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1 years ago Crab Creek raged last week for the first time in 9 years with the highest water levels ever recorded in Odessa. Several streets as well as the railroad were washed out and the town was without train service for 3 days. M. F. Van Hook, county game warden has issued a 10 cent bounty on magpies from January 15 until April 1. An affadavit is required stating that the birds were indeed killed in Lincoln County. Local wheat crops were inspected recently in the Reardan area for damage from the early season freeze when...
1 years ago Jennie O’Bell Young and husband Harry Young were acquitted of arson in the matter of the fire that destroyed the Rocklyn Store and adjoining house. 66 witnesses testified during the 6 day trial. The State Senate voted down the proposed child labor bill. Local Senator Charles Myers maintained the position that it was easier to teach a child how to work when they were younger rather than older and that working prevented idleness which led to boys joining gangs and ending up in penal institutions. Lydia Melcher, 1...
1 years ago Harrington High School basketball team defeated the Odessa team in a recent match at community hall. The game was fast and intense from start to finish. After the neck and neck contest the final score was Harrington 34 to Odessa 30. The price of wheat at the local markets has gone up nine cents in the last week. Early Baart and Bluestem are selling for $2.05. There is considerable wheat in storage locally but those farmers are holding out for higher prices. 75 years ago E.M. Reisenauer and sons who operate the...
Notice of Annual Meeting The Board of Directors of the Grange Supply Co. of Odessa will be holding the annual meeting February 18th at 12pm at the Odessa Old Town Hall.The agenda will include but is not limited to the election of two directors to the board as well as any other business. Published February 6 and 13, 2025...
Four Odessa FFA students competed in employment skills subdistricts, and one participated in the creed event. Rebecca Bramer placed third and will advance to districts....
By Olivia Harnack The Record-Times ODESSA — Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is facing a potential financial breakdown, with only 66 days of cash on hand, hospital board members revealed at a meeting on Thursday, December 30. Hospital board member Jeff Schibel warned that if the hospital does not receive additional funding, it could run out of money and be unable to operate. “The days of cash on hand is down to 66 days, which means if the hospital did not get any money to pay for itself, we would be out of money and cou...
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 Jan. 26 Traffic Stops: 8 8:24 a.m. – A dispute between neighbors was reported. 8:33 a.m. – A loose dog was reported. 12:10 p.m. – A custody dispute was reported. 1:26 p.m. – Vehicle prowling re...
ODESSA — The dismissal of an alleged whistleblower following concerns over potential asbestos exposure at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center was a key topic of discussion at the hospital board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 30. A hospital employee, Barbara Vogelsank, said she was placed on administrative leave after raising concerns about possible asbestos in flooring glue during hospital renovations. The employee stated that after bringing the matter to the attention of hospital leadership, she received a letter informing her t...
We are writing this message to publicly give a huge thank you to the staff at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center for the wonderful and compassionate care for our mother December 13, 2024 through January 7, 2025. We want to acknowledge the Administrator Barbara, Dr. Heath, and Social Services leader Kennedy, and many wonderful nurses (Aimee, Lori, Christine, to name a few, and many others) who were so caring and supporting of mother and our family during her stay there. It is difficult enough to lose someone so dear, but...
Wilma Schmidt Apr. 30, 1928 –Jan. 10, 2025 Wilma Lorraine (Lenhart) Schmidt died peacefully on Jan. 10, 2025 at her home in Odessa at the age of 96. A life-long resident of the Odessa area, she was born April 30, 1928 to Fred and Katie (Walter) Lenhart at the farm homestead 11 miles southeast of town. She completed her education at the Odessa School District, graduating from Odessa High in 1946. After graduating, she worked as a telephone operator at the local exchange for s...
ODESSA - The Odessa School District band program received an unexpected $500 grant from the Columbia Basin Foundation through its "Jazzy January" program. Band director Daniel Lloyd said the Odessa band program did not apply for the grant but was selected after foundation representatives attended a pep band night and were impressed by the students' performance. "I was surprised by it because I didn't apply for anything," Lloyd said. "They called us and told us they had money f...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 6: Della Reinbold, Wendy Bodeau, Tyson Linstrum, Jesse Raugust Feb. 7: Lillian Lyle, Katie Hiccox Feb. 8: Easton Chappell Feb. 9: Brynna Hopkins, Alex Zeiler, Jackson Guhlke, Chuck Woodland Feb. 10: Cory Hollis, Chris Holderby, Logan Briggs Feb. 11: Riley Utley, Norea Hughes-Capua Feb. 12: Craig Sweet Davenport anniversaries Feb. 6: Troy and Dawn Canfield Feb. 7: Scott and Kim Hardin Feb. 8: Kelly and Lisa Graber Reardan birthdays Feb. 6: Miriam Supinger, Todd McLaughlin Feb. 9: Jacquie Hedrick Feb....
ODESSA —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project. The SEIS will analyze lands and resources tied to a proposed irrigation distribution system that was not included in the Bureau of Reclamation’s 2012 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the project. The project, a collaboration with the Washington State Department of Ecology, aims to replace groun...
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 Jan. 19 Traffic Stops 7 6:14 a.m. – Caller reporting that there is a dog at Traders and it belongs to “crackhead Joe” 11:02 a.m.- Caller received a blackmail email that morning that sounded t...
Lois Ann [Judy] Starkel Feb.22, 1937- Oct.28, 2024 Judy passed away at Odessa Memorial Long Term Care on Oct.28, 2024. Judy was born to P.J. and Nettie [Kallenberger] on Feb.22, 1937 in Odessa, Wash. Lois and Loren where given the nicknames of Punch and Judy from a puppet show from early 1930's. Judy married Jerry Starkel in Sept. of 1956. They lived in Marlin and the surrounding area their whole marriage. They were blessed with 2 children, Doug and Susan. Judy was always...
Valentines Day calls for some special treats. Hot Cocoa Crinkle Cookies are a delicious chocolate cookie studded with Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Chips. Sarah Voise made these for a recent coffee hour and they were a hit. The chips are a specialty, seasonal item made by the Nestle Company, so you may want to try this recipe soon. These cookies would make a nice addition to a bowl game buffet. Hot Cocoa Crinkle Cookies 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt...
Odessa students Jesse Reeves, Devin Nelson, Viet Tran, and Kieu Tran placed third at the Regional Chess Tournament Monday, Jan. 27....
Davenport birthdays Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Feb. 2: Greg Hein Feb. 3: Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jeanne Morrision, Sydney Abbott, Jason Raugust, Blake Warwick Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver Feb. 5: Don Larson, Erin Utley, Jeff Barkdull Reardan birthdays Jan. 31: Rhett Dormaier Feb. 4: Audrey Anderson Reardan anniversaries Jan. 30: Hal and Nancy Johnson Harrington birthdays Jan. 30:...
Cedar & Sage Boutique to celebrate grand opening DAVENPORT — Cedar & Sage Boutique invites the community to celebrate its grand opening at 712 Morgan Street. The event, set to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, will feature complimentary cookies, a jewelry and hat bar, and a selection of new arrivals for shoppers to explore. Guests are encouraged to bring friends and participate in the boutique’s festivities. The new business aims to provide a unique shopping experience, offering carefully curated fashion and acc...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4-00062-22 In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS L. LUITEN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
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 Jan. 5 Traffic Stops 10 12:37 a.m. – Death Investigation 3:01 a.m. – A man called asking about a ride to Nespelem 9:23 a.m. – Caller reporting a commercial fire alarm was going off, investiga...
Robert Deife Jan. 4, 1926 - Jan. 18, 2025 Robert Deife (Bob) passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, in Spokane, Wash, at the age of 99. Bob was born in Odessa, Wash, on Jan. 4, 1926. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1943. He married Marcine Hardung, also of Odessa, in 1949. He was a lifelong member of the Heritage Church of Odessa, working with the Sunday school and serving as a Church trustee. He was a Past President of Odessa Lion's Club, Grange Supply of Odessa, Lincoln Count...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley Jan. 26: Lance Strite Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah Spearman, Jennifer Kieffer, Ruth Wollweber Harrington birthdays Jan. 28: Mike Hoob, Macrae Larmer Jan....
