Articles from the September 24, 2020 edition
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Broadus Cross Country Team Medals At Circle
By Broadus Cross Country Coach Ashley Emmons These 5 ladies ran so strong and confident in their cross country meet, last Friday in Circle. This was the first race that consisted of only Class C...
"ReImagining Rural" Challenges Negativity
Courtesy PR Extension Office The first in a series of three ReImagining Rural sessions turned out to be surprising for many participants, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Twenty-one “locals” joined over 230 people from 24 commu...
Election Information
By PR County Election Administrator/Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin As the November General Election approaches, we would like to keep you informed of your options and the plan Powder River County has for the election. Powder River County will be c...
COVID-19 Update
By Powder River County Health Nurse Darlynn Williams Editor's note: Due to an uptick of cases since this story was originally published, we've included the most recent info. As of 9/25 at 1:00 PM, Powder River County has had 12 confirmed cases of...
15 Mile Road Will See Intermittent Closures
By PR County Road Dept Supervisor Teel Mullanix Powder River County Road Department is working together with the Forest Service on the 15 Mile Road re-graveling project. We will be closing the road periodically for the next few months starting S...
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Hawk Football Wins at Culbertson
Broadus Hawk football made another long drive to Northeast Montana last weekend, to face the 1-2 Culbertson Cowboys. Broadus went into the game sharing the same record, looking to even out their recor...
Lady Hawks Beat Terry, Plevna
The Broadus Lady Hawks had a long but successful stretch of volleyball last week, playing in three matches in five days. On September 15th, Broadus hosted Belle Fourche, for a non-conference match. Be...
4-H News
On September 10, 2020, the Mizpah Masters 4-H club held their 7th meeting. All members were present. Project books, record books, and financial records were due at this meeting. Members reported on the county fair. The club discussed an upcoming...
Chamber News
By Jessica Malone Autumnal Greetings from the Powder River Chamber ~ As September slips by it brings the second of the “Re-Imagining Rural” programs on Tuesday, September 29th. These virtual gatherings feature national experts sharing innovative yet...
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, September 27, 1990 Bits and Pieces The old Cache Creek Telephone number 427-5424 will soon ring no more for Irvin and Belva Lancaster. Following the sale of their family ranch, they sold operating equipment at auction on Saturday,...
Letters To The Editor
O’Donnell a No Show at PSC Meetings Being elected to represent the interest of the people of District 2 before the Montana Public Service Commission is a serious job. Tony O’Donnell, the incumbent representative, prefers to “phone it in” rather...
High Grasshopper Populations Predicted for 2021
Courtesy PR Extension Office After dealing with drought and a severe grasshopper infestation throughout much of Powder River County this summer, landowners have expressed interest in controlling g...
Commissioners Proceedings
August 17, 2020 All commissioners present for weekly meeting. Consent agenda approved. No public comment was heard. Teel Mullanix met with the board. He reported the road crew is at Fredrickson Pit, the Baking Powder Road is almost finished and a...
PRQHBA Sale & Futurity
By Marcy Davis The Powder River Quarter Horse Breeders Assoc. 43rd Annual Horse Sale & Show was held September 6th at the fairgrounds in Broadus. The auctioneer was Lynn Weishaar, and pedigrees by Joh...
"Save Your Town" Coming to Our Town!
Courtesy PR Extension Office “Idea Friendly” Attitude Topic for Second Reimagining Rural Session… The Save Your Town organization is coming to our town Tuesday, September 29th as part of the statewide Reimagining Rural Virtual Gathering. Becky M...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Craig Uridil, Sedro Woolley, WA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Cass Via, Grand Junction, CO, stop sign violation, $85. MHP Jessica Ohlig, Post Falls, ID, driving while susp/revoked, $285. Stephen Wilmot, F...
Broadus Students Receive Free Lunch This Fall
Students at Broadus Schools are now able to receive free school lunch through December, due to a grant awarded to the school. The grant is part of a free summer lunch program, which was put into place due to COVID-19. Broadus applied for and...
FWP's 2020 upland gamebird forecast
Courtesy MT FWP Destination: SOUTHEAST MONTANA Well-timed moisture, a mild winter and good residual cover have benefitted upland birds, but hunters should expect them to be a bit more spread out across the landscape. “Habitat conditions across the...
