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By Broadus VFD Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale Oh my, what a 4th of July. Broadus Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who supported us. We never dreamed we would have the turnout we had on a Tuesday with the possibility of bad weather. There was good support for the parade, both participants and spectators, and then we started getting ready for the barbeque. The barbecue was supposed to start at noon; we had a half hour to get things going. I went to the store at 11:35 and my c...
By PR Extension Office A cold, rainy morning couldn't keep determined runners from competing in the 4th of July Freedom Run held in Broadus last week. Overall, 29 people and two dogs ran or walked either the 1-mile, 3-mile or 5-mile races. The 3-mile race was a new option for participants up for a little friendly competition and great physical activity to celebrate the 4th of July. Danny Johnson and Jen Bird were top winners in the 5-mile; Darren and Angela Thompson were the top winners in t...
In the previous installment, Lanette visited Ruthaleen Dukater again and learned that the woman has someone visit her every week to make sure she is doing alright, considering she is blind. Besides visiting Ruthaleen, Lanette also spent time with the Colton family. During her stay she discovered the children do not know how to read, so she chose to read Winnie the Pooh to them aloud. Due to the enthusiasm from the children, Lanette feels that she would like to teach them to read, but isn’t sure how to do so without shaming them. This week we w...
Monday, June 26, 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. The minutes of the June 12 and 15, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published. Consent agenda was reviewed. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Mullanix reported on two larger road damage areas from the recent storm this weekend. M...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jay Kelsey, Rosebud, MT, driving while susp/ revoked (1st off.), pled guilty, $285, 2 days jail- susp. for 6 mos. per cond. set by court. Jay Kelsey, Rosebud, MT, unlawful possess. of open alcoholic bev. in veh, pled guilty, $75. Jordan Hanson, Tacoma, WA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Pablo Diaz, Shelbyville, IN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Nathan Knight, Bozeman, MT, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Sviatoslav Radchyshyn, Boiling Springs, SC, stop sign violation, $85. A...
July 13, 1923 John Broaddus Tells Story with a Tail to It A cow, owned by John Broaddus, became hopelessly bogged in Powder River a few days ago, and had to be killed to end its suffering. Mr. Broaddus sought to salvage the carcass by feeding it to his hogs. There was an overabundance of meat even for the hogs and they could not devour all of it. The weather became warm and the remaining carcass started to mortify throwing an offensive odor. Mr. Broaddus hitched a team of horses to what remained of the cow and hauled it to the river’s edge. U...
Dave and Hayle Barbero of Broadus, along with Mike Wickham and Amanda Tolbert of Miles City recently opened the Stockman's Club and Uncle Mike's BBQ and Grill in Broadus. We sat down with them to hear all about the establishment. Stockman's Club Dave and Hayle Barbero recently completed the purchase of the Stockman's Club, returning the classic Broadus business to its position as a meeting place for food and drinks for folks in the Broadus area. Dave and Hayle are both locals, growing up in the...
By Adam Johnson, PR County Director of EMS Operations Introduction Powder River EMS is deeply concerned about the escalating number of recent traumatic injuries and motor vehicle accidents in our community. Over the weekend of July 1-2, Powder River EMS responded to six calls, four of which were transported to medical facilities. The rise in these incidents over the last several months has posed significant challenges for Paramedics and EMTs alike, and emphasizes the critical need for awareness, preventive measures, and community col...
The Liscomb Mountain 4-H club held a meeting on June 25, 2023, at the Stacey Hall. The club first talked about the recent highway cleanup they completed. Then Kassie Hagedorn and Alexis Gotfredson reported on attending Camp Oreo. Camp Needmore was attended and reported on by Delaney Ruland and Anna Hagedorn. Jefferson Cahoon, Carter, Carson, and Caden D’Amico reported on taking their pigs to the recent weigh in. The club then discussed the upcoming fair, which is July 25-28. The club voted to create a fair booth, on the theme “4-H sews the see...
Thursday June 15, 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. Tammy Jackman, Senior Center Director, met with the board to conduct a general meeting to give an update on the events at the center. Jessica Malone met with the board to give an update on the 4th of July events. The board then discussed the purchase of the requested dozer by t...
July 6, 1923 Slew Last Buffalo J.B. Nelanger of Chicago while in Miles City a few days ago visiting with old-time friends related his experience in killing the last buffalo bull in Custer County, that portion of which is now a part of Powder River County. In the early ‘80s, Mr. Nelanger with his wife and baby, drove with Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Strevell in a buckboard one hundred miles from Miles City to Horse Creek, tributary of the Otter, where they visited the Captain Howes ranch. While there Mr. Nelanger and a ranch hand took saddle horses and ra...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Daniel Hartman, Broadus, MT, resisting arrest, pled guilty, $235, 1 day jail. Daniel Hartman, Broadus, MT, disorderly conduct, pled guilty, $185. Claudia Steiner, Miles City, MT, speeding in restricted zone (50/40) $55. MHP Randolph Premer, Greeley, CO, daytime speeding (80/70) $20. Karlerys Nina, Bremerton, WA, speeding in restricted zone (62/40) $95. Alyssa Westerfield, Omaha, NE, speeding in restricted zone (88/65) $95. Kimberly Hammit, Marion, SD, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Michael Karrels, B...
Following a dry spring, the local weather in June was decidedly moist. The storms which had thus far been avoiding much of SE Montana found their way into the region. A flow of moisture from the southwest was responsible for many of the June storms, as damp air streamed northwards, dumping monsoonal type moisture from June 10th onwards. As of June 9th, Broadus sat at 1.71” below normal precip for the year. By July 1, Broadus was 0.18” above normal. In that stretch of time, 3.55” of rain fell in Broadus, compared to a normal for the entir...
By Jessica Malone "Land That I Love" is the 2023 theme for 4th of July in Broadus, MT as we celebrate our rural community, agricultural lifestyle and our stewardship of this beautiful country! Here’s what’s happening this year… The festivities begin early on Tuesday for Independence Day with the Freedom Run/Walk sponsored by SCDC and hosted by the Powder River Trails Club. Exciting changes this year with the addition of a 3 mile run/walk! Meet at Cottonwood Park for the 5 mile run starting at 7am, the new 3 mile run starting at 7:30am or the 1...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Samuel Elliott, Monticello, UT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Daniel Becker, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. MHP Kelby Hoge, Townsend, MT, seatbelt violation, $20. Myer Loeb, Santa Clarita, CA, unlawful possess. of marijuana/paraphernalia in MV, $75. Michael Goldy, Christopher, IL, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Jeffery Dumke, Sale Creek, TN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Demetria McClinon, Indianapolis, IN, speeding in restricted zone (93/65) $105. J...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell It’s finally summer and we have started a new Summer Reading Bingo focusing more on kindness and being good friends. We have a bunch of new books just for this! We are now also an affiliate with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, thanks to Montana’s First Lady, Susan Gianforte, whose Treasure State Foundation is funding our sponsorship 100%! Thank you, Susan, and it was a pleasure visiting with you during the Governor’s visit last week. During the last week of school, Mrs. Lambert...
Doug Gardner – rancher, outfitter, and friend of the community will be the Grand Marshal of the 2023 Broadus 4th of July Parade. Gardner embodies the Chamber's 4th of July theme "Land That I Love", as his years of work with multiple facets of the land and its people serve as a guide for future generations. Gardner grew up on the family ranch north of Hammond with his four siblings, originally attending the Box Elder School. Doug recently told us that one of his first memories of visiting the b...
Copious quantities of moisture fell on Southeastern Montana Friday night, with Broadus receiving 1.50" in the deluge. High winds accompanied the storm, causing limited devastation around the Broadus area, and localized flooding of some county roads. The storm uprooted trees at the golf course, as well as taking the roof off a nearby shed. Multiple trees at the cemetery were broken off or uprooted, causing extensive damage to the eastern cemetery fence. The majority of the downed trees at the...
Three enterprising young Broadus business people sold snow cones outside Broadus Insurance on Monday, selling over 50 snow cones to passers-by within 3 hours, according to stand manager Griffin Gardner. The group includes Sophie Ostendorf, along with Griffin and Mariah Gardner. The entrepreneurs are also planning to operate the stand on July 4th....
Our deadline next week remains July 4th. We will maintain the 10 AM deadline, so please keep in mind the holiday for submissions. - - - All VFW and VFW Auxiliary members who are interested in riding on the 4th of July Parade float, please come to the VFW Hall by 9:30 a.m. on July 4th....
Early Monday morning, a rollover accident on Hwy 212 claimed the life of Josiah Middle Rider, age 19, of Broadus, and sent an Ekalaka man to the hospital in Rapid City. Montana Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred near mile marker 92, approximately 12 mile east of Broadus, with authorities dispatched to the scene at 4:42 AM. Middle Rider, the driver, reportedly drifted off the right side of the road in a Ford F250 pickup, crossed back onto the road, and right again, rolling the vehicle. MHP indicates speed may have played a factor....
By Tom Herzog Area churches will be hosting a community service at the Cottonwood Park on July 2nd. Broadus Assembly of God Church, Faith Bible Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will host a time of music and a message recognizing Independence Day. Music will be provided by some of the Worship Team from Faith Bible Church, led by Eva Reil. Please bring a lawn chair and maybe some bug spray. We look forward to having you join us!...
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By PR Extension Office Mark your calendars for the annual Extension Ag program scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 at the Broadus Community Center beginning at 1:00 pm, according to MSU Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Two private applicator credits will be available to attendees. The following topics will be discussed: Water Quality for Livestock & People - Testing water for suitability for livestock and people will be presented by Dr. Adam Sigler, MSU Extension Water Quality Specialist. Adam will discuss toxic levels of TDS and A...
Monday, June 5, 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 John Olson was present and Lori Fortner was absent. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Cynde Jo Gatlin, Clerk & Recorder, met with the board to discuss the finalization of the county auction at 3 pm and update the board on the Willow Crossing Cemetery fence project. Commissioner Randall reported the Little Levi Rodeo has requested to move the catch pins up i...
