Articles from the March 30, 2023 edition
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Ice Jams Continue To Threaten
A series of lengthy, long lingering ice jams continued to clog up Powder River over the week. As we reported last week, an extended ice jam of over 10 river miles in length extended from just past...
New Ambulance For Powder River County EMS
By PR County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations Adam Johnson On Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 Powder River EMS received a new Chevy 3500 Ambulance complete with graphics from Sawtooth Emerg...
Wrestling Helps Kinzer Overcome Rare Disorder
Just over one year ago, Hazel Kinzer, then eight years old, noticed weakness and pain in her hands and feet. Over several days her symptoms progressed to tripping and falling on the soccer field...
Prepare For Grass Tetany In Livestock
By PR Extension Office With anticipated warm temperatures and the recent moisture, the grass is starting to green up and cattle and sheep are chasing the new growth, noted MSU/Powder River County Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Producers are e...
Steps For Charity - Week 8
Stepping for Food and Trails, A Great Combination Two charities highlighted in this final week of the Steps for Charity competition are the Powder River Food Bank and Powder River Trails organizations. The Powder River Food Bank is an important...
Marjorie Hanes
Marjorie Hanes, age 94, passed away at the Powder River Manor on March 16, 2023. Marjorie Louise (Rice) Hanes was born to Frank Rice and Frances Hayward Rice on May 20, 1928. She grew up in Powder...
Ellis Richards
Ellis I. Richards, 86, passed away at his home in Gillette, WY on March 19, 2023. Ellis was born February 6, 1937 in Ridge, MT to William "Clyde" and Geraldine (Malley) Richards. He joined the US...
Subscriptions Due In April
Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment box...
Deadline For Deer And Elk Permit Applications Is April 1
HELENA –Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they shouldn’t wait for the last minute. Get it done now. Hunters who are applying for special licenses and permits need to have a valid email address. Hunters can apply for...
Elementary School News
By Broadus Schools Principal Denise Ternes Rescheduled Dental Visit April 3-4-5: Call 406-436-2637 or email Tracie ([email protected]) for more information or to sign up for free dental screening and treatment. A consent form is available....
Voices from the Past
March 30, 1923 50 Teachers in County Schools An even half hundred public schools are operated in Powder River County with the names and addresses of their teachers as follows: Ida Mayhan, Powderville; Mrs. Clara Richardson, Powderville; Ruby Dunning,...
Repairs To Begin On US 212 Bridges
BROADUS, Mont.: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Sletten Construction will begin the Southeast Montana Bridge Preservation project this spring. This project will rehabilitate 11 brid...
Sowing Seeds With Third Grade
By Jessica Beagles Broadus Elementary 3rd grade students warmed up the snowy morning on Monday, March 27th by sowing seeds. Powder River Conservation District (PRCD) staff Jessica Beagles and Liz Riter, accompanied by Corey Swenson, former Rangeland...
Legislative Roundup - Week 12
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Bill Allowing Law Enforcement to Test for Marijuana in Saliva Heads to Governor A bill that would give police officers the ability to use a device that can detect...
Births - Delilah Ann Damm
Delilah Ann Damm was born December 26, 2022, to parents Curtis and Nancy Damm of Broadus. Delilah was 8 lbs 3 oz at birth, and measured 21.75" long. Her paternal grandparents are Greg and Debbie Damm...
2022-23 Boys Basketball
With the 2022-23 basketball season now finished for the year and shelved into our memory banks, we thought we’d take a look at some of the highlights of the boys’ year, which culminated at the state tournament. As a team, the 22-23 Hawks had a num...
Commissioner Proceedings
Thursday, March 16, 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 a...
Powder River First Responders Replace Community AEDs
By Gina Vineyard Powder River First Responders received a $3,000 grant from the Powder River Community Endowment Fund and with matching funds of $3,000 from Powder River First Responders we were able...
SENIOR HAPPENINGS
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Hopefully Spring is just around the corner, I think we are all ready for warmer days, full reservoirs, green grass and flowers. We still have exercises 4 days a week at the Center. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Lovepreet Mann, Elk Grove, CA, stop sign violation, $85. Jacklyn Pineau, Arvada, CO, speeding in restricted zone (95/65) $105. Fernando Bertrand, Miami, FL, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Ryan Larson, G...
Real Estate Transfers
Warren H. Wash, Etal, Noralla Edwards Thomas, Etal to Warren H. Wash, Notice of Termination of Joint Tenancy, Lot 48A, City of Powder River, Cranes Acres Subdivision, WASH MINOR SUBDIVISION, LOT 48A, CONTAINING 0.5 ACRE; Lot 48B, City of Powder...
