Articles from the May 14, 2020 edition
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Hand Sanitizer and Masks Available for PR County's Most Vulnerable
Courtesy PR Extension Office MSU-Extension-Powder River has teamed up with Hopa Mountain, the Powder River County Health Department, the Senior Center, and the Powder River First Responders to distribute small containers of hand sanitizer and face m...
Election Connection
Remember to vote just 1 Ballot in the Primary Election. Due to the change from poll election to mail ballot election there has been some confusion regarding the unvoted ballots. Typically, in a poll election, you would be handed your party ballots,...
A Friendly Reminder From the Town of Broadus
Please dispose of fish offal and animal parts directly at the dump, or leave them where the animals were cleaned. The fish become rancid in the dumpsters really quickly, and make a stinky mess for other residents, as well as your friendly...
Local Candidate Interviews - Rod Schaffer
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Local Candidate Interviews - Ted Amsden
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Local Candidate Interviews - Vanna Byrd
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Local Candidate Interviews - Tricia Robinson
We sent a series of questions to the candidates running for local office in the upcoming primary, which is a mail-in only format this year, statewide. The questions and responses are printed below....
Little League Baseball Still On Hold, Driver's Ed Will Proceed
Little League Baseball in Broadus is on hold for now, according to Jerry Coulter. He tells us that the decision on whether or not to hold a season will be determined after the 1st of July, and will depend on where the state is with the COVID-19...
Governor Bullock Announces $123 Million Available in Emergency Grants
Grants available May 7 to support homeowners, renters, small businesses, public services By Marissa Perry, Governor’s Office Communication Director MT Governor Steve Bullock last week announced that families, small businesses, non-profits, health ser...
Spring Black Bear Season Now Closed In Unit 700
Courtesy MT FWP By order of the Montana Fish &Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Unit 700 will close one-half hour after sunset on Monday, May 11, 2020. The order halting the hunt came shortly after Fish, W...
Arbor Day Celebration Delayed until May 14
By Margaret Scoles The Broadus Tree Board and Town of Broadus are celebrating a belated Arbor Day this year. A Haralred apple tree will be planted on the north side of the Fire Hall. Arbor Day was set for April 24 with a proclamation signed by Mayor...
Letters To The Editor
Hello Powder River County Voters, My name is John Wayne Olson, I am the son of Grant and Mary Olson. I am running as an Independent in the November Election for County Commissioner. You will not see my name in the June Primaries, but I want to wish...
Livestock Per Capita Fee Payments Due May 31
HELENA – The Montana Departments of Livestock and Revenue would like to thank the livestock owners that have reported and paid their 2020 per capita livestock fees. The per capita fees provide critical funding for programs that benefit livestock p...
Jane O'Grady - Grant
Jane Louise O'Grady, age 69, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City surrounded by her family. Jane was born in Bellingham, Washington on November...
30 Years Ago
Thursday, May 17, 1990 21 youngsters graduate from Discovery Room Parents, families, and friends gathered under cloudy skies last Saturday morning at Cottonwood Park for Discovery Room graduation ceremonies. Following the opening welcome by...
Commissioners Proceedings
April 20, 2020 All commissioners present. Consent agenda approved. Teel Mullanix phone called in to meet with commissioners. Gravel pits were discussed. The blade with transmission problems has been hauled to Billings and in need a lot of repairs....
Powder River County Claims
MARCH 2020 CYNDE JO GATLIN 422.72 GLOBALSTAR USA 86.30 MAC'S FRONTIERLAND INC 35095.76 NANCY GASKILL 165.03 POWDER RIVER EXAMINER 1074.25 RANGE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE 2975.91 TOWN OF BROADUS 2081.54 ADDCO OFFICE SYSTEMS 215.13 ADVANCED CHEMICAL...
Hunting license drawing results now available
Courtesy Marla Prell, MT FWP Hunters can now check the results of the 2020 moose, bighorn sheep, bison and mountain goat license drawings to see if they were successful. To view drawing results online go to MyFWP and click on “Lookup Draw Res...
FWP offering free online courses for hunter and bowhunter education students
Courtesy Marla Prell, MT FWP The COVID-19 pandemic is changing so many parts of life in Montana this year – hunter and bowhunter education is no different. In response to social distancing requirements and restrictions on group gatherings, Mon...
Third Quarter Honor Roll Posted
The Broadus students listed here maintained a 3.5 or above GPA for the Third Quarter. 12th Grade Erick McConnon Aaron Rogers Jadyn Traub Tayden Gee Luke Herzog Bailey Smith 11th Grade Luke McAlpine Deanna Twedt Megan Johnson 10th Grade Chalee H...
4-H Family Feature
Kassie Hagedorn (far left) added the goat project this spring. She has found teaching the goats to lead is challenging. She is also taking the sewing project and is making her own apron with the help...
4-H Family Feature 2
Zach Jones has been working hard on getting better at roping for his Working Ranch Horse project. He said, "The wind has been a challenge, but I am enjoying it just the same." He added, "Being...
