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Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Question 1: How should Council be involved with the enforcement of Town Ordinances, i.e. cleaning up public areas around town? Did not answer Question 2: How will you improve or maintain communication between Mayor and Council? Did not answer Question 3: What are your ideas for community development? How would you carry...
ODESSA—Incumbent mayor Bill Crossley and councilwoman Marlene Kramer appear well on their way to the general election after another round of primary election votes were counted Thursday, Aug. 3. Crossley has 216 votes, vastly ahead of second-place Jeremy Smith (53) and third-place Ed Hayden (32). Barring a surprising surge by Hayden, Smith will advance to face Crossley in the November general election. The top two candidates in each race advance to the general. Kramer, meanwhile, had a race-leading 152 votes for Odessa C...
Results as of first ballot count Tuesday, Aug. 1 Odessa Mayor: Bill Crossley: 162 Jeremy Smith: 37 Ed Hayden: 22 Odessa Councilmember No. 5 Mike Igo: 33 Laura Caler: 73 Marlene Kramer: 114 Write-In: 2 Harrington Councilmember No. 5 Steven Wright: 14 Gavin Wagner: 29 Kelly Foreman: 19 Sprague Councilmember No. 5 Jeffrey Smith: 35 Trace De Garmo: 22 RonDel Krauter: 22 Write-In: 3 Lincoln County Commissioner District No. 1 Jo Gilchrist: 494 Write-In: 19...
ODESSA — Incumbents held comfortable leads over their opponents in local races for Mayor and Councilmember No. 5 after the first ballot count in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 1. Incumbent mayor Bill Crossley had 162 votes. Second-place Jeremy Smith had 37 votes, while Ed Hayden was third with 22 votes. “I was pretty overwhelmed and humbled (after seeing tallies),” Crossley said. “This time of year, people work a lot of late hours, so to see that many people get out and vote is pretty awesome.” “I’m actually shoc...
DAVENPORT - Fire districts around Lincoln County responded to multiple field fires while providing mutual aide to a forest fire outside Cheney in the last week. The largest Lincoln County fire of the week ignited east of Rocklyn Road and south of Harrington Airport Road Friday, July 28. Crews from Fire District No. 6 and No. 5 worked together to put out the field blaze that was started by farm equipment, District No. 6 commissioner Ron Mielke said. "We got called out three...
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. July 23 Traffic stops: 11 A caller from Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Sprague reported theft at the church while assisting a homeless person. A caller said he was stranded in his boat on Lake Roosevelt. A D...
New Odessa superintendent Steve Fisk (left) was officially sworn into his position by school board chairman Ed Deife (right) at the board's regular meeting Wednesday, July 26....
ODESSA—Incumbents held comfortable leads over their opponents in local races for Mayor and Councilmember No. 5 after the first ballot count in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 1. Incumbent mayor Bill Crossley had 162 votes. Second-place Jeremy Smith had 37 votes, while Ed Hayden was third with 22 votes. Meanwhile, incumbent councilwoman Marlene Kramer garnered 114 votes. Laura Caler had 73 votes, while Michael Igo had 33 votes. Races are much tighter in Harrington and Sprague. In Harrington, Gavin Wagner holds a slim lead o...
DAVENPORT — The 2023 primary election is nigh. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. On this year’s ballot are three-person contested races for council races in Odessa, Harrington and Sprague and another three-person race for Odessa Mayor. Incumbent Bill Crossley and challengers Ed Hayden and Jeremy Smith are running for Odessa Mayor, while incumbent Marlene Kramer is being challenged by Mike Igo and Laura Caler for town council seat No. 5. In Harrington, Gavin Wagner, Kelly Foreman and Steven Wright are running for cit...
REARDAN - The Reardan-Edwall School District conducted realistic active shooter training at the school Friday, July 21, preparing for something it hopes never happens. Local and state law enforcement agencies, along with local emergency medical services and police chaplains, all converged on the school in what event organizer Brad Eylar called "an amazing success." At 11:15 a.m., four men clad in black and armed with simulated weapons entered the school through unlocked...
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. July 16 Traffic stops: 5 A death notification was requested in the Reardan area. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 2. A caller said his kid was drugging him and his mother. A caller reported two cars doi...
Age: 69 Employment/Business/Other Experience: went to college for political science. Was on student council at big ben. worked with cathy mcmorris-rodgers Community service: helped with the republic tea party. Helped with campaigns. Education: highschool, college, jobcor Family: in North Carolina Question 1: How should Council be involved with the enforcement of Town Ordinances, i.e. cleaning up public areas around town? Work with people so they can understand what needs to...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Question 1: How should Council be involved with the enforcement of Town Ordinances, i.e. cleaning up public areas around town? I feel the Council should play a large part in enforcing the Town’s Ordinances and Resolutions. The Council votes to put the rules and policies into place so it should be our duty to follow up on t...
1 years ago - Pioneer Days winners were announced, including Craig Sweet in the belly flop, Addie Schneider, Sydney Zeiler, Shaylen Eldridge and Virginia Fries in the chalk art contest and - - - - - - Davenport Fire Department for best in show in the Main Parade. Sherman Johnson and Taria Holcomb shared their thoughts with the public as candidates for Reardan Mayor, as did Joy Howard and Leanne Merkel in a contested race for town council. - Wildfire danger escalated in north Lincoln County, creating new rules around forest...
ODESSA - Christ Lutheran Church here received a new full-time pastor at the beginning of July. Travis Powers, 44, along with his seven children and wife of 24 years, Kimberlee Powers, will be residing in Odessa for the foreseeable future to provide ministerial services to the parishioners. Powers was born and raised in the northwest region of Iowa in the city of Spencer. Graduating in 1997, from Spencer High School, Powers spoke of his youth involved in the Ingham Okoboji...
Davenport birthdays July 28: Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, Carmelyn Choate July 29: Rawleigh Fisk, Halie Ropp July 30: Dawn Hale, Lily Harden, Brielle Ballance, Jamie Kunz July 31: Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Elly Bageant, Joseph Gunning, John Carruth Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Davenport anniversaries July 28: Micah and Carmelyn Choate July 29: Brandon and Leslie King July 30: Sam and Kathleen Posey, Mike and Renee Honey July 31: Gabe and Traci...
ODESSA - The winners of the Rolling Thunder Ministry Car Show on July 2 have been announced by organizer Nate Lathrop, who called the event "successful and small." Lathrop said there were 13 cars, five bikes and five trucks, with category winners receiving cash and coffee cup trophies. The Top 3 in the division are: Car – 1. Dave Robins of Moses Lake, 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria; 2. Amanda Sampley of Warden, 1967 Pontiac LaMans; and 3. Dan Norby of Cheney, 1939 Dodge C...
Age: 81 Employment/Business/Other Experience: Retired after 20 plus years working in the Ultrasound Business, 23 years owner of La Collage Inn motel in Odessa. Community service: Unanswered Family: Unanswered Question 1: What are your goals for your term and how will you implement them? Creating a transparent City Council and Mayors office that we act as the representatives of the People who are citizens, support an acclaimed educational system and medical care system....
Age: 44 Employment/Business/Other Experience: My wife (Amanda) and I own the 1902 Coffee House. I am a Certified Handgun Instructor through CJTC. I was a Bail Enforcement Officer and Bondsman for 20+ years. Community service: I volunteer as often as I can. I am a member of the Odessa Lions Club who complete many projects throughout the year inside the community. I am also a new member of the Ritzville Eagles. Family: Donny Smith- Grandfather Syd Smith- Father Michelle Pries-...
Age: 57 Employment/Business/Other Experience: Parts Sales Odessa Trading Co. Community service: Over a span of 17 years, I was a volunteer fireman for Odessa and served as a First Responder on the ambulance for over 10 years. In 1997, I took on the responsibility of chairman, overseeing the beer garden at the annual Deutschesfest. I actively participated on the Odessa Chamber board for five years. Additionally, I have volunteered at the annual Desert 100 event. Another part...
“It’s not an election year.” A common remark used conversationally in both a serious and satirical matter, including, admittedly, by yours truly. Why was the Pioneer Days Parade smaller than last year? “It’s not an election year.” Why don’t we currently seem to see politicians catering to whatever seems to be the popular groupthink at the time as much as we did, in say, 2020? “It’s not an election year.” But while we may not be casting our votes for President of the Un...
Zucchini season is here. Area gardens are producing abundantly, and boxes of the prolific vegetable are showing up, sporting a FREE sign, at many public events. Pan fried zucchini is a delectable treat for many. Sautéed in a bit of butter or olive oil along with some sliced onion and possibly garnished with a bit of crumbled cooked bacon, zucchini makes a quick and easy side dish for any meal. Zucchini bread is a popular use for larger squash. Grated zucchini adds texture,...
1 years ago - Davenport Theatrical’s performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” wrapped up summer productions. - 20,000 honeybees quietly invaded the play area at Davenport United Methodist Church, requiring the assistance of a Reardan-based beekeeper to exterminate. - State Reps Matt Manweller and Judy Warnick met with 10 locals in the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting room to discuss the 2013 legislative session. 25 years ago - The Davenport school board planned to vote on a $3.35 million budget for the upcoming schoo...
Davenport birthdays July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck, Ashley Brooks Davenport anniversaries July 21: Rob and Chris...
Colleen Catherine Cochran July 3, 1964 – June 26, 2023 Colleen Catherine Cochran (Miller) of Moscow, Idaho, passed away at home on June 26, 2023. Colleen was an accomplished pharmacist and leader. After graduating from Odessa High School as valedictorian Class of 1982 and completing pharmacy school at the Washington State University School of Pharmacy, she dedicated her career to advancing her leadership skills and technical knowledge. She finished her career as Director of P...
