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With a week left until Election Day, 350 out of 595 absentee ballots sent to voters in Powder River County had been returned, according to the Montana Secretary of State. Powder River County is one of only 10 counties in the state to hold in-person...

Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Powder River County last week, including a male age 60-69, a female 60-69, a male 40-49, a female 20-29, two males 1-9, a male 70-79, and a male 50-59. The cases have been related to work and adult...

By Jessica Malone Happy fall… or maybe it’s winter already? Thank you to everyone that participated in the Homecoming/Halloween bale decorating contest! What a fun community pride project it turned out to be! We appreciate the Extension Office for...

By Annie Brimmer Veterans, the “virus” has caused many things to be canceled, rescheduled, or modified this year. It has not changed our appreciation for all you gave and sacrificed to protect and serve this great country, the United States of Ame...

Courtesy MT FWP To prevent paper licenses and carcass tags from getting wet and unreadable, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recommends hunters keep these documents in a sealable plastic bag. Hunters are encouraged to keep their licenses and carcass t...

Parent Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, November 3rd, 3:30-7:00 (Elementary). Thursday, November 5th is EARLY OUT at 2:20. PTC are from 2:30 to 6 (Elementary). Report cards and pictures will be picked up at conferences. Mrs. Ternes will be at the high...

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Ed: We print Letters to the Editor as written. Dear Editor, This is to let our veterans know that I am forever grateful to them for all they gave; that I have the freedom to write this article, the freedom to vote (next Tues.), the freedom to live...

Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Corbin Irish, Ashland, MT, careless driving, pled guilty, $85. Sharmus Evens, Death Valley, CA, speeding in restricted zone (97/65) $135. Artyon Zeller, Laurel, MD, speeding in restricted zone (88/65) $85. Jamie Mart...

September 30, 2020 Commissioners present were Donna Giacometto and Lee Randall. Rod Schaffer was absent. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Clerk and Recorder visited with board regarding the safety committee....

Kingpin 10-19-20 High team games: Askin Construction, 815, Askin Construction, 746, Big Sky Bar, 724; high series: Askin Construction, 2264, Big Sky Bar, 2093, Montana Bar, 1513. Individual games: JJ Quiroz, 243, Dave Barbero, 229, JJ Quiroz, 213;...

Written by Sammie Hart On October 6th, Powder River Rising Stars held a meeting at 3:38 pm in the Election Room at the courthouse. The club voted to purchase vinyl pedigree/stall signs. Harpers are going to check on names for the metal road sign...

Thursday, November 1, 1990 Rogge new county road department foreman Area native Don Rogge has been hired as the new foreman of the Powder River County Road Department. Rogge has been employed with the Road Department for about ten years, according...

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” All are welcome! Please join us for worship. SET CLOCKS BACK 1 hour Saturday night, October 31 (yes on Ha...

Tongue River Electric Cooperative is currently trying to locate the following individuals to pay out their capital credit earnings. If you have any information regarding names on this list, please contact us at 406-784-2341 or by email at treco@ tong...

Courtesy MT FWP Big game hunter check stations began operation across Montana last weekend, and continue through the general rifle season with a few changes in protocol related to COVID-19 safety. General big game season runs from Oct. 24 through N...