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By Kara Lee Lambert The local cancer fund was started by the Gardner family because of Pat Gardner. It helps local families when cancer hits. I was helped when I was diagnosed. It was tremendous help with travel and expenses. They also helped when our daughter was diagnosed. When I got back on my feet I wanted to give back in some way to the cancer fund so I contacted Tyler with the idea of a dessert auction on the 4th of July. It was a success to say the least. The people of our community are more than willing to help with anything having to d...
Powder River Manor will be holding a summer carnival on June 27th, from 10:30 AM to Noon, on the front lawn at the Manor. Powder River Manor Activities Director Brittani Aurand tells us the carnival will be held to bring the community together with residents and staff at the Manor in an effort to connect the community, young and old alike, as well as a celebration of summer. The event will hold a number of carnival games for children and adults, such as a ball toss, axe throwing, ring toss, tabletop bowling, and more. A plethora of free snacks...
www.redshalereflections.com After the shock of Custer's defeat at the Little Big Horn, efforts to memorialize the physical site of the Last Stand soon began. The site's first memorial (made of cordwood) was erected in 1878. The National Cemetery was designated in 1879, and the marble obelisk that stands today was built in 1881. These efforts demonstrated the Custer defeat's profound impact on the American government and the white American populace. Such dramatic effort to physically memorialize...
Regular Meeting Thursday, May 16, 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. Mid-Month Claim were then approved for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. Jerry Coulter stopped in to visit about the baseball field fencing project. T-ball will start May 29 with 3 teams. KLJ Engineering: Nathan Schroht met with board via zoom to discuss the...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Alexander Hanna, Vancouver, BC, stop sign violation, $85. Jerry Rosebluff, Helena, MT, stop sign violation, $85. Michael Amini, Omaha, NE, stop sign violation, $85. Michael Amini, Omaha, NE, speeding in restricted zone (50/30) $85. Journei McCall, Selma, AL, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Joshua Walker, Pea Ridge, AR, speeding in restricted zone (82/65) $85. Giancarlo Arcidiacono, Bakersfield, CA, stop sign violation, $85. Israel Bell, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Cody H...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting June 4, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris; Public Works Cass Zimmer and Raymond Ragsdale as well as Guest Darron Alderman Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the pledge of allegiance. Council began the meeting with the consent agenda items of reviewing the previous meeting minutes from 04-30-2024, claims forms from 5/24 and 6/24 accounting periods as well a...
June 20, 1974 Rue Sells Business to Frances Hill Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rue, lifetime residents of Powder River County, have purchased a home in Big Timer and will move there this summer. Mrs. Rue will move when their furniture is moved, probably in July, and Rue will remain in Broadus until the latter part of August. Rues have sold their ready-to-wear store and the Rue’s store building to Mrs. Frances Hill. Mrs. Hill has worked in the store for Rues for 20 years and has been manager and buyer for the past five years. Change of ownership becomes e...
By PR Extension Office "Humble, capable, kind, and hard working are just a few adjectives to describe the beloved couple the 2024 Fairbook is dedicated to: Randy and Katie Ward," explained MSU Extension Powder River County Extension Agents Mary Rumph and Julie Riley. When Julie and Mary stopped at the Powder River Vet Clinic to notify Randy and Katie they had been selected by the Fair Board, their reaction was mixed. "We are truly honored," said Katie, "however, we really prefer working b...
June 13, 1924 Barn at N Barn Ranch Burns; Fire of Incendiary Origin Fire of incendiary origin destroyed the barn at the N Barn ranch between 4:30 and 5 o’clock last Friday afternoon. The loss of the barn and its contents inflicted a loss between $3,000 and $4,000 on the owner, J. Link Wilson. That barn was a frame structure that would hold thirty-two head of horses through it was not occupied by them at the time of the fire. A considerable quantity of hay and corn were stored in the barn and lost in the fire. Blacksmith tools and harnesses w...
Lame Deer, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing that summer road work on a 12-mile portion of US Highway 212 (US 212) east of Lame Deer is scheduled to commence in June. The project begins just east of the junction with Montana Highway 39 (MT 39) at the roundabout in Lame Deer and extends east. The contractor selected for work on this project is Prince, Inc. The Lame Deer – East project will include new surfacing, seal and cover (chip seal) operations, centerline and shoulder rumble strips, and upgraded sig...
On Wednesday, June 19th, a community preservation meeting will be held at the Historical Museum in Broadus. The event features Charlene Porsild from the Foundation for Montana History, who will details the steps needed to secure funding to help preserve the history of Powder River County. The event begins with a discussion of local history needs at 10-11 am, followed by the steps necessary to submitting a grant with the foundation. At noon, a free lunch will take place. Those interested in preserving the unique history of Powder River County...
The Broadus Little Levi Rodeo takes place this weekend, headlining a host of rodeo related events. Action begins with Team Roping fundraiser on Saturday, June 15th. Enter at 9 AM, rope at 10. The Rodeo Royalty Pageant will follow team roping, starting at approximately 5 pm in the grandstands. There will be a Tri Tip BBQ Fundraiser following the pageant, everyone is welcome. Rodeo day will kick off on Sunday, June 16th with a contestant meeting at 8:30, including a church service with Pastor Tom Herzog. Rodeo Royalty coronation is at 9, with...
By Pat Ridenour Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club will once again sponsor a quilt show on Thursday, July 4th, at Faith Bible Church, from 11 AM to 3 PM, and beginning right after the parade. We invite all to bring your quilted articles to show that have not been previously shown at our quilt show. We will beging hanging and laying out the items at 3:30 to 5pm on Wednesday, July 3rd. You may bring them at that time for best display. There is no charge for entering your items or viewing at the show. No refreshments will be allowed. A door prize will...
The full set of results from the June 4th primary are now out. Voter turnout statewide was just over 41%, and 60% in Powder River County. Statewide, absentee voters returned 60.26% of ballots, with 67.43% of PR County absentee voters returning ballots. In the presidential race, Donald Trump received 574 votes in Powder River County, while Joe Biden received 55. Statewide, Donald Trump received 163,531 votes, and “no preference” 16,381 on the Republican ballots. Joe Biden received 93,756, with 9,142 casting “no preference” votes. In the US Senat...
By PR Extension Office Bring friends and walk, run or even bike the 4th of July Freedom Run. Both the 5-mile and the 3-mile runs include a bicycling option. The 5-mile begins at 7:00 a.m.; the 3-mile begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 1-mile run, walk or stroll begins at 8:00 a.m. All races start on the west side of Cottonwood Park in Broadus. Registration for the 5-mile and the 3-mile run is $30 (includes a T-shirt) in advance but increases to $35 the day of the run. Prizes will be given to the first-place finishers for the running and biking d...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell Welcome to summer!! Kathy and I are taking a break from StoryTime, but we have a local young lady who would love to read to your children and instill the love of reading into their lives on Tuesday afternoons at 2 PM, when there is a break at the pool. Bring your kids and join Colleena McEuen on Tuesday afternoons. We have lots of new books for your reading pleasure, for all ages. For our beginner readers we have some new Step into Reading- “Tyrannosaurus Rex” by Scott Emmons, “Go...
Sheriff’s Dept. Joseph Mockus, Frenchtown, MT., reckless driving, deferred prosecution agreement Joseph Donarski, Spearfish, SD., speeding in a restricted zone, (85/65), $85. Pavel Tsykunou,Winnetka, CA., speeding in a restricted zone, (43/30), $65. Leigh Thomas, Knox, IN., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $65. Olivia Cull, Ludlow, VT., speeding in a restricted zone, (85/65), $85. Jenna Gamache, Mattapoisett, MA., (40/25), $65. Carlos Reyes Merida, Wenatchee, WA., speeding in a restricted zone, (85/65), $75. Carlos Reyes Merida, W...
Submitted by Deanna Twedt Good news! The Powder River Historical Museum is now open for the 2024 summer season! We are open 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. Volunteers are still being accepted. Pending events soon to follow. Looking forward to seeing you!...
Courtesy MT DPHHS The Montana Aging Services Bureau will be hosting a Training in Broadus on Monday, June 10th. The class will take place from 2-5 pm at the Broadus Community Center. The training will focus on working with senior citizens, specifically how to assess capacity and look for signs of financial exploitation and abuse. Sometimes, the only person willing to stand up for a senior victim is a professional like yourself. Our training will give you the tools to report suspected instances of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation....
The unofficial election results from the June 4th primary are shown in the link below. We'll have further coverage of the election next week. https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/home/customer_files/election_results/2024_primary_tally_sheet_final.jpg...
By: Adam Johnson, Director of EMS/NRP Date: 5/29/2024 As the school year ends and summer takes over, Powder River EMS would like to take a moment to congratulate the 2024 graduates. With the increase in work at home and on ranches during this season, it is crucial to prioritize safety. ATV, UTV, and Side-by-Side Safety As you go about your workday, please exercise caution and ensure proper training and safety equipment, including helmets, chest protectors, and knee and elbow pads for ATV, UTV, and side-by-side operators. Powder River EMS has no...
Expanded access for more taxpayers planned for the 2025 filing season WASHINGTON – Following a successful filing season pilot and feedback from a variety of partners, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it will make Direct File a permanent option for filing federal tax returns starting in the 2025 tax season. The agency is exploring ways to expand Direct File to make more taxpayers eligible in the 2025 filing season and beyond by examining options to broaden Direct File’s availability across the nation, including covering more tax sit...
Submitted by Jeff Noble The 2024 Bowhunter Education Field Day Course for Montana youth and adult bowhunters will be offered in Broadus on Saturday, June 22, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. A “field day qualifier” print-out is required. Youths need to bring a parent with them on the first day, to sign permission slips. Also, everyone is required to register online in advance, at the FWP hunter education website. The course will take begin at Jeff Noble’s office at the Courthouse in Broadus. Everyone is welcome, and the field day is free of charge. All n...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Well, those April showers moved right into much needed May showers, so I am assuming everyone is thrilled. It has been fun to look out the windows at the center and just see the rain come pouring down. As promised the trips have started! Our first trip in May was out to Dan and Marcy Davis’s to see the new foals. We were able to walk out among them in the pasture and take some very cool pictures, we even saw some elk on the way home. Went to Devil’s Tower on the 30th, it was a beautiful day, a couple of...
By Laura Lee Ullrich We are excited to announce the Vacation Bible Adventure Camp to be held June 20-21 at Ullrich’s Ranch! The event, sponsored by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, will be two days of adventure, Bible Stories, food and fun in a rustic outdoor setting. The Camp begins with a ride to Ullrichs from at 10:00 a.m. on June 20, departing from the Lutheran Church in Broadus. Arriving at Ullrichs, the campers will get tents pitched, get name tags and assigned their Youth Group Camp Buddy. After Lunch there will be Bible Stories about Jesus...
