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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that three Montana communities will share $100,000 in grant funding to regenerate Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Main Street Pro...

By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman April showers bring May flowers and digging in the dirt! Hello from the Senior Center gang. We are excited for the summer months to come because that means TRIPS! I have several in the works so be sure and...

April 25, 1924 Boys and Girls to Fly Toy Airplanes All boys and girls of Broadus and vicinity are invited by this newspaper to participate in a miniature airplane tournament to be conducted here Saturday afternoon, May 10th. This paper has ordered an...

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Regular Meeting Monday, April 8, 2024 Commissioner Lori Fortner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners John Olson were present, and Lee Randall absent. Commissioners r...

HELENA -- The Montana Lottery has awarded $138,305 in high-tier prizes since April 15. A high-tier prize is any prize of $600 or more. Winners of $5,000 or more include: A Volborg winner, playing Big Sky Bonus, claimed their prize of $5,162 on April...

By Margaret Scoles Arbor Day is officially designated as the last Friday in April. Broadus has been a Tree City USA since 1999. This designation makes Broadus eligible for grants to support tree planting and other tree projects. Mayor Chad Gatlin...

With more than 132,000 Montanans removed from Medicaid, health coverage advocates call for an ‘all hands on deck’ approach. By Mara Silver, Montana Free Press www.montanafreepress.org Earlier this month, representatives from Missoula community org...

GVW Charlie Allen, Rangely, CO., failure to follow conditions of special permit, $135. Charlie Allen, Rangely, CO., no or expired periodic annual inspection,$135. Carl Morris, Casper, WY., misrepresenting size of weight of load when obtaining special...

John F. Ware to Jewel Dog, LLC, Warranty Deed, T9S, R50E, Sec. 20, SE4, S2NE4, E2SW4; T9S, R50E, Sec. 21, SW4, N2NW4, SW4NW4; T9S, R50E, Sec. 28, N2NW4; T9S, R50E, Sec. 29, N2, N2SW4, N2SE4; T9S, R50E, Sec. 30, E2NE4. Jesse M. Barnhart, Etux, Connie...

By PR Extension Office Ever wonder how drones are programmed to fly a certain pattern? Or, how the Next Generation 911 works, how weather forecast maps are produced, or how to use GPS to mark and map a noxious weed infestation? These topics and m...

Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive in Broadus on Thursday, April 25th, from 2-6 pm at the Community Center. To make an appointment, please contact Sue Richards at 406-740-2896, or visit vitalant.org, or call 877-258-4825....

April 15, 1949 Propose Hilltop Drive Since North Fence Out F.W. Trautman, who owns land on three sides of the town of Broadus, this week was busy moving the fence on the north side of town. The fence is being moved so that the hill and water tank...

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 February, 2024. Allbridge 862.06 NICE $169.26 Powder River E...

Regular Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioner John Olson was present and Lori Fortner was absent. Forest s...

By Dori Phillips Please join us for our second annual Career Fair on May 8th at the High School Auditorium from 1:30-3:00 pm. Employers can sign up for a table space in our auditorium and have one or more representatives answering questions and...

April 11, 1924 Powder River Raises Hell In General Powder River again became the subject of conversation in general the past week for the depredations it was committing along almost its entire course. The high water found it changing its channel in...

Sheriff’s Dept. Jessica Ernst, Cincinnati, OH., speeding in a restricted zone, (75/65), $55. Amber Baron, West Monroe, LA., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $65. Mathew Badheart Bull, Lakefield, MN., speeding in a restricted zone, (80/65), $...

By Jim Kolka The AAU wrestling awards banquet will be April 20th @ 6 pm at the VFW. Supper will be provided, followed by awards and a dessert auction. Buy a dessert for a chance to win a Kimber Micro9 pistol, Heritage .22 revolver, Ruger youth .243,...

Regular Council Meeting April 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris; Public Works Cass Zimmer and Raymond...

Buddy Poppies will be available from Pat Hanlan several times in April, including both days at the Health Fair in Broadus on April 17th and 18th, at the VFW meeting on April 21st, and at the Community Auction at the Fairgrounds on April 27th. Pat...

By Annie Brimmer 1595 Post and Auxiliary will host the Spring District #6 meeting April 21st, 2024 at the VFW Hall. Registration will start at 10:00, the meal will be served at 12:00 noon and meetings will begin at 1:00 pm. All post members and...