Articles from the March 28, 2019 edition
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Snowmelt causes extensive flooding
Over the past week, Powder River County has seen a major side effect of the deep snow deposits left during February – flooding. The effect comes on slowly, first beginning with a trickle in the t...
Broadus BPA competes at State, seven move on to Nationals
By Charlanne Lemke Twenty five BPA students and faculty traveled to Billings, MT, for the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference recently. At the State Leadership Conference, the students competed in a number of contests,...
Here's the Dirt on the Broadus Community Garden
The Broadus Community Garden Project will take root May 2019 near the Powder River Manor, in the southeast corner of the property. Community members can rent a garden plot in the garden and grow their own produce to eat or share. Raised and...
Academic Olympians compete for gold
By Jacy Collins The Broadus Academic Olympics teams did a great job this year after practicing for five weeks. All of these individuals gave up their lunch hour once a week to practice. The two day...
Broadus Native Propels Submarine Legacy into the Future
KINGS BAY, Ga. – As citizens of Broadus go about their daily lives, members of the U.S. Navy's "Silent Service" work beneath the ocean's waves, continuing a tradition that only a small fraction of m...
Powder River Community Endowment Fund Grants Now Available
By Kelda Page It is that time again for local community organizations that are making efforts to carry out existing projects or implementing new projects and activities, to submit a PRCEF grant application. Applications can be picked up at the MSU...
Murr Isaacs
On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Murr Stuart Isaacs passed away at the age of 73 in Gillette, WY, where he was lovingly surrounded by his family. Murr was born on January 23, 1946 at Miles City, MT. At age...
"Hands-on" 4-H Demonstration Workshop
Participants at the 4-H Demonstration Workshop held last week were able to experience giving impromptu team demonstrations thanks to Karena Appleman's leadership, according to Powder River Extension...
Who owns the minerals under your land? Know before you dig
(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM would like to encourage surface owners to properly verify their ownership of mineral rights before excavating sand, gravel, stone or scoria on their property. Surprisingly, these materials may or may not belong to the s...
Lawmakers Consider The Future Of Bison In Montana
UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Debates are intensifying at the Montana Legislature over the state’s management of North America’s largest land mammal: The American bison. Some argue bison are a critical cul...
UM Poll: Montanans Largely Support Legalizing Marijuana
UM News Service MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s new online Big Sky Poll found that 51 percent of registered Montana voters support legalizing marijuana, while 37 percent oppose legalization. Eighty percent of Democrats support leg...
Steps for Charity Challenge
#prstepsforcharity We can see the FINISH LINE! The charities highlighted this week are: Pregnancing Outreach Center –Walking By Faith, the team sponsored by Powder River Lanes includes Luke Herzog (a.k.a. Jeff Barry), Tom Herzog, and Bob and D...
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30 Years Ago
Thursday, March 23, 1989 Betty Aye named as 1989 Ag Person of the Year Epsie area ranchwoman Betty Aye has been named as the 1989 Powder River Ag Person of the Year. As the recipient, Mrs. Aye was recognized Monday night at the Powder River...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Charlie Williams, Shady Dale, GA, nighttime truck speeding (70/55) $105. Jeanberna Eliscar, Irvington, NJ, daytime truck speeding (75/60) dismissed by Court for lack of discovery by LEO. Feliks Giterman, Brooklyn, N...
Commissioners Proceedings
March 4, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall and Rod Schaffer present. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion c...
