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Too Many Mule Deer Tags? Hunters and conservation groups say a glut of mule deer tags has contributed to the species' recent decline in eastern Montana. by Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press 09.05.2024 EKALAKA - Grassy, sagebrushy and only occasionally interrupted by sandstone buttes or clumps of pine trees, southeastern Montana has long drawn mule deer hunters from across the state and region. As recently as 2017, Hunters have harvested more than 17,000 mule deer from this region per year, fillin...
The 2024-25 Powder River County budget was finalized, with the entire county budget going down due to completion of large ticket items such as the Little Powder Bridge. One major point to note is federal funding providing a 1 million dollar windfall for the county, through ARPA funding, a stimulus bill passed in 2021. Those funds have been set to be used for some major upgrades, such as an updated 911 system called “Central Square”, which is funded for $150,000. That system is a significant upgrade from the current system, and will allow fea...
The 2024 Juried Traveling Art Exhibit from the Waterworks Art Museum in Miles City will be on display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library thru October 10th. The theme of the year's show is "The Myth of Beauty". This years juror was Miles City artist, Carolyn Zimmerman. She judged nearly 60 artworks by 42 artists, taking considerations like composition, form, color, and innovative interpretation into account when choosing prize recipients. Paintings, drawings, photography, digital, sculpture, and mixed media are all represented in the show....
The Missoula Children’s Theatre, along with a cast of Broadus school kids, will present “The Pied Piper” adapted by Jim Caron, this Friday and Saturday at the High School Auditorium. The Friday performance will take place at 6 pm, and the Saturday performance at 2 pm. The cast list as of Monday evening was as follows: Pied Piper – Sophie Ostendorf, Sara – Whitney Hartman, Mayor’s Son – Charles Hartman, Mayor’s Daughter – Krystin Kramme, Mayor’s Youngest – Elena Ostendorf, Council Members – Gus Strackbein, Scarlett Talcott, Joelle Jurica,...
By Tom Herzog There will be a new look for Wednesday Night Youth interested in faith starting on September 18th. The new format will first separate High School and Jr High students. Both groups will start at 6:00 pm and hope to conclude close to 8 pm. The high-schoolers will meet at Faith Bible Church led by a variety of folks from that church. The Jr High students will meet at the high school with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church leading that group. Both will have a meal provided for their student participants. The big change for High schoolers w...
By Broadus FFA Chapter Reporter Liv Landa On Wednesday, September 4, five officers of the Broadus FFA chapter attended District Leadership School in Jordan, MT. The session began at 10 a.m., and concluded around 12:45 p.m. Afterwards a lunch was provided by Garfield County Schools for all members in attendance. The session was put on by four of our current Montana State Officers: Reagan Long, Sierra Mauland, Jordan Leach, and Emma Lou Slivka. Members of chapters from across the Eastern District learned valuable lessons about leadership and...
In late August, Doug Denson, son of Ross and Faye Denson and a graduate of Powder River County High School, was awarded the Veteran's Commendation Award by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. Denson, a Vietnam War US Army Veteran, was recognized for his service to the nation. He was also recognized for his commitment to serve Montana students upon returning home, as a teacher and principal. Doug also served his community as the Fire Chief of the Twin Bridges Volunteer Fire Department and as an...
September 12, 1924 Teacher’s Reception at Hotel this Evening At the Powder River Hotel this (Friday) evening, the community will tender a reception to the school teachers in this district. The committee in charge extends a cordial invitation to everyone, especially the parents. The hours will be from 9 to 12 o’clock and dancing will be the principal diversion of the evening. 78 Coyotes was the Season’s Record of Troy McCullom Troy McCullom of Epsie who was in town Wednesday, stated his record for coyotes the past season totaled 78 and one w...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Arthur Chang, Brooklyn, NY, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Jennifer Hnilo, Homestead, FL, speeding in restricted zone (57/40) $85. Curtis Krammes, Munice, IN, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Pawel Koziol, Sterling Heights, MI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Peter Liunoras, Columbia, SC, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Barry McEachera, Allen Park, MI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Arthur Shaw 4, Leslie, AR, speeding in restricted zone (57/30) $105. Michael W... Full story
By Jan Stevens It's hard to grasp the extent of damage brought on by the Remington Fire. From being ten miles wide and over 40 miles long, this fire didn't leave much behind. Starting in Sheridan County, Wyoming, the fire continued into Montana by torching portions of three counties including Powder River, Big Horn and Rosebud. Covering over 196,000 acres, the fire affected hundreds of miles of fence that simply aren't there anymore. Many of the ranchers affected lost 80-100% of their grazing...
As of Monday, the 196,368 acre Remington fire was 81% contained. The rebuilding process for locals affected by the fire will be long and arduous, but many folks and organizations have stepped forward to provide a source for donations. Here's a list of what we've found for sources to donate: Opportunity Bank in Ashland is taking donations to use for fencing, make checks payable to: Benefit Remington Fire Mail, mail to: Opportunity Bank PO Box 368 Ashland, MT 59003. Rosebud County Cattlewomen in...
Over the past week the Broadus VFD has responded to several area fires. On August 27th, a 42 acre fire started along Highway 212, around 8 miles east of Ashland. The cause was from a suspected cigarette or similar device from the road. That same day, a lightning caused fire from a storm the previous night occurred in the cottonwood trees along the Little Powder, around 8 miles SE of Broadus. That fire burned 6.6 acres. On August 30th, a fire caused by a backfiring engine burned 86.6 acres, 33...
By Mike Capra On the afternoon of August 25th the Freemasons from Ekalaka Lodge #120 and Powder River Lodge #135 installed new officers in the Ekalaka Lodge. Worshipful Masters Doug Bonsell of Ekalaka and Floyd Huckins of Broadus presided over the installation. The new officers for Ekalaka are: Worshipful Master - Doug Bonsell Senior Warden - Pat Strickland Junior Warden - Robert Engle Secretary - John Rustin Senior Deacon - Mike Capra Junior Deacon - Reed Marcy Chaplain - Pat Stickland...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Susan Hurley, South Easton, MA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Michael Morrison, Akron, OH, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Ericka Whitfield, Rochester, NY, speeding in restricted zone (42/30) $65. Caroline Trew, Boone, NC, speeding in restricted zone (38/30) $55. Aaron Thomas, Broadus, MT, theft, pled guilty, fined $290 + $85 service charge, 5 days jail, restitution. Glenn Rogers, Laguna Beach, CA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Reyes Arsenio, Hollywood, FL, speeding in restricted...
This fall, Deanna Twedt will be returning with a new piece of literature she has been developing over the course of this past summer. This story is called Sage and Leather and will depict a cattle drive from Texas to Montana through the eyes of a fictional character named Evie Calloway. The contents of this story are loosely inspired by Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove as well as the lore of the West that Twedt has grown up with. Most of what you will read is all imagined by Twedt or comes from the background knowledge she has acquired in her s...
September 5, 1924 Popular School Teacher Keeps Marriage Secret Three Months When the teacher of the upper grades in the Broadus grade school left for her vacation in Minnesota this summer, she kept inviolate the secret of her marriage so that not even her most intimate friends knew of the important event. All continued to know her as Miss Bernice Peaslee. Somehow or other the news leaked out just prior to her return here last Friday. She had knelt at Hymen’s altar with Ian Thompson of Broadus, the two being united in conjugal bliss at Terry, M...
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 July, 2024. Allbridge $862.06 Broadus Insurance Services, Inc $29,303.57 Fair Premium-Extension Service $9,200.00 Gatlin Construction, LLC $1,950.00 MT Dept Environmental Quality $865.50 Powder River Examiner $765.00 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,543.51 Tebra Technologies Inc $413.92 Town of Broadus $2,705.72 Big Sky Carwash $30.00 Boss Office Products $159.94 C...
Powder River and Rosebud Counties, Montana, August 30, 2024— The Custer Gallatin National Forest is implementing road closures within the Remington Fire burned area located on National Forest System lands. The road and trial closures are needed to address safety issues including falling trees, unstable ground from stumps and root systems being burned, and falling rocks or debris from the 2024 Remington Fire. Order # 01-11-84-24-02 is in effect from August 29, 2024, at 12:01 through December 31, 2024 at 11:59, unless rescinded. The Remington Fir...
TOWN OF BROADUS Preliminary Budget Hearing August 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Present at the meeting were Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Cody Morris, Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris. Due to unforeseen circumstances not all members of council could attend. There was nothing to be voted on, so members available continued to hold the public hearing. Clerk Morris called the Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time the hearing was open to public comment; no comment received. Clerk Morris began to go over all...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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 approved the consent agenda. The claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. Clint Pedersen, Fire Fighter, met with the board to present the fire emergency equipment grant. Julie Stoddard, Grant Administrator, joi...
The Remington Fire scorched over 196,000 acres in Northern Wyoming and Southeast Montana beginning on August 21st. The origin of the fire was around a mile north of Clear Creek's mouth on the Powder River in Sheridan County, Wyoming, burning in a wind driven swath nearly to the Tongue River below Birney, MT. In its wind driven travels across Wyoming into the southwest corner of Powder River County, southeast Bighorn County, MT, and southern Rosebud County, the fire burned around 46 miles when...
By PR Extension Office New Powder River County Extension Agent Jackie Beardsley is excited to kick off Arthritis Exercise Classes this fall. She has been teaching Arthritis Exercise since she first started in extension in 2014. Classes will begin September 23rd and run until November 20th for the fall series. No class will be held October 14th or November 11th. Classes will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mondays and Wednesdays at the Senior Center. Join anytime during the series. Arthritis Exercise classes are designed for all ages and abi...
A meeting in Broadus to give updates on the US 212 Corridor Safety Action Plan was held last Thursday at the VFW in Broadus. The goal of the meeting was to inform the public on the process and timeline of the project, which has an ultimate goal for reducing deaths and crashes along the Hwy 212 corridor – from Crow Agency to the Wyoming state line southeast of Alzada. The project began in the winter of 2023, featuring a task force including members from the counties along the route, as well as s...
Felix Ward Wenzel was born in Gillette, WY at 9:33 pm on 8/22/24 weighing 7lbs 3oz 20" long, to parents Pete and Drew Wenzel of Broadus. His maternal grandparents are Ward and Ronda Gatlin of Broadus. His paternal grandparents are Rita Lovell of Sentinel Butte, ND and Mark Wenzel of Broadus, and great grandparents include Sue and John Harden of Miles City....
By Jackie Beardsley MSU Extension Powder River County, the Powder River Area Economic Development Council and Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Ag are excited to invite you to be a participant in our upcoming leadership series. You’ll have the opportunity to build leadership through connection for all areas of your life, whether work, organizations, or your personal life. Participants will develop skills related to problem solving, working with groups, and dealing with conflict. You may learn more about yourself and how you lead, and about t...
