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OODESSA — The Tigers ran the court against Waterville 70-41 on Friday, Dec. 30. Waterville started by making a 3-point shot, which Odessa senior Collin Martin countered with a lay-up. Junior Jacob Scrupps scored the most points at 22 and added 8 rebounds. Senior Collin Martin scored 14 points and had three rebounds. Sophomore Corbyn Nielsen scored 18 points and had 9 rebounds. Junior Chad Strebeck found himself on the board with 6 points and 2 rebounds. But nothing prepared Odessa’s defense for their next game against Oak...
ODESSA - The Tigers lost by 41 points, 58-17, during a non-league game against the Waterville Shockers on Friday, Dec. 30. Waterville led after the first quarter 15-4, with Odessa's Hayden Schuh supplying all of the Tigers' points. The second quarter started with a short back and forth between the two teams until Waterville scored ten more points, while Odessa scored only five more to trail 25-9 by halftime. At the start of the third quarter, the Tigers were visibly...
Jan. 1906, 117 years ago New Years Eve witnessed the passing of the liquor store traffic and local saloons sold out early in the evening. A Sunday school was organized at Irby, with Weldon Williams as superintendent and Jacob Ott as an assistant. Samuel Reinman bought the John Schatz ranch south of town for $32,000 and leased it to his son Ed Reiman. Jan. 4, 1935, 88 years ago Police Judge F.B. Totusek held evening court on Wednesday night, when Jacob Hardung and Conrad Gisek appeared before him both on charges of drunk and...
HARRINGTON— The city council is looking toward a new year of budget costs, as discussed at the final budget hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The City council approved a change order for $4615.13, which was 1% of the budget, to realign the water line at their meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The city council budget for 2023 is as follows: Fund Revenues Expenditures 001 Current Expense Fund $510,779.44 $410,346.34 003 Developmental Reserve $53,150.00 $53,150.00 100 Street Construction $261.00 $261.00 101 Street $107,970.80 $...
HARRINGTON - Tattoos can be found all around the world. Those that appreciate tattoos come from all different walks of life and can hold numerous meanings, memorial tattoos, military tattoos, religious tattoos and those that understand the artwork of the artist. However, opening a tattoo shop in a rural area can be challenging due to demographics, space, and resources. As a result, only one tattoo shop is currently in Lincoln County, Cast Iron Tattoo, located in Davenport. Joe...
DAVENPORT — Most of the United States was under some winter storm warning over Christmas weekend. As a result, temperatures dropped several degrees below zero around Lincoln County. While it was cold (-12 for Davenport, Odessa and Harrington), previous winters were bitterly cold. According to the National Weather Service, the lowest recorded temperature for January for Davenport was in 1996 (-28), 1950 (-27) and 1979 (-24). Harrington has had mild temperatures in the past, but not by much. For example, the lowest recorded t...
HARRINGTON-Julie Jacobsen was four months old when her family moved into a farmhouse in the area. "I was just four months old when we moved into the farmhouse we live in now," Jacobsen said. "I went to grade school up until Junior High, but I graduated from Davenport." She said AG Swag started with one hat she made for her sons as a Christmas present. "AG Swag was started with one hat," Jacobsen said, " A cattle tag with 509 on it." She said she had been looking for gift...
ODESSA— The Edmund and Braun Family Foundation donated $3,000, as announced at the school board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The board announced Josh Clark's resignation. School faculty and the board thanked Clark for his impact on the students and his service as a high school Assistant Football Coach. Bus driver Vonn Nelson was released from employment with no other details available at the time of this article. Superintendent John Bruce said ten students would participate in highly capable testing on Friday, Jan. 20. B...
ODESSA—Town Council approved the 2023 budget at the final hearing on Monday, Dec. 12. The 2023 budget includes renovations to the community center, which will have new floors, a roof and several upgrades to the offices and library. The Sewer Lift Station Replacement project will be bid on and constructed in 2023. The Airport Tie Down Apron project with the final design will be bid on in March 2023. The town is planning to allot the following amounts to each fund: General $2,747,796.00 Cemetery $51,925.00 $ Street $...
ODESSA–The town community center was decorated with Christmas cheer for the Fest on Wednesday, Dec. 7. A smell of Christmas cheer and the makings of hamburgers floated through the air. The Odessa Junior Livestock 4-H Club hosted the event and held a hamburger booth. Baked goods lined several tables and were decorated with sprinkles, such as Santa, snowmen and even school buses. Vendor tables were decorated with red, white, and green and topped with handmade gift ideas for s...
ODESSA — The Tigers won against the Valey Christian Panthers 60-30 on Thursday, Dec. 15. Halfway through the first quarter, Odessa led 6-4, with Valley Christian close behind. The gap quickly widened and with 2:40 left in the first quarter, Odessa was up 16 points. Odessa dominated the first quarter 24-4. Valley Christian only scored eight points during the second and third quarters. The Tigers scored 18 points during the second quarter and eight during the third. Valley Christian tried to come back with an impressive r...
ODESSA — The Tigers beat the Valley Christian Panthers 60-30 during a home game on Thursday, Dec. 15. Junior Dakota Steward and Senior Collin Martin scored the first four points within the first minute and a half of gameplay. Odessa Junior Jacob Scrupps scored a three-pointer, while Steward came back with another two points with 3:42 left in the first quarter. Valley Christian managed only one three-point shot in the first quarter and ended 14-3. In the second quarter’s first minute, Odessa scored another four points. Val...
ODESSA - The Tigers lost against the Cusick Panthers 63-44 on Saturday, Dec. 17. The first quarter ended with the Tigers down by 15, with Cusick leading 19-4. However, Cusick came back with a lay-up early in the second quarter. The Tigers increased momentum throughout the second quarter but fell back behind, with Cusick leading 30-15 by halftime. The start of the third quarter was a back-and-forth battle for Odessa to get the upper hand. For every attempted three-pointer made...
DAVENPORT-After a snowstorm canceled school events and caused businesses to close last week, Lincoln County could see a potentially record-breaking winter. The National Weather Service has Davenport at 25.5 inches of snow for this winter, which is already more than December of 2021 at 13.8 inches. The most snowfall Davenport has gotten in January was in 1949-1950 at 45.1 inches, but the most snowfall in a season was in 1949-1950 at 74.9 inches. According to National Weather...
ODESSA- Juniors Melloney and Hayden Schuh represented the Lady Tigers on the District 7 All-League team three weeks ago. The Lady Tigers placed sixth in the NE 1B tournament in Yakima on Friday, Nov. 11. Schuh had 374 kills for the 2022 volleyball season and broke the school record with 29 kills with the previous record being 28. Deife had a total of 272 digs and 621 assists during the season....
HARRINGTON- Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by the beautifully lit Harrington Opera House during Hometown Christmas Saturday, Dec. 3. Many parents and youngsters seemed relieved that the sun was shining even if it was bitterly cold. Santa Claus asked each child what they wanted and was surprised to hear an iPhone 14 as he tucked the request on paper in his pocket. Mrs. Claus handed out goodie bags to each child after they visited with Santa. Karen Robertson took pictures of the...
HARRINGTON- Music teacher Seth Bergman conducted a music concert performed by elementary and secondary students at the local school Tuesday, Dec.6. Many of the youngest students dressed in reindeer antlers and fancy dresses, while a few wore festive sweaters. Christmas classics like "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" were sung by the youngest kids and "Ode to Joy" was played for the crowd by the older grades. A decently-sized crowd attended the 25-minute conce...
ODESSA-Old Town Hall was decorated with Christmas cheer for the annual tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 4. Christmas lights strung throughout the hall as people filtered in from the snow. The crowd seemed to enjoy the warmth as it was snowing on and off. Both Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance for those wanting a picture. Many people took multiple. Tables were lined with red tablecloths with poinsettias on top and other Christmas decorations lined them. Christmas trees...
ODESSA—Six Tigers received the all-league team awards this year after falling to Liberty Bell in the semi-finals on Saturday, Nov. 26. Senior Collin Martin: Offensive Most Valuable Player, Defensive Back Senior Gage Starkel: Running Back, Defensive Most Valuable Player Sophomore Corbyn Neilsen: Running Back, Linebacker Junior Dakota Steward: Offensive Line, Defensive Line Junior Chad Strebeck: All Purpose Defense Sophomore Tucker Walter: Defensive Line...
HARRINGTON--A state Department of Transportation snow plow was rear-ended by a Ford F150 amidst thick fog Monday morning, Dec. 5. The crash happened on Highway 28 just outside of the city and was attributed to the Ford driver speeding too fast for conditions. No one was seriously injured, but the driver was transported to a local hospital out of precaution. Highway 28 remained closed in both directions west of Harrington as of Monday morning....
HARRINGTON— Santa will visit during the Hometown Christmas festivities Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be many vendors in Memorial Hall to do Christmas shopping for those looking for something unique. Rebecca Hardy's Studio will provide music and other talented musicians will also be playing live music. Pictures with Santa will be from 10 a.m. to noon for the young ones in attendance. The Harrington School Band will be hosting a soup bar. The Chamber of Commerce will offer kids' crafts from 1 p.m. to 3 p...
ODESSA—Christmas Fest will return this year at the community center on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Odessa Junior Livestock 4-H club is hosting the event again this year and will have a hamburger booth set up. Local craft vendors will ensure that holiday shoppers have a choice of something homemade. Many other vendors will also have many holiday gift ideas. Live music will be going on throughout the day from local musicians. Last year, the elementary 1-4th graders sang under the direction of music teacher S...
ODESSA—Principal Jamie Nelson said The National Honor Society packed and delivered over 30 Thanksgiving baskets to community members at the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 22. The society inducted the following students: Collin Martin, Jacob Scrupps, Hayden Schuh, Melloney Deife, Lily Starkel, Mackenzie Lutz, Reegan Carstensen, Casen Watson and Holden Iverson. There is a current discussion amongst staff about future training opportunities to strengthen intervention programs for math and ELA. Staff is also d...
ODESSA- Growing up can be awkward and uncomfortable but being different from "normal" can be even more demanding. 33-year-old local man Tim Dempsey has found his normal through the Special Olympics. He said his experience with the Special Olympics improved his life tremendously. "Life before the Special Olympics was super hard," Dempsey said. "I had severe ADHD and what they call selective mutism." He said holding conversations could be difficult due to the lack of eye...
HARRINGTON- Teresa Myers has spent most of her life giving back to others, but what started Threads of Hope, her solo organization dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction, happened eight years ago. Myer's granddaughter, whom Myers wanted to remain anonymous, was addicted to heroin. "I had searched the streets for her," Myers said. "I couldn't find her anywhere." A call from a hospital in Seattle came in 2017 as she was out looking for her. "She had a baby, a...
