The Odessa Record -

DAVENPORT – Two newspapers serving Lincoln County readers will soon become one paper covering a larger section of the county.

The Davenport Times and Odessa Record are merging to create the Lincoln County Record-Times, Publisher Roger Harnack announced last week. It’s a merger that will become effective March 1 and first be reflected in the March 3 issue.

“Given the continued economic stresses on our communities and the lack of prospective employees to fill openings, this merger will enable us to continue to provide a voice for Lincoln County,” Harnack said.

Times Editor Drew Lawson...