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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Powder River County began this week, with healthcare providers receiving their first dose of the Moderna vaccine this Tuesday and Thursday. An update to the vaccine schedule came out last week, with Governor Greg Gianforte changing some of the guidelines of who is vaccinated in each phase. The new guidelines include no change to the Phase 1A recipients, that is, frontline healthcare workers. The Phase 1B recipients now include persons aged 70 and older, American I...
After graduating from high school in Broadus in 2014, Cody Earley may not have seen his path leading towards a career as a librarian, but now that he's back home, he's exceptionally happy his path led him towards his new job as the Library Director at Henry Malley Memorial Library. Cody grew up on the Earley ranch, along the Powder River north-east of Broadus, with his parents Luke and Tracie, and his brother Craig and sister Sarah. Cody has always enjoyed working with kids, and after...
Seven athletes are out for the Broadus High School wrestling team this year, including 9th graders Riggin Schaffer, Alex Edwards, and Cale Emmons, 11th graders Seth McDowell and Dakota Holbrook, and Seniors Gavin Severeide and Kyle Minow. Broadus Head Coach Frankie Schoonover returns to coach the Hawk team for another season, with a new assistant coach bringing a new perspective to the team, Wyatt Williams. The Hawks have been busy in practice over the last month, bringing a level of intensity...
The Broadus Hawks came out to a slow start against Jordan, last Tuesday in the team's first conference game. With a 10-6 lead going into the second quarter, Broadus seemed to come alive, finding their wind and going into the locker room at halftime with a 28-16 lead. Broadus was able to capitalize on Jordan's mistakes to make an impressive 21 points off of turnovers, finishing the game up 51-35. Broadus Head Coach Mike Richards told us that Broadus still needed to clean up their gameplay, as the...
The Broadus Girls Varsity Basketball team battled back from a nine point deficit to snag their first conference win, last Tuesday at home against Jordan. Broadus Head Coach Ashley Emmons told us she was proud of how the girls stuck to their game plan and battled for the lead after trailing the majority of the game. Jordan had an aggressive trapping 1-3-1 zone and the Lady Hawks were able to hit some big outside shots down the stretch to gain the lead. The team was very excited to get their...
By PR Extension Office “We’re excited to offer activities to improve health and increase physical activity,” explained Morgan Weller, Community Health Coordinator in Powder River County. Weller will be co-teaching the Arthritis Exercise classes at the Senior Center and assisting with Yoga in the Courthouse Lobby. Arthritis Exercise will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Senior Center. This gentle exercise program includes activities to build strength, improve range of motion, balance and increase endurance. Instr...
My young warrior, Wrestling is not for the faint of heart, but for those that accept the challenge, the rewards are so great. In practice a wrestler is conditioned to the point of total exhaustion knowing that is what is necessary to be able to wrestle up to 4 matches a day with only 45 minutes between matches. I’m no longer coaching. Frankie Schoonover is and has been the head coach for the last few years, with me being an assistant coach. The wrestling program is in good hands with a few wrestling alumni now assisting him. Proud to say t...
Henry James Boman was born December 17, 2020 at 2:07 pm at Spearfish Regional Hospital in Spearfish, SD. He weighed 8 lbs and measured 21 inches at birth. He is the first born son of Rebecca and Devin Boman and the newest sibling to his sisters Reagan Grace Boman, age 5, and Thea Elyse Boman, age 3. Henry's grandparents include Kelly and James Malloy, Jody and Dave Rose, and Randy Boman....
Gerald C. (Jerry) Richards passed away December 24, 2020 in Puyallup, WA, of bacterial pneumonia, with his family by his side. Jerry was born on June 9, 1946 to Clyde and Geraldine Richards in Belle Fourche, SD. Jerry spent his younger years in the Biddle area attending grade school in Ranch Creek and Biddle, Montana. He attended high school in Broadus, MT. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army, taking basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. From there, he was stationed in...
Heaven needed a tiny, feisty angel, so our beautiful Jolene was called home December 31, 2020. Jolene was born to Darrell and Brenda Hopkins on January 23,1976 in Glendive, Montana. She was raised in Glendive and Broadus, Montana. Jo graduated from PRCDHS, Broadus, Montana in 1995. Jolene was a veteran of the United States Navy. She was a great storyteller, and loved sharing stories of her adventures in the Navy as well as growing up in Montana. She is survived by her daughters, Ivy Hopkins and...
W.H. (Bill) McGregor, 76, Bismarck, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Alexius. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 15, 2021 at DaWise-Perry/Mandan Crematory, Mandan (4211 Old Red Trail, Mandan). Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date. Bill was born September 29, 1944 at Bismarck, ND to Archie and Anna (Rowell) McGregor. He was raised with nine siblings...
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen It is my hope that you and your families had an enjoyable Christmas and the beginnings of a productive and enjoyable new year. As we move into 2021, my main goal for this District is the recruitment and retention of staff. As I stated in a recent superintendent meeting, I believe the number of teaching openings in Montana will increase significantly this year. Your school district has implemented a student loan forgiveness program and developed and purchased staff housing in an effort to attract...
Friday, January 14, 1921 Brothers Spell Names Different Two brothers with a different spelling of their surnames are residents of Powder River County. This peculiarity has its origin with the Civil War. T.M. Drane was a lad of but 14 years with the outbreak of the war and inspired with all the patriotic ardor of the times, he was intent on carrying a gun and fighting for the federal government. He discovered the enlistment age barred him from service but he was quite matured and when he stated his age at 16 years no questions were asked and he...
Southeast Electric encourages students and members to always be learning. Scholarship funds are always a good way to help with this goal. In the last 10 years Southeast has awarded over $50,000.00 worth of scholarships. We consider it an investment in the future of our cooperative. The following scholarships are open to students who are members or whose parents/guardians are members of Southeast Electric Cooperative. • Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship - $1000: Sponsored by Southeast Electric Cooperative Inc. and Basin Electric P...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Legislature, Gov. Gianforte Offer COVID-19 Plans as First Legislator Tests Positive HELENA -- A bill to reduce COVID-19 liability for Montana businesses and the first meeting of the Legislature’s COVID-19 panel came during the first week of the session, a day after Republican leadership confirmed the first known positive test for the virus in a legislator late Thursday. Presumptive Chair of the COVID-19 panel, Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, announced in a p...
