Articles from the October 18, 2018 edition
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Bug's Life
Kassie Hagedorn, volunteer, reads with Kaya Hunt at the Bug's Life After-School reading program held on Tuesdays in October....
Broadus Cross Country Team is off to STATE
This journey started as just a dream for me. I can remember countless times of wishing and explaining to my husband, Patrick, why cross country would be such a great sport for Broadus to have, and how...
Duncan Hill near Belle Creek to be fixed
There’s been a great deal of consternation over the past several years regarding a stretch of road in Southeastern Powder River County. The road is that from Boyes to Belle Creek, which traverses some rough country and sees a decent amount of t...
Lady Hawk Volleyball wins four in a row
“We had a busy week,” Broadus Head Volleyball Coach Gordan Archer said about his team during an interview Monday. That busy week was also a week of wins for the Lady Hawks, as they went 4-0 on the week, with three of those wins coming against teams i...
Upcoming USDA Farm Service Agency deadlines for Farmers and Ranchers
Upcoming USDA Farm Service Agency Deadlines for Farmers and Ranchers • Nov. 12: All Hay Bales Must be Removed from Managed Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) • Nov. 15: 2019 Acreage Reporting Deadline for Apiculture, Perennial Forage, Pasture, Ran...
Hawk Football beats Lodge Grass on the road
The Broadus Hawks High School Football team rolled into Lodge Grass to play in rather chilly conditions, last Thursday. "The temperature was around 34 degrees, with really high humidity, as it had...
"Mr. Monopoly"
"Mr. Monopoly", decorated by Lisa Gaskill and Lisa Lynch, received the People's Choice award for the best decorated hay bale during the Broadus School's Homecoming Week....
National Weather Service to hold Webinar on winter outlook
Please join us: NWS Billings Webinar on the Winter Outlook When: Friday October 19 @ 10 am We will discuss the official winter outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, and what it means for our region. If you have any questions about the outlook...
Horace (Ace) Goodwin
Horace (Ace) Goodwin 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2018. Ace was born in Paducah, Ky. June 22, 1931 to Fred and Margaret Goodwin. He moved to Chicago, IL. when he... Full story
Gillette hosts Halloween Pet Photo Contest
The City of Gillette Animal Shelter is sponsoring a Halloween Pet Photo Contest. Submit your photos to the Animal Shelter from October 15th through October 29th. Winners will be announced on October 31st. You can drop off your photo in person at the...
School Board Report
Parents have or will be receiving the results of their child’s Criterion Reference Test (CRT) and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tests that Montana students took last spring. Students are designated as novice, nearing proficient, p...
Department of Livestock Announces New Brucellosis Rules
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has adopted changes to rules affecting vaccination requirements and the boundary of the Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). The newly adopted brucellosis vaccination rule (ARM 32.3.433) m...
30 Years Ago
Thursday, October 20, 1988 Gotfredson to compete at state level contest Marie Gotfredson of the local Roadrunners Toastmasters Club has qualified for competition on the state level, after winning first place in local and district contests. Mrs....
JH Volleyball Girls play Ekalaka, St. Labre
September 22nd we finally had a home game against Ekalaka. B- TEAM vs Ekalaka Won 25–18, Lost 6-25, Won 15-13. Serves: Team 69% 31 of 45 (17 Aces): #1 Alix H. 100% 4 for 4; # 2 Zoe P. 0% 0 for 1; #3 Alexis D. 100% 1 for 1; #4 Shyla M. 67% 4 for 6 (4...
USDA Commodity Loans Available to Powder River County Producers
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Powder River County Farm Service Agency reminds producers that Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available to help producers through periods of low market prices. The 2014...
Court Report
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Cory Hopkins, Broadus, MT, CPDP - 1-3 counts, pled guilty, $310. Cory Hopkins, Broadus, MT, CPDP, dismissed per plea agreement. Richard Dumas 3rd, Belgrade, MT, driving while suspended/revoked, $285. Tammy H...
Commissioners Proceedings
September 24, 2018 Commissioners Rod Schaffer, Donna Giacometto and Darold Zimmer were present for a regular meeting. Hearing no public comment on the day’s agenda, the board addressed routine business items before scheduled department meetings. T...
Cowboy Poetry Show attracts performers to Alzada from far and wide
The 29th Annual Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show saw a smaller crowd of about 125 people attend but the community spirit inside the old hall was as lively as ever. "Why we do this.. was very evident throughout the day which included a full...
Powder River County Claims
CENTURYLINK 299.70 GLOBALSTAR USA 82.66 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES* 20.96 MID-RIVERS COMMUNICATIONS 408.20 POWDER RIVER EXAMINER 668.50 RANGE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE 2895.51 TOWN OF BROADUS 1953.58 1ST BANK 59.00 ADVANCED CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS 766.00...
Moore appointed to national leadership post
Senator Eric Moore (R-Miles City; his district also covers about 1/3 of Powder River County) who has represented southeastern Montana in the Montana Senate since 2011, was recently appointed to serve as vice chair for the National Conference of...
Grizzly bear kills calf north of Two Dot
A grizzly bear killed a calf early this week on a ranch north of Two Dot. The depredation was investigated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, the agency responsible for investigating any livestock depredation. After determinin...
Elementary News
Please SEND COATS! BRRRRR! Picture Day is on Tuesday, October 16th. Bring packet back on picture day with a check to Lifetouch enclosed. (8 AM for siblings and Pre-Kindergarten.) EACH CHILD NEEDS THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL PACKET AND CHECK. For online...
