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DAVENPORT — High schools seniors countywide will graduate this week and next as students cross the stage in commencement ceremonies. Christian Heritage kicked off graduations on Saturday, May 30 (see related story). And Harrington is next, with graduation at 6 p.m. Friday night, June 5. Davenport, Odessa, Sprague and Wilbur-Creston high school seniors graduate Saturday, June 6. Reardan seniors graduates Saturday, June 13. This week’s graduations include: Davenport In getting ready for graduation this week, some Davenport sen...
REARDAN — The final touches are being put on one of the area’s longest-running traditions as the 122nd Annual Reardan Mule Days returns Saturday, June 6. The single-day festival brings together local food, family activities and community events across downtown. The day opens at 7 a.m. with breakfast options at the Food Truck Roundup, located at the south end of the park at Spokane and Oak streets. Registration for the main event – the parade – runs from 7:30-9:45 a.m. at the red, white and blue trailer parked near Spokane...
EDWALL - After years of watching classmates come and go, just three students stood together Saturday morning as the entire graduating Class of 2026 at Christian Heritage School. Presten Robins, Zoey Robins and William Victor received their diplomas in an intimate ceremony that celebrated their tight-knit bond, shared faith and the unique journey of a class that became more like family than classmates. Speakers described the small graduating group - which started with a...
REARDAN - Reardan's Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapters celebrated a year of achievement Tuesday, honoring state champions, national qualifiers, and school leaders during their joint banquet in the school's commons. "The things we do are art," FFA advisor Rick Perleberg told the crowd. "Standing up and speaking in front of people, performing parliamentary procedure on a split-second notice - those are difficult...
DAVENPORT – A new massage therapist will begin offering services June 8. Working for Broken Arrow Wellness, Kelsey Garcia can be booked for services online at www.thebrokenarrow.com.janeapp.com. Garcia is a licensed therapist and a 2022 graduate of Carrington College. She specializes in addressing chronic pain, soft tissue dysfunction, injury recovery and mobility limitations. Garcia said she believes in a client-centered approach to care, combining therapeutic treatment with education and support....
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Garden Club has stayed active with hands-on learning and outings focused on practical gardening topics. Recent club presentations covered growing mushrooms, fruit trees and berries. Members also took a field trip to the Rosearium to learn about roses, enjoyed breakfast at Chaps and visited Tall Grasses before heading home. The Lincoln County Garden Club welcomes both men and women....
Davenport Birthdays June 4 - Heath Becker, Maddilynn Collins June 5 - Bonnie Booth, Janaye Wilkie June 6 - Shelby Hargrave, Gary Kersten, Addison Smith June 7 - Kaysa Panke, Ruth Oehlwein June 8 - Jasper Linstrum,Jeff Semprimoznik June 9 - Kasen Brown, Keaton Hupp, Virginia Morrison June 10 - Roberta Telecky, Bennett Wagner Anniversaries June 4 - Matt and Andria Street June 5 - Jeremy and Shannon Sewall June 7 - Chris and Amy Jenness, Bryan and Linda Miller June 8 - Jeremy and Rosie Buck, Bill and Marlena Guhlke June 9 - Gary...
Last weeks violent, wind, rain and hail storm wrecked havoc on many inland northwest gardens. Anything that survived the several killing frosts the area experienced early this spring were beat to death by pounding hail and rain. Even the gooseberries that bloomed between those frosts, were stripped of some of the fruit in the storm. Gooseberries are a tart firm, round berry, born on thorny bushes. Most are green in color, though there are a couple purple varieties available as plants. When just fully ripe they become a light...
DAVENPORT - National UFO Reporting Center Director Peter Davenport of Harrington delivered what he said could be his final presentation during a Lincoln County Museum fundraiser Saturday afternoon, May 30. Davenport, who now has Parkinson's disease, has operated the NUFORC hotline and database for more than 30 years. "I'm clearly approaching the end of my rope," he said, suggesting the event may be his last public presentation. "I've got to make some provision for passing...
DAVENPORT — A free community health fair in Pioneer Plaza on Wednesday, June 3, gave residents a one-stop opportunity to connect with health care, transportation, disability support and other services. Organizer Lisa Hoover of Rural Resources Community Action said the goal was to meet people where they are and help them navigate complex systems. “Our hope is that when people come in, they’re able to get connected,” Hoover said. “We had free produce out today so they could get some food, people answering questions and just...
DAVENPORT- The annual citywide yard sale returns this Saturday, May 30, as high school students coordinate the event to draw shoppers from surrounding communities. High school teacher and Future Business Leaders of America adviser Leah Silvieus said there are more addresses registered than last year's 10. At press time, more addresses were still to be added. This year's citywide yard sale also includes new highway banners, she said. The Davenport High School Future Business Le...
ODESSA — Community members gathered at the Odessa Cemetery on Memorial Day to pay tribute to area veterans who lost their lives serving in the armed forces. Mike Hardung and Bob Martin placed the wreath during the observance. Pastor Travis Powers delivered a prayer and shared a message. A three-gun salute was performed by Gerald “Seth” Smith, Tony Quilici and Ryan Scrupps. Scrupps also played Taps. The “Odessa Roll of Honor” mural at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post...
DAVENPORT - Flags marked the graves of local veterans Monday, May 25, as residents gathered at Mountain View Cemetery to remember those who died in military service during the community's annual Memorial Day observance. The program featured a welcome and pledge by Tony Hein, an invocation and Memorial Day address by Pastor Tyler Gubsch. Hein also read letters from veterans and offered a prayer. Marsha Hendrickson placed the ceremonial wreath and Veteran Honor Guard - Jim...
REARDAN – Inside the Speed Trap Tap House this past Monday, the usual clinking of glasses gave way to a respectful silence as more than 55 community members gathered to honor the nation's fallen service members. For 20 minutes, the town paused, for Memorial Day remembrance. The ceremony began with the familiar words of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the national anthem, played by Reardan High School band members Treyson Singleton, Blake Wynecoop, and Gavin Wynecoop. A...
SPRAGUE – The Sprague Farmers Market will kickoff the summer season with a special event Saturday, June 14. The kickoff will take place downtown and will feature local vendors offering produce, flowers, handmade goods, baked treats, crafts, honey and more. It also comes with the Mini-Bike Meetup, Guests can shop locally while enjoying the excitement of the mini-bike meetup and races throughout the day. The Farmers Market will continue every other Sunday through the summer, providing a fun community gathering that supports l...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County has a significantly older population than the state average, with 30.2% of residents age 65 and older compared to 17.3% statewide, according to the 2022 Demographics & Social Characteristics report. In response, Lincoln County Public Health is hosting a free community health fair focused on helping residents of all ages stay strong, connected and supported. The event, “Healthy Roots for Every Generation,” is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairg...
Davenport Birthdays May 28 - Bryce Bailey, Noreen Hutfless, Michelle Lilje, Stephanie Morgan, Matt Street, Lucas Zeus, May 29 - Olivia Alspach, Gabriella Wainblat May 30 - Anne Guhlke, Nolan Lilje, Diana Schweiger, May 31 - John Coley, Matthew Delafield, Maraih Klips, Carah Piper June 1 - Kathleen Bilodeaux, Casey Breithaupt June 2 - Laurel Hansen, Christine Jenkins June 3 - Ryan Buchmann, Joe Coppersmith, Connie Lust, Steve Nowland Anniversaries May 30 - Luke and Lindsey McCluskey, Corey and Leslie Oliver June 2 - Max and...
Life is like driving. It’s not a competition, though many people treat it like it is. People who are competing are trying to have bigger and better, and have it for longer than the rest of us. Perhaps this kind of comparison living and trying to outdo everyone around you makes you happy; but it is annoying to the rest of us. And you should know that if you’re competing by blasting your sound system, my grandkids and I make fun of you for sharing such bad music. Life is a like driving. We all have different vehicles. There are...
1 years ago Grain in the Odessa area has seldom looked better than it does this year. It is starting to get dry and a rain would definitely help the crops. Lawrence Leask a farm hand on the John Nichols farm just southeast of Davenport was killed by a lightning strike during a storm. One of Leask’s shoes was missing as well as his watch. An automobile driven by E. A. Rambo stuck Henry Atrops, Reardan area farmer, while he was crossing the main street in town. 75 years ago Joe Winter, employee of Davenport Tractor and I...
DAVENPORT — Three decades of UFO research will be discussed Saturday, May 30, at the Lincoln County Museum. During the 2 p.m. program, National UFO Reporting Center Director Peter Davenport of Harrington will present some of the information he compiled, including sighting reports and analysis. His presentation will take place at the museum, 801 Seventh St. Davenport is among the world’s foremost UFO researchers. His National UFO Reporting Center reports have regularly been broadcast nationally for decades on the Coast to Coa...
DAVENPORT — Bargain hunters may find plenty of treasures at the Lincoln County Museum’s annual rummage sale Saturday, June 13. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum barn, 500 Seventh St. It is primarily a volunteers estate sale with proceeds benefiting the museum....
REARDAN – Gentlemen, start your engines. It’s time to get ready for Road Knights’ Park on the Green Car Show. The car show runs from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, in the town park. Register at reardanmuledays.com; pre-registration ends June 3. There’s an entry fee. Those entering vehicles will receive a T-shirt and dash plate. Entrants are advised to enter the park from its southwest corner on Maple Street....
DAVENPORT - After two decades of creative play, structure and boundless enthusiasm, A long time Davenport teacher is retiring from Growing Gorillas Co-op Preschool. Scott Hopkins, 57, of Davenport, began as a parent helper at the co-op and stepped into the full-time teaching role 20 years ago. A history graduate from Washington State University with a background coaching sports, he became the heart of the program. Hopkins said the co-op model - with parents actively involved...
