Articles from the May 2, 2019 edition
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Powder River Diesel opens for business
A newly opened mechanic shop in Broadus offers a "one stop shop" for mechanical needs, according to owner and mechanic Chase Talcott. Chase, along with his wife Shanna, opened Powder River Diesel,...
Broadus Golfers win home tournament
The Broadus Golf Team had a whirlwind week of tournaments, competing in four golf competitions in four days. During this time period, they competed at the tournament here in Broadus, where two...
HB 9: Kelsey's Bill which brought Powder River County into being
Just over 100 years ago, on January 10th, 1919, Montana House Bill 9 was introduced in the Montana House of Representatives, courtesy of Representative Frank T. Kelsey, a rancher from Moorhead, and Representative for Custer County. The bill, written...
Montana Legislature Adjourns
By Shaylee Ragar HELENA -- Montana's 66th Legislature adjourned Thursday, three days early and after a jam-packed final several days. Lawmakers introduced a total of 1,309 bills this session, ranging...
Spring Concert Held Last Thursday
A nice sized crowd was on hand for the PRCDHS JH/HS Spring Concert, held last Thursday evening. The concert kicked off with the Winds/String Quartet performing The Seventh Symphony by Beethoven....
National Nursing Home Week to be celebrated at PR Manor
By Kathy Bowers Live Soulfully is the theme for this year’s National Nursing Home Week which takes place May 12th – May 18th. The Manor will have many events to honor the residents and would be very grateful if the community and families would par...
Herzog and Coulter win at Laurel Meet
Broadus High School Track traveled to Laurel last weekend for the Park City/Harlo Meet, where they competed against over 20 teams, and 500 athletes, according to Broadus Head Coach Jerry Coulter. Stan...
Elementary Track Meet Rescheduled
The Broadus Elementary Track Meet has been rescheduled from May 3rd to May 10th. Jerry Coulter is requesting helpers for the meet, those interested may contact Jerry at the school (436-2658). This year, the Pre-school race will take place at 11 AM;...
George Porter Shy
George Porter Shy, age 86, earned his wings the morning of April 26, 2019. George passed away peacefully of natural causes, comforted by family and staff at the Morning Star Senior Living Facility in... Full story
Doris Lee Dunning
Our family and community sadly lost a pillar on March 14, 2019, when Doris Lee Dunning, passed away from natural causes. Her contributions to the lives of many as a friend and to many others by... Full story
COMBAT RAIDER 19-2 SCHEDULED FOR MAY 14-16
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Combat Raider, a military exercise involving various aircraft, is scheduled to begin May 14 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex and Temporary Rushmore Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace, and will c...
EXPERIENCE WORKS JOB OPPORTUNITY
Submitted by Pat Ridenour Does everyone have a job that wants to work? Are you 55 years of age and would like to have a part-time job? Experience Works, a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), funded through the Department of Labor,...
Commissioners Proceedings
April 8, 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...
Births - Max Paul Eustice
Max Paul Eustice was born on April 19, 2019, at 7:00 AM, in Gillette, WY. Max's parents are Matt and Valerie Eustice, of Wright, WY; his siblings include Payton and Jordyn Diaz. Paternal Grandparents... Full story
Letters to the Editor
Editor: I assume you will receive the official obituary directly from the family regarding the passing of D Huckins; here are my personal comments: I first met D Huckins and his twin brother K in September of 1941 when I entered first grade in...
Legislative Report
12th Legislature wrap up The 66th Montana Legislature concluded on Thursday of last week. Over the past four months the legislature passed 375 bills. Among those bills was a state budget of ten billion dollars over the next two years. Other major...
Montana Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Applicants
HELENA, MT -- A prestigious award that celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers, ranchers and other landowners is coming to Montana. Montana is the latest state where Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor...
Arbor Day Celebrated At Elementary
By Margaret Scoles Urban Forester, Andrew Miller of Miles City DNRC office, spoke to the Broadus Elementary students about the importance and value of trees on Arbor Day, April 26. He explained the...
Broadus High School Rodeo Team Performs Well At Terry Rodeo
Members of the Broadus High School Rodeo Club attended the HS Rodeo in Terry, MT last weekend. Here are the results courtesy of Heather Cunningham: Saturday: Chalee Harms: Breakaway tied for 3/4...
Church Notes
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, May 5th - Message by Youth Pastor Ryan DeVore. Pitch-In Dinner following Service Sunday, May 12th – Mother’s Day - Communion as a part of regular service Pregnancy Center Baby Bottles distributed Sun...
Open Burning Safety
Submitted by Raymond Ragsdale Now that Old Man Winter has released his grasp on us, it is time to start getting outside and cleaning up yards and properties. With that comes open burning season in Montana. While it seems like we just had snow on the...
Health Fair to take place in Ashland
The Ashland BVHC Health Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Labre Gym. There will be many health and safety related vendors, lots of information, door prizes, grand prizes and lunch! Discounted lab tests...
Great Falls Man Sets New State Record for Blue Sucker
Courtesy MT FWP A Great Falls man hooked into a little-known native Montana fish in mid-April on the Marias River near Loma and set a new state record. On April 19, Jason Karls landed a 13.29-pound blue sucker, breaking the old record set in 2014 b...
School Board Election Results
Mail in ballots for the School Board election were collected and tallied on Tuesday, May 7th, with the following totals: Here are the school board election results - Dawn Aye: 134 votes Waylon Billing 384 votes Amanda Zimmer: 322 votes Two Board...
