Articles from the May 4, 2023 edition
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Dry Conditions Persist Through April
A cold late winter gave rise to a cool, dry early spring, as April showers failed to materialize across much of Powder River County. Broadus received a scant 0.13” of moisture in April, which made for the second driest April on record, only eclipsed...
Child Find Takes Place May 18
Child Find will conduct developmental screening for children ages 0-5yrs, and will take place Thursday, May 18th, 9-4 at the Community Center in Broadus. The students are assessed in the areas of motor skills, concepts (academic readiness), and...
Unwax Museum Coming Up Friday
Everyone is invited to join the Broadus 5th Grade as they proudly present the 2023 Unwax Museum. Presentations will be in the HS auditorium Friday, May 5th, from 9 AM to Noon. Procedure: Donations are not required to attend. If you would like to...
Broadus BPA Takes Part In National Leadership Conference
By: Libby Nisley, Advisor Seven students traveled to BPA Nationals in Anaheim, California last week after placing high enough to qualify for the event at the State competition in March. Nationals was...
Giacometto Arrested On Probation Violation
Kyle Giacometto was apprehended on April 11th following a probation search of his property, located at 201 North Park in Broadus. Authorities found a rifle, crossbow, and compound bows at the scene, in violation of the orders of Giacometto’s p...
Run, Jump, And Throw
Despite multiple members of the team absent from meets for the spring concert, BPA Nationals, and personal reasons such as a funeral, the Broadus track team soldiered on to a team win at the small...
In Full Swing
Broadus High golfers competed at Sidney and Harlowton in varsity action last week. Broadus High School Head Golf Coach Chad Gatlin told us the Sidney Meet was a bit of a preview of Divisionals, as man...
Broadus AAU Holds Awards Banquet
Broadus AAU conducted their end of year awards banquet and raffle in April. The event raised a considerable amount of money to the tune of $14,300 in income, through the raffle of dessert dishes and a variety of guns. Here are a list of award...
Chamber News
By Jessica Malone May is National Beef Month so we want to recognize the many ranchers and ag support industries at work in our community. Thank you for your contributions to the single largest segment of American agriculture! Special thanks to Open...
Livestock Per Capita Fee Payments Due May 31
HELENA – The Department of Revenue recently mailed livestock per capita fee bills and reminds livestock owners they must pay their 2023 per capita fees by May 31. Livestock owners can pay online through the department's TransAction Portal at h...
Gloria Compton
Gloria Jean Kogele Compton was born in Miles City, MT, to Irene Yeager on November 26, 1945. On May 1, 2023, surrounded by her family, she heard her Savior say, "Well done, good and faithful...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Marcus Watts, Columbus, GA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Floyd Cameron, Hulett, WY, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Jose Hernandez Zambrano, LaVergne, TN, speeding in restricted zone (86/65) $...
Voices from the Past
May 4, 1923 Roundup at Cross Ranch June 16 A one-day Roundup will be given at the Cross ranch on Little Powder River, Saturday, June 16, by Robert Eccles, Charles Scofield and Bobby Higgins. The program will be replete with such western thrills as...
Church Notes
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Faith Bible Church To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sundays 9:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. - Adult Sunday Schools 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and...
Legislative Roundup - Week 16
By Caven Wade UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Parental Rights in Education Bill Nears Passage A bill moving through the legislative process would give parents more rights in their child's education, require...
Conservation Corner
By PR County Conservation District Created in 1953, the Powder River Conservation District (PRCD) was established to prevent and control wind and water erosion, build soil fertility, increase...
SENIOR HAPPENINGS
By Tammy Jackman It’s May and you all know what that means, yard work, brandings, flowers, warmer weather and senior trips! We finished up the SAIL exercises on the 26th. We will now have chair yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 am until this F...
PR COUNTY CLAIMS
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of March, 2023. Associated Employers $1,005.00 Barbara K Mitchell $...
