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DAVENPORT-After a lengthy search by the Lincoln County Republican Central Committee to find three candidates deemed by the Committee to be worthy Republicans, three names were submitted to the county commissioners to be chosen as Mark Stedman's replacement for the District No. 1 commissioner seat. Jo Gilchrist of Davenport, Kelly Watkins of Odessa and Brett Bishop of Edwall were submitted by the Committee for the commissioners to choose from. Gilchrist and Watkins were selecte...
SPRAGUE–Julie Murphy was named the 2022 Citizen of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce at the annual Chamber Dessert and Auction Monday, Jan. 16. Murphy was nominated by letters written and reviewed by the last three recipients of the award: Bill and Ginny Ressel, Loi Lutes and Tim Wilken. Additionally, the Chamber officers for 2023 were installed Monday, including president Tim Wilken, vice president Candy Knowles, treasurer Mary Lawson and board members Jill S...
RITZVILLE-After jumping out to an early lead, Davenport held on to defeat the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos 55-49 in a NE2B girls basketball matchup Friday, Jan. 14. At the opening tip-off, the Lady Gorillas slapped their full-court press on LRS, wreaking havoc on the Broncos each time they brought the ball up court. Their trapping defense resulted in several turnovers that led to a dominant first quarter performance. In the opening quarter the Broncos...
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. Jan. 2 Traffic stops: 4 A Walla Walla man said he noticed someone was putting funds into his account so he could mail them gift cards in an apparent scam attempt. A Davenport woman said her neighbor’s large dog was ru...
SPRAGUE—Taxpayers are being asked to help Cemetery District No. 7 fund cemetery maintenance and operation expenses through a regular property tax levy on the Feb. 14 special election ballot. The levy would be collected for one year (2024), district commissioner Joy Vold said. Taxpayers would be charged approximately 28 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value for a total collection amount of $35,000. Voters with a property value of $300,000 would be charged $84 toward this levy. Vold said a levy was last passed in the g...
SPRAGUE—The school district here needs funds to continue providing the services it presently does, and is counting on the will of the voters to provide that money through a replacement levy on the ballot in the Feb. 14 special election. The two-year levy will collect $215,000 each in 2024 and 2025, which is an increase from the $195,000 being collected annually on the present levy. However, the district projects the individual estimated levy rate will be decreased due to an increase of property ownership in the district. ...
ODESSA—Lincoln Hospital District No. 1 voters will be asked to do what they’ve historically been willing to do in the special election coming up Tuesday, Feb. 14: pass a one-year operation and maintenance levy. The estimated levy rate is $2.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value for collection in 2024 and will bring in $671,800 “for paying part of the District’s operation and maintenance expenses,” according to proposition language. A voter with a property valued at $300,000 would pay $708 toward this levy if it’s pass...
and Reardan wrestling can be found on our website at odessarecord.com this week. DAVENPORT-After a tough loss to Liberty nine days ago while shorthanded, the Gorilla boys got back on track with three dominant wins over Kettle Falls, Asotin and Chewelah this week. The Bulldogs up north were the first domino to fall in the streak Friday, Jan. 6. Davenport routed Kettle Falls 78-49 behind 26 points from Tennessee Rainwater, who returned to the lineup after missing the Liberty...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Jan. 13-19 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Jan. 13 Davenport basketball vs. Colfax @ 6 p.m. Odessa basketball at Valley Christian @ 6 p.m. Reardan basketball at Liberty @ 6 p.m. LRS basketball at St. George’s @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Davenport and Reardan wrestling at Apple Pie Invite in Tonasket @ 9:30 a.m. Reardan girls wrestling at Newport @ 9:30 a.m. LRS wrestling at N...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Jan. 6-12 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Jan. 6 • Odessa basketball vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline @ 6 p.m. • Reardan basketball vs. Colfax @ 6 p.m. • Reardan wrestling at Cheney @ 6 p.m. • LRS basketball at Northwest Christian 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 • Davenport and LRS wrestling at Banks Lake Brawl in Coulee City @ 10 a.m. • Reardan wrestling at Blackhawk Invite @ 10 a.m. • Dave...
Jan. 1906, 117 years ago New Years Eve witnessed the passing of the liquor store traffic and local saloons sold out early in the evening. A Sunday school was organized at Irby, with Weldon Williams as superintendent and Jacob Ott as an assistant. Samuel Reinman bought the John Schatz ranch south of town for $32,000 and leased it to his son Ed Reiman. Jan. 4, 1935, 88 years ago Police Judge F.B. Totusek held evening court on Wednesday night, when Jacob Hardung and Conrad Gisek appeared before him both on charges of drunk and...
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. Dec. 26 Traffic stops: 0 A caller said another man was threatening him. A Reardan woman said she was having problems getting into her Hummer that had a dead batter and faulty lock. A caller reported a court order vio...
DAVENPORT - It was another interesting year in Lincoln County, and a fascinating inaugural year of The Record-Times. Here's a look back at the news that dotted headlines and news pages in the second half of 2022. A recap of the news from the first half of 2022 will be in next week's issue. July Chad Prewitt began his role as superintendent of the Davenport School District, replacing the retiring Jim Kowalkowski. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office received no calls of fires re...
DAVENPORT - It was another interesting year in Lincoln County, and a fascinating inaugural year of The Record-Times. Here's a look back at the news that dotted headlines and news pages in the first half of 2022. A recap of the news from the second half of 2022 will be in next week's issue. January A substation regulator at the Avista transformer station on Third Street caught fire and knocked power out throughout Davenport for over 10 hours. Confusion spread throughout...
DAVENPORT—Lincoln County Commissioner Mark Stedman, a 10-year veteran of the seat, sat on the board at a regular meeting for the final time Monday, Dec. 19. That is, until the meeting was recessed to next week to interview Stedman’s possible replacement. Stedman, 75, is retiring and moving to the Kalama area to be closer to family. His retirement is effective Dec. 31. The longtime Mohler resident was on the Board of Commissioners for 10 years and spent the previous 12 years as superintendent for the Sprague and Har...
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. Dec. 12 Traffic stops: 7 A caller said his wife was missing after suffering “mental distress.” A Davenport woman said she heard someone yelling near Phase II Hair Design. Dec. 13 Traffic stops: 3 ADT reported an alar...
DAVENPORT-A Moses Lake man charged with the murder of his wife entered a not-guilty plea in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday. Charles R. Bergman, 54, appeared in court Dec. 13 after he was extradited by the U.S. Marshals back here last week. Bergman is charged with first-degree murder after the body of his wife, 53-year-old Theresa Bergman, was found 12 miles northwest of Sprague off Stolp Road Thursday, Sept. 22 after the pair had been reported as missing persons in...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Dec. 16-22 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Dec. 16 Davenport basketball vs. St. George’s @ 6 p.m. Odessa basketball at Wellpinit @ 6 p.m. Reardan basketball vs. Chewelah @ 6 p.m. Davenport and Reardan wrestling at Tri-State Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, time TBD Saturday, Dec. 17 LRS wrestling at Pomeroy @ 10 a.m. Davenport basketball at Chewelah @ 4:30 p.m. Odessa basketball vs....
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. Dec. 5 Traffic stops: 5 A Davenport man said there were fresh tracks going into his neighbor’s 14th Street property while they were out of town. A white SUV in a ditch was reported. Lincoln County Public Works reporte...
DAVENPORT—The annual public meeting between representatives from the Lincoln County Public Works Department, Lincoln County Commissioners and members of the public to discuss the county’s six-year transportation improvement program played a familiar tune: Some projects are funded, many aren’t, and the majority of citizens present wanted to know when Hawk Creek Road will be paved. Though funding hasn’t been obtained, some improvements to that road are amongst the 26 projects presented Monday, Dec. 5. Projects already funded...
SPRAGUE — The Chamber of Commerce will elect its 2023 officers at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. The event will take place at the Sprague Community Center, 213 S C St. Chamber officials are encouraging members to turn out to the event and vote for next year’s leadership. “Your vote giving direction for 2023 is needed,” officials said in a press release. In addition to the election of officers, the chamber is planning its annual gala for Monday, Jan. 16. That 6 p.m. event includes a potluck and recognition of locals for their e...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Dec. 9-15 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Dec. 9 LRS basketball at Medical Lake @ 5:45 p.m. Davenport basketball vs. Northwest Christian @ 6 p.m. Odessa basketball at Springdale @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Davenport and LRS wrestling at Brice Williams Invite in Spangle @ 9:30 a.m. Reardan boys wrestling at Leonard Schutte Invite in Othello @ 10 a.m. Reardan girls wrestling at Warden...
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. Nov. 28 Traffic stops: 3 A caller said a black Hummer swerved into his lane and made him drive onto the shoulder of Highway 2 to avoid an accident heading into Creston. A Davenport woman said her neighbor’s dogs...
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. Nov. 21 Traffic stops: 3 Multiple callers said a car hit a guard rail on Highway 231 just south of Paul Road. A Reardan man reported fraud. A Wilbur woman said she found the fuel filler door and gas cap open on her...
SPANGLE—Five football players from Davenport and Reardan were named to the NE2B All-Opponent team and were recognized in a ceremony at Liberty High School Sunday, Nov. 20. Davenport senior Wyatt Telecky was named first-team on both the offensive and defensive lines, the only local to achieve such status. Reardan junior Jonathan Holdway was first-team on offensive line and second-team on the defensive line. Holdway was the lone Screaming Eagle recognized. Senior Brenick Soliday represented Davenport on the second team as b...
