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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 the mouth of Rough Creek upstream. That jam was still in place as of this Tuesday morning – a very long time for an ice jam to remain in place. Water was flowing under the jam at a steady pace, and reports were that the jam seemed to be coming apart from the top end down rotting slowly away. F...
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 Emergency Vehicles. This new ambulance increases the number of vehicles in the EMS fleet and offers a secondary four wheel drive unit for service. On Friday, March 24th, 2023 Powder River EMS hosted a Stryker instillation technician, who installed the power load system into the new Chevy ambulance. This...
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 during recess. Hazel's parents, Cody and Russ Kinzer of Broadus, brought her to Miles City and then on to Billings to ascertain a diagnosis. In Billings, Hazel was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome. GBS, as it is commonly known, is a rapid-onset disorder characterized by muscle weakness, brought on...
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 encouraged to take precautions to avoid losses from grass tetany. What is grass tetany and when does is occur? Grass tetany is a nutritional or metabolic condition in beef cattle and sheep triggered by low amounts of magnesium (Mg) in the blood serum. This disorder occurs most frequently in the spring when l...
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 resource for many Powder River County residents. All residents can choose beef, venison, eggs and canned or dry goods at the Food Bank. Hank’s Hikers chose the Powder River Food Bank and its team members are Ashley and Tammy Van Tine, Liz Riter and Amanda Osmer. Businesses and individuals don’t need to...
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 River County, Montana. Frank and Frances ranched along the Powder River south of Broadus, MT. She and a sister, Doris Jean, lived at the ranch but then moved into Broadus to attend school – still spending summers at the ranch. "Marj" graduated from high school in Broadus in the Spring of 1946 and w...
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 Army with service from 1956 through 1959, stationed at Anchorage, Alaska. After discharge from the Army, Ellis married Lois West; and two children were born to this union. Ellis worked several years at underground and surface uranium mines, then retired from Powder River Energy in 1996 after 29 years....
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 on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse square. Another option for renewal is online, at www.powderriverexaminer.com. Wayne Alderman, Spearfish, SD Paul Almen, Broadus Kirk & Judy Askin, Broadus Lester Aye, Broadus Joyce Bebellis, Springfield, OR Benge Ranch, Volb...
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 permits on the FWP website. If hunters want to apply in person, FWP offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hunters and anglers can also take advantage of the MyFWP mobile app, if they haven’t already. The app holds and displays licenses, permits and E-Tags, which can be downl...
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. Elementary Track Meet: Mr. Coulter’s last Broadus Elementary track meet is scheduled for Friday, May 12. Monday, May 15 will be the rain date. More information will follow in the future. Easter Egg Hunt: The community Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Thursday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. There will be no early o...
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, Ashland; Anna Harrsch, Biddle; Mrs. Guy Dean, Biddle; Milo Tipton, Biddle; Mrs. Hazel Heaton, Biddle; Margaret Murry, Moorhead; Mrs. Fred Toman, Bayhorse; Harriett Woodward, Ridge; Dave McFerran, Boyes; Bessie Lewis, Ridge; Edna Cattnach, Ranch Creek; Agnes Cattnach, Ridge; Maine Bruner, Ridge; Est...
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 bridges in southeastern Montana. These bridges impact Montana Highway 39 (MT 39), US Highways 212 (US 212) and 12 (US 12), Interstate 94 (I 94), and the communities of Forsyth, Colstrip, Lame Deer, Broadus, Ashland, and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Crews will begin with the Powder River Bri...
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 Management Specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), discussed the importance of Arbor Day and growing trees with the class. After learning about trees and their importance, the students were asked to scarify honey locust seeds to aid in germination. This task was completed...
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 marijuana in saliva has passed both the Senate and the House and will now hit the governor’s desk for his signature or veto. Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, sponsored Senate Bill 13, which passed the Senate unanimously on Jan. 24, and then passed the House 96-2 on March 21. “Marijuana leaves a res...
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 of Broadus, and her maternal grandparents are John Rundquist of Broadus, and Linda Lee of Busby....
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 number of accomplishments, such as winning the Conference, District, and Division, while they also had several interesting statistical records, when compared to previous Broadus teams. Some individual records may be seen as controversial when comparing the years of old, such as varsity eligibility of cur...
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 approved the consent agenda. Commissioner Fortner presented information on the TCP meeting she attended on March 15, 2023. Pam Walling, MACO health care representative, met with the board to discuss FY23-24 health insurance premiums and plans. John Olson moved to change the 60 day requirement to 30 day, $...
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 to replace 5 AEDs that were obsolete and unable to purchase supplies for an update. AEDs are automated external defibrillators, and are used to help with sudden cardiac arrest. We also purchased an additional AED to give to the Elementary School where we have the Community Emergency Center set up...
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 am and 4 pm with Julie Riley and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am with Cressi Johnson. It’s a great way to get in shape for all of your fun summer activities. We finished up our Thursday cooking class a couple of weeks ago, so now we will resume the ladies lunch out on April 20th at noon at S...
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, Gillette, WY, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Patrick Murray, Essex Jct., VT, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Andrew Anderson, Johnstown, CO, fail/stop school bus stopped, $135. Andrew Anderson, Johnstown, CO, driving CMV while lic. revoked/susp, $275. Denise Ford, Pensacola, FL, s...
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 River, Cranes Acres Subdivision, WASH MINOR SUBDIVISION, LOT 48B, CONTAINING 0.5 ACRE. Danny E. Lanning to Clifford Bird, Etux, Warranty Deed, T5S, R51E, Sec. 03, W2NE4, TRACT CONTAINING 3.842 ACRES AND REMAINING PARCEL CONTAINING 138.17 ACRES. Ross Denson, Faye Denson, Robert Dennis Denson to Faye...
