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Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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1 years ago Leonard Day, who claimed to walk 10,000 miles on foot across the United States, arrived in Davenport. A new oil company was granted permission to build on Northern Pacific railroad property near the Davenport water tank. Voters narrowly decided against a school tax levy to pay general fund deficits in Davenport. 75 years ago Lincoln County 4-H girls entering the costume selection contest at the State Fair in Yakima included Yolanda Rettkowski and Marilyn White of Govan, Verna Eagle of Wilbur, Betsy and Lora...
CRESTON - Late Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy Luke Mallon was remembered at a public Celebration of Life at the local school gym attended by many Friday, Sept. 22. Mallon died at age 40 at his rural Creston home Saturday, Sept. 2. He had been with the Sheriff's Office for nine years. Deputies and administration from the Sheriff's Office led Mallon's family into the gym to begin the memorial proceedings. Chaplain Pat Hogan offered an introduction before sharing Scriptur...
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. Sept. 17 Traffic stops: 2 A disabled vehicle with hazard lights flashing was reported. A caller said he found some unknown baggies. A caller said a white Chevy was all over the road. A Davenport man said his neighbor...
DAVENPORT — Every year, the state requires students to take standardized tests in English/language arts, math and science. Students are given the Smarter Balanced Assessment in ELA and math in grades 3-8 and 10 and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science in grades 5,8 and 11. Results from last school year were recently released by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for each school district and measured based on what percentage of students in each grade “met grade level standards” in each subje...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 29: Aaron Carruth, Matthew Parsons, Nick Marriott, Cody Murdock, Shane Stiles, Ethan Wynecoop, Carissa Abbott Sept. 30: Rick Roemer, Everett Bailey, Theo Hein Oct. 2: Patrick Bodeau, Annalee Biles, Jason Pentzer Oct. 3: Joli King, Bethany McLachlan, Susie Friedland, Dede Shawley, Rikki Chavelas Oct. 4: Dixie Novak, Harrison Zaugg, Eamon Hein Oct. 5: Kevin Heid, Martha Cash, Brad Chappell, Jared Storer, Merilla Hopkins Davenport anniversaries Sept. 30: Daryl and Jan Ziemer Oct. 1: David and Leslie...
The George Martin Rodeck Memorial service will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church, 602 Amende St., in Odessa on 10 Oct. at 11:00 AM and will be followed with light luncheon. George’s family is inviting his friends and neighbors to attend and pay their respects....
DAVENPORT - After a post-pandemic period of most local schools steadily or drastically increasing in enrollment numbers, that trend appears to have shifted for most area districts. In fact, Davenport is the only area district to increase in enrollment from the 2022-23 school year to the 2023-24 school year. The district set in the county seat has steadily grown by about 30 students each year since 2020. It currently has a headcount of 640, up from 609 last year. "If you take o...
DAVENPORT — Outside of the Reardan volleyball team, most soccer and volleyball teams around Lincoln County were on the road in the last week. Davenport volleyball went to Spangle and put up a dogfight against the Liberty Lancers, but fell in five sets 25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 14-16 Tuesday, Sept. 19. Chloe Hammond led the Gorillas with 10 kills and five aces. Davenport dropped to 1-2 and hosts Kettle Falls at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Davenport soccer earned a dominant 9-0 win at Kettle Falls to improve to 2-0 T...
Odessa celebrated the 52nd annual Deutschesfest from Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 14-17. Among the highlights of the celebration of all things German were Bier Garten antics. Dancers crowded onto the floor for multiple Chicken Dances and an opportunity to win a medal for their prowess on the floor. In addition, Deutschesfest partiers enjoyed several varieties of beer, some brewed locally....
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. Sept. 10 Traffic stops: 6 A caller said she didn’t know how she got into a vehicle. A Davenport woman said she heard someone yelling by the warehouses near her. An alarm going off was reported at Rickey’s Corner Marke...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 22: Shawndale Smith, Tanner Abbott, Grady Gants, Joel Odenrider Sept. 23: Aaron Jacobsen, Tamera Gunning, Meghan King, Navia Bowdish Sept. 24: Roberta Hein, Colin Guhlke, Jim Reinbold, Gina Zahajko, Kolt Skalisky 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 Davenport anniversaries Sept. 22: Joe and Lynn Coppersmith Sept. 24: Clay and Sidney Fleming Sept. 25:...
Donald Henry Schibel Aug.14 1929 – Sept. 11 2023 Passed away Sept. 11, 2023 in Ritzville, Wash. Don was born on Aug. 14, 1929 in Irby, Wash. to Henry and Katie Schibel. Don was a graduate of Odessa High School class of 1947 and from WSC (WSU) in 1951 with a BA in Business Administration. He served his country from 1951-1953 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF in the Korean Conflict. He married Lorene Cherry on Nov. 11, 1951 in Pullman, WA. Don and Lorene came back to the family f...
ODESSA - The friendly spirit of competition is a key part of every Deutschesfest weekend, and this year was no different. Here are all the winners of various activities throughout Fest weekend, held Thursday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 17. Chalk art contest winners Truett James, Adley Vanderwood, Henry Starkel and Audrey Gleave Tricycle race winners 2-3-year-olds: Conner Douglas 4-5-year-olds: Brandtly Maier 6-year-olds: Heston Stanford 7-year-olds: Maverick Rosman 8-year-olds:...
PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2303 The Town of Reardan has passed ordinance 2303. In summary, this ordinance amends the Shoreline Master Program, Ordinance 655. Proposed amendments to the SMP were developed to comply with State law that requires all local governments to review their SMPs on an eight-year schedule set in state law and revise it if necessary. The review ensures the SMP keeps up with changes in State law, changes in other Town plans and regulations, and other changed circumstances. Reardan has done this...
PUBLIC NOTICE ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT ODESSA, WASHINGTONSMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE RCW 39.04.155, commonly known as the Common Small Works Roster Procedure and RCW 28A.335.190, commonly known as the Public School Bid Law, provide that school districts establish a Small Works Roster of qualified contractors who wish to receive bidding information and be considered for performing work on public works projects estimated to cost less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). Applications are now being received by the Odessa...
ODESSA - The first play from scrimmage during last Friday night's Sausage Bowl did not go the Tigers' way, as attempted trickery in the way of a halfback pass from Chad Strebeck to quarterback Zane McMillan was intercepted by Cusick's Roland Campbell and returned to the Odessa 5-yard line. But as it turned out, that was one of the very slim plays that didn't go Odessa's way, as the Tigers pulled away from the Panthers in a big way to secure a 70-12 victory during...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Sept. 22-28 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept. 22 • Reardan football vs. Colfax @ 4 p.m. • Christian Heritage volleyball vs. Spokane Classical Christian @ 5 p.m. • LRS football at Kettle Falls @ 6:30 p.m. • Davenport football vs. Moses Lake Christian Academy @ 7 p.m. • Odessa football vs. Wilbur-Creston @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 • Davenport and Rea...
Odessa's Hadyn Reynolds bumps the ball against Springdale Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Tigers fell to the Chargers in a tight, 3-2 match and are still searching for their first match win this season through games. Odessa travels to Valley Christian Tuesday, Sept. 19....
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. Sept. 3 Traffic stops: 1 A car vs. deer crash was reported on Highway 2 at the Spokane County line. A caller said a mid-70s woman showed up at her house. A two-vehicle crash was reported on Little Falls Road and Hig...
Kraut Ranza’s are a popular item at German festivals, with each area of Germans from Russia have variations in the spelling of the name and numerous variations in recipe ingredients. All feature a yeast dough wrapped around a savory filling that includes sauerkraut. Making the yeast dough is often the roadblock preventing folks from making these handy to serve and eat pocket sandwiches. Frozen Texas Roll dough to the rescue. Thaw the rolls 2 hours before ready to make and y...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 15: Sabrina Warwick, Greg Buchmann, Max Mielke, Stan Reider, Daxton Sewall, Susan Dashiell, Michael Dodson Sept. 16: Leona Carr, Marilyn Dorgan, David Forest, Richard Hayes, Bennett Cooper, Donna Mathis Sept. 17: Dave Anderson, Torri Mielke, Megan Hayes, Danielle Miller, Kayleb Hennings Sept. 18: Alice Nachtigal Sept. 19: Jeff Wilkie, Ryker Wagner Sept. 20: Treana Briggs, Dawn Canfield, Benson Zaugg Sept. 21: Cynthia Tucker Davenport anniversaries Sept. 16: Kevin and Patty Hupp, JJ and Richelle...
PUBLIC NOTICE ODESSA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) AIRPORT CONSULTING SERVICES The Town of Odessa is requesting interested firms to submit their qualifications for consulting services for the Odessa Municipal Airport. The projects are anticipated to be funded in part by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), WSDOT Aviation, and the Town. The Town will retain the services of a consultant for a period of up to five (5) years to provide airport planning, environmental services, professional engineering,...
ODESSA - It didn't take long for the Tigers to execute their game plan of scoring early and often against the Oroville Hornets in their non conference 1B football matchup Friday, Sept. 8. After putting 40 points on the scoreboard in the first quarter, the Tigers cruised to a 60-12 win. On the opening kickoff, Odessa caught the Hornets off-guard with a successful onside kick, recovering the ball on the 50-yard line. On the fifth play of their drive, senior quarterback Zane...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Sept. 15-21 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept 15 • Odessa football vs. Cusick @ 7 p.m. • Reardan football at Chewelah @ 7 p.m. • LRS football at Tri-Cities Prep @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 • Davenport cross country at Les McDowell Invite in Asotin @ 9 a.m. • LRS cross country at Wenatchee Invite @ 9:30 a.m. • Reardan volleyball vs. Medical Lak...
