Articles from the March 9, 2023 edition


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  • Time To Apply

    Mar 9, 2023

    By FWP Region 7 March 9, 2023 Region 7 – The new license year opened March 1, which means that you are now able to buy your 2023 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made beginning March 1. Application deadlines • April 1: Deer and elk p... Full story

  • SCHOOL BOARD VOTES

    Mar 9, 2023

    The Broadus School Board Trustees, with all members present, met for their March meeting on Monday night, in front of a crowd of over a dozen educators, parents, and other citizens, many of whom were on hand for the agenda item regarding the implementation of a modified school week. As of the 2020-21 school year, 175 schools in Montana have gone to a four-day school week, with more changing over in the last several years including Miles City. Several years ago, locals approached the Broadus School Board with the idea of switching to a four-day...

  • Hawks Are Back To Back Divisional Champs

    Mar 9, 2023

    For the first time in school history, the Broadus Hawks have won back to back divisional basketball tournaments. That feat was accomplished last Saturday in Lockwood, as the Hawks took out Melstone to bring home the title in the championship. The Hawks swept into the divisional tournament as the #1 seed from the 4C, and faced Plenty Coups in the first round of the tournament, on Wednesday evening. Broadus had little trouble with the Warriors, as the game got into a running clock early in the...

  • Broadus Wrestling Club Hosts Home Meet

    Mar 9, 2023

    By Jim Kolka The Broadus wrestling club had a great hometown showing on March 4th. Broadus had 35 wrestlers competing, with around 165 total in the tournament. There was 13 total teams, Miles City placed first, Broadus second, and Baker placing third. In first place individually were: Kreed Graff, Gary Gatlin, Sophie Ostendorf, Myla Gatlin, and Cole Draine. Placing second: Carson Williams, Lliam Schiffer, Rowdy Ryan, Frank Sch-oonover, Landon Williams, Trey Harmon, Monte Goggin, Jesse Barnhart, Pruitt McDowell, Isabell Schiffer, AJ Schoenbeck,...

  • Lady Hawks Take 4th At Divisional Tourney

    Mar 9, 2023

    With the Lady Hawks down one of their star players in the divisional tournament, Abi Krantz, following a knee injury, Broadus was left with only seven players for a must-win game against Broadview/Lavina, and later a battle for third and fourth place against Melstone. Broadus made their way to that game via a second place District trophy two weeks ago in Miles City, and faced Custer/Hysham in the first round of the divisional tournament, last week in Lockwood. Broadus was quite familiar with...

  • Steps For Charity, Week 5

    Mar 9, 2023

    Getting Steps is Challenging “I had the fewest steps ever yesterday when I worked on my income taxes,” explained a Steps for Charity team member. “The cold weather and icy walking conditions have really limited my steps, explained another. The only steps I get are in exercise class at the Senior Center each week.” The Powder River Senior Center is also one of the charities chosen to receive funds from the Steps for Charity Challenge. The team that chose the Senior Center are the Speedsters, who are Vanna Byrd, Bert Farnes, Lula May Bruce,...

  • Voices from the Past

    Mar 9, 2023

    March 9, 1923 No More Bounty on Wild Animals Montana is paying no more bounty on coyotes, wolves or other predatory animals killed in the future, according to word received by Sheriff Hi Farnum, advising him not to accept any more pelts, the state having abandoned the system which has been in use for a number of years, and which encouraged farmers, ranchers and hunters to help rid the country of predatory wild animals that each year destroyed a great amount of livestock, says the Miles City Daily Star. The reason the state has made the change,...

  • Court Report

    Mar 9, 2023

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Vlaidmir Joseph, Salisbury, MO, stop sign violation, dismissed by Court-unable to ascertain identity of Def. Alan Brenchley, Toronto, ON, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Jason Nussbaum, Massillon, OH, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Isaac Bertke, Dunlap, IL, speeding in restricted zone (50/30) $85. Andrea Thorn, Black Hawk, SD, privacy in communication, deferred prosecution agreement/dismissed by Court. Doreena Brancacio, Olive, MT, seatbelt violation, $20. Riley Schultz, Miles City, MT, d...

  • Legislative Roundup - Week 9

    Mar 9, 2023

    By Caven Wade and Elinor Smith, UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism Lawmakers Adjourn For Mid-Session Break After Marathon Voting HELENA -- The Montana Legislature is finished for the first half of its 90-day session. At about 10 a.m. on Friday, March 3, the House of Representatives adjourned after a three-day, almost-48 hour series of floor sessions. The House passed 180 bills between Wednesday and Friday. The Senate adjourned at 11 the night before, after almost 24 hours of voting over the span of two...

  • Local Teams Compete In State Battle Of The Books

    Mar 9, 2023

    By Kendra Hartman The 3rd and 4th Grade Battle of the Books winning team (coached by Marilyn Emmons) of Kaylan Reaves, Senra Gnerer, and Dylan Krantz participated in the Montana State Battle of the Books on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 via Zoom. They were in the middle of the pack of 11 teams at half-time and showed great knowledge of the 12 books in the Battle list. The 5th and 6th Grade Team of Reece Emmons, Mesa Flemming, and Tyler Jurica (subbing in for Anna Hagedorn) placed 3rd out of 13 State teams. They were coached by Ashley Fleming and...

  • Church Notes

    Mar 9, 2023

    FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Thursday, February 9th - 6 p.m. Women’s Ministry Launch Party – All ladies are welcome New * Bible study on angels, Sunday morning at 9:30 AM March 23 - Jenn Jacobs from Mozambique will present this Sunday's service, a women's ministry event Sundays 9:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Dinner provided Thursdays 8:20 a.m. Prayer Meeting @ Church Faith...

  • Bobcat Trapping, Hunting Now Closed In District 7

    Mar 9, 2023

    MILES CITY – As of midnight on March 1, Trapping Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7 are closed to all trapping and/or hunting of bobcats. With the scheduled season end being reached, the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission approved the closure. In southeast Montana’s Trapping District 7, 136 bobcats were harvested out of a winter quota of 600. Hunters are reminded that tagging of bobcat pelts is required within 10 days of closure of the season....

  • High School Track Begins Next Week

    Mar 9, 2023

    By Head Track Coach Jerry Coulter High school track starts Monday, March 13, 2023. This year 8th grade boys and girls can try out for the high school track team in all events. 8th through 12th graders out for track, make sure you have had a physical this school year prior to the Monday, March 13 first practice at 3:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Make sure you have proper attire - shoes, running clothes, sweats, etc. The track program has extra track shoes to try if needed. If you have any questions, contact Head Track Coach Jerry...

  • Broadus FFA Excels At Districts, Other Meets

    Mar 9, 2023

    By Broadus FFA Advisor Faith Dyrud The last two months have been full of activities for the Broadus FFA chapter, with travel to Lewistown, Columbus, and Miles City for District competitions. At Lewistown, members competed in mechanics and livestock judging in order to get practice for future events. Later on a group of members attended a business seminar in Columbus to learn about business strategies with Becca Aye placing 4th individually and the team overall placing 3rd. In order for m...

  • Superintendent's Report

    Mar 9, 2023

    March 6, 2023 On one of my recent Farm in the Dell visits one of the residents was extremely upset their television provider was not able to broadcast the playoff football game due to contractual negotiations with FOX sports. They decided to complain to their provider and were put on hold with an expected wait time of 30 minutes. I couldn’t help but wonder how long it would take to speak with a representative if I wanted to purchase a subscription, so I made the call. After 15 seconds I was speaking with a representative who was eager to s...

  • Letters To The Editor

    Mar 9, 2023

    Dear Editor, With Montana being #3 in the union with deaths by suicide, and the fact farmers and ranchers are 2 to 1 more likely to commit suicide than other professions, suicide is a subject that needs to be addressed. Our neighboring states of Wyoming at #1 and South Dakota at #7 in suicide rates makes this an even scarier fact. Also, with it being calving and lambing season and agriculture in general being a highly dangerous occupation, we need to do everything we can to try to improve our odds and try to reduce suicide rates. If you...

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