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1 years ago While Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Durand were asleep, a thief entered their home and took $40 from Mr. Durands pants and rifled through Mrs. Durands purse. The thief left no clues. A purchase of the Banner Meat company grocery departments in Davenport and Harrington was recently made by E.S. Burgan and company of Spokane. After an exceptionally warm March, freezing temperatures and a quarter of an inch of rain surprised residents of Lincoln County this last week. 75 years ago The central division of the Big Bend...
Davenport birthdays April 2: Marie Plasencia, Carol Orand, Mary Abbott, Nickolas Stephens, Holt Wagner April 4: Janelle Janke, Addie Carstensen, Mike Leffel, Jennifer Cashion, Marcia Smith April 5: Phil Carr, Patrick Katz, Farah Slahtasky, Mike Piper, Calvin Fenn April 6: Lisa Graber, Bob Martin, Zackary Easley-Cate, Keldon Littell, Kendall Coppersmith, McKentri Todd, Alexa Hollis April 7: Debbie Marriott, Christine Downey April 8: Sam Schneider, Tyler Ballance, Troy Canfield Davenport anniversaries April 2: Tyler and Bre...
DAVENPORT — Most Lincoln County public school districts will observe spring break April 6-10, according to district calendars and the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Davenport, Odessa, Reardan-Edwall, Sprague and Harrington school districts will all be closed that week with no classes, the calendars show. Students return to school April 13. Christian Heritage School in Edwall has scheduled its spring break for April 13-17, according to the private school’s 2025-26 calendar. No dis...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers split a doubleheader with Wilbur-Creston-Keller on Tuesday, winning the opener 18-5 before dropping the nightcap 18-1. In Game 1 the Tigers were dominant on both sides of the ball. Leo Martinez led Odessa at the plate, going 2-for-2. Miller Stout stole two bases as the Tigers ran wild on the basepaths, swiping five stolen bases as a team. Odessa was flawless in the field, committing no errors. Travis Shearer had the most defensive chances with...
DEER PARK - Local high school golfers battled cold wind and tough conditions Monday to turn in several impressive performances at a Class 1B/2B District 6 tournament. Odessa sophomore Ella Schlomer tied for sixth place in the girls division with a 98, following up a third-place finish in the season's first event at Bryden Canyon. Odessa freshman Aubrey Iverson competed in her first high school tournament, shooting +44 through 14 holes to place 15th. On the boys side,...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The Odessa boys track team finished seventh at the Icebreakers Relay on Saturday, March 28. The boys scored 37.5 team points. Logos won the boys division with 123 points, followed by Valley Christian with 82.5. In the girls division, Odessa finished 10th with 24 team points. Logos won the event with 144; Northwest Christian (Colbert) was second with 86. Competing in the boys 110-meter hurdles, Odessa junior Landon McMillan dominated the race, followed by s...
REARDAN - Easter may be a week away, but egg hunts begin this weekend in communities throughout the region. Reardan is up first, with a 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt in City Park, 205 S. Oak St. The hunt gets underway at 10 a.m. with children divided into separate age groups. Ritzville also has an Easter egg hunt planned for Saturday. That event takes place at 9 a.m. in City Park on South Division Street. It's for children younger than 12. Youngsters then have to wait a week for the...
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 March 16 Traffic stops: 6 8:25 a.m. - A suspicious vehicle reportedly parked at a tower for two days. 10:35 a.m. - Burglary-commercial reported at a shop. The owner found the door open and rev...
ODESSA — The town is exploring replacement of 2,200 linear feet of aging 8-inch water main at an estimated cost of $800,000. Mayor William F. Crossley said the project was first studied in 2016 and the Department of Health has offered two potential financing options, including a low-interest loan with possible forgiveness. “We’ve been trying to get a grant for this for a long time,” Crossley said. “Even though it’s an AC line, you know, it doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult....
DAVENPORT - The City Council on Wednesday approved an amended resolution granting $2,500 in tourism funds to Pioneer Days but deferred a decision on a $5,000 request for a new aviation and classic car festival over site-plan concerns. Mark and Lydia Vlk of Odessa presented the proposal for the Tailfeathers and Wheels Annual Swap Meet, a family-friendly non-profit event planned for Aug. 29-30 at Davenport Municipal Airport. The two-day gathering would feature hot air balloon...
DAVENPORT — A local Mexican restaurant racked up 63 violations during a recent health inspection. According to Lincoln County Public Health, El Ranchito had 43 "red points" after inspectors found a dirty ice machine, raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food, an expired food worker card and multiple temperature and storage problems. Public Health officials inspected 15 restaurant and food handling facilities countywide between Feb. 18 and March 11. While most passed with few or no violations, El Ranchito stood out and a f...
ODESSA — A local man charged with strangling his fiancée appeared Tuesday in Lincoln County Superior Court for a readiness hearing as his trial date was reset. Jacob Michael Bergstrom, 34, of Odessa, is charged with second-degree assault by strangulation and second-degree malicious mischief causing damage exceeding $750, court records show. He pleaded not guilty at an earlier arraignment and was released on $25,000 bail, court records show. A trial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. May 13, with a readiness hearing April 28, ac...
1 years ago Trap shooting enthusiasts of Davenport met at Denson & Cassels store and organized the Davenport Gun Club. The club has purchased a trap and will hold a shoot each week. Lincoln county courthouse employees have formed a baseball team to be known as Lincoln County Courthouse White Sox. They challenge any courthouse team in the state. Two Ford cars belonging to Fred Schneider of Odessa and William Sayers of Lamona collided at the intersection of First Avenue and Fourth Street. No one was injured. 75 years ago The...
March weather is spring one day and back to winter the next. Some days you need a coat and on others a sweater will do. It is still soup season, and Creamy Ham and Potatoes Crock Pot will have a hot meal ready at days end. Creamy Ham and Potatoes Crock Pot 4 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground...
Davenport Birthdays March 26: Lynda Leffel, Avery Prewitt March 27: Caleb Bowdish, Florence Fitzsimmons, Codie Linstrum, Michaela Goetz March 28: Andee Jacobsen, Kristine Reinbold, Josie Wynecoop, Stetson Sanford, Heidi Backell-Patton March 29: Craig Hardin, Buck Badgley, Lauren Fenn March 30: Jaeger Jacobsen, Jensyn Jacobsen, Tracy Rosman, Monte Tucker, Jordan Alspach, Debbie Cunningham March 31: Ann Johnston, Steve Bodeau, Sarah Guhlke, Cael Collins, Chad Shaver April 1: Karen Carruth, TyAnn Cate, Denton Deal, Tanner Deal,...
ODESSA — The 2026 motorcycle racing season kicks off this weekend with the Frostbite Grand Prix and White Knuckle Poker Run. The back-to-back Northwest Motorcycle Association events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, a mile south of town on state Highway 21. Organized by the Stumpjumpers Motorcycle Club, the Frostbite Grand Prix begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with the long course race, featuring classes such as senior, women and open. The short course follows at 9:30 a.m., long course at 11:45 p.m., with j...
ODESSA — The Odessa pool has hired eight lifeguards and one manager for the upcoming summer season. Clerk-Treasurer Jamie Nelson said lifeguard certification is complete for all but one hire and interviews for a new deputy clerk are set for March 31. “We hired eight lifeguards and one manager,” Nelson said. “All will be lifeguard certified or in renewal except one.” Police Chief Erika Rose said the department sent out nine nuisance notices since March 1 and has organized old evidence from thumb drives....
ODESSA — The town plans to resurface the pickleball court in early May, but fencing and lighting must be installed first. Mayor William F. Crossley said the Lions Club will help assemble the lights and Scott Cook will assist with the electrical work. “The guy who’s doing the surfacing of the court can do the lines on the basketball court as well,” Crossley told council members. Crossley added that adjusting the south-side curb to align with the fence would create a full-length basketball court only 5 feet short of regulat...
Davenport birthdays March 20: Rachae Pearcy March 21: Luna Bilodeaux, Brendan Calvert March 22: Benjamin Hein, Jude Falk , Jeremy Buck March 23: Denise Arland, Owen Telford, Kathy Reinbold, Matt Littell March 24: Zach Carey-Cannon, Mahta Hein, Kylee Dennis, Alivia Tucker, Jacob Munz March 25: Casey Mason, Anna Viers, Sadie Plasencia Davenport anniversaries March 20: Todd and Lynne Guhlke March 21: Chuck and Ann Johnston March 24: James and Elsa Bowen Reardan birthdays March 19: Benjamin Hedrick, Benjamin Landt March 20: John...
1 years ago A move has been started to open Snoqualmie pass. There is currently 3 to 4 feet of snow at the summit. The state highway department wants to wait until June 1 to attempt to open the pass. The state patrol is on a mission to find and fine motorists with glaring headlights. Those who are in doubt about their headlights should take care to have them adjusted properly. The Model Steam Laundry of Davenport has purchased a new Star delivery truck and will start a route visiting Harrington, Odessa, Wilson Creek,...
