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By Barb Mitchell StoryTime with Colleena is picking up; she lets the kids pick the books they want to hear, plus they do a craft. We are lucky to have such a positive influence here that loves to read to your children and instill the love of reading into their lives on Tuesday afternoons at 2 PM. Bring your kids to the library and join Colleena McEuen on Tuesday afternoons. We had a new shipment of large print Westerns arrive this week, which coincides with July’s Reading Challenge- Read a western Book! We also have the Summer Reading Bingo f...
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Monday, June 10, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioner John Olson was present and Lori Fortner was absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. The board met with Brandon Duffy, Greg Benjamin, Spencer Javich, and Teel Mullanix to discuss the progress of the bridge project. The Little Powder Bridge and Pilgrim Creek Bridge were discussed. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board to discuss the Road Depart...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Keith Allison, Lakewood, CO, speeding in restricted zone (89/65) $95. Eve Steiner, Seattle, WA, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Patrick Zirpoli, Milanville, PA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Debra Herberg, Sheyboygan, WI, speeding in restricted zone (51/30) $95. Paul Haney, Leesburg, IN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Aaron Shaw, Rapid City, SD, speeding in restricted zone (95/65) $105. Zamir Tawkaliyar, Tacoma, WA, crim. possess. of dangerous drugs, $585. Paige Reynolds, B...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost fbcbroadus.com Sunday, July 7th - Service in the Park - Cottonwood Park @ 9 a.m. July 11-13th - Broadus Wrestling Camp – Daily Bible Time included Sunday, July 14th – Communion as part of Service New Sunday School on Discipleship – begins at 9:30 a.m. July 15-17th - Vacation Bible School 9:30 a.m. in Cottonwood Park Sunday, July 21st – Missions Moment as part of Service - Annual Meeting immediately following the Service Sunday, July 28th – Faith Story Sunday Su...
July 4, 1924 Cable with Basket Soon in Use at Bridge Site Here John Rogge has constructed a carrier, four by six feet, and in a few days it will be put into public use in conveying passengers and freight across the river here, from the bridges to the west bank of the river. The steel cable recently purchased from Anna May Oil Co., will be strung across the river which is about 300 feet wide. Sam Smith was placed in charge of repair work on the road from Broadus to the river and with two other men is filling in the bad places. He has also dug a...
Broadus Elementary 3rd grade students, with substitute teacher Libby Nisley and volunteer Pam Nisley, took advantage of the gorgeous day May 10th and met with Powder River Conservation District (PRCD) administrator, Jessica Beagles, on the field in front of the Elementary School. There they discussed the value of growing trees. After learning about trees and their importance, the students broke into groups and scarified honey locust seeds by filing both ends, to aid in germination. This task was completed with gusto! Some even used the...
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of April 2024. Allbridge $862.06 Powder River Examiner $1,017.86 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,946.45 Rosie Connectivity Solutions $4,653.00 Tebra Technologies Inc $414.92 Town of Broadus $2,531.72 Wex Bank $398.44 Abbey Barnhart $100.00 Alderman Oil Co. $8,423.63 Alderman's Quikstop $3,376.47 Amazon Capital Services $862.94 American Express $401.96 Amsden, LLC $...
Colstrip, Mont. – June 24, 2024 – The Southeastern Montana Development Corporation (SEMDC) is proud to announce it has been awarded $500,000 through the Montana Department of Commerce’s Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program. This funding is part of an $8 million grant initiative to support economic growth across Montana. The BSED Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program is designed to bolster local economies by providing economic development organizations with the resources to create new or enhance existing revol...
By Jessica Malone, Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture “United We Stand” is the 2024 theme for the 4th of July celebrations in Broadus. With political and social divides creating ever-increasing rifts within our nation, it feels more important than ever to come together to celebrate what unites us as a community. We may have differing opinions, but I’ve seen this community unite in truly inspiring ways to help each other in times of need. With this in mind, we’re pleased to honor Dave & Pat and Tyler & Kelli Gardner represe...
On June 19th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at Ashland Public School for construction on the school's updated kitchen. Leading the event was McGough Construction, a Minneapolis based construction firm with regional headquarters in Rapid City, which will be building the addition. The ground breaking ceremony featured a free lunch that was enjoyed by summer school students, Ashland Public staff and faculty, and local press. The addition is the first phase of the school's kitchen expansion,...
For this year’s 4th of July parade, the honorary Grand Marshal position will be held by several local community members who have dedicated their time to a worthy cause – The Broadus Cancer Fund. The Grand Marshals will be Dave Gardner and Pat Gardner (posthumously), Tyler Gardner, and Kelli Gardner. With the Chamber’s theme this year being “A Celebration Of Community”, the Gardner family fit the bill for Grand Marshal duties through their work setting up and continuing the Broadus Cancer Fund. The Fund was initially established over twenty ye...
By Jan Stevens Art & Soul, the local artesan group, are happy to announce an Art Contest for the local children celebrating the 4th of July. All children from the community, pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, are welcome to participate in our Patriotic Themed Art Contest. Entries are limited to one per child, 8 ½” x 11” paper that will be displayed hanging, and all types of artist medium are allowed (paint, crayon, colored pencil, colored paper, etc.). Entries will be divided into four categories with a $20 cash prize awarded to each of t...
By Broadus VFD Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale Broadus Volunteer Fire Department will be having our 3rd annual BBQ on the 4th of July at the fire station starting at Noon. We will have burgers donated by Broadus Meats and Brats donated by Olson Farm & Ranch. The price will be $10.00 a plate. We will be raffling off a Pit Boss 2 Burner Ultimate Griddle and a Smith & Wesson M&P15 rifle with Leupold scope mounts and a Nikon scope, along with 3 magazines, all supplied by Gunny’s Guns. The gridle is on display at Grant’s Hardware with tickets avail...
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In last month’s installment, we learned that Lanette ventured up the Cumberland River to attend her friend Ada’s wedding. On the way there she had some trouble in the mud and was found by Thad Clay, a new acquaintance of hers. Since he was also going to the wedding, they traveled the rest of the way together. Lanette described the wedding to her cousin. What will she have to tell Maisie now? Chapter Fifteen May 29, 1935 Dear Maisie, I’ve had several attempts at this letter tonight. Each time I go to begin I’m conflicted as to how to tell yo...
By Tom Herzog Area churches will be hosting a community service at the Cottonwood Park on Sunday, July 7th, at 9 AM. We will host a time of music and a message recognizing Independence Day. Please bring a lawn chair and maybe some bug spray. We look forward to having you join us!...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Summer is in full swing here at the Senior Center, flowers are planted out front and trips are in the works. The days, months and weeks just fly by, I can’t believe it is almost the 4th of July! Speaking of the 4th, the doors will be open for a couple of fundraisers. First, Bumblebee Daycare will be hosting their pancake breakfast here this year, beginning at 8:00 AM. Secondly, the Annual Dessert Auction to benefit the area cancer fund will once again be held here at the center. They are asking that a...
By PRAEDC Hey, how bout’ them Hawks?! The PRCDHS gym is no longer bare! In May our Hawk Golf Team’s hard work paid off. The Lady Hawks brought home our first ever team 1st place state trophy. The boys showed up to play as well, bringing home 3rd. If they weren’t sure just how proud the community is they surely found out. Lights, sirens, horns, signs, and “We are the Champions” blaring, they came back home in style. And how lucky are we to live where familiar faces lining the street beam to you with pride when you get that win or maybe eve...
Monday, May 20, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Road Supervisor: Teel Mullanix reported the 3 bridge beams will be here for the Little Powder Bridge by Friday. He updated on the current road blading progress. The scale system is coming for the loader for the gravel crushing project. John Melgaard updated on the trucking requirements which include 8-10 trucks per day and if trucks w...
June 27, 1924 Political Pot Starts Boiling; Seven File for County Office The political pot in this county has started boiling and will probably become an interesting sight to watch as time advances until August 26 when the primary election is to be held to eliminate the weaker candidates. The final date for filing for county office is on July 26. This year the circulation of petitions is unnecessary. The candidate merely specifies the office he aspires to, signing a blank nominating petition that he procures from the office of the county...
By PR Extension Office The trivia question for the upcoming 4th of July is: “How many people would it take to “circle” the courthouse square?” To help answer that question, immediately following the 4th of July parade, all who are present are asked to link hands, standing side by side around the courthouse square for a community photo from a bird’s eye view. “A Community United” photo is being organized by Linda Bird, member of Powder River Area Economic Development Council (PRAEDC) and taken via drone, the bird’s eye view, to be flown by Cl...
By Mary Rumph, MSU Powder River County Extension Agent What does the Powder River Historical Museum have in common with drones? Last week it was the site of a week-long MSU Geospatial Skills Camp hosted by MSU Extension and the Airforce Office of Scientific Research. Nine local students learned about maps for analysis and navigation, collecting and analyzing aerial photos from kites, satellites, drones and airplanes, remote sensing and geospatial analysis tools. The courtyard behind the museum...
The Broadus VFD will hold their 4th of July BBQ at the Fire Hall, starting at Noon on July 4th. The cost of the meal is $10 per plate. This year, several raffle drawings will be held, with prizes to be drawn including a Pit Boss Ultimate Gas Griddle & Smith & Wesson M&P15 rifle, and many more prizes. Tickets for the drawings are available at Grant’s Hardware, Boot & Track, Broadus Vet Clinic, The Coffee Shop, or from any BVFD member....
