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There will be a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at the Lustre EMB Church on April 3, with Pastor Frank Lenihan speaking. Each year the community churches gather for this special service, with the pastors trading the years they speak. It’s a solemn start to the very special Easter Sunday celebrations. Friday was a beehive of activity in Lustre as LCHS hosted the 61st annual Schmeckfest. A

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Lustre News

There will be a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at the Lustre EMB Church on April 3, with Pastor Frank Lenihan speaking. Each year the community churches gather for this special service, with the pastors trading the years they speak. It’s a solemn start to the very special Easter Sunday celebrations. Friday was a beehive of activity in Lustre as LCHS hosted the 61st annual Schmeckfest. A

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Hearing For Orozco Motion Set For April 22

Froid’s Roberto Orozco- Ramirez filed a motion March 19 to dismiss a charge of illegal re-entry and lawyers for the government have responded. Orozco has been in custody since Jan. 25, following his surrender to authorities. Illegal re-entry carries a possible penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Government lawyers asked March 30 for time to file a response to the motion, stating,

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Hearing For Orozco Motion Set For April 22

Froid’s Roberto Orozco- Ramirez filed a motion March 19 to dismiss a charge of illegal re-entry and lawyers for the government have responded. Orozco has been in custody since Jan. 25, following his surrender to authorities. Illegal re-entry carries a possible penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Government lawyers asked March 30 for time to file a response to the motion, stating,

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Montana Producers Recognized Nationally For Leadership Roles

Several Montana Farmers Union members were recognized nationally for their leadership on behalf of family farmers and ranchers during National Farmers Union’s Annual Conference held in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier in March. April Martin, director/effector of the Wild Rose Center who ranches in Busby, was recognized with the Bruce Miller Award for demonstrating the mission and vision of

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Montana Producers Recognized Nationally For Leadership Roles

Several Montana Farmers Union members were recognized nationally for their leadership on behalf of family farmers and ranchers during National Farmers Union’s Annual Conference held in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier in March. April Martin, director/effector of the Wild Rose Center who ranches in Busby, was recognized with the Bruce Miller Award for demonstrating the mission and vision of

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Posted on April 2, 2026

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A beautiful queen-sized quilt donated and handcrafted by the EMB Church ladies titled “Paths of Blue” was one of the live auction items at Schmeckfest on Friday, March 27. (Photo submitted)

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A beautiful queen-sized quilt donated and handcrafted by the EMB Church ladies titled “Paths of Blue” was one of the live auction items at Schmeckfest on Friday, March 27. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Track Athletes Score At Season Opening Meet

Wolf Point, Lustre Christian and Poplar opened their track seasons on a high note with strong showings in Glasgow on Saturday, March 28. The top three teams in the boys’ division were Glasgow with 123 points, Lustre Christian with 78 points and Wolf Point with 69 points. Poplar took fifth with 41 points. In the girls’ standings, Glasgow earned first with 105 points followed by Richey/

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Track Athletes Score At Season Opening Meet

Wolf Point, Lustre Christian and Poplar opened their track seasons on a high note with strong showings in Glasgow on Saturday, March 28. The top three teams in the boys’ division were Glasgow with 123 points, Lustre Christian with 78 points and Wolf Point with 69 points. Poplar took fifth with 41 points. In the girls’ standings, Glasgow earned first with 105 points followed by Richey/

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Bainville Students Shine In Performance

Bainville residents were treated to a delightful play thanks to the Missoula Children’s Theatre on Saturday, March 28. Performances were held at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. A total of 37 young actors and actresses from the school took part in the play “The Secret Garden.” The effort took five days of rehearsals. Prior to the performance, tour actor/ director Ari Aviles told the audience,

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Bainville Students Shine In Performance

Bainville residents were treated to a delightful play thanks to the Missoula Children’s Theatre on Saturday, March 28. Performances were held at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. A total of 37 young actors and actresses from the school took part in the play “The Secret Garden.” The effort took five days of rehearsals. Prior to the performance, tour actor/ director Ari Aviles told the audience,

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Wrestlers Win Titles At Montana Open

Cali Gorder and Caydee Gorder each earned championships at the Montana Open Wrestling Tournament during the weekend. Cali Gorder claimed the title at 95 pounds. She won two of her three matches on pins. Caydee Gorder was the champion at 98 pounds. She earned victories by margin of 10-1 and 7-0. Local wrestlers placing second were Knox Spotted Bird at 165 pounds and Renlee Archambault

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Wrestlers Win Titles At Montana Open

Cali Gorder and Caydee Gorder each earned championships at the Montana Open Wrestling Tournament during the weekend. Cali Gorder claimed the title at 95 pounds. She won two of her three matches on pins. Caydee Gorder was the champion at 98 pounds. She earned victories by margin of 10-1 and 7-0. Local wrestlers placing second were Knox Spotted Bird at 165 pounds and Renlee Archambault

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Commissioners Commit To Purchase Of Armory

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved a commitment to purchase the Culbertson Readiness Center and organizational maintenance shop, which are located in the former National Guard Armory. Commissioners approved $1.085 million for the purchase, but they are hopeful that the governor would approve some state funding and that the city of Culbertson will also provide funds for the acquisition.

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Commissioners Commit To Purchase Of Armory

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved a commitment to purchase the Culbertson Readiness Center and organizational maintenance shop, which are located in the former National Guard Armory. Commissioners approved $1.085 million for the purchase, but they are hopeful that the governor would approve some state funding and that the city of Culbertson will also provide funds for the acquisition.

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Pierre, Reddig Earn Honors

Lustre’s Johnslee Pierre and Cam Reddig earned honors during the Hi-Line basketball tournament in Havre. Pierre was the slam dunk champion and led the tournament in rebounds. Reddig was the leader in steals. Pierre was selected to the All-Star team. Class C boys took fourth place in the tournament.

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Pierre, Reddig Earn Honors

Lustre’s Johnslee Pierre and Cam Reddig earned honors during the Hi-Line basketball tournament in Havre. Pierre was the slam dunk champion and led the tournament in rebounds. Reddig was the leader in steals. Pierre was selected to the All-Star team. Class C boys took fourth place in the tournament.

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Posted on April 2, 2026

Local Meeting Held To Discuss Potential Pipeline

A meeting to discuss the proposed Bridger Pipeline attracted about 50 individuals in Bainville earlier this month. “The meeting went really well,” Fallon County Commissioner Kevin Braun, a member of the PRO-Montana group, said. Braun explained that the goal of the meeting was to address how landowners can work and negotiate with pipeline officials. “I didn’t hear much negatively,”

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Local Meeting Held To Discuss Potential Pipeline

A meeting to discuss the proposed Bridger Pipeline attracted about 50 individuals in Bainville earlier this month. “The meeting went really well,” Fallon County Commissioner Kevin Braun, a member of the PRO-Montana group, said. Braun explained that the goal of the meeting was to address how landowners can work and negotiate with pipeline officials. “I didn’t hear much negatively,”

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Posted on April 2, 2026

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Lustre News

Lustre News

Hearing For Orozco Motion Set For April 22

Hearing For Orozco Motion Set For April 22

Montana Producers Recognized Nationally For Leadership Roles

Montana Producers Recognized Nationally For Leadership Roles

Quilts

Quilts

Track Athletes Score At Season Opening Meet

Track Athletes Score At Season Opening Meet

Bainville Students Shine In Performance

Bainville Students Shine In Performance

Wrestlers Win Titles At Montana Open

Wrestlers Win Titles At Montana Open

Commissioners Commit To Purchase Of Armory

Commissioners Commit To Purchase Of Armory

Pierre, Reddig Earn Honors

Pierre, Reddig Earn Honors

Local Meeting Held To Discuss Potential Pipeline

Local Meeting Held To Discuss Potential Pipeline

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