Articles from the June 20, 2019 edition
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Building a Better Broadus
By David E. Gardner Have you noticed all the improvements accomplished by the Broadus community members? The “Building a Better Broadus” committee of the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is excited about all the changes being mad...
Mid-Rivers Cellular Service To End August 1
Earlier this year, Mid-Rivers Communications announced that it had agreed to sell its cellular network assets to Verizon. The sale is now scheduled to close in late July, and Mid-Rivers’ retail cellular operations will officially end on August 1, 2...
Jess Lockwood wins 2nd straight PBR Touring Pro event
Jess Lockwood, local PBR bull rider, moved to number 3 in the world rankings after going 2 for 2 at the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Touring Pro Division event on Saturday night, at the Bismarck Event Center. Jess picked up 225 world points on 89...
Virginia Robinson to hold title of Grand Marshal at July 4th Parade
This year's Grand Marshal for the 4th of July parade will be Grand Lady Virginia Robinson. During a recent interview, Virginia related the stories of her adventures spent in nearly a century of life...
Courthouse Siren to be tested June 28
The Powder River County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a test of the courthouse emergency siren on Friday, June 28th, at 2:00 PM. The test will be comprised of a series of different tones. In the case of a real emergency, a specific tone w...
4-H members attend Camp Needmore
"The Sky is the Limit" was the theme of 4-H Camp Needmore located near Ekalaka. Seventeen Powder River 4-H members, Teen Counselor Kori Kolka and Extension Agents Julie Riley and Mary Rumph...
Births - Rilyn Jay Nelson
Rilyn Jay Nelson was born June 3rd at 11:50 am in Miles City, to parents Trevor and Kirstie Nelson of Baker, MT. Rilyn weighed 7 lbs 4oz and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tracy and... Full story
Sign up for the Freedom Run set for July 4th
By PR Extension Bring friends and walk or run the 4th of July Freedom Run. The 5-mile race/walk begins at 7:00 a.m., and the 1-mile race/walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Both races start on the west side of Cottonwood Park located in Broadus. Registration i...
Local students make Sheridan College honor rolls
SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Sheridan College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2019 semester. Sheridan College has three honor roll lists: the President’s Honor Roll, Vice President’s Honor Roll and the Part-Time Honor...
Williams named to Gillette College honor roll
GILLETTE, Wyo. – Gillette College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2019 semester. Noah Williams of Broadus was named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll. The Vice President’s Honor Roll includes 44 stude...
Gertrude Fruit
Gertrude "Gertie" May Webster was born on May 8, 1924 to parents Rose Worley Webster and Joshua David Webster. She was born at home on Box Elder Creek in Eastern Montana with the help of Mrs. Harvey... Full story
Helen Pilster
Helen (Miller) Pilster passed away on January 30, 2019 at her home in the Belle Estates in Belle Fourche, SD. Mary Helen Miller was born on November 5, 1918 in Wymore, NE to Marshall and Martha... Full story
Jacklyn "Jackie" Washington
On the morning of June 15, 2019, Jacklyn "Jackie" Washington passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Jackie was born August 31, 1932 in Ekalaka, MT to Glenn "Jack" Talkington and Doris... Full story
Trappers reminded of center swivel requirement
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to remind trappers that the requirement for all traps to have a center swivel and an additional chain swivel becomes effective this coming trapping season, Nov. 1, 2019. Modifying traps to meet this regulation...
30 Years Ago
Thursday, June 22, 1989 Clo Wiltse named Home Economist of the Year Clo Wiltse was named Montana Home Economist of the Year by the Montana Home Economics Association at their state meeting held this spring in Missoula. A Certified Home Economist, Mrs...
BLM Supplemental Draft EIS public meeting July 17
(MILES CITY, Mont.) – A public meeting to discuss the Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been scheduled for July 17 in Miles City. The meeting will be at the BLM offices (111 G...
