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By Sean P. Hill RS, MBA, MPH, CEO/Medical Administrator, Powder River County Health Officer Powder River County is experiencing another outbreak of COVID-19 that rivals previous outbreaks. Currently we have twenty active cases with two additional deaths attributed to the virus. Even more surprising is seven of these cases are considered "breakout" which means a person who has been vaccinated contracts the illness. I am considered one of these "breakout" cases - it hit out of the blue, and caught me completely off guard. To this end, the...
By PR Extension Office Long-time Powder River County residents, Andrew (Bub) and Carlene Gaskill have been involved in one way or another, in the Powder River County Fair for many years. Both Bub and Carlene were born and raised Montanan's and have spent their lives in the agriculture industry. Bub grew up on the family ranch on Big Pumpkin Creek, northwest of Broadus. In high school, he was in FFA for 4 years and has since been involved with FFA Alumni. His grandfather came to the area on horse...
By PR Extension Office It was a cool, overcast event for runners and walkers of the 5-Mile Freedom Run held in Broadus last Saturday, at least for most of the race. Joan Jilka set the pace winning the 5-mile race with a time of 43:33; Hannah Herzog placed second with a time of 53:48. Other participants included Julie Riley, and walkers who brought their best four-legged friends to join them: Sommer Schaffer and "Spur", Mariah Perry and "Hup" and Samantha Perry and her puppy named "Dozer", who o...
By Henry Malley Memorial Library Director Cody Earley The public library is looking for community input. Whether you are a regular visitor, haven't come in for a while, or have never been here, we want to hear from you! What are we doing well? What can we improve? Let us know by filling out our survey. You can do so electronically by visiting the library or Sheriff's Department Facebook pages, or stop by and pick up a physical copy. We look forward to your feedback!...
4th of July activities kicked off last Friday with a home run derby, with 18 entries in the men's division, and nine in the lady's division. The overall home run champion was Wrye Williams, and the women's longest ball champ was Libby Nisley. On Saturday, the 5 mile Freedom Run was won by long time long distance runner Joan Jilka, and the 1 mile was won by Trace Emmons. Full results may be found in the Freedom Run article in this issue. A softball tournament kicked off early Saturday morning,...
A truck wreck on Hwy 212 just west of Epsie on July 1st resulted in the death of a 64 year old woman, identified as Debra Sloan of Texas. Local emergency responders including the Broadus VFD, ambulance crew, and Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at 10:37 in the morning to the incident. The wreck is believed to have been caused by a blown front left tire on the semi, resulting in the truck leaving the road and turning onto its passenger side. Sloan, who was riding as a passenger in the truck, was pronounced dead at the scene after a...
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...
