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Thursday, September 14, 2023 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. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Brandon Duffy and Daniel Wiggs, Great West Engineering, Spencer Jovick, TCA Construction and Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board to conduct the monthly EDA Bridge project update. Spencer updated on the construction progress. The board then conducted a...
Petiole? Simple? Compound? Just a few of the new words and concepts Mrs. Fleming's fourth grade class learned the afternoon of September 19, 2023 during their tree walk with Liz Riter and Jessica Beagles of the Powder River Conservation District and Corey Swenson, retired Natural Resources Conservation Service range management specialist. The students began in front of the elementary school then took a tour around the neighborhood. Using taxonomic guides, they were able to key out and reveal...
By Deanna Twedt Last month we learned that Lanette survived a night outside in the coldness of early winter. Trying to find her way back to Miracle or at least someone’s homestead, Lanette ran into Nathan Fordwick. He offered to lead her back to Miracle, but they became snowed in at his place. This month we will find out whether Lanette is still trapped or if she made it back safely to Miracle. Chapter Eight November 11, 1934 Dear Maisie, I was stuck at Mr. Fordwick’s for two days. During that time the snow constantly fell and the wind did...
October 19, 1923 Leads Hogs 60 Miles to Market Powderville is 60 miles from the nearest railroad at Miles City and to haul a herd of 213 hogs that far would have been an undertaking to take all profits, but Tom Barnard solved the problem to nicety by practically leading the swine that distance, getting them to Miles City in excellent condition for shipment from that place to market. Mr. Barnard, knowing that hogs cannot be driven with any satisfaction, coaxed them along by sending a wagon load of corn ahead. One man drove, another scattered...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Artem Muzychuk, Spartanburg, SC, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Dillon Schmidt, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Cory Lee, Beaver Dam, WI, speeding in restricted zone (65/50) $65. Ryan Stroud, Gillette, WY, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Christopher Rotondo, Golden Valley, MN, speeding in restricted zone (82/65) $85. Laura Walsh, Willis, TX, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Scott Hitchcock, Seattle, WA, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Simen R...
HELENA -- The Montana Lottery has awarded $73,532 in high-tier prizes since October 9. A Broadus winner, betting with Sports Bet Montana, claimed their prize of $8,780 on October 11. The winning ticket was purchased at the Big Sky Bar in Broadus. A high-tier prize is any prize of $600 or more. Winners of $5,000 or more are listed on Montana Lottery’s website. The Montana Lottery on Monday released sports wagering data for the week ending October 14: Handle: $1,656,427 Payout: $1,313,312 Gross Gaming Revenue: $343,115 Sales Agent Commissions: $...
The month of September was a bit warmer than average across the area, while precipitation totals were extremely spotty, as portions of the county received heavy rainfall on multiple occasions throughout the month, while others received below average moisture. The overall average temp for the month in Broadus was 65.8 degrees, or 3.4 degrees warmer than average. The high for the month was 97 on September 3rd, and the low was 40, achieved on both September 12th and 16th. Broadus received 1.34" of...
First influenza death reported for 2023-24 season As Montana gears up to enter another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) encourages Montanans to take precautions to help protect against severe symptoms from COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The number of people ill due to respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and RSV, is currently low across most of the United States, but has increased in...
By the Sayle Hall Association On October 20, beginning at 4:00 pm, a dance and box social will be held at Sayle Hall, as a benefit to help locals in need, along with an opportunity to teach the youth of the community to dance and provide entertainment for one and all. Ladies, please bring decorated single box meals enough to feed your family and your own beverages. Boxes will be auctioned off for supper on the evening of the event. Boxes should be labeled with what they contain, and who made...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Mitch Koistinen, Kimball, MN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Michael Campbell, Memphis, MO, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Rene Brown, Boiling Springs, SC, speeding in restricted zone (50/30) $65. Carl Hughes, Weaverville, NC, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Melanie Grainger, Poplar, MT, speeding in restricted zone (42/30) $65. Jose Cruz Topete, Pleasant Hill, IA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Jerry Hernandez-Rodriguez, Tampa, FL, stop sign violation, $85. Brian W...
October 12, 1923 Oct. 26 Meeting of Bean Growers A meeting of all the bean growers of Powder River County has been called for 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, October 26, at Olive post office for the purpose of organization and pooling the bean shipments in effort to receive the highest market price. The date of the meeting and its location was fixed by John A. Gaar of Kingsley post office, himself a grower of beans. Olive post office is centrally located in the bean-growing district of the county, and it is hoped the bean growers will show s...
Monday, September 11, 2023 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 Commissioner Lori Fortner was absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. The board reviewed the upcoming airport hay lease that will expire September 30. Rich Sparks joined the meeting to review and discuss the airport hay lease. Sparks stated he is interested in continuing the contract. The board reviewed the contract and w...
The Liscomb Mountain 4-H club met on October 2, 2023 at the Fair Barn. We elected officers for the new 4-H year. The next meeting will be November 13, 2023 at the high school at 5:45 pm. Carson D'Amico...
By Jessica Malone Celebrate the season at the Broadus Fall Festival on Friday, October 13th in downtown Broadus. The 2023 Broadus Fall Festival event is hosted by the Broadus Bumblebee Daycare & Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Ag. Special thanks to our event sponsors: Broadus Shining Star Preschool, North Fork Precision Engineering & Broadus Bumblebee Daycare. It's going to be an afternoon full of fall family fun, so check out some of the activities happening.... Business Fall Decorating...
The October 5th, 1923 Powder River County Examiner pulled no punches when it came to descriptive wording when detailing the flood which had inundated the Powder River Valley the week before, as the front page header read "Powder River Did Buck, Asserting Its Mightiest Power With Vehement Onrush Of Record-Breaking Water". Indeed the floodwaters of late September 1923 were and still are record breaking; the highest recorded in the history of Powder River, with 100,000 cubic feet per second of...
By Brittani Aurand Powder River Manor’s Unforgettable Recipes was first introduced in 2018, with Cherie Stachey playing a big role in the cookbook’s publication. The cookbooks have recipes from past residents and staff that they wanted to be able to share with the future generations to keep these precious recipes from being forgotten. Included are a variety of recipes, ranging from appetizers to soups, main dishes, and desserts – everything from Stanley Damm’s ham and bean soup to Linda Rogge’s chocolate cake. You can pick one up for yourself...
Dave and Hayle Barbero welcomed their twins, Dade Wilbur and Marnee Loraine, on September 21, 2023 in Spearfish, SD. Dade was born at 7:42 a.m. and was 8 lbs. 1.3 oz. and 19” long. Marnee was born at 7:44 a.m. and was 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 19” long. Maternal grandparents are Cynde Jo and Chad Gatlin and Jiggs Bilbrey. Maternal great-grandparents are Sis and Steve Mills, Mary Alice Mangen, and Randy and Cynde Trucano. Paternal grandparents are John and Di Barbero and paternal great-grandparent is...
The Miles City Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be hosted by the Range Riders Museum on Sunday, October 8th. Previously this annual event was held during February but is being moved to a fall time frame to accommodate those who want to travel and attend. Entertainment will kick off at 11:30 am with local talent Jim Howe who performs with local bluegrass bands and will share some of his favorite bluegrass and gospel music. A roast beef dinner will be served at noon. Featured performers JW Groethe, Lloyd McKenna, and Jessie Veeder will perform...
By Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension A hot topic of conversation these days is how many mice one has trapped in the last 24 hours. The mice in my house are pretty smart; they avoid traps by staying in the walls…in which they perish and stink. I’ve heard from others that mice are destroying wiring in vehicles (even ones driven frequently), boldly appearing during daylight hours and any uninhabited building is an open invitation for a mouse infestation. I had a mouse pack the vents in my tractor cab by shredding a paper towel overnight! I’v...
By PR Extension Office Caregiving can be very demanding, both physically and mentally. A respite retreat for caregivers is set for Thursday, October 5th, at the Senior Center in Broadus from 10 am to 3 pm. Presented by MSU Extension, the retreat will allow caregivers an opportunity to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities and spend a day prioritizing their well-being. Caregivers take on many responsibilities and come in many different forms. A caregiver provides consistent care or assistance to any friend or family member who h...
Powder River County's unemployment rate was one of the lowest in the state in August, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Powder River County had a 1.6% unemployment rate in August, trailing only Fallon County, with 1.4%. Data from DLI shows that of a labor force of 971 in PR County, 955 were employed as of August. Montana's unemployment rate across the state was 2.5% in August, and has remained under 3% for 22 consecutive months. Nationwide, unemployment is at 3.8%, and in February of 2023 unemployment rates...
By Miranda Hendrickson Is anyone else feeling those fall vibes? To help us all get into the fall spirit the Alzada Community Club is putting on the Harvest Jubilee again this year. Saturday, October 7th please come out to help support the community club and have a good time. We will have an hour of live cowboy music starting at 4:00 pm, followed by supper at 5:30, and a dance at 7:00. We hope to have nice weather that will allow us to have a cornhole tournament outside. At the door we will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a number...
Courtesy Miles City BLM Fire personnel from the Miles City BLM Field Office will be conducting prescribed fire operations in the "Wild Horse Project" -- about 35 miles SE of Miles City, or around 7 miles northeast of Volborg. Approximately 3,000 acres are scheduled for treatment under this project, and burning may extend into the first days of October. The BLM frequently employs prescribed burning to reduce fire fuels, lower numbers of ponderosa and juniper, and to reinvigorate grasses and forbs. For more info call the Miles City Field Office...
Annual subscription 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. Another option for renewal is online, at www.powderriverexaminer. com. Don’t forget about our online edition, free for all print subscribers. Click “Free Trial” on the blue bar at the top of the page, fill out the i...
September 26, 2023, 9:00 AM HELENA – The last day to claim the Montana Property Tax Rebate is Monday, October 2. The Montana Department of Revenue is extending the deadline to claim the property tax rebate by one day to October 2. The original deadline in House Bill 222 was October 1. However, October 1 is a Sunday. Because taxpayers may have last minute questions, the department decided to accept claims until 11:59 pm on Monday, October 2 via the department’s online portal at getmyrebate.mt.gov. The department will also accept paper cla...
