As of Tuesday, June 30th, fire restrictions (to include any fireworks bans) had not been implemented in Powder River County. Speaking to the County Commissioners on Monday, we learned they had discussed fire restrictions with the County Fire Marshal...

By Jaeger Held The dedication ceremony for the Powder River Memorial Cemetery is set for Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. The memorial includes marble headstones for fifteen U.S. soldiers who died along the Powder River in present-day Montana...

Thursday, July 5, 1990 Toxic odor source unsolved: town office moved again As of press time Tuesday, no word had yet been received concerning air samples sent into Helena from the Broadus Town Office. Air samples had been taken last Wednesday, and...

Courtesy PR Extension Office The lack of moisture throughout the majority of Powder River County has resulted in early harvest of small grains for forage, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Many producers are trying to make hay before the cro...

If you are aware of any local class reunions this summer, please send us the info, we’d be happy to print a picture of the attendees! ~ The Management...

By Jessica Malone Our passion at the Powder River Historical Society is sharing the history that connects us all to this community and we need your help with an exciting new endeavor. Preservation of our history and access to those stories is...

Courtesy PR Extension Office Blister beetle infestations are being reported throughout the county, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “It is not surprising to see a large number this year,” said Rumph. “Blister beetles feed on...

Courtesy Kori Martinson Due to Governor Bullock’s modification of the visitation directive on 06/25/2020, Powder River Manor will now allow visitation based on the most current CDC and CMS recommendations. Please call ahead to schedule visitation w...

June 8, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Rod and Donna present. Commissioner Randall was absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, a...

Continued from last week. No Times are listed as “NT” and No Scores are listed as “NS”. The “A” means the contestant was assisted and places after those contestants that were not assisted. PEEWEE BOYS Keyhole - Kase Lambert 8.05, Gus Mader 11.73...

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” “In-Person” Worship continues unless stricter State or local guidelines for public gatherings are neces...

Powder River Rising Stars June Meeting Before the meeting Sammie Hart and Reece Emmons gave demonstrations and we worked on record books. On June 17, 2020 President Reuben Kinzer called the meeting to order in the Election Room. Addison Harper led...