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ODESSA - The Tigers varsity volleyball team fell to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats in a three-set sweep Tuesday night at Odessa High School. The Wildcats dominated the varsity match with scores of 25-17, 25-8, 25-23. Meanwhile, the junior-varsity squad secured a narrow victory. The Tigers JV team edged out a 25-23 win. The Wildcats varsity squad leaned on standout performances from sophomore Sina Nelson, who led with 15 kills and four blocks, and senior Callie Cousins,...
ODESSA - Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center's board met with interim CEO Emmett Schuster for a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, following the termination of former CEO Brett Antczak, outlining financial updates, compliance issues and new leadership measures. Schuster, who stepped into the role earlier this month, said his early days have been "wild" but encouraging. He noted he found an empty corporate compliance manual on his desk and emphasized the importance of...
HARRINGTON - Harrington Fall Fest returned Saturday, Sept. 27, drawing crowds downtown and filling Memorial Hall, the city park and Main Street businesses with food, music and community spirit. The celebration began with the FFA Pancake Feed at Memorial Hall and the Huff 'N Puff Fun Run. The run drew participants of all ages, with Kyler Davenport taking first in the men's 5K at 18 minutes, 19 seconds, and Charlotte Soliday placing first in the women's 5K at 23:16. In the one-m...
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 Sept. 22 Traffic Stops: 15 2:51 p.m. – A caller reported a disabled vehicle in the middle of the road on Hawk Creek Rd. 5:59 p.m. – A hit and run was reported on West Broadway in Reardan. 8:44 p....
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln NFL Flag Football season kicked off Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Davenport football field. The coed league, for players ages 5 to 12 from Lincoln County communities including Davenport, Ritzville, Harrington, and Odessa, features teams named after NFL franchises, such as the Davenport Seahawks and Ritzville Steelers. The kindergarten-through-first-grade division played first on Saturday, with games emphasizing teamwork, speed, and non-contact...
HUNTERS — The Odessa Tigers routed the Columbia (Hunters) Lions, 56-0, during a 1B football matchup Friday, Sept. 26. The Tigers unleashed a potent offense, totaling 174 yards passing and 391 yards rushing. Landon McMillan, a junior quarterback and defensive back, powered the attack with 38 yards passing, 136 yards rushing, and four touchdowns, while adding 5 tackles and 2 interceptions on defense. Kolter Watson, a sophomore quarterback and defensive back, threw for 136 yards, rushed for 49 yards, scored 2 touchdowns, and r...
ODESSA - Deutschesfest returned to downtown Odessa last weekend, bringing crowds to Main Street, First Avenue, Old Town Hall, the Historical Museum and city parks for four days of parades, live music, contests, food and German traditions. The festival kicked off Thursday, Sept. 18, with tricycle races, mattress races, sidewalk chalk art and live music. Events continued through Sunday, Sept. 21, featuring a full schedule of activities for all ages - from pancake breakfasts and...
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 Sept. 15 Traffic Stops: 6 11:41 a.m. – A landlord requested a welfare check on a tenant that no longer has a phone. 1:09 p.m. – Medical assistance was requested for an unresponsive 16 year old in...
ODESSA - The Varsity Tigers delivered a commanding 38-6 victory over the Oroville Hornets in the annual Sausage Bowl on Friday, Sept. 19, at home, with the game cut short by a forfeit in the third quarter. The matchup showcased a dominant performance by the Tigers, who asserted their control early and never relinquished it, thrilling a home crowd eager to see their team shine in this traditional rivalry. The Tigers' offense was a force, amassing 313 yards passing and 127...
ODESSA — The Tigers volleyball team outlasted the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame Knights in a thrilling five-set match on Sept. 23 at Odessa High School, winning 25-9, 25-14, 14-25, 18-25, 15-12. The Tigers dominated early but faced a fierce Chesterton comeback before clinching the match in a tense fifth set. Freshman Aubree Iverson anchored the defense with steady serve receive, while junior Leah Claassen brought relentless energy. Leah Iverson added four aces and three assists, and junior Jordyn Lewis led with 22 assists,...
There are certain weekends in small towns where it feels like the whole world gathers in one place. For Odessa, that weekend is Deutschesfest. And let me tell you, I came away with a full heart, a full stomach, and absolutely no voice. The first thing that struck me wasn't the food (though trust me, we'll get to that). It was the sheer joy of it all-the laughter spilling across Main Street, the families bundled together on hay bales, the sound of polka drifting out of the...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 25: Keni Deal, Norm Brock, Nita Woodland-Hollis Sept. 26: Derik Oliver, Brandon King, Luke Jacobsen, Lane Sewall, Kylee Ballance Sept. 27: Dallas Gustaveson Sept. 28: Katie Vesneske, Ed Hendrickson Sept. 29: Aaron Carruth, Matthew Parsons, Nick Marriott, Cody Murdock, Shane Stiles, Ethan Wynecoop, Carissa Abbott Sept. 30: Rick Roemer, Everett Bailey, Theo Hein Davenport anniversaries Sept. 25: Brandon and Angie Stiles, Don and Ruth Oehlwein Sept. 26: Tom and Sami Guhlke Sept. 27: Alex and Brenda...
1 Years Ago All Davenport businesses will close from 3 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. so that all may attend the Football game between Davenport and Cheney. The game will be at the Fairgrounds. Pioneer farmer, John Nichols, has leased his farm just southeast of Davenport. An auction will be held for stock, personal property and machinery. A two color light system will be installed at the rail crossing near the depot in Odessa. The town and the Great Northern railway company are finally in agreement about the necessary signal. 75...
Autumn has begun. Pumpkins are ripening, and showing up at markets. Pumpkin pie, muffins, cookies and bread recipes are on area cooks minds. You can buy canned prepared pumpkin, but the fresh flavor of a sugar pie pumpkin is exceptional. Though pie pumpkins are best for texture and flavor, any pumpkin or winter squash may be used to make the solid puree required for most recipes. Preparation takes a little time but is quite easy to do, and there are many methods, from boiling to baking. The following method is my favorite...
ODESSA - Sawdust is swept, flags are flying and the town is ready to raise its steins: Deutschesfest returns to Odessa this weekend, and organizers say the community is rallying to make sure every booth, block and biergarten is ready for the crowds. "We spent last weekend getting all the sawdust down. All the booths are out where they generally sit. The food booths have been getting after it, cleaning everything. We got all the flags up in the beer garden and painted some of...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners on Monday heard an update on workforce development efforts, with officials pointing to both successes and challenges in helping residents access training and employment. "People are our most important resource," said Pete Valdon, employment coordinator for the Workforce Services Division of Rural Resources. "We have strengthened our outreach." Valdon told commissioners he recently visited Odessa during the town's Night Out event and...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 18: Alice Nachtigal Sept. 19: Jeff Wilkie, Ryker Wagner Sept. 20: Treana Briggs, Dawn Canfield, Benson Zaugg Sept. 21: Cynthia Tucker Sept. 22: Shawndale Smith, Tanner Abbott, Grady Gants, Joel Odenrider, Laura Bilodeaux Sept. 23: Aaron Jacobsen, Tamera Gunning, Meghan King, Navia Bowdish, Blaine Peone Sept. 24: Roberta Hein, Jim Reinbold, Kolt Skalisky Davenport anniversaries Sept 18: Katherine Lawson-Sickles and William Sickles Sept. 20: Doug and Holly Branch Sept. 22: Joe and Lynn Coppersmith...
1 Years Ago Emery Tuttle received two blue foxes and intends to use them as the nucleus for a fox farm. He has prepared a pen near the Tuttle residence in Davenport. A man who forged a check on the account of John Peyton of Sprague was sentenced to 2 to 10 years in a state penitentiary. Dan Hill cashed the check at the bank in Sprague and was arrested in Cheney. Alfred Schimke was killed by a train in Pullman. The Odessa man was newly married, had recently leased a farm and was moving household goods to Odessa when he...
ODESSA — The Odessa Tigers crushed Curlew 56-6 in their season opener Friday night at home, delivering a dominant second-half performance despite tough heat conditions. The game began slowly for both teams in the first quarter, but the Tigers gained momentum in the second, pulling away decisively. Quarterback Kolter Watson threw for 133 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 62 yards and two scores, totaling four points. Aiden Villane stood out with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, adding eight points. L...
