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1 years ago May 14, 1920 The Odessa vs. Davenport ball game [town team, not high school] broke up in a row in the seventh inning with Odessa leading 5-4. A questionable call was made by the Davenport umpire at home plate after a short fly ball that landed foul, and the Davenport player at third headed for home. Odessa team members and fans said the runner never touched the plate, but the ump ruled him safe. It was also claimed that the runner was off base at the time of the foul pop-up and never returned to tag the base....
INCIDENT LOG Editor’snote:Mostitems in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emer- gency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of indi- viduals who report possi- ble criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this col- umn. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. May 4 An Almira caller reported a door to a vacant house open for the second time...
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 who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. April 27 A Wilbur caller found two weed eaters thrown in creek. He thinks they may have be...
SPOKANE — Several Lincoln County students have made the winter quarter honor roll for area community colleges based on their fall quarter grades. To make the list for the quarter, which ended in March, students had to maintain a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Lincoln County students making the grade include: Spokane Community College Davenport — Avalon Diviney, Jon Knittel and Daniel Moldrem. Edwall — Lillian Nielsen. Harrington — Christopher Wyatt. Reardan — Riley Blauert, Realm Pope, Logan Rosenlund, James Barris, D...
RITZVILLE - Eastern Washington potato growers donated 20 tons of spuds to area residents Wednesday rather than throw them away. The potatos were grown primarily for restaurants. But with Gov. Jay Inslee shutting down dine-in eateries statewide, the demand for potatos has dwindled, leaving farmers with tons of spuds to give away or throw away. The quarantine orders have essentially shut down the economic engine of local potato farmers. On Monday, the first of several potato...
The sixth-grade class of Harrington School is well-prepared to face the new challenges of middle school for the upcoming school year. Let's see if you can find them in this photo among the fifth-graders, as they prepare to embark on the EWU Challenge Course in October. The sixth-graders are Darian Roberts, Stormy Conway, Eli Downing, Trinity Kinsey, Mac Larmer, Bella Mattozzi, Tommy Reed, Kade Roller, Scout Sewall, Turner Slack, Shawna Williams, Jade Zeigler and not pictured,...
Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Sanford writes: "Thank you to this wonderful group of students and their parents for continuing their learning at home. We had 100% participation in our first Zoom meeting! Keep up the great work! I appreciate and miss all of you!" Pictured, from left, are, front row, Lasse Hendrickson, Declan Burton, Franklin Bailey, Jet Zeigler and Gunnar Snow; back row, Row-Cheylynn Dinwiddie, Josie Mcmurray, Sadie Steward, Alivia Christianson, Evelyn Pittman and...
HARRINGTON - In Harrington schools, teachers and staff look out for local children in each aspect of their lives. The teachers are a major reason why parents enroll their children in the public school system here, and that was on what used to be a "normal day." But now, the coronavirus scare has created a teaching situation never before seen since the local school began in the 1880s. Still teachers and staff are meeting the challenges of educating children even though they...
ODESSA - A local girl has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Maddy Wagner was named as a semifinalist April 15. She is the daughter of Travis and Haley Wagner of Odessa. Travis Wagner is a Harrington native. A Future Business Leaders of America participant, Wagner was nominated for the award by Terri King. Only three Washington students made the semifinalist list. The other students are Lauren Stubbs of LaCrosse and Kenedee Mai Lam...
HARRINGTON -- The School Board will meet at 6:15 p.m. May 7 for approval of a capital budget extension. The meeting will take placce online; the online information will be available from the school district websight by Monday, May 4....
BHARRINGTON — The city has a new mayor. Mayor Pro Tempore Nathan Luck was officially selected to lead the city as mayor during a 6 p.m. virtual meeting Thursday, April 2. He was selected on a 2-0 vote of the council, with former Mayor Justin Slack and Councilman Levi Shenk supporting the nomination. Councilmen Peter Davenport and Luck himself abstained from the vote. The decision followed some discussion and apparent confusion of parliamentary procedure. Luck was selected over applicant Desina Holling. “I have chosen to abs...
DAVENPORT — High school sports in Davenport, Reardan and Harrington are the newest casualty of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay safe” quarantine. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association — the organization that helps organize sports and other activities, confirmed Monday that the school shutdown ordered Monday by the governor also includes all spring sports. That means baseball, softball, track and field, golf, tennis and boys soccer are canceled for the 2020 spring season. “This will include all regular sea...
Vivienne Charlotte Schultz, 90, passed away March 24, 2020, at her home in Davenport, Wash. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Ritzville, Wash. Internment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, Wash.; a Celebration Of Life will be at a later date. Fond memories and sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com....
HARRINGTON — A new mayor will be appointed during a special City Council meeting today, Thursday, April 2. The special meeting will be via conference call, beginning at 6 p.m. To participate, 978-990-5000 and enter access code 809428 followed by the pound (#) key when prompted. City Clerk Janice Cepeda said the seat has heretofore been filled temporarily by City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tempore Nathan Luck. Mayor Justin Slack stepped down Jan. 8 in the wake of a controversy over paying city employees for their earned v...
March 23 Motorcycle found in the ditch on state Highway 28 Wallet found in field Inmate William E. Crist, 21, scheduled to be released, but wanted on Spokane warrant Suspicious circumstances reporter on Spring Canyon Road Security check Traffic stop Private security alarm General panic alarm Security check Speeding complaint east of Grand Coulee Property check at 310 W. Watson, Creston Traffic stop Assist resident on South Blomgren Traffic stop Noise complaint about man shouting, playing religious speech near South Fifth...
Courthouse Beat 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 who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. March 16 A caller reported a suspicious person at Harrington Park...
HARRINGTON - With available activities outside the home seemingly decreasing each day, golf remains a game that can be played without any close contact to anybody. As of press time, the Harrington Golf and Country Club remains open as long as golfers are willing to practice safe social distancing. "We're going to be open as long as we are allowed to be," manager Melissa Gilmore said. "When you are on the golf course, you aren't within six feet of one another unless you ride...
Harrington's Food Bank practiced social distancing during its most recent distribution day. An assortment of food was boxed ahead of time for customers arriving at the front doors of the Harrington Church of the Nazarene. One patron at a time was called to check in and receive supplies. Extra items were also available, but a new rule was invoked: If you touch it, take it. The Harrington Library has closed for the month of March. No fines will be issued and smaller books may be returned at the drop box to the left of the door...
Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to close schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Harrington School District began serving a “grab-and-go” lunch and a next-day breakfast in front of the school by the kitchen door from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Country delivery via bus routes was added March 23. All children from one to 18 years old, or students, were required to be present to receive the meals. School personnel are working on a plan to provide childcare for children in grades 4 through 6 for parents who are considered essen...
Harrington – On Wednesday, March 4, members of the Eastern Washington University football team traveled to Harrington for a Reading Rally with school students. Children from preschool age up to high school seniors participated. The university football players read to students gathered in elementary classrooms before a question and answer session. The students and football players then went outside to toss footballs and enjoy the mild weather. Students in grades 7-12 d...
Davenport – COVID-19 continues to spread across Washington and the U.S. as local, state and federal officials – as well as private entities – take action. As of press time, there is one confirmed case of the virus, popularly known as coronavirus, in Lincoln County. There are also confirmed cases in neighboring Lincoln and Spokane counties as well as a death in nearby Grant County. The number of confirmed cases in the state has grown to 1,012 with 52 deaths. The majority of th...
City Council meeting Harrington mayor pro tem Nathan Luck has requested a correction to the most recent published account of the February city council meeting. At issue was the statement that the city clerk had obtained a credit card without council authorization. The discussion in the Feb. 12 meeting began with sitting mayor Justin Slack stating that the city does not have a credit card. In response to this, clerk Janice Cepeda was recorded in her minutes as saying, “The clerk informed council that the city does have an Amaz...
Jerry Kern, son of Jim and Dee Kern, died unexpectedly on March 3, 2020 at the age of 48 at his home in Granbury, TX. Jerry was born in Spokane on May 31, 1971. He was affectionately known as "Bear" to those who knew and loved him. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1990 and Boise State University in 1996 with a degree in English writing. He also attended Eastern Washington University and graduated in 1998 with a degree in Graphic Communication. Jerry married Michelle...
HOHS The Harrington Opera House Society held an Open House on March 2 with about 20 persons enjoying hors d’oeuvres and conversation during the 6 p.m. social hour. At the 7 p.m. business meeting, discouraged by the legal requirements and liability factor, the Society opted not to pursue the purchase of a defibrillator for the building. A suggestion was made that the Society invest instead in an extensive first-aid kit. There was also discussion of the possibility of providing public first-aid training. A total of $2,000 w...
The Harrington City Council met Feb. 12, with council member Justin Slack chairing the meeting. Present were council members Nathan Luck, Peter Davenport and Levi Schenk, Clerk Janice Cepeda, Maintenance Supervisor Scott McGowan, Treasurer Mike Cronrath, Casie Monge and visitors Denisa Holling, Dave Buddrius, Billie Herron, Carol, Lorraine Gilliland, Tim Tipton, Marge Womach, Jay Gossett, Jill Barth and Lincoln County Undersheriff Kelly Watkins. Cherie MacClellan’s resignation from the position of mayor pro tem and from t...
