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By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Three bills debuted in the Montana Legislature during the week of March 29 with vastly different approaches for regulating voter-approved recreational marijuana in the state, and all of them moved forward after a week of whirlwind hearings that nearly left Republican leadership’s favored approach dead in committee. After Montana voters legalized the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana last year by ballot initiative, the Montana Legislature was t...
In Justice of the Peace Cathy Landa’s Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jeremy Castro, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Catherine Breuer, Broadus, MT, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, pled guilty, $375, restitution $500. Catherine Breuer, Broadus, MT, crim. possess. of drug paraphernalia, pled guilty, $385. Jason Ullrich, Broadus, MT, careless driving, $85. Montana Collins, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Jesse Sees, Burleson, TX, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Cory Hop...
July 7, 2020 No meeting was held. August 4, 2020 Councilperson Pete Wenzel, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Cody Morris, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, and Clerk Peggy Fruit were present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Councilperson Turnbough moved to approve minutes as presented by Clerk Fruit. Councilperson Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilperson Turnbough moved to close Wilbur Avenue at south end of the arena to the Community Center for fair. Councilperson Smith seconded the...
March 15, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Gas tax maps for 2022 were reviewed and approved. The commissioners left the office to meet with Ashley Hubler, Recycling Center employee, to discuss the recycling building and the difficulty of recycling plastic and styrofoam, as there is no market for them right now....
Starting April 1, 2021, all Montanans aged 16 years and older can receive a state-allocated COVID-19 vaccine. A drive up COVID vaccine clinic will be held at the Broadus Fairgrounds on April 10th, from 11 AM-2 PM. The clinic is open to all Montanans age 18 or above, and an appointment is required for the clinic, which may be scheduled by calling 436-2762. Powder River County Public Health will continue to prioritize those who are at elevated risk for COVID-19 related complications. While the demand for vaccine remains greater than supply,...
Newly hired Sheriff's Department Deputy Glacier Rohrer donned the badge for Powder River County last week, continuing a career in law enforcement that has brought him across the country and back again. Rohrer grew up in Valdez, Alaska, a town of around 4000 located at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska pipeline, on Prince William Sound. Glacier graduated from high school in Valdez, where he ran cross country and played basketball. He then matriculated to the University of Providence in Great...
Great things are happening at the Powder River Recycling Center! For one, Ashley Hubler is the director of the Center, and she has great vision and enthusiasm for both recycling and the Center itself. "Ashley was at my house and scolded me for the tin and aluminum cans I had in my trash," explained John Olson, County Commissioner. Ashley wants to clean the Recycling Center, haul out the current recyclables, paint the Center and create new drop off bins to make it a friendlier, more inviting...
By Librarian Barb Mitchell We have been busy here at your Library. Cody and Kathy have been hosting StoryTime every Friday, with a great group of Littles. Mrs. Boman's Sophomore class has their history projects here on display, they did a great job! The Powder River/Carter County Farm Bureau donated a copy of the book "Legacies- The Values, Principles, & Purpose of the Montana Farm Federation" by Laura C. Nelson. Thank you to Cathy McDowell & Darcia Patten for bringing it to us. We now have...
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” – Thich Nhat Hang “Did you know you can get 276 STEPS dancing to Abba’s Waterloo?” – Dee Katus “Steps after hip surgery should be worth five times as much” --Mary Rumph Two charities are highlighted this week: One is the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Billings. Two teams, The TREKKERS and the Functional Eagles, both from the Tongue River Crossroads 4-H Club, chose this charity because “many of our families have benefitted from this service, and we used this generous service when our da...
On February 7 Powder River Rising Stars held a meeting. We discussed demonstrations. The club got to see one of the name plaques for the new road sign our club purchased. After the meeting we made Valentine's Day cards for the residents at the Manor. On March 9 Powder River Rising Stars held a meeting. We discussed some things we are going to do on Earth Day and Arbor Day. We are going to pick up the park on Earth Day. We discussed more on demonstrations. The next meeting is on April 13. By: Sammie Hart...
By Jessica Malone March 23rd was National Ag Day, which falls during National Agriculture Week. Ag Day is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. The Chamber wants to take a moment to make a special shout out to all our area ag businesses and ag support businesses! We thank you for working tirelessly through long days and for your passion for agriculture and support of our great community! After COVID cancellations last year, we’re moving forward with plans for a 2021 Community Clean Up Day....
Montana State Budget Clears House of Representatives, Lawmakers Consider Criminal Justice and Ag Bills in Week 12 of Legislative Session By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana House of Representatives Advances State Budget in Partisan Vote The state budget cleared another major hurdle in the Montana Legislature after lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed it down party lines on Wednesday, March 24, with all 67 Republicans voting in favor and 33 Democrats against. House Bill 2...
April 1, 1921 Bachelor Tax is Now Due Miles City - Bachelors of Miles City can now step forward to the tax window. All the males who have resisted the wiles of womankind and have no one available to take care of the monthly pay check, can now est themselves right regarding the bachelor tax, according to the County Treasurer R.H. Michaels. The measure, which was passed during the special session of the state legislature, was placed in full force at the time of passage and approval, March 15. According to the measure, the tax calls for the...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com "The Custer Wolf is Dead." So began a remarkable press release dated January 17, 1921, by the US Department of Agriculture Press Service. This incredible story was picked up by hundreds of newspapers throughout the country, describing the nearly six-month effort of Harry P. Williams to eliminate perhaps one of the most calculating and vicious livestock killers nature had ever produced. The USDA's press release entitled "World's Greatest Animal...
Courtey PR Extension Office The Powder River Trails is sponsoring a design contest for local artists, and it’s open to all ages. A $100 cash award will be given to the individual with the winning design. The design will be printed on banners to hang on light poles around the courthouse square and along the highway through town. The design must incorporate the proposed welcome to Broadus sign, the Powder River Trails logo and represent the rich history and culture of the Powder River County region. Check out www.powderrivertrails.com for mor...
Ashland, Montana — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to construct about 1.2 miles of separated pedestrian path along US 212, west of Ashland. The project begins at Rabbittown Road and extends east for 1.2 miles ending near the intersection of US 212 and Old Mission Road at reference post 62.1. Proposed work includes construction of a separate pedestrian path along the north side of Highway 212 with lighting and a new pedestrian bridge crossing the Tongue R...
Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse square. Another option for renewal is online, at www.powderriverexaminer. com. Don’t forget about our online edition, free for all print subscribers. Wayne Alderman, Spearfish, SD Paul Almen, Sonnette Kirk & Judy Askin, Broa...
By Pat Ridenour The Wayward Quilters Mobile Fabric Trailer will once again be in Broadus on March 27, 2021 in front of the Historical Museum. Their hours will be from 10 AM to 4 PM, same as the previous times. They will be sporting some new spring fabrics. Gnome panels and fabrics are all the rage this year and will be available, along with selected fabrics being 20% off. They will have backing fabrics, patterns, books and kits also. Carla and Kylene have been coming to Broadus since October, and have served the community well. Their husbands...
In Justice of the Peace Cathy Landa’s Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Cassandra Kinser, Chatsworth, GA, speeding in restricted zone (77/65) $65. Robert Moon Jr, Frederick, CO, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. Cody Riesland, Broadus, MT, speeding in restricted zone (50/40) $55. Cory Hopkins, Broadus, MT, defective taillights- insufficient visibility, $85. Michael Jacobs, Van Vleck, TX, speeding in restricted zone (50/40) $55. Isaiah McMullan, Biddle, MT, tobacco possession or consumption under 18, pled guilty, $135, 8 hrs. com...
Courtesy MT Dept of Revenue Montanans who have filed their 2020 Montana income tax returns can now check the status of their refunds online. Montanans can simply visit the department’s website at MTRevenue.gov/refund to learn whether their return is still being processed, if there’s been a delay, or if their refund is on its way. Electronic filing is the safest and fastest way to file your return and get your refund as quickly as possible. For all taxpayers, it could take as long as 90 days to receive a refund due to security measures to comba...
The VFW Auxiliary was finally able to have a meeting February 24, 2021 to get our new year started. Reports and general orders from state had to be caught up. It was announced in general orders Broadus had a second place state winner in one of the Buddy Poppy coloring contest divisions. The winner will be announced at a later date. It was also reported our District 6 Spring district meeting will be April 11, Sunday in Miles City. Then on March 10, 2021 we had our second monthly meeting of the year. Patriotic Art Chairman, Margaret Scoles,...
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced last week that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibiliti...
March 25, 1921 Powder River County Now Two Years Old Powder River County on April 1 will have attained its two-year milestone and incidentally it may be mentioned that the age of Broadus as the county seat is the same. It was on March 17, 1919, that Chas. Decker, John. H. Morris and Wm. H. Peays as commissioners designated in the legislative act that partitioned Powder River County off from Custer County, met at Olive and F.T. West, appointee as county clerk, was likewise present. John H. Morris was elected chairman of the board upon...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue reminds Montanans 62 and older that they may qualify for the Elderly Homeowner/Renter Tax Credit, worth up to $1,000. To receive the credit, a senior must have turned at least 62 in 2020; occupied a Montana residence as a renter, owner or lessee for at least six months in 2020; resided in Montana at least nine months in 2020; and have a total income for all household members of $45,000 or less. This year, seniors can claim the credit several ways. Those with simple tax situations may qualify to use M...
Keaton Potter, a senior at Fergus High School in Lewistown, Montana, recently won 2nd place at the State Class A wrestling tournament in the 170 lb. weight class. Keaton also broke the Fergus High School record for most pins in a high school career, with 104 pins. His proud parents are Gary Potter, graduate of 1987 from PRCDHS and Brandy Wohlk Potter, a 1990 graduate of Hobson High School. His grandmother is Marge Mader of Broadus....
