By PR Extension Service Benches are a welcoming sight for visitors to the community and an inviting place to rest along a city street, sidewalk or trail when one is needed. The Powder River Trails club will be placing memorial benches around town...

By PR Extension Service Fourteen youth accepted the screen-free challenge and were screen-free for an entire week! The challenge is difficult as screens become more accessible (we can hold them in our hands!) and the shows and games more...

April 29, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion...

In Justice of the Peace Kathy Landa's Justice Courty Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Charles Zinn, Harrison, MI, daytime speeding (81/70) $70. Thomas Sutton II, Lakeland, FL, nighttime truck speeding (75/55) $105. Zackaria Henson, Douglas, WY,...

Submitted by Dr. Jeff Hostetter, Jaci Phillips DNP and Darlynn Williams RN Public Health You may be hearing a lot about measles lately. And all of this news on TV, social media, Internet, newspapers and magazines may leave you wondering what you as...

Thursday, May 18, 1989 Karen’s day care home Of the several day care homes for children of working mothers in Broadus, Karen Gunther has seniority in years of “active” care of local small people. She said, “Raymond Rolfson was one of those...

By Dori Phillips It was chilly weather for cleaning our community, however, the snow and rain let up long enough to allow the day to happen. Melissa Billing organized this year’s projects with Dori Phillips helping from the school to arrange...

Though Powder River County received multiple snowstorms in April, the temps and precipitation totals were around normal for the month. In Broadus, the average monthly high of 60.7 degrees matched the “normal” high temp, with highs topping out at...

An article from the Miles City Independent, Friday, March 7th, 1919 edition, in our ongoing coverage of Powder River County’s 100 Year Anniversary. Savvy readers will note the “her” used in the title, which was amended to ‘Er. The Star is...

April 22, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion...

Thursday, May 11, 1989 Many activities planned for National Nursing Home Week A number of events are again planned at Powder River Manor in conjunction with National Nursing Home Week, May 14 through the 21st. The theme this year is “A Tradition...

On display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial is Art Work from Biddle School Students. Glen Wash has a display of his braided items in the glass case. The final Story Time of the season will be held Friday May 24th. New books: “Redemption” by David...

Just over 100 years ago, on January 10th, 1919, Montana House Bill 9 was introduced in the Montana House of Representatives, courtesy of Representative Frank T. Kelsey, a rancher from Moorhead, and Representative for Custer County. The bill, written...

By Kathy Bowers Live Soulfully is the theme for this year’s National Nursing Home Week which takes place May 12th – May 18th. The Manor will have many events to honor the residents and would be very grateful if the community and families would...

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Combat Raider, a military exercise involving various aircraft, is scheduled to begin May 14 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex and Temporary Rushmore Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace, and will...

Submitted by Pat Ridenour Does everyone have a job that wants to work? Are you 55 years of age and would like to have a part-time job? Experience Works, a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), funded through the Department of Labor,...

April 8, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion...

Editor: I assume you will receive the official obituary directly from the family regarding the passing of D Huckins; here are my personal comments: I first met D Huckins and his twin brother K in September of 1941 when I entered first grade in...

66th Legislature wrap up The 66th Montana Legislature concluded on Thursday of last week. Over the past four months the legislature passed 375 bills. Among those bills was a state budget of ten billion dollars over the next two years. Other major...