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On Tuesday, April 11th the Powder River County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Montana Department of Corrections Probation and Parole with a search of the Kyle Giacometto property at 201 South Park in Broadus. Probation violations were found; details were still pending in District Court records as of press time. On Saturday night around midnight, the department made an arrest of Daniel Hartman, age 51 of Broadus, at the Montana Bar in Broadus. Hartman was charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct and placed into custody over the w...
April 20, 1923 Fort Keogh Ordered Closed Special to the Examiner Washington D.C., April 18 – The Fort Keogh remount station near Miles City has been ordered abandoned by Secretary of War Weeks on the grounds that maintenance costs are excessive. This action was taken following a review of the case, granted because of strong protest to the closing. Horse raisers who formerly sold to the government there will now take their mounts to Boise, Idaho. April 16, 1948 Will Meter Water The Town of Broadus on Monday received a shipment of 100 water m...
Nadine Elmore with the Montana Health Network (a staffing agency) has taken over the helm at Powder River Manor as Interim Administrator, after the non-renewal of Sean Hill as Administrator. Powder River County Commissioners commented during a recent meeting that they have recently had and will continue to have a larger presence at the Manor. A facility census on March 2 noted 18 residents at the Manor. Plans to hire a full-time administrator are in the works, per the commissioners. A recent DPHHS recertification survey was completed, and is...
By Broadus Town Clerk Josie Morris In an effort to assist our community with clean up, in accordance with the Community Decay Ordinance that went into effect in January 2023, the Town Council and the County Commissioners have set up a free dump week May 22-26th. The dump is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, and will be FREE the week of May 22-26. The Town garbage truck will also be available Monday-Friday that week, and will be available by scheduling a date and time by calling the Town Office at 436-2409. The o...
Helena, Mont. – On Friday April 14, 2023, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Rosebud County backyard poultry flock. This is the 17th HPAI affected flock in the state of Montana linked to the 2022 outbreak of HPAI infections in the United States. The disease was last confirmed in poultry in the state in January. The disease caused 100% mortality in the Rosebud County backyard chicken flock, which numbered several dozen birds. The animals did not show obvious signs of illness p...
By PR Extension Office On a beautiful spring afternoon, 4-Hers shared the steps on completing a variety of projects with judges, families, and friends. "We learned how to fold a flag, germinate seeds, make a straw rocket and "bake" a chocolate chip cookie in only a minute," according to Powder River County MSU Extension Agent Julie Riley. The 4-Hers topics were creative, varied and fun to watch. Several newer 4-H members watched the presentations to prepare for next year. 4-H Demonstration D...
Continued from March 16 In the previous installment, we were introduced to the small community of Miracle where Lanette met her host family the Lancings. This week we will be introduced to Lanette’s first venture into the Appalachian Mountains on horseback. Chapter Two October 6, 1934 Dear Maisie, Some time has passed since I last wrote a letter to you. The past few days have been very enlightening. On my first full day in Miracle a palomino named Biscuit along with two gray mules were provided for me to make my rounds through the A...
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Lawmakers Hear Testimony on a Bill that Would Increase Firefighters’ Hazard Pay Lawmakers are considering a bill to increase hazard pay for firefighters working on wildland fires for the Department of Natural Resources. Sen. Willis Curdy, D-Missoula, is sponsoring Senate Bill 402, which would increase firefighters’ pay by 25% when actively working in dangerous environments and uncontrolled wildfires. “Fighting wildland fires is an occupation that requi...
Friday, March 31, 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 March 20 and 27, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published. Kristy Elgin and Leanne Rhodes met with board to express concerns for the Powder River Manor. Paige Powell, Director of Nursing, Powder River Manor, met with the board t...
By PR SCDC "What was old is new again...Marty Davis, lead singer of The Legend of the Pioneers, started out singing Classic Country Music. He still does sometimes. But much more than that, Marty and his band take the audiences on a nostalgic trip through time. From high-spirited yodel tunes to fast-paced gospel medleys and everything in between. He tells stories of the Old West, of the Silver Screen era and of the cowpokes still riding the rodeo or the range. He pays tribute to Western Swing greats like Bob Wills and Grand Ole Opry stars s...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting April 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Present at the meeting were Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer, Clerk Josie Morris, Guest Mary Alice Mangen. Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Gatlin asked if there were any questions or concerns on the previous minutes; no. Councilperson Turnbough made a motion to...
ASHLAND, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on proposals to construct a new shared-use path from Rabbittown to Ashland and new sidewalk in Ashland. The new shared-use path is part of the Ashland Rabbittown Path project and will begin at the intersection of US Highway 212 (US 212) and Rabbittown River Road, run along the north side of US 212, cross the Tongue River, and end at the Ashland School with a crosswalk. The new sidewalk is part of the US 212 Sidewalks-Ashland p...
April 13, 1923 First Seasonal Horse Roundup The first horse roundup of the season started Sunday morning from the place of Jack Smith on Crow Creek and is now working westward, up and down Crow Creek. Horses numbering from 800 to 1,000 will be gathered in this roundup. They will be segregated and branded with designs of their various owners and then taken to their home ranges. Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Draine are attending the horse roundup, representing stockmen from Little Powder River. John Beach, Len Matter and Mike Leff are “reps” from Pil...
By Dori Phillips If you are seeking summer help, full or part-time, don’t forget about the Job Fair at the High School Auditorium on April 19th from 1:30-3:00. Eleven businesses have already reserved their tables but there is still room for more. There has been a request to invite community members who are looking for employment opportunities. Some of the jobs require employees to be 18 years of age or older. This means many of our students are not old enough to apply. Area farmers and ranchers, volunteer work, and local business are all w...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Theron Begay, Sheep Springs, NM, DUI (1st off.), pled guilty, fined $675, 2 days jail, PFL course. Theron Begay, Sheep Springs, NM, driving while susp/ revoked, pled guilty, $185. Andrew Martin, Lynden, WA, speeding in restricted zone (59/40) $85. MHP Lynn Hunt 2, Penacook, NH, operate w/o liability insurance in effect (1st off.), $285. Lucio Gomez Dominguez, Montgomery, AL, careless driving, $85. Mark Fadale, Dyersville, IA, improper passing, $85. Nicole Hale, Basin, MT, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $...
Monday, March 20, 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 March 13 and 16, 2023 commissioner proceedings were read, approved, and ordered published. Teel Mullanix met with board for a general update. Gravel pits were also discussed. The board informed Mullanix that the county has been approved to install electronic s...
The weather in Southeastern Montana during February and March wasn't the worst – we've certainly seen colder and snowier late winters. One way to describe the late winter this year was relentless; it just wouldn't let up, lingering long into spring, and long past its welcome. February and March both were punctuated by below average temperatures and storms that seemed to blow through the area on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The storms didn't drop a lot of snow in the low country, and Broadus o...
April 6, 1923 More Northwestern Rumors From the Miles City American That the Northwestern will build from Belle Fourche, S.D., to Broadus and possibly to Miles City is the opinion of E.M. Wilson, editor of the Alzada Fairplay, who is in the city on business. Mr. Wilson states that there is considerable talk of the railroad in his part of the country and it is possible it will go up the valley to Alzada, although some believe the line will come only within five miles of the town. Mr. Wilson states that if the line is constructed it will undoubte...
By Heather Desatoff An auction for the Fruit family to help them rebuild their lives after losing their home to a devastating fire. All proceeds will go to the family. The auction will take place on our Facebook group (Fruit Family Benefit Auction). We are asking for donations from anyone who would like to help support this local family. To participate in the auction, visit our Facebook group, Fruit Family Online Benefit Auction and follow us for updates. Then, bid on your favorite items and watch the auction to ensure you don't miss out....
By Jessica Malone It may seem like we’ve been in winter hibernation with our newsletters, but we’re back with springtime news from the Powder River Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber board voted to continue our current meeting structure in 2023, so in January, for the first of our quarterly Positive Partnership meetings, our board toured the new facilities at Auggie’s Meat Processing Plant. Reaching out to learn about new businesses in our community is part of our goal to support and promote local business and entrepreneurs. Are you a new busin...
After 11 days of ice jams threatening residents along Powder River in March, the ice jams went out sometime late on March 31/Early on April 1, including the jam south of Broadus, the jam just north of the bridge near Broadus, and a third jam downstream of Broadus near Earley's. The ice jam near Broadus last week is pictured above, in an aerial photo courtesy of Ryan DeVore. Note the proximity to the sewer lagoons, and the old river channel into which the river backed up to try and circumvent...
The Steps for Charity walking challenge ended March 31st with 20 teams and 80 participants logging over 33, 326,443 million steps or 750 miles in the two-month period. The Biddle Calving Crew logged the most steps with 3,417,699, raising $330 for the Biddle Community Heritage Center. Mary, Owen, Jackie and Evan Rumph make up this family walking team, averaging 379,744 steps each week or 57,927 each day. They are such competitive walkers they have placed in one of the top three places each year since the challenge began six years ago. The race...
By Kerry Gardner This is just a quick reminder that the Health Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Community Center and the last day to pre-register is April 13th. There are only a few slots left on both days so call ASAP to reserve your time. Please drink plenty of water the day before and that morning while you take your morning pills. We ask that you fast, no food after midnight to insure an accurate testing of your blood. We offer a variety of blood tests, the Chemistry Panel, Lipid Panel, CBC,...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Cruz Lara Larios, Kennewick, WA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Christina White, Pekin, IL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Donald Southerland Jr, Foreman, AR, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. David Topov, Cheney, WA, stop sign violation, dismissed by State. MHP Lisa Thiel-Sloan, Renton, WA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Gregory Raisanen, Belle Fourche, SD, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Cody Jenner- Kunkle, Watford, City, ND, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. C...
By PR County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations Adam Johnson Powder River EMS is excited to announce the completion of multiple Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR initial and refresher courses since January. The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) classes have begun and advanced provider certification courses are coming soon. Powder River EMS has also paired with Logan Health and Flathead Community College to ensure all EMS training is conducted through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Training has to be...
