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  • Court Report

    Oct 8, 2020

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Allandrous Carson, Turrell, AR, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. George Ebbert, Jonesboro, AR, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Kossa Diomande, Ashland, MT, speeding in restricted zone (88/65) $85. Jerad Ridgaway, Orange, TX, driving while priv. susp./revoked- 4th off., $285. Corbin Irish, Ashland, MT, speeding in restricted zone (81/65) $85. Annastasia Burek, Ashland, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. MHP Clayvern Rogers, Lansing, MI, criminal possession of drugs, transferred to D...

  • Facility keys are now at Clerk & Recorder's

    Oct 8, 2020

    Due to renovations at the PR County Sheriff’s office, keys to the fair barn, community center, etc., will be available through the Clerk & Recorder’s office, with office hours of 8-5 Monday through Friday....

  • County Hit With Wave of COVID-19 Cases

    Oct 1, 2020

    On the evening of Tuesday, September 22nd, Powder River Public Health announced that four PR County residents had tested positive for COVID-19, two of which were staff members at Broadus Schools, one a male age 20-29, and the other a female age 40-49. Additionally, a male and female, both age 60-69, were added to the PR County count – they had originally been counted in a different MT county where they also maintained a residence. With the increase in case load, PR County met the four active case threshold for Governor Bullock’s mask man...

  • Commissioner Candidate Interviews - Rod Schaffer

    Oct 1, 2020

    In a similar tone to what we published previous to the primary election, we sent the local candidates running for contested offices a series of questions. The only contested local election this fall is for the Powder River County Commissioner District 1 seat. In order to maintain fairness, we asked the same set of questions we asked this spring, with Rod adding some comments to what he had previously written in May. The added comments are shown in italics. We present the answers in the fashion...

  • Commissioner Candidate Interviews - John Olson

    Oct 1, 2020

    In a similar tone to what we published previous to the primary election, we sent the local candidates running for contested offices a series of questions. The only contested local election this fall is for the Powder River County Commissioner District 1 seat. In order to maintain fairness, we asked the same set of questions we asked this spring, with Rod adding some comments to what he had previously written in May. We present the answers in the fashion in which the candidates replied, with mini...

  • Funds delivered to pay for bridge projects

    Oct 1, 2020

    Funding has come through to help replace the Moorhead, Little Powder River, Pilgrim Creek, and Horse Creek bridges and resurface 18.1 miles of Powder River East Road. The seven million dollar grant was awarded by the Economic Development Administration, a federal agency in the US Department of Commerce which works to provide grants and technical assistance to economically distressed communities. The seven million dollar grant comes on the heels of a $750,000 grant from the MT Dept of Commerce,...

  • COVID-19 Update

    Oct 1, 2020

    By PR County Health Officer Sean Hill Communicable disease in its nature creeps into a community, infects the susceptible, creating waves of devastation, and at times, death. It will then mutate, so that it infects as many more people creating a world-wide pandemic which as we have seen, has killed thousands. On September 21, 2020, Powder River County reported a single case of COVID-19. This quickly morphed into our High School, into Health Care workers and now has affected our most vulnerable in our Nursing home. Powder River County is now a...

  • Correction:

    Oct 1, 2020

    The Election at Coalwood will take place at the Coalwood School, not the church, as written in last week’s election article - Cynde Jo Gatlin...

  • 30 Years Ago

    Oct 1, 2020

    Thursday, October 4, 1990 Coalwood Ladies Aid celebrates 75 years Coalwood Ladies Aid recently celebrated its 75th year of continuous service to the Coalwood, Olive and Volborg Community. Members and families and friends gathered for a picnic on a beautiful day under the trees at Lew Janssen’s Ranch. It was a festive celebration shared by young and old. While the children had sack races and searched for coins in sawdust, other shared memories of earlier days in the Aid. As members looked through the scrapbook with its pictures and newspaper cli...

  • Commissioners Proceedings

    Oct 1, 2020

    August 31, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Discussion was held on the positive COVID-19 case and county’s plan for future cases. A health board meeting will be set for September 8, 2020. Additional help for Public Health was discussed. A local resident and bus driver stopped in to request the Moorhead Road to be bla...

  • Church Notes

    Oct 1, 2020

    OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” All are welcome! Please join us for Sunday worship at 11:00AM., followed by a time of fellowship. Holy Communion celebrated first and third Sundays and Festival Sundays. During this COVID time of restrictions, there is no monthly “pitch in” lunch on Oct. 4th. We follow public health and government restrictions as necessary. Church council and Pastor Julie monitor information and activities may chang...

  • "ReImagining Rural" Challenges Negativity

    Sep 24, 2020

    Courtesy PR Extension Office The first in a series of three ReImagining Rural sessions turned out to be surprising for many participants, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Twenty-one “locals” joined over 230 people from 24 communities across the state in a virtual session to listen to Dr. Ben Winchester, University of Minnesota Extension researcher who is “Rewriting the Rural Narrative” by challenging the perceived “brain drain” reported in rural communities and instead is observing a “brain gain”. Dr. Winchester prefac...

  • Election Information

    Sep 24, 2020

    By PR County Election Administrator/Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin As the November General Election approaches, we would like to keep you informed of your options and the plan Powder River County has for the election. Powder River County will be conducting a poll election for the General Election on November 3, 2020. Polling places will remain where they have always been and are listed below. Precinct 3: Coalwood School Precinct 4: Stacey Hall Precinct 5: Ashland TRECO building Precincts 8 and 9: Biddle Hall Precinct 11: Broadus Courthouse l...

  • COVID-19 Update

    Sep 24, 2020

    By Powder River County Health Nurse Darlynn Williams Editor's note: Due to an uptick of cases since this story was originally published, we've included the most recent info. As of 9/25 at 1:00 PM, Powder River County has had 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 9 active cases. Broadus High School has changed to an online format for two weeks, due to staff members contracting the virus. All JH/HS activities through October 3rd have been postponed. Homecoming has been moved to October 19th through the 24th. Offduty staff at PR Manor have tested...

  • 15 Mile Road Will See Intermittent Closures

    Sep 24, 2020

    By PR County Road Dept Supervisor Teel Mullanix Powder River County Road Department is working together with the Forest Service on the 15 Mile Road re-graveling project. We will be closing the road periodically for the next few months starting September 28, 2020. Closures will be from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday. The road will be open to local traffic only. Contact Road Supervisor, Teel Mullanix at 436-2248 or Ron Hecker at the Ashland Ranger District for more information....

  • Subscriptions Due in October

    Sep 24, 2020

    Annual 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. You may renew online, at www.powderriverexaminer.com. Don’t forget about our online edition, free for all print subscribers. Theresa Alderman, Broadus Lyle & Kay Babb, Broadus Charles Barbero, Boyes Cathy Bauder, Bozeman Jeanne B...

  • 4-H News

    Sep 24, 2020

    On September 10, 2020, the Mizpah Masters 4-H club held their 7th meeting. All members were present. Project books, record books, and financial records were due at this meeting. Members reported on the county fair. The club discussed an upcoming STEM challenge called Mars Base Camp. Justin Aye and Maddie Kramme were interested in participating in the challenge. The club voted to make a display at the elementary school for National 4-H Week. Maddie Kramme will host the October meeting. At the next meeting the club will fill bird feeders at the...

  • Chamber News

    Sep 24, 2020

    By Jessica Malone Autumnal Greetings from the Powder River Chamber ~ As September slips by it brings the second of the “Re-Imagining Rural” programs on Tuesday, September 29th. These virtual gatherings feature national experts sharing innovative yet practical ideas for improving rural communities. Our first program included 20 Broadus community members who engaged with a presentation by Ben Winchester, who shared some fascinating research and statistics related to the challenges of recruiting community leaders, welcoming newcomers and cou...

  • 30 YEARS AGO

    Sep 24, 2020

    Thursday, September 27, 1990 Bits and Pieces The old Cache Creek Telephone number 427-5424 will soon ring no more for Irvin and Belva Lancaster. Following the sale of their family ranch, they sold operating equipment at auction on Saturday, September 22 and were hauling household goods to Miles City on Sunday, where they will make their retirement home. Irvin was born on Cache Creek in 1919 and, later, he and Belva bought the ranch from his parents and raised their children there. Neighbors wish them good health and good luck and not too much...

  • Commissioners Proceedings

    Sep 24, 2020

    August 17, 2020 All commissioners present for weekly meeting. Consent agenda approved. No public comment was heard. Teel Mullanix met with the board. He reported the road crew is at Fredrickson Pit, the Baking Powder Road is almost finished and a gravel agreement with Densons on 15 Mile is almost finished. Cynde Gatlin, Clerk & Recorder, met with the board. Gatlin informed the board that she is planning to do a poll election. PRC was approved for HAVA grant funds, so discussion of the election budget will need to be done again. Oil & Gas first...

  • PRQHBA Sale & Futurity

    Sep 24, 2020

    By Marcy Davis The Powder River Quarter Horse Breeders Assoc. 43rd Annual Horse Sale & Show was held September 6th at the fairgrounds in Broadus. The auctioneer was Lynn Weishaar, and pedigrees by John E Johnson. Ring Men included Matt Wznick, Dan Piroutek, and Rodney Vance. Averages: 23 Weanling Stud Colts Average $1713 27 Weanling Filly Colts Average $1404 5 Yearling Geldings Average $3650 5 Yearling Fillies Average $2050 23 Ride Horses Average $7404 Sale Highlights: Lot 22 at $18,000, RB DRAM...

  • "Save Your Town" Coming to Our Town!

    Sep 24, 2020

    Courtesy PR Extension Office “Idea Friendly” Attitude Topic for Second Reimagining Rural Session… The Save Your Town organization is coming to our town Tuesday, September 29th as part of the statewide Reimagining Rural Virtual Gathering. Becky McCray and Deb Brown, the organization’s founders and small-town enthusiasts, believe small towns can be saved by their own people using their own resources. The program will be held at the Broadus Community Center from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and include a free supper. Deb and Becky say choosing the name Sa...

  • Court Report

    Sep 24, 2020

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Craig Uridil, Sedro Woolley, WA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Cass Via, Grand Junction, CO, stop sign violation, $85. MHP Jessica Ohlig, Post Falls, ID, driving while susp/revoked, $285. Stephen Wilmot, Fair Oaks, CA, speeding in restricted zone (89/65) $95. Isaac Vaughan, Newport News, VA, daytime speeding (85/70) $70. Wael Khalil, West Chester, PA, speeding in restricted zone (74/65) $55. James Calvin, Spanaway, WA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Frederick Miller Jr, Port Murray, NJ, spe...

  • County Budget Finalized

    Sep 17, 2020

    The county budget was finalized last week; the accompanying chart breaks down the budgets of each department. The county commissioners told us that key takeaways from the 2020-21 budget are that local taxes will remain essentially the same as last year, and we won’t see any substantial budget reductions. A slight drop in mill value levels make the numbers a tad different overall, but essentially we’re looking at a similar amount of money taken from the taxpayer’s coffers. One major addition this year which isn’t reflected in the accompa...

  • Election Connection

    Sep 17, 2020

    By Cynde Jo Gatlin, PR County Election Administrator As you all know, I have decided to move forward with a poll election in November. At this time, I have enough judges to run a poll election. However, with the unknown future of COVID-19 in our county, I would like to have backup judges in the instance that one of my current judges gets sick and can’t make it or is quarantined. If anyone is interested in being an election judge or ballot counter, please contact me as soon as possible. There will be a mandatory training for judges in Oct...

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