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DAVENPORT - As 2025 came to a close, the Lincoln County Record-Times looked back on a year that kept the county buzzing and compiled a two-part review of what was deemed newsworthy. Schools, government offices and councils saw retirements and fresh faces, and countless other events shaped life across the region. Inside, you'll also find a remembrance of those whose obituaries were published in the Record-Times during 2025. JANUARY Two Lincoln County commissioners, Scott...
DAVENPORT - Davenport officials swore in Mayor Brad Sweet and four City Council members ahead of the new year, with Sweet officially taking over as mayor as Jonathan Chapman departs the position. Sweet was sworn in Wednesday, Dec. 24, ahead of a planned absence later this week, city officials said. Four council members - Chris Stein, Patrick Katz, Mike Strite and Lance Strite, were sworn in at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30. Council member Cory Hollis was out of town and will...
Santa traded cookies for cuffs at the Lincoln County Museum, giving the Grinch a careful pat-down to catch any sneaky holiday hijinks....
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Dec. 21 Traffic Stops: 3 1:16 p.m. — An Odessa man called to report that his wife won’t give him his debit card. 11:36 p.m. — A staff member at the B Motel in Wilbur reported that a guest, wh...
DAVENPORT — The holiday season brought a shift in schedules across Lincoln County, with all government offices, including the Lincoln County Courthouse and the Record-Times, adjusting operations due to Christmas last week and New Year’s Day landing this week on Thursday, Jan. 1. As a result, the Record-Times moved up press deadlines to make sure readers stayed up to date while staff enjoyed some well-earned time off. Students in Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, Reardan-Edwall and at Christian Heritage are also enjoying a bre...
