Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
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Gordon C. Peterson passed away October 5, 2018 at Marlin. He was born November 3, 1929 to Erna and Pete Peterson in Spokane and was an only child. He was raised on the three-generation family cattle and wheat farm. At Marlin, he attended a one-room school and graduated as a valedictorian from Marlin High School. He graduated from Whitworth College, Phi Beta Kappa, with a degree in education and minor in economics. His first job was teaching Social Studies in Harrington. The...
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, Oct. 22: County Public Works personnel were advised that a road sign was down at Third Street and Fitness Lane in Davenport. A property owner on Waukon Road observed someone going through his shop then heading towards Spr... Full story
Odessa vs. ACH Odessa played ACH at Coulee City on October 23, losing their final matchup of the regular season, 0-3. ACH 25 25 25 Odessa 12 16 13 Emily Scrupps had one service ace and one block to her credit. Brenna Carstensen put up 9 assists to lead the team in that category. Caitlyn Schuh led with 6 digs and Maddy Wagner led in kills with 5.... Full story
The eagle eye of the Yakama Nation Eagles wasn't enough to spot the attack of the Odessa Tigers on Friday October 26 at Finney Field in Odessa. The OHS Tigers annihilated the Eagles, winning the game 95 to 6. Camden Weber had a stunning 219 yards passing with 7 out of 9 passes completed. Jett Nelson had 52 yards passing with 4 out of 5 completed. The high score was definitely a result of some team work. Camden Weber, Jett Nelson, Lane Lobe, Brady Walter, Marcus King, Jakob... Full story
The Odessa Athletic Booster Club dinner and auction held last Saturday, October 27, at the Odessa Community Center raised over $25,000 for Tiger athletics. The community center was decorated in a black and white Tiger theme. Even the dessert bar, where community members outdid themselves baking and purchasing sports-themed desserts for attendees to enjoy followed the same theme. The live and silent auctions did not fall short either. Odessa businesses and community members... Full story
The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library Wednesday, October 24. The meeting was preceded by a workshop in the district office for the purpose of discussing the gym/weight room user fee and the upcoming levy. Present were board chair Ed Deife; board members Heather Valverde, Chris Crossley, Janie Steward and Carmen Weishaar; Superintendent Dan Read; Principal Jamie Nelson and Business Manager Juli Weishaar. Also present were facilities supervisor Justin Parr and athletic director... Full story
To the Editor: At least 75 percent of Americans believe that health care is the #1 issue in this election. Republicans in the House of Representatives have voted at least 50 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). Republicans recently filed a lawsuit in Texas to have pre-existing conditions removed from the ACA. The Trump administration plans to implement a new policy after the midterm elections to let health insurance companies charge higher premiums for those with pre-existing conditions. Yet, many... Full story
Presenting Peter Davenport “A Night of UFOs” was presented by Peter Davenport, Director of the National UFO Reporting Center co-sponsored by the Harrington Public Development Authority and the Harrington Opera House Society. This benefit lecture and slide presentation began at 6 p.m. to an audience of about 85. A seven-page handout provided summaries of events of interest to ufologists, including examples from Palouse, Longview, Seattle, Spokane, Harrington, Castle Rock and Anacortes in Washington state. Linda Wagner of the S... Full story
To the Editor: – Use it or lose it – – Probably not – – We’re in for the long haul – You may have noticed that the last two weeks the Rolling Thunder Pizza shop has been closed. If you did not notice, well, I don’t know what to say. That is part of the problem, if there is one. Perhaps there is not. You can tell me. No, the Rolling Thunder is not closing or for sale anytime soon. I sometimes wonder why, though, always replaced by, “because I love Odessa. I do.” We started investing in Odessa back in 2007 and have never stop... Full story
On Saturday, October 26, Cathy McMorris Rodgers stopped in Odessa and several other small towns in Lincoln County to meet with constituents and urge all registered voters to mail in their ballots for this important midterm election. The Odessa Grange Supply Company sponsored her appearance in Odessa and supplied cookies and coffee for the event. Approximately 25 local veterans, farmers, business people and retirees turned out to greet the Congresswoman. Her entourage included... Full story
