Gov. Greg Gianfortehas announced Montana’s economy continued its strong growth in July, reaching a new record high for the number of Montanans employed. Job creation in Montana grew in July for the 27th consecutive month. According to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Montana’s labor force added 1,470 workers in July, while

The wheat harvest has begun. Fires in the north Benrud area have taken hay lands. The Lustre Grade School board met Aug. 19 and approved the budget for the coming 2022-2023 school year. Chairman Bob Schiller announced the teachers: Grades 1-2 are taught by Kathleen Damboise; grades 3-4, John DuBose; grades 5-6, Ligia Earley; and grades 7-8 will be taught by Jeanne Matthyser. There are no kindergarten