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Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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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. Monday, Sept. 15: A collision involving a truck and deer occurred on Tokio Road between Jantz Road and SR 21. A Reardan woman reported receiving a scam phone call advising that her computer was about to crash and she...
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. Monday, Sept. 8: Three or four sports cars were observed speeding and making bad passes on U.S. 2 just outside Davenport. A motor home became stuck about 30 feet off the U.S. 2 roadway near the Lincoln County...
On September 11, the Titan volleyball team travelled to Wellpinit, winning three straight games to take the match. The scores were 25-21, 25-18 and 25-15. Lanessa Simon led the team in service aces with 3. Casey Schlomer led the offense with 9 kills and Shelbey Watkins put up 20 assists. Casey Schlomer and Jordyn Tanke led the defense with 2 blocks each. Katie DeWulf had 12 digs. At the Ritzville Tournament played on September 13, no stats keeper was present and the coaches forgot to get the scores written down. However, O-H...
Gorilla Classic At the Gorilla Classic Volleyball Tournament held last Saturday, September 6, in Davenport, the Odessa-Harrington girls lost to Davenport by scores of 17-25 and 12-25 and also lost to Omak by two games to one, winning the first game 27-26 but then losing the next two, 17-25 and 12-15. The Titans won their two final matches, the first one by two games to one to Almira-Coulee/Hartline. They lost the first game 12-25, then won the next two 25-22 and 15-7. In the final match against Bridgeport, the Titans won...
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. Monday, Sept. 1: Sprague firefighters participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and enjoyed a barbecue as well. Emergency personnel from Creston, Lincoln and MedStar air ambulance assisted a 78-year-old man who...
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. Monday, Aug. 25: Wilbur ambulance personnel assisted a man on the ground next to a van at Main and Alder yelling for help. Tuesday, Aug. 26: A collision involving a car and a piece of farm equipment took place near...
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. Monday, Aug. 18: An inmate in the county jail hid contraband food items, extra uniforms and bedding in a cell. Another inmate's dinner was eaten by a third inmate. Others confined there clogged a day room toilet...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, Aug. 11: A county patrol car sustained no visible damage after a fawn ran into the car door. MedStar air ambulance used the U.S. 2 Telford rest area west of Davenport to transport a patient w...
The Harrington Opera House Society met for their monthly meeting, opened by President Mark Stedman and attended by Sheryl Stedman, Becky and Stephen Hardy, Carol, Edwin and Bunny Haugan, Billie and Gordon Herron, D. P. Charlton, Bonnie Hardy, Karen Robertson, Marge Womach and Linda Wagner. Progress might appear slow in regard to the opera house building projects, however the progress is steady in consistent increments following a master list of pieces of the structure that need work; each is thoroughly investigated and...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, Aug. 4: Lincoln Hospital personnel treated a girl experiencing a possible allergic reaction and a "dizzy and weak" man who was transported from by Davenport ambulance from a Buckhorn Road r...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, July 28: Harrington ambulance personnel transported a man from the 400 block of West Willis Street to Lincoln Hospital in Davenport for treatment of abdominal pain. Responding to the 100 block...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, July 21: White foam was observed coming from the top of a Burlington Northern train car traveling near SR 23. Cash was reported missing as a result of a burglary at a residence in the 2700 b...
With extremely hot temperatures in the preceding days, the Odessa area should probably be considered lucky to have had only one fire which was contained after about five hours. With all the news about the Carlton Complex fire in the north Cascades and the Buzzard Complex in eastern Oregon, apparently both started by lightning in many places and now being treated as fire complexes, people are a bit on edge and are following the news closely. The weather has been hot and windy,...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, July 14: Sprague firefighters responded to a small brush fire on the Old Sprague Highway just east of Williams Lake. Odessa firefighters battled a brush fire at Rimrock and Brownswell roads n...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, July 7: Davenport ambulance personnel transported a jail inmate to Lincoln Hospital after she suffered a seizure. She later was returned to Adams County authorities. A fence at the AT&T s...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is seeking candidates for an upcoming farmer and rancher-elected county committee election. The Lincoln County FSA office will accept nominations through August 1, 2014. “Farm Service Agency county committee members provide that local link between the needs of Lincoln County farmers and ranchers and the federal farm programs,” said Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Melissa Michael. “That local voice is really important as we roll out the new changes from the...
Chamber meeting Wednesday noon, July 2, the Harrington Chamber of Commerce met, led by president Cassandra Paffle-Dick. Those present included Kathy Hoot, Carol, Cindy Haase, Bonnie Hardy, Bunny Haugan and Marge Womach. Considerable discussion was held on the city directory sign at the entrance to Harrington and its reconstruction. Estimates were obtained and proposals considered. The committee will now investigate the cost of having a local metal art worker construct the...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, June 23: Odessa ambulance personnel assisted a 78-year-old man experiencing shortness of breath and hallucinations. Sprague firefighters responded to a 20- to 30-acre brush fire on U.S. B...
Anita C. Frederick passed away on June 25, 2014. She was 76 years old. Anita was born in Odessa, Wash. on October 3, 1937 to Theodore and Francis. She was the oldest of five children. A 1955 graduate of Odessa High School, Anita was involved in Girl Scouts and was a life guard at the Odessa pool in the summers. In December of 1955, Anita married Leland Frederick, and together they raised five children. In 1963, she and her family moved from Odessa to Sprague, Wash. Anita was...
The Harrington Opera House Society Rummage Room held its function on Tuesday, June 17, during the 11-4 p.m hours of the library's book sale. Considering it was on a weekday, there was a better than anticipated donation of about $160. Rain did not deter the treasure seekers. All funds donated are held for the eventual purchase of an elevator. The rummage events are planned to discontinue for the summer. Bar Code Training with Gary Bortel June 18, Wednesday, Gary Bortel of the Washington State Library came to Harrington at 9...
Thursday afternoon, a grandson of Robert Gay rode into town on a shiny motorcycle looking for a quick piece of information on his grandfather. I tell you, this man was in such a hurry, he never left his name. "My mother lived in the old Harry Ochs house on Sherlock Street and my mother wants a picture of the house." With no forewarning that this request was coming, Marge Womach pulled out the Thanksgiving edition of the 1905 Harrington Citizen, photocopied the picture of the...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, June 16: A Davenport woman reported her daughter received suspicious text messages and calls on a pre-paid phone card. A Springdale man was arrested for theft and criminal trespass in c...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, June 9: Davenport ambulance personnel assisted a man who fell at Davenport Building Supply and a 35-year-old woman experiencing "general weakness." Deputies responded to a collision i...
Sheriff’s Report 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. Monday, June 2: A road sign on Williams Lake Road and the Old Sprague Highway was found knocked over. A caller advised he saw a rattlesnake at the eastbound I-90 Sprague rest area. A Reardan woman r...
Harrington Opera House Society President Mark Stedman called the meeting to order Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in the Opera House Art Room. Those present were Linda Wagner, Bonnie Hardy, Ed and Bunny Haugan, Sheryl Stedman, Carol, Karen Robertson, Jen Mallery and daughter, and Marge Womach. A review of the present status of the building projects was addressed. Billie Herron had spoken with Royal Upholstery regarding the Eastern Washington University curtains and gave a report....
