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A blood drive will be held on Thursday, March 4th at the Broadus Community Center, from 2-6 pm. The drive will be held by Vitalant, which works as the sole blood provider to 30 hospitals in Southern Montana and Wyoming, according to the company’s literature. Walk-ins are welcome, but those wishing to donate are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 436-2896, or navigating to www.bloodhero. com and use sponsor code broadus. Masks will be required during the drive....
February 25, 1921 County division seem likely House bill No. 330, introduced in the house of the Montana legislature by Dowlin, was passed last Sunday and passed to the senate. This bill creates Joe Brown county out of Rosebud, Bighorn and Powder River counties. Bet on sheep as against horses Ed Sutten, who lives southeast of town, traded a dandy six-year old saddle horse to George Phalen last week for a sheep. Mr. Sutten says one ewe will in ten years time make a man more money than a mare that costs $150. He has figured it out and will bet...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Trevor Todd, Sheridan, WY, registration expired, $85. Viktor Yuronen, Lynden, WA, stop sign violation, $85. Alan Mellen, Osburn, ID, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Igor Chichyov, Bellevue, WA, speeding in restricted zone (74/65) $55. Manjeet Cheema, Calgary, AB, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. MHP Jordan Budiac, West Bend, WI, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Wade Berry, Miles City, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Cammie Paschall, Gillette, WY, daytime speeding (80/70) $...
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. Robert Allen, West Salem, WI Jon Allison, Biddle Dale Amende, Broadus T...
I FEEL GOOD! “Did you know it’s 240 pedometer steps to dance to James Brown’s “I Feel Good,” reported Dee Katus, Power Walkers And a little friendly competition…taken from a cell phone text conversation: “Not sure if you guys looked at the reports put in for Steps for Charity, but the Jacam Joggers are beating the J Walkers, and that’s all that really matters.” Steps for Charity is a Feel Good event! Walking feels good and so does raising money for local charities. The charities highlighted this week are: Amanda Gaskill Spay and Neuter Fund....
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com Sheridan County (WY) sheriff Willard Marshall entered the Rex Hotel in Sheridan on September 1, 1955, to question a transient ex-convict regarding a recent house burglary. As he went to the front desk, he inquired if an Art Brown was staying there. The proprietor said no one with that name was registered there. Marshall gave the man's description and confirmed that his suspect had been registered under the name "Bob King" at the hotel for three nights...
By Jessica Malone It seems no one is more grateful for the warmer temps than our local ranch operations. We wish you continued fair weather and successful calving, lambing, shearing and bull sale seasons! Thank you for supporting our community and for the hard work that continues the agricultural legacy in our region. Congratulations to the PRCDHS Broadus Hawks boys and girls basketball teams for well-played seasons and District tournaments! Especially with ticket limitations, we appreciate the local businesses whose sponsorship makes it...
By Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press - www.montanafreepress .org HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a major ‘constitutional carry’ bill Thursday that will let Montanans carry concealed firearms in public settings including banks and bars without a permit, in addition to limiting university system officials’ ability to restrict firearm possession on college campuses. The measure, House Bill 102, has been described by proponents as a way to enhance Montanans’ Second Amendment rights and promote public safety by making it easier for law-abidi...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Montana Constitutional Amendment would Establish Protections for Electronic Messages The Montana Legislature is considering a bill proponents say will offer increased clarity and protections for privacy in the digital age. Senate Bill 203, sponsored by Sen. Kenneth Bogner, R-Miles City, seeks to ask voters to amend Montana’s Constitution to add language to Article II, Section 11 that would explicitly protect electronic data and communications from i...
Courtesy MSU Extension BOZEMAN — According to a Montana State University Extension educator, it is important for individuals to plan ahead for their death and to make what comes after easier for their survivors. MSU Extension has a MontGuide available providing information on how to write a letter of last instruction. “By writing a letter of last instruction, we can provide essential information needed to relieve our survivors of needless hours of frustration and anguish as they search for the needed important documents during a time of sadne...
Marriage License Issued Benjamin Thomas Kaiser and Vanessa Jo Mader, Rapid City, SD Decree of Dissolution of Marriage Michelle Caramella and Michael Caramella...
February 8, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Lee moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Various road issues were discussed. A cattle guard at Denbury Hill was discussed. Discussion was held on the request to accept molasses spill material into the landfill. The board approved t...
Courtesy Montana Historical Society The pandemic threw a curveball to Montana's 4-H and Future Farmer of America's annual tour of the Montana Capitol Building, so 4-H and FFA coordinator Andee Baker turned to the Montana Historical Society for help. The state agency partnered with the non-profit Helena Civic TV's Jeanie Warner to create a video tour of the capitol building that's now available online to the public. The 4-H and FFA students used the video as part of their Citizenship Seminar. "The virtual videos about the Montana Capital and...
DPHHS to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for the Week of February 22 Courtesy MT DPHHS The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will distribute statewide to local jurisdictions during the week of February 22 a total of 20,930 COVID-19 vaccine first doses and 16,990 second doses for those completing the vaccine series as part of its weekly allocation from the federal government. This is a slight uptick in weekly vaccine dose allocations, and includes two more Pfizer trays that account for an additional 2,340 doses. T...
By Powder River County Public Health Nurse Darlynn Williams On February 12, Governor Greg Gianforte let the current mask mandate expire and he issued a directive implementing executive order 2-2021. The message for prevention remains the same: Wear a mask, avoid large groups or gatherings, wash your hands often and stay home from school or work when ill. He stated “Individual responsibility remains Montana’s best tool to combat the spread of COVID-19. Montanans are encouraged to wear masks and should follow the best industry practices ado...
Following a mild January and first week of February, frigid conditions descended south from the arctic last week, blanketing much of the United States in cold, including our local area. On February 3rd, temperatures climbed to a pleasant 62 degrees for a high, and by February 7th the mercury fell to -24. The quick change in temperatures were a shock to livestock, wildlife, and humans, as the winter had thus far been quite mild. Reports came in of cattle which were so chilled they preferred to...
Competitors from fourth, fifth, and sixth grades competed in the PR County Spelling Bee, held last week in the courtroom. In a change from previous years, the classes initially competed against their classmates in the classroom, with the top five spellers from each class moving on to the county competition. Due to COVID-19 protocols, parents and spectators were not allowed into the courtroom during the county competition, but the event was recorded and aired online by Hayle Barbero. Judges at t...
Submitted by Katie Ward Are you interested in tracing your roots, but don’t know where to start or how to find information about your grandparents and their ancestors? Maybe you are an experienced genealogist but have hit a "brick wall" in your research? Join the world’s largest family celebration for free February 25-27 to unlock your family’s history and learn how to preserve the stories of your ancestors. RootsTech is the world’s largest family celebration event - a family history and technology conference held annually in Salt Lake City. E...
Artists grades K-12 are invited to submit entries to a Montana State-Fish Art contest. State-Fish Art is a national contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever that recognizes winners by state. This Montana contest is sponsored by Flathead Wildlife, Glacier Country Fly Fishers, Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited, Montana Wildlife Federation, Montana Trout Unlimited and the Hockaday Museum of Art. Artists need to submit an entry form, 9”x12” horizontal fish artwork, and one page essay featuring Montana’s State Fish, the cutthroat trout. See the State-Fis...
Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H News By Jordyn Schroeder Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H members had a 4-H meeting on 12/9/20. Members in attendance included Grayson, Addi and Kinzie, Shaylee, Kayleigh, Jayce, Danica, Jordyn and our newest member, Kendal Stanley. We voted to buy a gift for the angel tree and play for a concert for the nursing home residents on December 22nd. We drew names for Powder River Manor penpals! 4-H achievement awards were also given out to last year’s officers and members. We later gathered at Powder River Manor on December 22, 2...
READY, SET, WALK! 100 people!! 25 teams…that’s $1,000 raised for local charities! That’s awesome! Congratulations to each of you for walking! People are walking on treadmills, walking to the post office, walking to work and walking during their coffee breaks! What an amazing and motivated group of walkers, despite the frigid winter weather. Thirteen Charities! There are 13 well-deserving charities. Each week, the charities, their teams, and members will be highlighted. The first charity showcased is the Aidan Kenelly Medical Fund, chosen by fo...
Curtice H. Randall, Etux to Curtice H. Randall Trust, Etal, Bonnie K. Randall Trust, Etal, T5S, R50E, Sec. 25, S2SE4, SE4SW4, NW4SE4; T5S, R50E, Sec. 35, SE4SE4; T5S, R50E, Sec. 36, S2NW4, E2SW4; T6S, R50E, Sec. 12, NE4; T5S, R51E, Sec. 31, SE4, S2NE4, E2SW4, SE4NW4, NW4NE4; Lot 3, T5S, R51E, Sec. 31, NW4SW4; Lot 4, T5S, R51E, Sec. 31, SW4SW4; T5S, R51E, Sec. 32, SW4, S2NW4, W2NE4, W2SE4, NE4NW4; T6S, R51E, Sec. 03, S2, S2NW4, S2NE4; Lot 1, T6S, R51E, Sec. 03, NE4NE4; Lot 2, T6S, R51E, Sec. 03, NW4NE4; Lot 3, T6S, R51E, Sec. 03, NE4NW4; Lot 4,...
By Austin Amestoy and James Bradley UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Look What’s Law: Governor Signs Bill Reducing COVID-19 Liability, Rolls Back Mask Mandate Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law a major COVID-19 liability bill, which soared through the Montana Legislature during its first month. Senate Bill 65, sponsored by Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick, R-Great Falls, greatly reduces the extent to which businesses, healthcare professionals, and manufacturers of personal protective equipment are l...
Helena, Mont. – On February 5, 2021, the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) received notification that four rabbits in Yellowstone County tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD). The disease has also been reported in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, Florida, and New York. The rabbits were found dead by a landowner and reported to regional Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) staff. The rabbits were not wild, but instead appeared to be domestic rabbits that had previously been released...
Helena, Mont.-Montana residents have another opportunity to enroll in a health insurance plan on the health insurance exchange starting February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021. If you sign up for a policy on February 15, 2021 coverage will begin on March 1, 2021. This new enrollment period comes after President Biden signed an Executive Order on January 28 in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Montanans can learn more about available plans and eligibility by visiting HealthCare.gov. Consumers switching plans need to be aware that...
