kramme, Mayor’s Youngest – Elena Ostendorf, Council Members – Gus Strackbein, Scarlett Talcott, Joelle Jurica,...
By Tom Herzog There will be a new look for Wednesday Night Youth interested in faith starting on September 18th. The new format will first separate High School and Jr High students. Both groups will start at 6:00 pm and hope to conclude close to 8 pm. The high-schoolers will meet at Faith Bible Church led by a variety of folks from that church. The Jr High students will meet at the high school with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church leading that group. Both will have a meal provided for their student participants. The big change for High schoolers w...
By Broadus FFA Chapter Reporter Liv Landa On Wednesday, September 4, five officers of the Broadus FFA chapter attended District Leadership School in Jordan, MT. The session began at 10 a.m., and concluded around 12:45 p.m. Afterwards a lunch was provided by Garfield County Schools for all members in attendance. The session was put on by four of our current Montana State Officers: Reagan Long, Sierra Mauland, Jordan Leach, and Emma Lou Slivka. Members of chapters from across the Eastern District learned valuable lessons about leadership and...
In late August, Doug Denson, son of Ross and Faye Denson and a graduate of Powder River County High School, was awarded the Veteran's Commendation Award by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. Denson, a Vietnam War US Army Veteran, was recognized for his service to the nation. He was also recognized for his commitment to serve Montana students upon returning home, as a teacher and principal. Doug also served his community as the Fire Chief of the Twin Bridges Volunteer Fire Department and as an...
September 12, 1924 Teacher’s Reception at Hotel this Evening At the Powder River Hotel this (Friday) evening, the community will tender a reception to the school teachers in this district. The committee in charge extends a cordial invitation to everyone, especially the parents. The hours will be from 9 to 12 o’clock and dancing will be the principal diversion of the evening. 78 Coyotes was the Season’s Record of Troy McCullom Troy McCullom of Epsie who was in town Wednesday, stated his record for coyotes the past season totaled 78 and one w...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Arthur Chang, Brooklyn, NY, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Jennifer Hnilo, Homestead, FL, speeding in restricted zone (57/40) $85. Curtis Krammes, Munice, IN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Pawel Koziol, Sterling Heights, MI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Peter Liunoras, Columbia, SC, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Barry McEachera, Allen Park, MI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Arthur Shaw 4, Leslie, AR, speeding in restricted zone (57/30) $105. Michael W...
By Jan Stevens It's hard to grasp the extent of damage brought on by the Remington Fire. From being ten miles wide and over 40 miles long, this fire didn't leave much behind. Starting in Sheridan County, Wyoming, the fire continued into Montana by torching portions of three counties including Powder River, Big Horn and Rosebud. Covering over 196,000 acres, the fire affected hundreds of miles of fence that simply aren't there anymore. Many of the ranchers affected lost 80-100% of their grazing...
As of Monday, the 196,368 acre Remington fire was 81% contained. The rebuilding process for locals affected by the fire will be long and arduous, but many folks and organizations have stepped forward to provide a source for donations. Here's a list of what we've found for sources to donate: Opportunity Bank in Ashland is taking donations to use for fencing, make checks payable to: Benefit Remington Fire Mail, mail to: Opportunity Bank PO Box 368 Ashland, MT 59003. Rosebud County Cattlewomen in...
Over the past week the Broadus VFD has responded to several area fires. On August 27th, a 42 acre fire started along Highway 212, around 8 miles east of Ashland. The cause was from a suspected cigarette or similar device from the road. That same day, a lightning caused fire from a storm the previous night occurred in the cottonwood trees along the Little Powder, around 8 miles SE of Broadus. That fire burned 6.6 acres. On August 30th, a fire caused by a backfiring engine burned 86.6 acres, 33...
By Mike Capra On the afternoon of August 25th the Freemasons from Ekalaka Lodge #120 and Powder River Lodge #135 installed new officers in the Ekalaka Lodge. Worshipful Masters Doug Bonsell of Ekalaka and Floyd Huckins of Broadus presided over the installation. The new officers for Ekalaka are: Worshipful Master - Doug Bonsell Senior Warden - Pat Strickland Junior Warden - Robert Engle Secretary - John Rustin Senior Deacon - Mike Capra Junior Deacon - Reed Marcy Chaplain - Pat Stickland...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Susan Hurley, South Easton, MA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Michael Morrison, Akron, OH, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Ericka Whitfield, Rochester, NY, speeding in restricted zone (42/30) $65. Caroline Trew, Boone, NC, speeding in restricted zone (38/30) $55. Aaron Thomas, Broadus, MT, theft, pled guilty, fined $290 + $85 service charge, 5 days jail, restitution. Glenn Rogers, Laguna Beach, CA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Reyes Arsenio, Hollywood, FL, speeding in restricted...
This fall, Deanna Twedt will be returning with a new piece of literature she has been developing over the course of this past summer. This story is called Sage and Leather and will depict a cattle drive from Texas to Montana through the eyes of a fictional character named Evie Calloway. The contents of this story are loosely inspired by Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove as well as the lore of the West that Twedt has grown up with. Most of what you will read is all imagined by Twedt or comes from the background knowledge she has acquired in her s...
September 5, 1924 Popular School Teacher Keeps Marriage Secret Three Months When the teacher of the upper grades in the Broadus grade school left for her vacation in Minnesota this summer, she kept inviolate the secret of her marriage so that not even her most intimate friends knew of the important event. All continued to know her as Miss Bernice Peaslee. Somehow or other the news leaked out just prior to her return here last Friday. She had knelt at Hymen’s altar with Ian Thompson of Broadus, the two being united in conjugal bliss at Terry, M...
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of July, 2024. Allbridge $862.06 Broadus Insurance Services, Inc $29,303.57 Fair Premium-Extension Service $9,200.00 Gatlin Construction, LLC $1,950.00 MT Dept Environmental Quality $865.50 Powder River Examiner $765.00 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,543.51 Tebra Technologies Inc $413.92 Town of Broadus $2,705.72 Big Sky Carwash $30.00 Boss Office Products $159.94 C...
Powder River and Rosebud Counties, Montana, August 30, 2024— The Custer Gallatin National Forest is implementing road closures within the Remington Fire burned area located on National Forest System lands. The road and trial closures are needed to address safety issues including falling trees, unstable ground from stumps and root systems being burned, and falling rocks or debris from the 2024 Remington Fire. Order # 01-11-84-24-02 is in effect from August 29, 2024, at 12:01 through December 31, 2024 at 11:59, unless rescinded. The Remington Fir...
