Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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As early as 1882, Harrington news items appeared in the Northwest Tribune which was published in Cheney and in Spokane, depending on the year. In it in 1884, mention is made of Frank Gray of the Harrington Times and again in 1885. An article by Rev. E.C. Scott in 1919 stated, "The first newspaper to be printed in Harrington was the Lincoln County Times, the first issue appearing in June, 1884, being issued from a blacksmith shop." It was said to have moved to Davenport in...
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday noon to receive updates on preparations for the 45th annual Deutschesfest. Biergarten chair Miranda Taylor reported that work on the tables in the community center has been completed, but that the benches have not yet been completed. The food and beverages have been ordered, she said, as have the portable toilets, wristbands for entry to the Biergarten, pop and water. The security firm has been engaged. Mugs and T-shirts have been...
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. 31: Responding to the 1300 block of Logan Street, Davenport ambulance personnel transported a 59-year-old woman who was suffering shortness of breath to Lincoln Hospital. Odessa ambulance...
A letter to NBC/MSNBC, I watch a lot of MSNBC, but I am beginning to wonder it if is worth my time. For example, the recent “comments” by newscasters about Hillary Clinton’s server consistently mislead the public by stating that Clinton received classified emails on her private server and then leaves it at that. The problem is that this comment presented as fact has been debunked. Only after she left office as Secretary of State was the information classified as ‘secret.” The issue is one between governmental agencies...
Hi, there. I'm Dr. Universe. Wendy Sue Universe, that is. Ever since I was a kitten I've been digging in the dirt, gazing at the stars, exploring new places, and searching for answers to all kinds of questions about our world. Still, some people are surprised when they discover I'm a scientist. After all, it's not every day you meet a cat in a lab coat. With the help of experts in the field and my friends at Washington State University, I answer some of the most interesting tough, and smart questions from curious kids all...
The big news from the Veterans of Foreign Wars is that the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars is now no longer restricted to ladies. As of August 21, 2015, the auxiliary can also accept men. The organization is now called the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Men who want to join will have to meet the same qualifications that the women have to follow. That means they must have a grandparent, parent, spouse, sibling or child who has served in a war zone to qualify for membership. If there are any men who would...
Harrington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday noon, September 2, Cassandra Paffle-Dick called the meeting of the Harrington Chamber of Commerce to order with Kathy Hoob, Cindy Haase, Margie Hall (EDC), Allen Barth, Becca Downing, Ken and Melanie Kennedy, Heather Slack, Summer Clark, Bunny Haugan and Tim of the Hide-Away RV Park attending. Discussion was held on the selection of the “Yard of the Month.” Downing, representing the U.S. Post Office, informed the group of the availability of mass mailing for $47 to notify the com...
