Articles from the July 13, 2023 edition
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Independence Day Celebrated In Broadus
A large crowd was on hand for the 4th of July activities last week in Broadus. Perhaps the wet, cool weather allowed more ranchers to attend the event; regardless of reasoning, moods were high as...
Countdown To The Powder River County Fair
By PR Extension Office Don’t let the annual Powder River County Fair sneak up on you – it will take place the last week of July; July 25-28th. The theme “4-H Sews the Seeds of Success” will be exemplified by a variety of exhibits on display....
Ropers, Golfers Compete In Rope N Stroke
In the 7th year of competition at the Franklin Memorial Rope N Stroke in Broadus, the top winning team consisted of Chad Gatlin, Dan Bird, and Jake Foulger, amongst a field of 11 teams. Competitors...
Broadus VFD Comments On 4th Of July Celebration
By Broadus VFD Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale Oh my, what a 4th of July. Broadus Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who supported us. We never dreamed we would have the turnout we h...
Freedom Run Results
By PR Extension Office A cold, rainy morning couldn't keep determined runners from competing in the 4th of July Freedom Run held in Broadus last week. Overall, 29 people and two dogs ran or walked e...
T-Ball Teams Compete In End Of Season Tourney
By Jerry Coulter The Broadus T-Ball Season came to a finish with the end of season tournament. Here are the participants and team placing in the tournament: 1st Place, Powder River Petals: Rickee Bilbrey, Daxson Wahl, Jesse Barnhart, Annabel...
Track awards
At the spring sports awards ceremony in June, the following Broadus High School track participants received awards: Most Inspirational: Alix Heacock and Eli Heacock, Most Improved: Alivia Landa and Matt Hansen, Rookies of the Year: Kiara Kelly and...
By Horseback Librarian - Chapter 5
In the previous installment, Lanette visited Ruthaleen Dukater again and learned that the woman has someone visit her every week to make sure she is doing alright, considering she is blind. Besides visiting Ruthaleen, Lanette also spent time with...
Conservation Corner
By Powder River Conservation District Ever been on a walk and wondered what types of trees you were seeing? Mrs. Fleming's fourth grade class at the Broadus Elementary can now help you determine what...
Paddlefish Season Closes With Below Normal Catch
By MT FWP MILES CITY – The 2023 paddlefish season on the Yellowstone and Lower Missouri rivers is now over, with a total estimated harvest of 776 paddlefish. After monitoring two paddlefish sea...
Commissioner Proceedings
Monday, June 26, 2023 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Commissioners reviewed and approved t...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jay Kelsey, Rosebud, MT, driving while susp/ revoked (1st off.), pled guilty, $285, 2 days jail- susp. for 6 mos. per cond. set by court. Jay Kelsey, Rosebud, MT, unlawful possess. of open alcoholic bev. in veh, p...
Voices From The Past
July 13, 1923 John Broaddus Tells Story with a Tail to It A cow, owned by John Broaddus, became hopelessly bogged in Powder River a few days ago, and had to be killed to end its suffering. Mr. Broaddus sought to salvage the carcass by feeding it to...
Dusty Gilger
Dusty Gilger, age 74 of Boyes, Montana, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 following sudden complications with his fight with cancer. The funeral service will be held 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 19th,...
