Articles from the May 6, 2021 edition


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  • April weather was a mixed bag

    May 6, 2021

    In comparison to stations around the greater SE Montana and Northern Wyoming area, Broadus fell approximately in the middle when it came to precipitation in April. Precipitation hugged the Bighorn Mountains, dumping snow at higher elevations and contributed to a 2.60” April precip total in Sheridan, which is 1.00” above normal. In contrast, Miles City received 0.36” of moisture in April, which was 1.01” behind normal. Broadus had 1.15” of precip in April, which was 0.49” below normal. The high temperature for the month was 87, on April 30, w...

  • Range poised to expand fiber access to Northern PR County

    May 6, 2021

    Those driving through Broadus this spring may have noticed the large reels packed with orange cable near the FWP building along Hwy 212. These reels hold fiber optic cable, which area telecommunications provider Range is planning to install in the northern reaches of Powder River County to enhance internet speeds to area customers. We spoke with Range CEO, Rob Johnstone, recently about the planned project. "The plan is to run 33 miles of main line and six miles of fiber drops to customers along...

  • Arbor Day to be celebrated May 7

    May 6, 2021

    By Margaret Scoles The Broadus Tree Board and Town of Broadus are celebrating Arbor Day one week late this year. The official national Arbor Day was April 30 and that day was also declared Arbor Day in Broadus by Mayor Lyman Amsden. However, there was no school that day, so the celebration was postponed. Broadus Elementary School is co-sponsoring the event. The celebration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the elementary gym. Mayor Amsden will read the proclamation, followed by readings by the students. Each class has been writing poems about trees...

  • Boyes Italian Dinner rescheduled for June 6

    May 6, 2021

    The 39th annual Boyes Italian Dinner has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 6th, at 1 PM. The Italian Dinner is normally held on or near Valentine’s Day, but this year the dinner was postponed due to the extreme cold, with the mercury dipping to -33 at Broadus on February 14th. All are cordially invited to this all you can eat buffet, which features authentic, traditional Italian dishes. Cost for ages 12 & up is $15, ages 6 to 10 is $10, and those age 6 and under eat free. The Boyes Community Hall is located along Hwy 212 just east of Boyes, M...

  • PRCDHS Art students attend Juried Exhibition

    May 6, 2021

    By Connie Barnhart Recently PRCDHS art students participated in the 2nd Student Juried Exhibition at the Waterworks Art Museum (WAM). Students from Miles City, Jordan and Broadus were invited to submit artwork for the exhibition in conjunction with the WAM annual Western Art Roundup featuring Andy Watson, PBR photographer. Ten PRCDHS art students were able to attend the opening of the Student Juried Exhibition on Friday, April 23rd. This year's juror, Ariel Grosfield, from Billings gave...

  • Broadus Track competes at Park City/Harlowton Meet

    May 6, 2021

    The Broadus Track team competed once again at Laurel, last Saturday. The location is familiar to the team, after competing there earlier this year. This time around Laurel played host for the Park City/Harlowton Meet, and featured 25 schools with approximately 500 athletes in attendance. Broadus Head Coach Jerry Coulter told a variety of Class B schools attended the meet, including powerhouse schools such as Huntley Project and Big Timber. Despite the tough competition, Broadus athletes were able to perform well at the meet, with numerous...

  • Junior High Track Season Begins

    May 6, 2021

    By: Libby Nisley, Coach The Broadus Junior High track team has been waiting for a couple of weeks to get their first meet in due to cold and wet weather. They came out of the blocks quickly with some great results from the Colstrip Invitational on April 30. There were 6 teams present including Baker, Broadus, Colstrip, Lockwood, Rosebud, and St. Labre. Although only 6 athletes were able to compete due to some scheduling conflicts, they did well. For 8th grade, Zach Jones took 1st in Discus with a throw of 75’2”, 6th in the High Jump, 7th in...

  • VFW Auxiliary News

    May 6, 2021

    By Annie Brimmer Another month is almost history. At our April Auxiliary meeting, we elected officers. They are President-Annie Brimmer, Sr. V. President-Molly Lloyd, Jr. V. President-Nina Schaffer, Secretary-Pat Ridenour, Treasurer-Tracey Gorder, Chaplain-Margaret Scoles, Conductress-Ginger Bird, Guard-Sue Richards, and Patriotic Instructor-Patti Brix. These officers will be installed at our meeting May 12, 2021. On April 11, 2021 six of our auxiliary members attended District Meeting in Miles City. Those attending were Ginger Bird, Tracey...

  • Senior Happenings

    May 6, 2021

    By Senior Center Director Rita Harden We are adding a few more activities at the center in the month of May. Do you like baking or eating pie? If so, drop by the center on Thursday May 20, 2021 at 1 pm, where we enjoy pie and visit, and play bingo or cards. If you have a birthday in May, please stop by the center on Thursday May 27 to visit and enjoy birthday cake. On May 13th, we are planning to go to Wayside Campground at 11:30 am to enjoy a lunch from Somebody’s Momma’s Kitchen and enjoy the animals. From there we will travel out to O’G...

  • Hawk Golf continues to improve

    May 6, 2021

    The Broadus HS golf team has had a busy week, after weather cancelled several earlier meets late in April. The team competed in Baker, Glendive, and at the Wibaux Triangular, which was also held in Baker, as well as Harlowton, for which results were not yet available at press time. At the Wibaux Triangular on April 22nd, Wyatt Gee placed 5th with a 98, followed by Joziah Brost with a 100, Kortny Cathey with a 103, Colton Biesheuvel with a 111, and Paysen Kuhbacher with a 126. For the girls, Aspen Krantz golfed a 148, Graci Barbero a 130, and...

  • Little League Baseball Registration now open

    May 6, 2021

    By Jerry Coulter Powder River Little League is now registering children ages 6-10 for Minors baseball and ages 11-12 for Majors baseball teams, boys and girls. No five-year olds. Please get your registrations into Amanda Zimmer or Jerry Coulter this week before Monday, May 10th if you are not at Broadus Elementary. The cost is $20 per player. Your age group is determined by what age you are on April 30, 2021. The first practice is May 25, at 5:00 p.m. at the Tastee Freeze Field. If you have any questions call Jerry Coulter, Powder River Little...

  • Vital Statistics

    May 6, 2021

    Marriage License issued: Allen David Jimmerson and Dana Marie Cuthill, Otter, MT....

  • 4-H News

    May 6, 2021

    The April meeting for the Tongue River Crossroads 4-H club was held at a member's house. We decided how we will decorate our fair booth. We practiced for demonstration day. We had a pizza party afterwards using the prize from our snowman pictures. Noah Dudek, Reporter...

  • Marie Scoville

    May 6, 2021

    Marie Elizabeth Scoville, age 91, of Broadus, MT, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus. Marie was born on December 17, 1929 in Madison, SD., to James Simmons and Elizabeth Beecham, while her parents were visiting their parents waiting for Marie to be born. Marie's mother was a teacher from South Dakota and met her father when she came to S.E. Montana to teach school at Ridge and ranched at Ranch Creek. Her father was a veteran of the trenches in France...

  • Voices from the Past

    May 6, 2021

    May 6, 1921 A. Montgomery sells store to three local parties A. Montgomery, a pioneer in the general mercantile business of Broadus, having established himself here five years ago in partnership with Chas. W. Miles when Broadus consisted of a post office, two road ranches and another general merchandise store owned by G.A. Trautman, on Monday of this week, sold his store to three local parties, D.R. Finch, R.T. Blenkner and J.O. Washington who have applied for corporation papers under the firm name of the Broadus Cash Store. With the...

  • UM Journalism School Offers Free Summer Camp

    May 6, 2021

    UM News Service MISSOULA – The University of Montana School of Journalism will host a free three-day summer camp July 18-21 for high school students to explore and build media and journalism skills. Students will stay on the scenic UM campus, learn from journalism faculty members, make connections with media professionals, explore the role of journalism in society and get hands-on experience in writing, reporting, photography, graphic design, social media and more. Tuition, room and board are free for all accepted students thanks to UM’s Top...

  • Legislative Feature - Week 17

    May 6, 2021

    By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism The 67th Montana Legislature has adjourned, capping four months of work in an unprecedented hybrid session as the state and the nation struggle to end the COVID-19 pandemic. With more than 1,300 bills introduced, 500 passed and 350 signed into law, the 2021 session saw conservatives advance a flood of legislation to the governor’s desk, fueled by the presence of a Republican in the state’s highest office for the first time in 16 years. Much of that leg...

  • Commissioners Proceedings

    May 6, 2021

    April 15, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto and John Olson present. Commissioner Randall was absent. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Mid-month claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. Commissioner Giacometto presented an EMS update. Giacometto reported the license has been applied for and other paperwork has been created and ready for review b...

  • Births - Riplee Joy Rogge

    May 6, 2021

    Kyle Rogge & fiancée RaLynn Noftsker are very proud parents of baby girl Riplee Joy Rogge. She was born on March 30th, 2021 at 11:19 pm, weighing 7 lbs 12 ounces and was 21.5” long. She joins sister Natalie, age 12, and brother Urijah, age 11. Maternal grandparents are Robin Bennett and Brian Noftsker. Paternal Grandparents are Lyle & Jeanne Rogge of Broadus....

  • VFW Auxiliary presents awards

    May 6, 2021

    On Wednesday, April 28th, Patti Brix representing the VFW Auxiliary, presented Griffin Gardner with a certificate of recognition for placing 2nd in the State for the Buddy Poppy Coloring contest (far left) and a certificate to Pruett McDowell (near left), who placed 1st place in the State Patriotic Coloring contest. Both boys won cash prizes and earned special gifts for their wonderful coloring abilities. (Photos courtesy Molly Lloyd)...