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Shane Dunning's new book "Big Skies & Bygone Days" is now available for purchase. The book serves as a compendium of Dunning's historical articles from the Examiner, in addition to his articles from Montana: The Magazine of Western History. The book features an expanded number of photos compared to the newspaper articles, as well as additional notes from the author. Shane told us the book works well as a "casual history" book and makes for a great Christmas present, encompassing a total of 35...
Broadus, MT - Last month, the Little Peeps program of Mountain Health Gives, based in Helena, provided 91 kids with a free eye exam at Broadus School. Sixteen of those kids were in need of a pair of glasses and will receive the glasses free of charge (several kids received two pairs). Little Peeps delivered the glasses to Broadus School on Monday morning, October 7. Little Peeps was chosen as the first program of Mountain Health Gives in part because of a large-scale, randomized study by Johns...
Broadus experienced five separate daily record highs September. The records fell during the last week of September, with new record temps of 96, 98, 95, 98, and 97 recorded on September 25th, 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th. Those record highs, when combined with above average temperatures throughout the month, set the average daily high for the month at 88.7 degrees, or nearly 10 degrees above the average of 79.0. The 98 degree high was also achieved on September 2nd. Broadus also experienced dry conditions in September, adding to the fire danger...
Monday, September 9, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.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. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Gravel hauling and the Buffalo Creek Fire were discussed. Billy Stuver joined the meeting. Commissioners updated Mullanix on the budgets and authorized to proceed with purchasing budgeted items. The board then reviewed and c...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, October 13th - Communion as part of Service Saturday, October 19th - Men’s Breakfast – Hunting Season Kick-off Sunday, October 20th - Missions Moment as a part of Service Sunday, October 27th - Faith Story Sunday Wednesdays - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - High School Youth Group, Dinner included Oct 9 Salmon Fishing Oct 16 – Retirement at 18 - Various activities each week Women’s Bible Study available in Biddle Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - “Belief that Behaves” Bible Study...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting October 1, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris, Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek and guest Courtney Long via phone. Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council began the meeting with the consent agenda items of reviewing the previous meeting minutes from 08-27-2024 and 09-03-2024, and claims forms from period 8/24 and...
By Nicole Service Community News Service UM School of Journalism Editor’s Note: As the November election nears, we’ll be bringing you coverage of the statewide issues through the Community News Service, and reporters from the University of Montana School of Journalism. Many Americans express concern about how the political system is or is not working, but Montana voters will get a chance to change up the way elections are run in a way supporters hope will benefit more moderate candidates. The changes are included in two separate con...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Colton Grant, Broadus, MT, failure to give notice of accident by quickest means - apparent damage over $1000 (1st off.), pled guilty, fined $235, restitution $2390.85. Rodrigo Lunardi, Boca Raton, FL, stop sign violation, $85. Alfredo Contferas, Monte Alto, TX, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Benjamin Goldy, Rapid City, SD, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Marc Rauch, Lusk, WY, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Dean Stahl, Bismarck, ND, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Shannon W...
October 10, 1924 Wm. Winters Arrested For Wife Desertion William Winters, a long-time resident of Otter Creek, where he had owned a ranch and engaged in the stock business until foreclosed by Ed Yager, was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Warren on complaint of Mrs. Winters, upon charge of wife desertion. Winters was arraigned in justice court here Monday before C.B. Lewis and entered his plea of not guilty. He was remanded to the custody of the sheriff in default of $250 bonds but on Tuesday changed his mind and decided to plead guilty. He was...
Brooke Nicholson is the new Physical Therapist at The Body Shop Physical Therapy in Broadus. Nicholson is very familiar with the rural Montana lifestyle, having grown up on an organic wheat farm in Chinook, MT, along Montana's Hi-Line. Brooke grew up in a family with three older brothers, prompting her to become engaged in an active lifestyle from an early age. "I've always loved being active," she told us during an interview earlier this week. That love for an active life helped push Brooke...
By Jessica Malone Celebrate the changing of seasons at the Broadus Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12th in downtown Broadus sponsored by the Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. It’s going to be a day full of fall family-fun, so check out the activities happening this year…. Start off the day with the “Studio Harvest” Art Show & Sale hosted by the Art & Soul Club in the Courthouse Lobby between 10am - 6pm. View artwork by local artists and purchase a raffle ticket for a one-of-a-kind piece of collaborative artwork. Don’t m...
By Taylor Price Powder River Public Health has the the 2024-25 Influenza Trivalent (injectable and intranasal) and COVID Moderna Spikevax 2024-25 available. PRPH will be holding an off-site Vaccination Clinic for both Flu and Covid Vaccines October 9th at the Community Center from 3pm-6pm. The public health nurse will also be at the schools on October 8th, so if you have a child in school, who you wish to be vaccinated against Influenza, please complete the paperwork/permission for that to be done. The paperwork should be available at the...
By Jackie Beardsley Mindfulness is living in the present moment. It means being more aware and awake to each moment and to be fully engaged in what is happening in one's surroundings – with acceptance and without judgment. The Montana Mindfulness Project creates programs to help youth improve attention to experience joy in their academic learning, to train in emotional regulation, and to expand and integrate successful learning in their daily life - sports, the arts, and relationships. The Montana Mindfulness Project will present two w...
By Tom Herzog If you have listened to the old CB radio lingo, you’re familiar with that line. It means “Understood.” And those CB radios are still used by truckers today. To show appreciation for all the men and women that drive up and down the road to supply our country, Faith Bible Church will be holding a trucker appreciation day. It will be done at the weigh station /visitor center just east of Broadus. It will be held this Friday (10-4) from yep, you guessed it 10 until 4. We will be serving hamburgers, handing out bibles and tracts about...
By Deanna Twedt Last month, in the first installment of the new Sage and Leather we were introduced to the main character Evie Calloway. She started working as another cook for the TR outfit near the Rio Grande in Texas. She met a few of the hired hands, but most of them were out on the range, including her brother Tad. What will be in store for Evie in this chapter? Chapter Two Dust swirled around my boots as I treaded over to the main house with a hot plate stacked full of fresh tortillas sprinkled in cinnamon and lathered in butter. The...
By Annie Brimmer On Sunday, September 22, 2024, Post 1595 Auxiliary members and Post members attended the District 6 Fall Meeting in Ekalaka. Post member Keith Meyers and Auxiliary members Kathy Meyers, Tracey Gorder, Ginger Bird, Pat Ridenour, Bev Rightnour and Annie Brimmer attended the meeting. All the Auxiliary members hold district offices. General business was covered and a presentation on how to maintain a healthy auxiliary was given by past District President Judy Arnold of Miles City. Before the group enjoyed lunch provided by the...
October 3, 1924 Gov. Horse Buyer at Irion’s 13th Information has been received by this paper from Col. W.H. Neil of the government remount station at Colorado Springs that arrangements are being made to have an inspection for the purchase of riding horses for the government at the A.J.Irion ranch near Coalwood, on Monday, October 13. It appears that the original schedule of October 15 for an inspection of horses at Broadus has been abandoned for the suggestion is made that men in this locality having suitable horses to take them to Irion’s for...
By PR County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations Adam Johnson In the past year, Powder River EMS has responded to a current total of 128 calls ranging from motor vehicle accidents and other traumatic injuries to medical emergencies like heart attacks and strokes. The team's swift action and coordinated efforts have improved survivability rates for those who have suffered significant illnesses or injuries in Powder River County, with a focus on providing the highest level of care t...
By PR Chamber of Commerce The Powder River Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Broadus Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12th. Events and activities will take place centered around the courthouse square throughout the day/afternoon. This is an open community celebration with everyone welcome to participate. If your business or organization is interested in participating, please contact the Chamber to ensure you are included in the advertising for the festival. Slated activities include: Art Show & Sale, Pumpkin Carving, Cornhole T...
By Jackie Beardsley Big Sky, Big Leadership participants began their leadership journey on September 16th. We started with a smaller group with 11 of the 17 registered participants joining for a day filled with skill building and community tours. Participants began their day by exploring Real Colors with program facilitator, Jackie Beardsley. Jackie was Real Colors trained in Spring of 2024, and excited to bring the training to Powder River County. Participants learned more about their own...
By PR Chamber of Commerce Powder River Area Economic Development Council (PRAEDC) is actively working to develop community planning documents to guide economic development goals. PRAEDC is working in conjunction with the Town of Broadus and Great West Engineering to update the required Town Growth Policy and create a Downtown Master Plan, both of which will be utilized in Montana Mainstreet and Pilot Community Tourism Grant projects. An important goal during this planning phase is to identify community assets and gain perspective on the p...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Happy Fall Ya’ll! September came so fast I didn’t even realize I had not done an article until it was too late, so please forgive me. August was full of cards, bunco, ladies lunch out and stitching. The trip I was trying to take to Custer’s Battlefield was put on hold until next year. They are building a new visitor’s center and everything is in an upheaval. Hopefully next year we can visit and check out their new center. September has been filled with much of the same as the previous month except...
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Thursday, August 29, 204 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. The board began the morning with Cory Chagus, Raymond Ragsdale and Carey Trumps presenting an agreement to establish mapping of coal seams, reporting and other requirements for receiving $100,000.00 grant funds from Custer County Fire. The Hovermale Minor Subdivision survey was presented by Clerk and Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin. No publ...
September 26, 1924 Crew of Men Start Work on Powder River Bridge Jim Leech, in charge of his crew of men, arrived Friday from Billings and started work on the contract given to the Security Bridge Company, for extending the steel bridge to the west bank of the river by installing the 192-foot steel span now laying in the courthouse square and building a 120-foot wood span to bridge the washed out land. The contract was for $58,000 which includes replacement of certain girders and steel strips that were lost in the flood of a year ago. Workers w...
