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The Broadus basketball teams faced a one-two punch of formidable opponents over the weekend, facing off against historic rivals – from the days spent in Class B, hosting Baker, as well as a more recent Class C rival, playing in Melstone. The Broadus varsity boys had a difficult first quarter against Baker in the opening night of home basketball action on Friday, as they fell behind 7-20 after the first quarter, missing a number of layups in the process. Broadus maintained in the second q...
Billings, Mont.-Visit Southeast Montana tourism is inviting people to become "Burger Bosses" by following the Southeast Montana Burger Trail, which spotlights burgers from local restaurants in the region for visitors and residents looking for an authentic taste of Montana. Through a new mobile passport, Visit Southeast Montana is gamifying the Burger Trail to encourage visitation to rural communities and bring together two of Montana's top industries: agriculture and tourism. By downloading the...
A contingent of Broadus wrestlers traveled to the Huntley Project Invitational Tournament on Saturday. With teams from the larger Billings schools as well as other teams from throughout the area, competition was stiff, but Broadus wrestlers were able to place and earn team points. Broadus took a young team to Huntley, with a number of 8th and 9th graders making the trip. In the 103 lb class, AJ Schoenbeck placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points. AJ pinned two opponents, and was pinned three times. Coach Schoonover told us AJ (a Freshman) dropped...
Sheriff's Department Jose Gomez Rodriguez, Hialeah, FL., failure to stop school bus, $135. Neri Vazquex, Kent, WA., driving without valid driver's license, never possessed, $535. Neri Vazquez, Kent, WA., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65) $65. Raymond Ernst, Baden, PA., speeding in a restricted zone, (50/35), $85. Valerie McKean, Spearfish, SD., speeding in a restricted zone, (40/25), $65. Anthony Bentley, Savannah, GA., speeding in a restricted zone, (55/30), $95. Tremaine Graham, Philadelphia, PA., careless driving, $85. Tremaine Graham,...
Welcome to our special Christmas edition. Be sure to check out the Broadus Elementary Christmas poems and stories in this issue, as well as a special Christmas chapter of Deanna Twedt's Horseback Librarian. We will not be printing a paper between Christmas and New Year's, as is tradition. Our next issue will come out New Year's week (January 4, 2024) with a Tuesday 10 AM deadline. Thanks for reading the Powder River Examiner; we look forward to serving you in 2024! From Billy, Stacey, and Uncle...
The Broadus Elementary and High Schools were evacuated on Thursday, December 14th around lunch time after an emailed bomb threat was received by at least two employees at the school. Law enforcement was quickly called and both schools were immediately evacuated, according to Broadus Schools Principal Denise Ternes, who we spoke to Monday. Broadus was one of several Montana schools to receive the threat on Thursday; other schools included Browning, Alberton, Shepherd, Broadview, and Boulder, while a synagogue in Missoula also received a bomb...
A special meeting of the Broadus Town Council was held last Wednesday to discuss the potential for an increase in water and garbage rates, as detailed in last week’s Examiner. A rate analysis determined that the water and garbage systems are in need of a rate increase to pay for themselves (as directed by state law). The special counsel meeting moved to go forward with those rate increases. The precise numbers will be determined at the January 2nd meeting; as of now residents are likely to see somewhere around a 14-16 dollar per month i...
By Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension and Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist “We have had such mild winter weather that many ranchers have relied solely on standing grass for grazing. Though this philosophy saves the hay in the stackyard, it is important to note that the low-quality forage is probably not meeting the nutritional needs of the pregnant cow,” according to MSU Extension Powder River Agent Mary Rumph. “We love to see those cows out “working for a living”, however, it is important to recognize the limitations of grazin...
By Adam Johnson, Powder River County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations As Powder River County looks to wrap up the year, EMS Director Adam Johnson-NRP is spearheading an initiative to educate the community and visitors about the significant enhancements in emergency medical services. In an impressive leap forward, Powder River EMS has upgraded its services from basic life support to advanced life support (ALS). This critical transition, facilitated over the past 18 months, includes the addition of two critical care paramedics,...
By PR Extension Office A variety of topics will be covered at the annual Extension Ag Winter Series on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The workshop will begin at noon at the Broadus Community Center. Private applicator credits will be available for participants. The first topic will be Grasshopper Biology and Suppression by Gary Adams and Hannah Lewis, USDA-APHIS. “The 2024 Grasshopper prediction map has most of Powder River County in the 8-14 grasshoppers square yard, indicating we might be...
December 28, 1923 Lads Saw Enough of World E.W. Powell who was in town a few days ago from the Little Powder River, said his son Leslie had returned home a month ago. The young man and his “buddy” Clayton Riter left home some time ago with their destination unknown but leaving a note telling relatives they intended to “see the world.” They went as far east as Rapid City, where they found employment at the new concrete plant. The youths finally decided they had seen enough and then started to retrace their footsteps, knowing their homes would w...
Last month, Lanette described a happy Thanksgiving with the community of Miracle as well as her return to Lexington for semester final examinations. There was a hint that Lanette was looking forward to Christmas. This week we will find out where she will be spending the holiday. Chapter Ten December 24, 1934 Dear Maisie, Merry Christmas! I wish I were at home celebrating the holiday with all of you. Would you be so kind as to tell me all about it in the next letter? That way I won't feel like I...
Tongue River Crossroads 4-H club met on December 5th in Ashland. All members were present. We did roll call with saying our favorite Christmas song. We went over new and old business. We appointed our officers. Our 2023-2024 officers are President - Noah Dudek, Vice President- Cinch McCollum, Secretary- Corby Adam, Treasurer - Hanna Dudek, Reporter - Olathe McCollum, Photographers - Corby Adam & Olathe McCollum, Historian - John Dudek, Newsletter Summarizer - Leo Dudek, Community Service Coordinator- Hanna Dudek, and Recreational Coordinator- H...
