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by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell I cannot believe that June is over! We have a community-wide reading program going on through August 6th. Every book you read gives you a chance to win a prize. The next drawings are being held on July 18th and August 6th. So, stop in and let us know what you’ve read or if there is something you’ve been wanting to read. We realize summer is crazy busy for everyone, but we all need to relax a little and what better way than to pick up a book by your favorite author! We have a new bat...
A spate of fires kicked off over the first few days of July across the local area. On July 1, the Box Elder fire, located near the Camp Creek Road in NW Powder River County burned 1700 acres, with federal, state, and local resources responding to the incident. Several fires started in the Biddle and Belle Creek area on July 2nd and 3rd, with the largest – the Rice Fire, burning 840 acres. The Miller Fire, 20 miles south of Broadus, east of the river, burned 5.3 acres on July 3rd in rough c...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Courtney Gilmore, Post Falls, ID, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Brandon Kerns, Blue Springs, MO, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Jacob Dreyer, multiple addresses listed in OR and WA, improper passing, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, driving while susp/revoked, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, driving while susp/revoked, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, assault on a peace officer, dismissed- trans. to Dist. Court. Jacob Dreyer, fleeing or e...
July 8, 1921 B-Divide Fourth of July Roundup and Picnic The B-Divide Community Club picnic and celebration was an unqualified success. The program opened by the crowd standing and singing the song “America,” it being represented by the thirteen states and Liberty. Mr. Funkenbusch gave a splendid patriotic speech which was followed by a large and well rendered program by the children. A lovely dinner was then served by the ladies and there were generous quantities of ice cream and gum for the crowd. In the afternoon there was a sport program, wi...
By Lana Smith What do a sunflower, an abstract color study, and a chicken wire drawing have in common? They are all subjects and techniques studied and practiced by a total of 20 enthusiastic artists during three days of instruction by area native, Karen Nisley Knutson, now of Minneapolis, MN. Karen's art has been featured in many magazines and she has been the recipients of several prestigious awards. She also paints commissions, as well as artwork for several galleries, and participates in art...
BILLINGS – Andrew Gaskill has been promoted to Ag Lender for the Stockman Bank Billings market. His responsibilities include developing and servicing agricultural loans and assisting clients with their lending needs. Gaskill, who grew up on his family ranch near Ashland, has been with Stockman Bank since 2019 and most recently served as a Credit Review Trainee. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, graduating with highest honors from Montana State University Bozeman in 2020 and holds an Associate of Science degree in Business A...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Is this summer throwing you for a loop? Drought, heat, grasshoppers, high nitrates, blister beetles…the list is continuous. Stress can manifest itself in many ways, and the ability to deal effectively with it can be challenging according to MSU Extension Powder River Agent Mary Rumph. Resources are available to help deal with the desperation, anxiety and depression that many are experiencing. At your fingertips is the Montana Extension website: https:// www.msuextension.org/agriculture.html. Click on “Ag & Natur...
Estate of Marie Gotfredson, Etal, Estate of Marie Gotfredson Scoville, Etal, Marie E. Gotfredson, Etal to Edwin K. Gotfredson, Etux, Notice of Termination of Life Estate, T7S, R53E, Sec. 11, S2SW4, S2SE4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 13, S2SW4, SW4NW4, NW4SW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 14, ALL; T7S, R53E, Sec. 23, S2, NE4, E2NW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 24, NW4, SE4, S2NE4, N2SW4, NW4NE4, SE4SW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 25, S2, S2NW4, NE4NW4, NE4NE4, SW4NE4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 26, NE4; Lot 2, T7S, R54E, Sec. 19, SW4NW4; Lot 3, T7S, R54E, Sec. 19, NW4SW4; Lot 4, T7S, R54E, Sec. 19, SW4S...
Courtesy MT DPHHS State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection from West Nile Virus (WNV). In Montana, WNV season usually begins in July and ends in October, as this is when the mosquitoes responsible for it emerge. “As we head into West Nile Virus season all Montanans are encouraged to take the necessary precautions,” Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Erika Baldry said. “There was only one case in 2020, and we want to keep it that...
Courtesy MT DPHHS State officials said recemtly that the alarming increase of fentanyl-related fatalities in Montana that occurred in 2020 does not appear to be slowing down thus far into 2021. The Montana Department of Justice’s State Crime Lab reported 41 fentanyl-related deaths in 2020, up from 19 in 2019. Through May 2021, there’s already been 22 total confirmed fentanyl-related fatalities, including 11 statewide in April alone. “This latest trend is extremely concerning and adds to the already existing deadly and costly impact illegal...
By Broadus Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale Broadus Volunteer Fire Department and Powder River County would like to remind everyone to be extra careful this 4th of July weekend. Although we can still see some green grass, that doesn’t mean that the grass will not burn, especially considering the fact that it is going to be so hot for the next few days. The fireworks show on B Hill will still go on and the fire department will be out to make sure any sparks that light the grass will be extinguished quickly. If you are lighting fireworks on your o...
To go along with the 4th of July theme of "A Family Tradition", the PR Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture nominated members of a three generation family business as Grand Marshals of the 4th of July parade. Slug Mills, his daughter Charlee Kuhbacher, and grandson Beau Kuhbacher are auctioneers in the family business, Mills Auction Service. Slug started the family business after attending the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, in the late 1970s. During a 2018 interview with Slug, he s...
Shane Dunning, historian and columnist for the Powder River Examiner, was recently published in Montana, The Magazine of Western History. His article, "The Right Man To Do A Wrong Thing – Charlie Thex, the Bear Creek Sheep Raid, and the Primacy of Fear," is featured in the Summer 2021 issue of the Montana Historical Society publication. The article presents further research into the Bear Creek Sheep Raid of 1900, in which masked men clubbed to death 2,200 head of sheep in what is now S...
By Jessica Malone We hope you’re getting excited for a weekend of Independence Day celebrations in Broadus with the Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Ag! Our theme for 2021 is “4th of July – It’s a Family Tradition!” Join us this year in honoring the rich history and family legacies alive in our great community. Check out the roster of activities planned for the weekend… The festivities begin early on Saturday the 3rd with the Freedom Run/Walk sponsored by SCDC and hosted by the Powder River Trails Club. Meet at Cottonwood Park for the 5 m...
By Annie Brimmer Those members who would like to ride on the float be at the hall at 10:00. Those helping to put the float together and ride be at the hall at 9:00....
July 1, 1921 B-Divide and Pumpkin on the 4th The B-Divide Community Club celebration will be held at B.H. Mitchell’s place and the program will include horse racing and foot races and many features. A previous report that the celebration would be held at F.O. Reder’s was erroneous. At the old Wilson shearing pens at the head of Pumpkin Creek, a celebration will be held next Monday, the Fourth of July. All will partake of a picnic dinner and then will follow a program of riding and racing. The F-E bay, owned by Hans Peterson, will of itself pro...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, July 4th - Service in the Park - 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 11th - Communion during service 6:00 p.m. Church service @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in July 17th & 18th - Hills Alive Christian Concerts – Rapid City Sunday, July 18th - Mission Moment during service Sunday, July 25th – Faith Story during service Sundays 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Wednesdays 6:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting @ Church Thursdays Noon Prayer Meetings at Mary Smith’s (Pitch-...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Kristopher Reeve, Tucson, AZ, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Kyle Anton, Gillette, WY, operate veh. not registered properly, $85. Turner Fountain, Fraser, CO, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Scott Herrick, Owls Head, ME, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Elyse Tadel, Lake Forest, IL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Claire Burke, Grand Rapids, MI, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Benjamin Baron, Beverly Hills, CA, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Dustin O...
Broadus has a new all-time high record high temperature, recorded last Tuesday, June 15th. The new high of 110 was recorded at the official weather station at the courthouse, beating the previous all time high of 108, which was attained on three different dates: on June 20, 1988, July 5, 1937, and July 14, 2002. The previous record for June 15th was 97, in 1987. Two other days in June have been record daily highs in Broadus, including the 95 degree high on June 3rd, and 104 on June 10th. In comparison, twelve record daily highs still stand in...
The Town of Broadus is set to receive $59,006 in the first round of ARPA funds, which are part of the American Rescue Plan, passed in March of this year. Per the US Department of the Treasury website, the ARPA funds are designed to: - Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control - Replace lost revenue for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs - Support immediate economic...
Shane Copps has been hired as the County’s Ambulance Director, a new position which will take over command and control of the ambulance now that Dick Jesse, owner of Jesse Ambulance Service is retiring. Control of the ambulance service is now transferring over to the county. When the decision was made to transfer control to the county, initially the commissioners planned on handling the matter themselves, later deciding to hire a professional after a few delays in the process. Copps has a long history in EMS service to Powder River County, and...
By Raymond Ragsdale Because of the weather and dry conditions of Powder River County and surrounding areas, the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department is encouraging residents to be careful!! On Monday, June 28th, the Powder River Commissioners will sign into resolution a burn ban. This will restrict all outdoor burning of natural vegetation materials along with trash burning. If weather conditions change, residents can burn if done safely. Please contact the Powder River County Sheriff’s Office, 436-2333, if you plan on burning. Burn ban r...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com In late May of 1897, John Hoover was found dead. The young sheepherder, employed on Fred Barringer's ranch north of Ashland, had been missing for several weeks. One of several search parties eventually found Hoover's body near his sheep camp, situated very close to the boundary of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Hoover had been shot to death. "Three empty cartridges, horse hoofprints, and a beef carcass nearby persuaded Barringer and others that...
The filing deadline for city elections was this Monday. Chad Gatlin filed for Mayor, a position currently held by Lyman Amsden. A single candidate filed for each of the city council positions; Raevyn Slovek for the Ward 1 position, and Lori Turnbough for the Ward 2 position. County Election Administrator Cynde Gatlin tells us that current plans are for a mail ballot election, with a general election deadline of November 2nd....
By Pat Ridenour June 26th is the date for the Wayward Quilters mobile quilting unit to return to Broadus again. With the Historical Museum open, it was decided to set up at the CORNER STORE parking lot in the future. They will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM as usual. It may be easier to find and will catch a few people traveling through. They will have a special of 15% off all Batiks this time. Kaylene and Karla have been serving eastern Montana for 1 year this month with fabrics and notions and will feature drawings on this trip, so stop by and...
