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ODESSA - Local residents have offered mixed feedback changes being proposed for the downtown area while town officials say they still lack detailed information. The town is seeking grant funds through the state Complete Streets program. But those funds come with strings attached and require "bulbouts," raised crosswalks, and a loss of parking downtown. Should the project go forward, changes are proposed for the state Highways 21 and 28 area downtown. The state solicited commen...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 27-August 2: July 27 Traffic stops: 4 1:00 a.m. — Suspicious circumstance and medical alarm, West Fourth Avenue, Odessa. 2:49 a.m. — Information, rubber speed bumps reported on Whispering Pines. 3:03 a.m. — Two-vehicle head-on collision, milepost 256 state Highway 2; one airlifted. 8:56 a.m. — Violation of court order; location not reported. 9:19 a.m. — Civil situation involving parenting plan; location not...
ODESSA - A local man was arraigned Tuesday, Aug. 4, on charges of damaging school property and reckless driving after allegedly spinning circles and racing through a school football field and parking lot. Nicholas David Glasow, 20, is charged with one count of second-degree malicious mischief and two counts of reckless driving. The malicious mischief charge alleges that on or about June 22, Glasow caused $750 in damage to School District property. According to the probable...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners appointed a new Board of Health member Monday, Aug. 3. Cassandra Kelly of Odessa was selected to fill Position No. 6. Her first meeting on the board will be Sept. 21. Seven people applied for the volunteer seat; three were interviewed....
ODESSA — A fire was reported starting in a ditch along State Route 28 near milepost 109 on Sunday afternoon, according to Lincoln County sheriff’s office records. The call came in around 2:43 p.m. Aug. 2. The fire was on the eastbound side of the road near Doggett Road, on the Harrington-Odessa line. Harrington and Odessa fire departments were paged. Harrington later advised other units could stand down, the report states....
ODESSA — A local man’s second-degree assault case is now set for trial at 9 a.m. Oct. 28. On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Michael Wayne Frederick, 68, appeared before Judge Adam Walser in Lincoln County Superior Court in Davenport on three counts of second-degree assault, according to court documents. The charges stem from an October 2025 dispute in which Frederick allegedly pointed a gun at three people. The case has been paused for several months pending a competency evaluation requested by the defense counsel, court records show. Dur...
ODESSA — Reiman Park will host National Night Out at 5 p.m , Saturday, Aug. 12. The event will feature free food, demonstrations and conversation aimed at strengthening relationships between the community and first responders. “Our purpose is to have a community event where we can build relationships with the residents — the first responders, the police, the fire, the EMTs — and meet new faces, get to know the people in the community better, and get them to feel safe reaching out to one of us if they need any of our first-r...
1 years ago Ernest Hume who has been superintendent of the Lincoln County poor farm resigned last week and the commissioners named N. M. Lacey of Davenport at his replacement. Eight Davenport youths were taken into custody after a raid on a residence where officers discovered a real old time prize fight happening. The recent heatwave in the Odessa area broke last Sunday after a high of 106. The second hottest day recorded here. Local farmers reported that the heat did make threshing easier. 1926 Dodge Coupe $1021.00 at...
Davenport Birthdays Aug. 6: Kim Buchmann, Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Lee Liebing, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz, Aug. 7: Chad Crandell, Adeline Delafield, Darci Linstrum, Cady Zellmer Aug. 8: Olivia Plasencia, Emma Street, Tom Withey Aug. 9: Jim Linstrum Aug. 10: Marcella Alderate, Alicia Cloud, Ashley Ann Gunning, Dalilah Plumb, Michael Phillip Strite, Amber Wood, Aug. 11: Abigail Breithaupt, Renee Honey Aug. 12: Cody Coppersmith Anniversaries Aug. 6: Brian and Barb Curtis, Wade and Raychell Sand Aug. 11: Caleb and Lana...
Charlene Marie Gettman Jan. 12, 1940 – June 26, 2026 Charlene Marie Gettmann, 86, went home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 26, 2026. Marie, as she was always known, was born on January 12, 1940, at St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax, Wash., to Charles and Juanita (Winn) Clinesmith of Benge, Wash. There they grew wheat and cattle and began their family. Marie was the oldest of three children. Her brother Roy and sister Kay eventually j...
DAVENPORT - Smoke from regional wildfires forced temporary closures of the Davenport and Odessa swimming pools earlier this week, though both reopened Wednesday as air quality improved. The Davenport pool was closed Monday and Tuesday after air quality levels climbed above 200, according to David Leath with the city. The decision was made with input from lifeguards and a city council member. "The levels were over 200 and that's a bit unsafe for guards and kids to be in the...
editor@odessarecord.com?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Saturday, Aug 1 • 9 a.m. - Reardan Farmers Market, Reardan City Park, 205 S. Oak St., Reardan. Monday, Aug. 3 • 8 a.m. — Lincoln County Commission, Commission Chambers, 450 Logan St., Davenport. Tuesday, Aug. 4 • 9 a.m. - 2026 Primary Election, Lincoln County Elections Office, 450 Logan Street, Davenport. Wednesday, Aug. 5 • 1 p.m.- Reardan-E... Full story
HARRINGTON - Wheat harvest is underway with early yields looking better than expected in some areas. Highline Grain Growers Chief Financial Officer Beau Duffsaid the southern "garden" area of the county is more than half harvested. "The yields I'm hearing are probably above average," Duff said. "It depends on the farmer, but the guys I've talked to said their yields are better than they expected." Duff said early-season moisture benefited the crop more than expected despite...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 20-26: July 20 Traffic stops: 8 7:37 a.m. — Disabled vehicle, location not reported. 8:11 a.m. — Vehicle hit a deer and caught fire, fully engulfed; location not reported. 8:26 a.m. — Commercial burglary; location not reported. 9:53 a.m. — Welfare check on Airport Way, Seven Bays. 10:17 a.m. — Suspicious circumstance involving jewelry; location not reported. 11:58 a.m. — Juvenile problem, location not re...
HARRINGTON - Firefighters from multiple agencies spent hours Tuesday, July 28, battling a haystack fire on Coal Springs Road off State Route 28 between Harrington and Davenport that remained active Wednesday as crews worked to extinguish it before stronger winds return. Harrington Fire District 6 crews arrived on scene about 3:40 p.m. after a page at 3:20 p.m. and found one haystack fully involved, according to Fire Chief Brandon Larmer. "We began putting water on it right...
Davenport Birthdays July 30 - Brielle Balance, Lily Harden, July 31 - Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1 - Lincoln Johnson, Lila Lust Aug. 2 - John Carruth, Joseph Gunning, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3 - Kim Hardin, Charles Oliver Aug. 4 - Izaiah Bowdish, Aaron Coley, Ken Horner, Lee Liebing, Karom Thomas, Harold Thompson Aug. 5 - Paula Furman, Richard Gunning Anniversaries July 30 - Mike and Renee Honey, Sam and Kathleen Posey July 31 - Gabe and Traci Gants Aug. 1 - Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3 - John and Kathy Coley Aug. 5 - Mark & Marcia...
Hot summer days call for easy to prepare meals that don’t add extra heat to your home. Last week, Odessa GoOdessa Summer Recreation youth learned to make Best Homemade Tacos. The learned food safety in handling raw meat, as well as accurate measuring and safe raw vegetable preparation. Best Homemade Tacos 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp dried minced onion 1/4 tsp ground b...
DAVENPORT — Several Lincoln County students were among those awarded Mondovi Grange/Wilson Farm Scholarship scholarships by the Innovia Foundation for the 2026-27 school year. Davenport recipients are Tyler Ballance ($2,500, Spokane Falls Community College), Shelby Hargrave ($2,000, Oregon State University), McCall Knopp ($1,000, Washington State University), Samantha Odenrider ($2,000, Eastern Washington University) and Lydia Wicks ($3,800, Walla Walla Community College). Odessa’s Aiden Schmierer received $3,800 from the...
ODESSA - A local teenager is spending her second summer as a lifeguard at the Odessa Pool, balancing long hours in the sun with the responsibility of keeping swimmers safe while also competing for the Odessa High School Tigers. Ella Schlomer, 16, of Odessa, said she took the job because she loves being outside and near the water. It also works well for younger teens who cannot yet drive long distances. In addition to lifeguarding, Schlomer plans to play volleyball and golf in...
ODESSA - A veteran rural hospital administrator with experience turning around critical access facilities has been selected as CEO of Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. Jim Parker, 58, was hired by Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Odessa) commissioners after serving in leadership roles at rural hospitals in Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan. He replaces interim CEO Vince Oliver, who agreed to stay until a permanent leader was found. Parker said he has spent...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 13-19: July 13 Traffic stops: 12 7:38 a.m. — Medical call, semi driver dizzy at I-90 westbound on-ramp. 9:33 a.m. — Malicious mischief, vehicle drove through wheat field near Davenport; suspect admitted. 11:55 a.m. — Welfare check on Southeast Trinity in Wilbur. July 14 Traffic stops: 9 11:37 a.m. — Trespassing on Northwest Anderson Street in Creston; subject trespassed. 12:51 p.m. — Mental info, 17-year-old m...
DAVENPORT - Area water system representatives gathered Thursday, July 16, at Memorial Hall to share challenges with declining groundwater and aging infrastructure. The Lincoln County Water Purveyor Listening Session, organized by the Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition, drew elected officials, public works employees and water system operators from Reardan, Harrington, Creston and other towns. The session is one in a series to discuss regional planning and funding...
Davenport Birthdays July 23 - Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson, Jody Hardin, Keira Katz July 24 - Kyra Bowdish, Charlee Bushey, Wade Sand, Zeke Tareski, Pam Zeiler, Carter Zimmerman July 25 - Ryan Janke, Alvin Johnson, Mallory Kragt, Brantley Wilkie July 26 - Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27 – Nova Bilodeaux, Brian Buck, Kathy Podowicz, Remmington Taylor July 28 - Carmelyn Choate, Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, July 29 - Rawleigh Fisk Anniversaries July 23 - Glenn and Denise Arland July 24 - John and Patsy Brown, Bryan a...
ODESSA - A 17-year-old lifeguard is helping keep the Odessa Pool safe and welcoming this summer, turning long shifts into opportunities to connect with residents and create lasting memories for local families. Katie Williams of Odessa said she returned for her third year because she enjoys getting to know the public and making the pool a place where everyone feels welcome. "I really enjoy seeing all the people and getting to know the public a little more," Williams said. "I...
Rhubarb continues to flourish into July this year, due to the cool, rainy weather. Pies, cobblers, crisps and even cookies are some of the treats made with rhubarb. Recently I came across a recipe for canned or freezer preserved rhubarb pie filling. The basic recipe is quite plain, but adapts easily to your favorite spices and flavorings. The recipe makes enough filling for two, 10 inch pies. I prefer freezing over canning when possible as it means less time in the kitchen,...
