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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...
By Dr. Julie Williams, MATL Montanans with disabilities often face barriers to accessing the assistive technology that will help them live their best lives. From screen readers to wheelchair-accessible vehicles, these technologies are expensive and often not covered by insurance. When that is the case, the Montana Assistive Technology Loan program is there to help. The Montana Assistive Technology Loan program (MATL) offers no-interest and low-interest loans to help Montanans buy assistive technology (AT). This technology includes aids for...
June 24, 1921 Rain interfered with Cross Ranch Roundup The rain last Saturday interfered with the attendance at the Cross Ranch at Biddle, but not to disappoint the visitors that were there, a horse race and one riding exhibition were two attractions. A half-mile track was not used. In the horse race, the racer entered by W.U. Cook and rode by Luther W. Kendrick nosed out ahead in a 300-yard race, winning a $15 purse. The Art Allison horse was second. A horse owned by Ray F. Tarbell was rode for a purse of $12. Kendrick has two fast horses...
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Chase and KayCee Moore are the proud parents of baby girl Lenore "Lennie" Elizabeth Moore. She was born on June 4th at 12:56 pm, weighing 6lbs 4oz and measuring 19" long. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Kerry Gardner of Hammond. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Becky Moore of Orangeville, Utah....
June 7, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and Donna Giacometto present. John Olson was absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda approved. Sean Hill, Medical Administrator, met with the board. Hill presented an agreement between the nursing home and the county for the use of the Community Center should the Manor have to evacuate. The board opened the bids for the porch replacement at the nursing home. One bid was received: Gatlin Construction LLC - $42,725.00....
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met at the VFW Hall for their June monthly meeting June 9, 2021. Plans for the Sept. 18, 2021 Dist. 6 meeting to be held in Broadus were revisited. Final plans will be made and decided upon at a later date. The auxiliary was asked to provide food for the time of remembrance for service for Jolene Hopkins to be held June 26, 2021, at the VFW Hall from 1-4 p.m. The auxiliary will have a float in the July 4th parade. Assemble at the hall at 8:15 to put the float together. All auxiliary and post members are...
By PR Extension Office Bring friends and walk or run the Independence Day Freedom Run. The 5-mile run/walk begins at 7:00 a.m., and the 1-mile run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Both races start on the west side of Cottonwood Park in Broadus. Registration for the 5-mile run/walk is $30 in advance but increases to $35 the day of the run. Prizes will be given for the first-place finishers for both the male and female divisions in both races. Registration for the 1-mile run/walk is a $5 donation for all walkers and runners. T-shirts are available for a...
By Darlynn Williams Powder River Public Health is excited to announce that the COVID-19 vaccination bus will be coming to Broadus. The vaccination bus will be here on June 23 from 11am-6pm. It will be set up on the courthouse square. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. This is an opportunity for anyone age 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccination! Powder River County has less than 25% of the population fully vaccinated. Our goal is to get 70% of the population vaccinated. Protect yourself, your family and...
By Dee Mobley We’ve been a few months pokey in saying thank you for a profitable 2020 to all those who make the St Vincent de Paul store a blessing to a wide area of folks. Without donations (many of which are NEW, with tags), the store would not BE. Without customers, ditto. Without our volunteers and manager, we’d be kaput. THANK YOU ALL. Now that COVID is waning, St V’s is about back to “normal”. And normal includes a back room that is so full that working space is marginal. So we ask for a temporary moratorium until August on donations...
By Julie Long Thirteen students gathered last week at the Boyes Community Hall for 3 mornings last week for this year's Vacation Bible School sponsored by Our Savior's Lutheran Church. As usual, it was an energetic time of Bible story, music, crafts and outdoor fun. The extreme heat didn't squash any enthusiasm. Pastor Julie Long and Molly Lloyd led the children as we focused on the 3 main festivals in the church year: Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. Singing Christmas carols is fun anytime of...
