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  • Court Report

    Oct 29, 2020

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Corbin Irish, Ashland, MT, careless driving, pled guilty, $85. Sharmus Evens, Death Valley, CA, speeding in restricted zone (97/65) $135. Artyon Zeller, Laurel, MD, speeding in restricted zone (88/65) $85. Jamie Martinez, Fredricksburg, VA, speeding in restricted zone (51/40) $65. Christine King, Indianapolis, IN, speeding in restricted zone (50/30) $85. Colby Winter, Mitchell, SD, speeding in restricted zone (41/30) $65. Eric Rupolo, Dillon, MT, driving MV while priv. revoked, $285. Alexander Arapoglow, Durham...

  • Commissioners Proceedings

    Oct 29, 2020

    September 30, 2020 Commissioners present were Donna Giacometto and Lee Randall. Rod Schaffer was absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Clerk and Recorder visited with board regarding the safety committee. Road Supervisor Teel Mullanix stopped in to visit about the Ranch Creek project. Medical Administrator Sean Hill met with board to discuss the current COVID situation in the county. Hill has presented a pay differential to help the employees. The board will agenda this issue for their next meeting....

  • 4-H News

    Oct 29, 2020

    Written by Sammie Hart On October 6th, Powder River Rising Stars held a meeting at 3:38 pm in the Election Room at the courthouse. The club voted to purchase vinyl pedigree/stall signs. Harpers are going to check on names for the metal road sign that the club plans to purchase as a community service project. The club made plans to speak at school for 4-H week. The club elected new officers as follows: - President - Emelyn Harper - Vice President - Addison Harper - Secretary - Rachel Rosencranz - Treasurer - Reece Emmons - Reporter - Sammie...

  • 30 Years Ago

    Oct 29, 2020

    Thursday, November 1, 1990 Rogge new county road department foreman Area native Don Rogge has been hired as the new foreman of the Powder River County Road Department. Rogge has been employed with the Road Department for about ten years, according to Commissioner Board Chairman Gerald Himelspach. Rogge was among around ten applicants considered for the position. “I think his experience was one of the big things – he has done blade work, worked on the dirt crew, drove truck and was on cattle guards – he had experience in everything,” said Hi...

  • Church Notes

    Oct 29, 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 worship. SET CLOCKS BACK 1 hour Saturday night, October 31 (yes on Halloween!) At the time of this posting, a decision to continue recorded worship or return to in-person with restrictions is being made. Please see our Facebook page for the most current update. Sunday Nov 1- All Saints’ Sunday: Service of remembrance with lighted candles, chimes and naming those w...

  • TRECO Unclaimed Capital Credit Checks

    Oct 29, 2020

    Tongue River Electric Cooperative is currently trying to locate the following individuals to pay out their capital credit earnings. If you have any information regarding names on this list, please contact us at 406-784-2341 or by email at treco@ tongueriverelectric.com. Alderman, Darlene Alderman, Mike Allen, Harry c/o Lloyd Carter Amsden, John Bailey, George Big Sky Bar c/o Jackie Washington Bowers, Rhonda Brownfield, Earl Estate Buckner, Cindy Burley, Everett Estate Cain, Don Estate Cathey, Curtis Chaney, Ralph Club Buffet Bar Inc Country Cre...

  • Dunning wins third National EMMY Award

    Oct 22, 2020

    Betty White, Kelsey Grammar, Michael J. Fox, Jon Stewart. A few names of those who have won multiple EMMY awards. Another name to add to that list: Dawson Dunning. Dunning, a 2001 PRCDHS grad and current resident of Livingston, recently snagged his third EMMY award for his camera work on Smithsonian Channel's Epic Yellowstone TV program. Dawson's previous wins came in 2012, for his work on National Geographic's Untamed Americas, and in 2015 for his work on Nat Geo's Wild Yellowstone. Dunning has...

  • PR County has one of MT's highest infection rates

    Oct 22, 2020

    By Powder River County Health Officer Sean Hill Powder River County on Friday October 16th, had the largest positive case rates we have seen to date. We have had reports of many illnesses that are not being seen by health professionals and tested. This puts our community at risk for continued exposure and spread. Positive tests by age, noting that this list includes recoveries and deaths: Age # Positive cases 1-9 1 10-19 4 20-29 8 30-39 6 40-49 2 50-59 6 60-69 9 70-79 3 80-89 4 90+ 6 We have had 27 positive cases in October, as of the 19th,...

  • Mobile Quilt Store returns to Broadus

    Oct 22, 2020

    By Pat Ridenour Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club have invited the mobile Quilt Store from Circle to come back to Broadus on Saturday, October 24, 2020. The Wayward Quilters Halfway House will open for business at 11 AM and close up shop at 5 PM. This is definitely a convenience for the sewing and quilting people in the area. Working people can take advantage of this opportunity to shop at home also as it is on a weekend. As last time, they will bring their trailer with several kinds of fabrics along with notions and patterns. They will set up at...

  • FIRE BAN LIFTED

    Oct 22, 2020

    The Stage 1 fire ban for Powder River County has been repealed, as of October 19th. The Powder River County Sheriff’s Office asks that those lighting fires call in to their office ahead of planned burns. The fire ban was enacted this summer, following wildfires causes by extremely dry conditions across the county....

  • Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2020 inductions

    Oct 22, 2020

    Courtesy MT Cowboy Hall of Fame Recently the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the 13th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. “The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their part of the state and represent Montana’s authentic heritage for future generations,” said Bill Galt, M...

  • 30 Years Ago

    Oct 22, 2020

    Thursday, October 25, 1990 Neiman Ranch purchased locally at auction The scenic and productive Powder River portion of the ranch that has been in the Neiman name since 1913 was sold Saturday, October 20, to local Epsie ranchers, Tony and Esther Gali, by Jim and Iris Neiman. The ranch was sold at auction, by Mills Auction Service, along with an impressive lineup of operating equipment, as well and antiques and household furnishings. A good deal of the equipment and household goods were also purchased by the Galis. The Neimans said Sunday that...

  • MSU Treasure State poll reveals tight races

    Oct 22, 2020

    Courtesy MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Montana State University released the results of its Treasure State poll today weighing Montana attitudes for the 2020 general election set for Nov 3. The poll, one of the most extensive publicly available polls on the state’s voter preferences for the upcoming election, is administered by members of the MSU Department of Political Science. All the major races are close and the poll has a 3.9% margin of error, according to David Parker, MSU political science professor and one of three architects of the poll,...

  • Library Notes

    Oct 22, 2020

    by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell On display at our library we have the 2020 Traveling Juried Art Display. We are lucky to have it an extra month. Also on display is Dorothy King’s Wizard of Oz collection. Phyllis Wilson has donated more puzzles for our patrons to take home and enjoy and return. Thank you, Phyllis! We were able to purchase some large print books in memory of Ella Mae Howard from the Howard and Jaffe families. They are: Sisters Hemingway by Annie E. Noblin, Just Fine with Caroline by Annie E. Noblin, Th...

  • 4-H News

    Oct 22, 2020

    Tongue River Crossroads 4-H club had its first meeting last Sunday, outside at Red Shale Campground. Most members were present. Special thanks to Connie and Allen for donating pumpkins to our club. The small ones were given to the Heritage Living Center for the Elders to color. We decided to decorate and give the pumpkins to local businesses to cheer people up. We elected officers. We decided to work on some projects: thank you cards for local public services workers; care packages for Casey (4H graduate, college student) and Kendall...

  • Support Independence and Resilience!

    Oct 22, 2020

    Courtesy of the MT Office on Aging Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence & resilience! Losing physical function was considered a normal part of aging, but now we know better! It's very common and predictable, but preventable! Build up your functional reserves of strength, mobility, and endurance to protect your independence. Daily activities such as lifting, carrying, dressing, and getting out of a chair...

  • Births - Parker Roy Talcott

    Oct 22, 2020

    The birth of Parker Roy Talcott has brought joy and amazement anew to Chase and Shanna (Huckins) Talcott's family! Parker joined siblings Scarlett and Porter on October 6th, 2020, weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces and measuring 20" long. He carries a shortened version of his dad's and his late Great Grandpa Ronald Leroy Talcott's names. He is adored by family members Great Grandma Twila Talcott, Grandmas Dora Huckins and Debbie Talcott, and Grandpas Floyd Huckins and Duane Talcott....

  • First COVID-19 related deaths recorded in PR County

    Oct 15, 2020

    By Sean Hill, Powder River County Health Officer Two Powder River Manor residents have passed away from COVID-19. On Thursday, October 8, 2020 a female resident passed after a brief illness with COVID related symptoms. Subsequent testing revealed positive results. On Monday, a second female resident passed who had tested positive two weeks earlier and experienced mild symptoms, however after the prolonged illness succumbed to it. Powder River Manor has had a total of 11 residents test positive for COVID-19 including the two whom passed away. Th...

  • Commissioner Candidates Debate at Chamber Forum

    Oct 15, 2020

    On October 6th, the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their Commissioner Candidate Forum live on Facebook. The forum featured the two candidates for the Powder River County District 1 Commissioner position – incumbent Republican candidate Rod Schaffer and Independent challenger John Olson. The forum was moderated by David Gardner, with Jessica Malone facilitating the event. Meanwhile Horizon Marketing Agency (Marni Gaskill) handled the technical aspects of the forum. The Facebook Live format allowed viewers to watch the f...

  • Broadus Straw Bale Decorating Contest

    Oct 15, 2020

    By PR Extension Office Show your community spirit by decorating a straw bale to celebrate Homecoming and Halloween. Powder River Extension and the Chamber of Commerce and Ag have teamed up to organize a straw bale decorating contest. All individuals, clubs, businesses and organizations are encouraged to join the fun. Decorate bales between October 19th and 24th. The bales will remain in place through October 31st (and “no” you can’t take them home to feed your livestock). Green Acre Ranch is providing bales; Gardner and Billing, CPA is sponsor...

  • Fire above and below

    Oct 15, 2020

    A smoke tendril from the Burley Fire drifts over the landscape last week, as the sun rises through smoky skies in the background. The blaze began last Tuesday from a bale hauling truck which caught fire, the wind then sent the flames racing down the Rough Creek/Cache Creek divide, southwest of Broadus. Broadus VFD firefighters and a plethora of locals were the first on hand to help fight fire, and were later aided by firefighters from neighboring counties. Federal resources on hand included a...

  • 30 Years Ago

    Oct 15, 2020

    Thursday, October 18, 1990 Lady Hawks demolish Forsyth on Homecoming Jerry Coulter’s Broadus Lady Hawks extended their record to 11 wins and only two losses with a 62 to 48-point Homecoming win over Forsyth Saturday night. Broadus controlled the game throughout. The Lady Hawks jumped to an 18 to 13 first quarter lead and never looked back. By half time, the Lady Hawks were up by 16 points, 41 to 25. They finished the third quarter ahead 57 to 31 and held on in the fourth for the win. “We shot 43 percent from the field but just 10 of 32 fro...

  • PR COUNTY CLAIMS

    Oct 15, 2020

    September 2020 Globalstar USA 88.20 Mark Huseby. 3280.00 Powder River Examiner 751.25 Range Telephone Cooperative 2890.01 Town of Broadus 2188.09 Wex Bank 184.22 1st Bank 20.00 Advanced Chemical Solutions 3142.46 Alderman Oil Co. 7839.08 Allbridge 609.58 Allen Drane 72.00 Ameripride Services Inc 284.28 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aqreva, LLC 3753.80 Assoc. of MT Public Health Officials 313.00 Availity LLC 122.00 Barbero Estates, LLC 850.00 Barnes & Noble, Inc 764.64 Big Horn Tire Inc. 4791.83 Big Powder Machine and Welding 645.95 Bighorn Valley Health...

  • Montana's 'flavor' To Launch With New USS Montana Submarine

    Oct 15, 2020

    Courtesy USS Montana Committee Montana’s “flavor,” in history as well as cuisine, will accompany next year’s expected commissioning of the USS Montana nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine currently under construction for the U.S. Navy. The USS Montana Committee is planning a cookbook, and committee member Joy Mariska says she needs Montanans’ help. “Included in the cookbook will be tried and true recipes to accompany an informational paragraph or two about Montana’s important, unusual and historic people, places and events,” she explains. “Th...

  • Third Reimagining Rural Session Coming Up Oct 13

    Oct 8, 2020

    The third session in the ReImagining Rural series will take place on Tuesday, October 13th at the Broadus Community Center. Free supper available from 5:30pm with discussions from 6-8pm. Even if you missed the first two sessions, we invite you to join us for a conversation that will impact our community! Please RSVP for catering to [email protected] A Montana Perspective” for Final Reimagining Rural Session Sarah Calhoun, founder of the White Sulphur Springs-based clothing company Red Ants Pants is “virtually” coming to our town...

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