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1 years ago Jennie O’Bell Young and husband Harry Young were acquitted of arson in the matter of the fire that destroyed the Rocklyn Store and adjoining house. 66 witnesses testified during the 6 day trial. The State Senate voted down the proposed child labor bill. Local Senator Charles Myers maintained the position that it was easier to teach a child how to work when they were younger rather than older and that working prevented idleness which led to boys joining gangs and ending up in penal institutions. Lydia Melcher, 1...
1 years ago Harrington High School basketball team defeated the Odessa team in a recent match at community hall. The game was fast and intense from start to finish. After the neck and neck contest the final score was Harrington 34 to Odessa 30. The price of wheat at the local markets has gone up nine cents in the last week. Early Baart and Bluestem are selling for $2.05. There is considerable wheat in storage locally but those farmers are holding out for higher prices. 75 years ago E.M. Reisenauer and sons who operate the...
Davenport School District #207 Will Receive Proposals For E-Rate Eligible Equipment and Services Davenport School District #207, Davenport, WA is seeking bids on two E-Rate FCC Form 470’s in compliance with the Federal E-Rate program. FCC Form 470 #250015239 is requesting quotes for Managed Internal Broadband Services of the district-owned equipment and firewall replacement and management. FCC Form 470 #250016052 is requesting quotes for new fiber running between the High School and the Elementary School, and Network E...
INVITATION TO BID CITY OF DAVENPORT, WA DAVENPORT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY 6-24 PAPI & AWOS-III P/T A.I.P. PROJECT No. 3-53-0095-016-2024 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the Davenport Municipal Airport – Runway 6-24 PAPI & AWOS-III P/T, A.I.P. Project No. 3-53-0095-016-2024 will be received by in-person delivery or by courier at the City of Davenport City Hall located at 411 Morgan Street/PO Box 26 Davenport, WA 99122, until the bid opening time of 2:00PM, on the 26th Day of February 2025, at which time the bids will be p...
Summons Served by Publication Superior Court of Washington, County of Lincoln No. 24-3-01228-22 In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): RITA CHERELLE HILLIARD And Respondent/s (other party/parties): DENNIS URBAN WITHERSPOON (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): DENNIS URBAN WITHERSPOON I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RITA CHERELLE HILLIARD VS. DENNIS WITHERSPOON You must respond in writing if you want the court to con...
REQUESTS FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER APPLICATIONS The City of Davenport is accepting applications for our Small Works Roster in accordance with RCW39.04.155. Applicants must be licensed contractors in the State of Washington. When using the Small Works Roster to award contracts in the amount of $300,000 or less, the city will invite proposals from all appropriate contractors on the Small Works Roster and whenever possible, will invite at least one proposal from a minority or woman contractor who otherwise qualifies. The contract...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.1 percent in December, according to the Employment Security Department. The county reported a civilian labor force of 4,392, with 4,168 employed and 224 unemployed. Neighboring Adams County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9 percent, with 9,345 people employed out of a labor force of 9,934. Whitman County reported one of the lowest rates in Eastern Washington at 4.2 percent, with 21,826 in the labor force and 20,912 employed. Spokane County, the reg...
DAVENPORT - The future of Davenport's skate park was a key topic of discussion at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22, as community members voiced concerns over issues surrounding the facility. Shane Gilthvedt, a property owner adjacent to the skate park, addressed the council during the public comment period, citing ongoing problems with illegal activities and property damage. Gilthvedt told the council he had contacted the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office numerous...
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 Jan. 19 Traffic Stops 7 6:14 a.m. – Caller reporting that there is a dog at Traders and it belongs to “crackhead Joe” 11:02 a.m.- Caller received a blackmail email that morning that sounded t...
Lois Ann [Judy] Starkel Feb.22, 1937- Oct.28, 2024 Judy passed away at Odessa Memorial Long Term Care on Oct.28, 2024. Judy was born to P.J. and Nettie [Kallenberger] on Feb.22, 1937 in Odessa, Wash. Lois and Loren where given the nicknames of Punch and Judy from a puppet show from early 1930's. Judy married Jerry Starkel in Sept. of 1956. They lived in Marlin and the surrounding area their whole marriage. They were blessed with 2 children, Doug and Susan. Judy was always...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Feb. 2: Greg Hein Feb. 3: Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jeanne Morrision, Sydney Abbott, Jason Raugust, Blake Warwick Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver Feb. 5: Don Larson, Erin Utley, Jeff Barkdull Reardan birthdays Jan. 31: Rhett Dormaier Feb. 4: Audrey Anderson Reardan anniversaries Jan. 30: Hal and Nancy Johnson Harrington birthdays Jan. 30:...
DAVENPORT — For the third year in a row, the Itty Bitty Prom is bringing joy and excitement to Davenport’s youngest community members. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb.22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium, the event offers children in fifth grade and under an evening of dancing, playing, and bonding with their guardians. The event, originally inspired by a similar tradition in Forks, Wash., was launched by Mykaiha Stensland and quickly gained traction in Davenport. “We don’t have any mother-daughter or daddy-d...
DAVENPORT – The Gorillas overcame a lackluster first quarter to defeat Kettle Falls 67-55 in an NE2B matchup Saturday, Jan. 25. Caige Colbert scored 29 points to help Davenport get back on the winning track after losing its previous three games. Having won only four games this season, Kettle Falls was on its way to a fifth victory after outplaying the Gorillas in the first eight minutes of the game. The Bulldogs spread the floor with three 3-point baskets and converted on seve...
Cedar & Sage Boutique to celebrate grand opening DAVENPORT — Cedar & Sage Boutique invites the community to celebrate its grand opening at 712 Morgan Street. The event, set to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, will feature complimentary cookies, a jewelry and hat bar, and a selection of new arrivals for shoppers to explore. Guests are encouraged to bring friends and participate in the boutique’s festivities. The new business aims to provide a unique shopping experience, offering carefully curated fashion and acc...
DAVENPORT – Clare Lathrop scored 22 points and Addie Schneider scored 17 points to lead the Gorillas’ girls basketball team to a 60-29 win over Kettle Falls Saturday, Jan. 25. It was the Gorillas sixth straight win, improving their record to 15-2. Kettle Falls came into the game boasting a seven game win streak. The Bulldogs scored the first five points, but Davenport outscored them 25-5 the rest of the quarter, dashing their hopes of winning eight in a row. In the first quarter, Schneider fueled the Gorillas offense with 10...
DAVENPORT – The visiting Liberty Lancers defeated the Gorillas 35-21 in a duel wrestling meet Tuesday, Jan. 21 in the high school gymnasium. In the opening match, Liberty's 157 pounder Jeff Marburger pinned Davenport's Chase Greenwood. In the 190 pound weight class, defending state champion Brock Gustaveson outscored Liberty's Joey Matherly and won via technical fall, earning the Gorillas five points. "I did pretty good tonight," Gustaveson said. "I was looking for the pin a...
DAVENPORT — Washington State University Lincoln/Adams Extension will host two grower meetings this month, with each offering a unique agenda tailored to local producers. The first meeting will take place Tuesday, January 28, at the American Legion Hall, 106 W. Broadway Ave., Ritzville. The second meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 1601 Morgan Street. The Davenport meeting will also feature the WSU Extension Dryland Wheat Producer Meeting, which begins at 7:45 a.m. and runs u...
DAVENPORT - The case of Joseph Lee Cooper Sr., 43, was continued Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Lincoln County Superior Court for the final time. A readiness hearing is set for March 11, with the trial scheduled for April 2. "I won't object to this continuance, but it must be the last one. Mr. Cooper has been in jail for the last year waiting for this to happen," Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson said during the hearing. Cooper Sr. was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023...
Robert Deife Jan. 4, 1926 - Jan. 18, 2025 Robert Deife (Bob) passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, in Spokane, Wash, at the age of 99. Bob was born in Odessa, Wash, on Jan. 4, 1926. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1943. He married Marcine Hardung, also of Odessa, in 1949. He was a lifelong member of the Heritage Church of Odessa, working with the Sunday school and serving as a Church trustee. He was a Past President of Odessa Lion's Club, Grange Supply of Odessa, Lincoln Count...
DAVENPORT - Arrow M. Saddlery, a new leather shop located at 505 1st Street, is now open in Davenport, offering custom leather goods, repair services, and a variety of Western-themed items. The shop, owned and operated by 27-year-old Mackenzie Crable of Edwall, officially opened on Friday, October 13. Crable, who has been crafting leatherwork for a decade, specializes in youth chaps, belts, accessories, home décor such as cowhide rugs and table runners, and functional gear...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley Jan. 26: Lance Strite Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah Spearman, Jennifer Kieffer, Ruth Wollweber Harrington birthdays Jan. 28: Mike Hoob, Macrae Larmer Jan....
DAVENPORT – After scoring only two points in the first half, Glenna Soliday scorched the nets with 18 second half points to lead the Gorillas to a 55-46 comeback win over Northwest Christian Friday, Jan 17. In the first quarter Glenna Soliday, Clare Lathrop, Charlotte Soliday and Addie Schneider combined for 17 points to put the Gorillas ahead 17-15. Davenport hit a scoring drought in the second quarter. After scoring two points in the opening quarter, Glenna Soliday missed s...
DAVENPORT - Avi West scored 33 points and Caleb Grant scored 26 points to lead Northwest Christian to an 82-46 win over the Gorillas Friday, Jan. 17. It was the Crusaders' second victory over Davenport in the past 10 days. The hot shooting duo made their presence known from the opening tip-off. In the first quarter West and Grant both scored nine points on long-range 3-point shots and quick drives to give the Crusaders a 20-12 lead. Davenport's points came from Caige Colbert,...
