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Oestreichs named Citizens of the Year
HARRINGTON - Longtime residents Crayton and Beth Oestreich have enjoyed a married life of getting involved with organizations around their small city and offering their skills and... — Updated 9/22/2023
Fall Festival schedule
8 a.m. - Pancake feed by Harrington FFA at Memorial Hall 8 a.m. - Golf and Country Club opens. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. - The Harrington Opera House Rummage Sale and tours 10 a.m. - Huff N Puff Fun Run 11 a.m. - Fall Festival Parade 11... — Updated 9/21/2023
How the meat gets made
HARRINGTON—Attendees at the 76th Annual Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 23 will likely be eager to enjoy a Lions Club BBQ lunch that begins serving at noon. But what those attendees may not know is that the same family has overseen... — Updated 9/21/2023
Looking back
100 years ago Senator Charles E. Myers, a local man running for Congress, addressed a “good sized crowd” while standing in an automobile in the street alongside Lincoln County State bank. County school superintendent Carl... — Updated 9/21/2023
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Davenport birthdays Sept. 22: Shawndale Smith, Tanner Abbott, Grady Gants, Joel Odenrider Sept. 23: Aaron Jacobsen, Tamera Gunning, Meghan King, Navia Bowdish Sept. 24: Roberta Hein, Colin Guhlke, Jim Reinbold, Gina Zahajko, Kolt... — Updated 9/21/2023
Deutschesfest: A celebration of German roots
ODESSA - The friendly spirit of competition is a key part of every Deutschesfest weekend, and this year was no different. Here are all the winners of various activities throughout... — Updated 9/21/2023
Schafers named parade grand marshals
Odessa – After decades of community service, Jerry and Ellen Schafer were named grand marshals of the Deutschesfest Parade, to be held Saturday, Sept. 16. Jerry grew up in... — Updated 9/20/2023 Full story
Lobe to chair Biergarten
ODESSA - Deanna Lobe, a lifelong resident, was named Biergarten Chairman for the 52nd Deutschesfest scheduled for Sept. 14-17. She has volunteered at Fest since graduating from... — Updated 9/20/2023 Full story
Guten Tag and Hello!
It is that time of year again, when the sausage starts cooking, the music starts playing in the biergarten, the vendors fill the streets and the festivities begin in Odessa. That’s right! It’s time for the 52nd Annual... — Updated 9/20/2023
Scheller designs Fest T-Shirt
ODESSA - A former resident and professional graphic designer was the mastermind behind the design of this year's Deutschesfest T-Shirt. 38-year-old Jesse Scheller, now of Spokane,... — Updated 9/20/2023
The origins of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a celebration that transcends geographical boundaries. Much like people in various pockets of the globe celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo even if they have little or no connection to Ireland or Mexico,... — Updated 9/20/2023
German Recipes to try at home
Pfeffernuesse, a much sought-after item at Deutschesfest, has as many spelling variations as there are ingredient lists. Translated pepper nuts, Germany has three types depending... — Updated 9/20/2023
German Recipes to try at home
Pfeffernuesse, a much sought-after item at Deutschesfest, has as many spelling variations as there are ingredient lists. Translated pepper nuts, Germany has three types depending... — Updated 9/14/2023
The origins of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a celebration that transcends geographical boundaries. Much like people in various pockets of the globe celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo even if they have little or no connection to Ireland or Mexico,... — Updated 9/14/2023
Scheller designs Fest T-Shirt
ODESSA — A former resident and professional graphic designer was the mastermind behind the design of this year’s Deutschesfest T-Shirt. 38-year-old Jesse Scheller, now of... — Updated 9/14/2023
Schafers named parade grand marshals
Odessa – After decades of community service, Jerry and Ellen Schafer were named grand marshals of the Deutschesfest Parade, to be held Saturday, Sept. 16. Jerry grew up in... — Updated 9/14/2023
Lobe to chair Biergarten
ODESSA — Deanna Lobe, a lifelong resident, was named Biergarten Chairman for the 52nd Deutschesfest scheduled for Sept. 14-17. She has volunteered at Fest since graduating from... — Updated 9/14/2023
Guten Tag and Hello!
It is that time of year again, when the sausage starts cooking, the music starts playing in the biergarten, the vendors fill the streets and the festivities begin in Odessa. That’s right! It’s time for the 52nd Annual... — Updated 9/14/2023
Welcome to My Kitchen
Kraut Ranza’s are a popular item at German festivals, with each area of Germans from Russia have variations in the spelling of the name and numerous variations in recipe... — Updated 9/14/2023
Looking Back
100 years ago The Lincoln County Medical Society met in Harrington to endorse a goitre prevention plan that would give small iodine tablets to children each week. Smoked glass, old photographic films and colored glasses were in gre... — Updated 9/14/2023
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Davenport birthdays Sept. 15: Sabrina Warwick, Greg Buchmann, Max Mielke, Stan Reider, Daxton Sewall, Susan Dashiell, Michael Dodson Sept. 16: Leona Carr, Marilyn Dorgan, David Forest, Richard Hayes, Bennett Cooper, Donna Mathis... — Updated 9/14/2023
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Davenport birthdays Sept. 8: Barb Doty, Audrey Oehlwein Sept. 9: Roy Alspach Sept. 10: Savannah Plasencia, Scottie Kilps Sept. 12: Chris Harper, Chloe Morgan, Elijah Morgan, Lenora Cooper, Colt Johnston, Kasara Storer Sept. 13: Sar... — Updated 9/7/2023
Looking Back
100 years ago Lincoln County Clerk Fred B. Squire died from illness at age 54. Miss Edna Graham was hired by Davenport High School to teach bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting and senior English, while Miss Margaret Clancy was... — Updated 9/7/2023
Grain elevator's past
REARDAN - For most Lincoln County locals, the iconic concrete grain elevators stand to define our home towns. When one is lucky enough to fly over the area, they first look to the... — Updated 9/7/2023
