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By Esther Wynne, Courtesy of the Bighorn County News A family living in Big Horn County had a close call with rabies this past week. The father asked me to share their story with our community so that others might be made aware. If he had not thought to aggressively search on the internet he might not have sought out the medical advice that has probably saved his life and that of his family members. Please read this story. In early July, the family's five-month old puppy was playing in their...
August 10, 1923 Ernest Waldusky Rescues Young Lady from Drowning Ernest Waldusky rescued Miss Trueheart from drowning in the Powder River at Broadus Tuesday evening just before dark. She had attended the Ashland Roundup with Fred Russell and had made a detour with him via Custer’s Battlefield on the return trip. Arriving here in Russell’s Ford, they engaged Harry Lunn to tow the Ford across the river here. The water had raised and was two feet over the bottom of Lunn’s wagon. In midstream the wagon bogged in quicksand. The horses fell and t...
Spotty moisture and a hot spell during the latter stages of July were perhaps the major stories in regards to weather in July, as some areas of the county received heavy rainfall, while others received scant moisture. On July 24th the temperature reached 105 in Broadus, setting a new record daily high for that date. The previous record was 104, set in 2007. Several days of high temps surrounded the 24th, but overall the month of July was relatively moderate, with an overall average temperature for the month of 74.4, which is 0.4 degrees below n...
By Jessica Kuipers, Range Range is investing over $2.5 million in the first phase of constructing a state-of-the-art fiber-optic network to the Town of Broadus. This project will replace the current traditional copper-based infrastructure. Once the entire project is complete, homes and businesses in Broadus will have access to internet speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps). Range is committed to making the construction phase as easy as possible for you. We understand you may have questions about the...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting August 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm Present at the meeting were Mayor Chad Gatlin, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris, and Guest Jim Atchison. Mayor Chad Gatlin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council reviewed the previous minutes. Councilperson Morris made a motion to approve previous minutes, councilperson Slovek seconded the...
By Libby Nisley, Pool Manager We are trying something new this year with modified hours once school starts. Beginning August 14th, M-Th (or all school days) adult swim will be from 1:45-3:30 p.m, with aerobics at 2 p.m. Then, open swim will be from 4-7 p.m. On weekends, open swim will be from 12:30-3:30 p.m, and 4-7 p.m. If these extended days are well attended, we will continue into September. If the weather cools off, or attendance is low we will shut down at the end of August. Passes for the year are still honored, and the daily rate is...
A community blood drive will be held in Broadus on August 24th, from 2-6 pm. The event will be held at the Broadus Community Center by Vitalant. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 877-258-4825, or contact Sue Richards at 406-740-2896....
Emma Isaacs, incoming Broadus Senior, was Tongue River Electric Cooperative's representative on the Montana Youth Tour, a program in which Montana state electric co-ops send state youth on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. Emma was also chosen as the Montana state representative on the Youth Leadership Council, a prestigious duty where Emma will represent the State of Montana and Montana's electrical cooperatives at the National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association national...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, August 13th – Communion as part of Service Sunday, August 20th - Missions Moment as part of Service Sunday, August 27th - Faith Story Sunday Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools (Ephesians or Angels – God’s Secret Agents) 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Faithbiblechurch.info Live Streaming of Worship Services available through our web page! BROADUS ASSEMBLY OF GOD (406) 436-2114 Sunday services: 10 AM Sunday School...
By Adam Johnson, PR County Director of EMS Operations POWDER RIVER COUNTY – Powder River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is all set to offer a Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) class on August 19th. The venue for this significant training will be in the courthouse, specifically in the EMS Conference room. Offering two separate sessions to cater to participants' convenience, the first class will commence at 8 am and conclude at 12 pm. A second session will run from 1 pm to 5 pm. Each of these classes will span four h...
By Tyler Gardner Kara Lambert, our clubhouse manager, said it best "Rain or shine it's Scramble time!" We had 40 teams over the two days, with perfect weather for golf on Friday. Saturday was perfect weather for the country; golfers got wet but were prepared to play in the rain! We grossed $35,700 this year! Our largest tournament ever! Since last August we have sent $1200 to 25 individuals fighting cancer for a total of $30,000. Friday the team of Patyn Viker, Alyssa Pearce, Sean Benson, and...
By Annie Brimmer 2023 County Fair is history. Now it’s time to evaluate and start planning for 2024. Although there are changes to be made, mostly small, we did well and that is because the community supported us and we are grateful and appreciative for that. It is also because of all who helped in our stand and organized the set up, maintenance, and clean up. You are most appreciated, especially by me. Thank you all for your support and contributions. August will see us starting with our new committee programs as chairmen are selected. Then S...
In last month's installment, Lanette found herself snowed in at the Colton place. This week we will discover what has become of her situation. Chapter Six November 4, 1934 Dear Maisie, After what I'm about to tell you, you will probably come out here yourself just to persuade me to leave. I'm simply warning you to prepare yourself for what has happened around here lately. Don't worry too much, for I'm not hurt or anything like that. I'm simply cold, terribly cold. Winter has fallen upon these...
By Jo Jurica What is a Herby Derby? It is a car race that is on a small track usually held in a fairground in which contestants ages 9 -14 can participate. A Herby Derby is usually held in conjunction with a Bump and Run or a Demolition Derby. Eli Jurica, an incoming freshman at PRCDHS, won 1st place in Glendive and Baker and Tyler Jurica, soon to be a 7th grader, won 2nd in Glendive and 3rd in Baker. Each driver has to have an adult riding with them. They each had to modify their cars,...
Monday, July 17, 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. Mid-month claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county department expenses submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. The scheduled meeting for discussion on Old Airport Road was cancelled. Clerk and Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin updated the board on residents’ conce...
August 10, 1923 Makes Record Trip to Miles in Two and One-Half Hours W.J. Schoeder, local manager of the Yellowstone Lumber Company, established a new time record between Broadus and Miles City when he drove a Dodge coupe over the route of 81 miles in two and one-half hours. His average was a trifle better than thirty miles an hour. He left Broadus at 5 o’clock Saturday evening when very little traffic was on the road and arrived at Miles City before darkness, at 7:30 o’clock. The car’s speed was not slackened by the few washouts and curve...
By Kara Lee Lambert Many people, myself included, have donor marked on their driver’s license.This would help so many people using eyes, tissue, organs and more. However the need for living donors is great. Would you consider being a living donor to save a life? According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney disease is the fastest growing in the country. 1 in 7 have it. Currently there are more than 107,234 people waiting on the transplant list. 88,799 are for kidneys. 17 people die a day waiting for a transplant. Every 10 minutes a...
A late July heat wave, combined with lightning storms contributed to a rash of local fires over the past week. The Broadus Volunteer Fire Department responded to several fires over the week. Lightning caused fires included a 1/10 acre, single tree fire at Camps Pass on July 30th, another 1/10 acre fire 17 miles SW of Broadus on the 29th, a 17 acre fire on the east side of Liscomb Mountain on July 28th, and a 2 acre fire 8 miles south of Broadus on July 24th. Three other fires reported July 31st...
Ellory Mills from Wyoming, atop 4 year old mare "Sasha" (aka Puddin') won the 2023 Powder River Working Horse Show, winning a custom saddle from Chip Graham. The event was put on last Wednesday by the winner of last year's Working Horse Show, Carson Martinson. Mills will then be tasked with overseeing the event in 2024, as per tradition. Events included ranch cutting, steer stopping, ranch cow horse, ranch horse conformation, and a trail class, as well as a breakaway roping category added for...
By PR Extension Office Thirty-five market hogs debuted at the Powder River County Fair, according to MSU Extension Agent Mary Rumph, a record setting number in the last four decades. They ranged in size, color and temperament, but all showed well and sold well, despite a couple hot days at the Fair. "We are going to have to increase our capacity for hogs if this keeps up," said one Fairboard member, as the area designated for the hogs was completely utilized. The Grand Champion Market Hog was e...
By PR Extension Office "You can't beat our fair," exclaimed one fairgoer, "the talent is amazing and you know every exhibitor." The fair, scheduled earlier this year than in years past, held its own for the quality of items entered. The number of exhibits were up in several areas including quilts, handwork and photography. Thanks to the work of superintendents Bonnie Lyda and Linda Bird, quilts decorated the walls of the community center including a magnificent king size quilt made by local q...
By Jessica Malone As usual, it feels like summer flew by, so hopefully you had a chance to enjoy some of the many activities in our community. Thank you to everyone that attended and helped with 4th of July celebrations and congratulations to all the 4-H participants on a successful fair! School starts August 14th and we want to wish the students, parents and school faculty a great year! Be sure to check out the modified schedule at www.broadus.net. Join us for our Chamber General Membership Meeting coming up on Wednesday, August 9th at 5:30pm...
By PR Extension Office Sixteen pies were entered in the pie-baking contest at the 2023 county fair. One young contestant, Kaitlyn Wagner, from Hulett, Wyoming, traveled with her dad the farthest to bring her custard pie. The only rule in the pie-baking event was that pies needed to be made completely from scratch. Powder River County Commissioners Lori Fortner, Lee Randall and John Olson judged the event which they found very tasty and extremely difficult. Fortner wished for more categories to better recognize all the entries as there was every...
By PR Extension Office A dozen bum animals, along with their favorite human friends, were a highlight at the County Fair. The judge, Devin Murnin said, "this is my favorite class to judge...it represents the future of the 4-H program and youth involvement in the County." All were deemed "blue ribbon" exhibits and included six goats, three lambs and three calves. Exhibitors and exceptional bums included: Lincoln, Sawyer and Elianna Ostendorf with "Honda", "Chimney" and "Della"; Patrick Handran a...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Lance Bennett, Bozeman, MT, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Ty Piercefield, Tampa, FL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Analeea Laden, Rapid City, SD, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Cheyenna Leadbetter, Burlington, NJ, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Dana Morel, Mason City, IA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Ezekiel Mader, Broadus, MT, PFMA, pled guilty, fined $585, 3 days jail, 60 hours counseling. Ezekiel Mader, Broadus, MT, PFMA, pled guilty, fined $575, 5 d...
