Articles from the September 28, 2023 edition
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Mice Are Creating Havoc!
By Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension A hot topic of conversation these days is how many mice one has trapped in the last 24 hours. The mice in my house are pretty smart; they avoid traps by staying in the walls…in which they perish and stink. I...
Respite Retreat for Caregivers in Broadus – Taking Care of YOU
By PR Extension Office Caregiving can be very demanding, both physically and mentally. A respite retreat for caregivers is set for Thursday, October 5th, at the Senior Center in Broadus from 10 am to 3 pm. Presented by MSU Extension, the retreat w...
Mule Deer Doe Off The Menu For General License Holders
At the June 8th meeting of the MT Fish and Wildlife Commission, a change was made to the general deer license (often referred to as the either-sex or A tag). Mule deer does are no longer able to be harvested on this license, only antlered mule deer...
PR County Has 1.6% Unemployment
Powder River County's unemployment rate was one of the lowest in the state in August, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Powder River County had a 1.6% unemployment rate in August, trailing only Fallon County, with...
Cross Country Runs In Miles City
The Broadus Cross Country team ran along the perimeter of the Miles City Town & Country Club last week, as Thomas Oylear ran to a win in the boys varsity. The Broadus boys placed 2nd overall, with two...
Alzada Harvest Jubilee Coming Up
By Miranda Hendrickson Is anyone else feeling those fall vibes? To help us all get into the fall spirit the Alzada Community Club is putting on the Harvest Jubilee again this year. Saturday, October 7th please come out to help support the community...
Lady Hawks Soar Over Eagles, Compete With Dakota Teams
The Lady Hawk Varsity Volleyball team racked up another conference win over the weekend against Busby, while also winning the consolation bracket of the Belle Fourche Tournament on Saturday. In the...
Hawks Fall To Bulldogs In Gridiron Action
Broadus fell to Ekalaka on the football field last Saturday. The Hawks put up 28 points in the loss, while Ekalaka put down 56 points to go to 3-0 in conference play. "Our problem was consistency,"...
Controlled Burns Planned
Courtesy Miles City BLM Fire personnel from the Miles City BLM Field Office will be conducting prescribed fire operations in the "Wild Horse Project" -- about 35 miles SE of Miles City, or around 7 miles northeast of Volborg. Approximately 3,000...
Subscriptions Due In October
Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment...
Last call to claim property tax relief
September 26, 2023, 9:00 AM HELENA – The last day to claim the Montana Property Tax Rebate is Monday, October 2. The Montana Department of Revenue is extending the deadline to claim the property tax rebate by one day to October 2. The original d...
Author & Bible Teacher To Simulcast Event At Faith Bible Church
Submitted by Sheila Williams Faith Bible Church in Broadus confirms the Going Beyond Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer, an event that brings women together for a day of powerful teaching, worship with Anthony Evans, and prayer will take place on...
Horseback Librarian
In the previous installment of Horseback Librarian, Lanette found herself in an unfortunate situation. She concluded as she wrote to her cousin, Maisie Dodd, that she was lost in the Appalachian Mountains. This happened after a recent snowstorm, whic...
Church Notes
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, October 1st - Next Journey Gospel Quartet from Billings will lead worship service Pitch-in meal following service Sunday, October 8th - Communion as part of Service...
Pat Franklin
Granny Pat passed away unexpectedly at her home in Fallon on Sunday evening, September 24, 2023. Pat will be reunited in heaven with her husband Clifford Franklin, son Tori, sister Aledene, her parent...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Randy Reiss, Lincoln, NE, stop sign violation, $85. Alton Most, Granite Bay, CA, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Paul Sivertson, Casper, WY, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. Sidney Knoblock, Clinton, TN, s...
Voices from the Past
September 28, 1923 Ship Poultry by Parcel Post A poultry raiser residing near Broadus has found that dressed chickens, ducks and turkeys may be marketed with good profit by using the mail, sending them via parcel post to Chicago. Last year 15 fat...
Powder River County Claims
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of August, 2023. Allbridge $829.79 Blaise Transit LTD $4,900.00 N...
Flag Football Season Kicks Off
By Abbey Barnhart Broadus Hawks Flag Football lost their opening games this past weekend to Circle and Wibaux, despite a valiant effort. All 19 kids got playing time. The losses showed the players...
SENIOR HAPPENINGS
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather as much as I am. I know cooler weather means Winter is coming, but Spring will always follow. I was gone quite a bit in September but Karen kept the center...
Sod Webworm Moths Everywhere!
By PR Extension Office Though the abundance of the moths has tapered in the last week, the sod webworm moths made the simplest jobs difficult, according to MSU Extension Powder River County Agent Mary Rumph. “Reports of having difficulty seeing and...
Commissioner Proceedings
Thursday, August 31, 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 a...
