Articles from the March 16, 2017 edition
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William John "Bill" Miller
William John "Bill" Miller, 86, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017. Born May 14, 1930 in LaSalle, Colo. to William Daniel and Josephine "Jo" Regina (Bolig) Miller. Bill was only... — Updated 3/20/2017
First buttercup of 2017 found north of Odessa
On his family's farm, young Mason Lewis and his grandmother found the first buttercup of 2017 to be reported to The Odessa Record. Mason is the son of Tim and Jennifer Lewis of... — Updated 3/20/2017
Odessa shines at regional science fair
Kennewick, WA – After an eight-hour day of continually presenting their research to experts in the field, the student scientists from the Advanced STEM Research Laboratory at Odessa High School exhibited their academic prowess... — Updated 3/20/2017
Firemen's auction of March 4 a success
The Odessa Volunteer Fire Department held its seventh annual equipment auction Saturday, March 4, and was able to draw a better crowd than had been expected thanks to some last-minute additions to the list of items for sale. Only... — Updated 3/20/2017
Court Report
Sheriff's Report 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 does not release names of individuals... — Updated 3/20/2017
Letter to the Editor: Aliens have rights under Constitution
To the Editor: Section 1 of the 14th Amendment guarantees due process and equal protection of the law to all persons in the United States. Numerous Supreme Court decisions have consistently defined “person” to be any person,... — Updated 3/16/2017
Letter to the Editor: Current problems said to originate long time ago
To the Editor: Mr. Trump inherited a mess! The problems are not just from Mr. Obama! The immigration problem started prior to World War II when people were needed to work in the fields as men and women were needed for war effort.... — Updated 3/16/2017
Letter to the Editor: Economy now sure to improve, says writer
To the Editor: Upon reading all the comments and letters from all the Democrat supporters claiming the Republicans were holding up progress all these years, we have finally got the safest and best country to live in. Now since... — Updated 3/16/2017
O. and H. school boards continue co-op talks
A crowd filled the cafeteria of the Odessa schools March 8 for the special meeting called by the Harrington and Odessa School Boards for the purpose of discussing further the athletic cooperative between the two districts. The grou... — Updated 3/16/2017
Town Council
With the White Knuckle and Frostbite races set to begin the weekend of March 25-26 and the Desert 100 endurance race coming to town the following weekend, the members of the Odessa Town Council met Monday evening and approved an... — Updated 3/16/2017
Quilt til you Wilt Monday
On March 20, quilters from all over the northwest will converge on Odessa for the 22nd straight time to quilt their hearts out. This will be the 22nd year of the annual event. Quilting begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m. and takes... — Updated 3/16/2017
Student-led conferences coming at end of month
Student-led conferences for Odessa school children in pre-school through grade 11 have been set for Wednesday, March 29, through Friday, March 31. School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on these days. All of the students have been... — Updated 3/16/2017
County's tax statements will be mailed out soon
Lincoln County Treasurer Linda Fisher has completed the Tax & Assessment roll for collection and is providing notification that the Treasurer shall now accept payment and issue receipts for the 2017 taxes and assessments per RCW... — Updated 3/16/2017
Irrigation dates changed due to weather issues
Due to weather, runoff and related damage, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District is adjusting start-up dates for the 2017 irrigation season, says Craig N. Simpson, secretary-manager of the District. The East District will... — Updated 3/16/2017
Harrington news
Harrington Opera House Society The Society met Monday evening, March 6, for its monthly meeting in the Art Room of the opera house. Present were Billie and Gordon Herron, Bunny Haugan, Cade Clarke, Sheryl Stedman, Cherie... — Updated 3/16/2017
Boater education classes
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit is offering four boater education courses in 2017. State law requires most operators of motorboats with a 15 horsepower or greater motor to get a boater education card. Boat... — Updated 3/16/2017