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ODESSA-Bill Crossley appears to have been re-elected for another term as Town Mayor. He held a massive lead over challenger Jeremy Smith 196 votes to 48 after first election returns Tuesday, Nov. 7. Crossley has been mayor since 2018, and it seems he'll be carrying that role for four more years. The same was leaning true for incumbent councilwoman Marlene Kramer, who led challenger Laura Caler, an ELA teacher at Odessa High School, 149 votes to 90 in the race for Councilmember...
ODESSA-Two incumbents appeared to have secured comfortable victories, but one challenger was the favorite to unseat another incumbent in three contested School Board races after first returns Tuesday, Nov. 7. Longtime Board member Ed Deife trailed Zach Schafer 230 votes to 153 in the race for Director No. 2. Schafer, a relationship manager and loan officer for AgWest Farm Credit, had 211 votes to Deife's 142 in Lincoln County. Schafer led 13-7 in Adams County and 6-4 in Grant...
DAVENPORT--More voting results from the 2023 General Election were announced today, Thursday, Nov. 9. Below are the updated totals. There are an estimated 253 ballots left to tally countywide, with the next count coming Tuesday, Nov. 14. Below are the results as of Thursday. Mayor of Davenport J.J. Kowalkowski: 207 Brad Sweet: 181 Harrington Councilmember No. 5 Gavin Wagner: 93 Kelly Foreman: 58 Sprague Councilmember No. 5 Jeffrey Smith: 59 RonDel Krauter: 56 Odessa Councilmember No. 5 Marlene Kramer: 175 Laura Caler: 115...
1 years ago An unknown thief broke into Robert Garber’s farm home southeast of Reardan. The commercial club protested for Sunday trains to resume running through Central Washington. Clay Chapman of Odessa was arrested on charges of selling liquor to a 15-year-old Bluestem boy. The boy was also booked into jail. 75 years ago 4-H members elected President Glenna Landreth of Espanola, vice president Gerald Sheffels of Govan, secretary-treasurer Kay Childs of Davenport, home economics rep. Carol Hein of Reardan, ag rep. G...
The Odessa volleyball team celebrates after securing a state tournament berth with a 3-2 victory over the rival Wilbur-Creston Wildcats in the District 7 1B Tournament at Wellpinit High School Saturday, Nov. 4. The Tigers are currently playing for a fifth-place trophy in Yakima. Read more on Page B1....
ODESSA - Veterans Day was celebrated by the School District with a school-wide assembly on Monday, Nov. 6. Although the ranks of the veterans attending were thin, school children, staff members and administrators were in attendance to present quite a memorable experience for those present. The Odessa Junior/Senior High School band led off with a rousing rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. After having gone an entire year with no band teacher or band class, the students...
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. Oct. 28 Traffic stops: 12 A 7-year-old boy said his mom was having trouble breathing. An alarm going off at the Lincoln County Courthouse was reported. A Davenport man said he saw people looking at his truck while at...
Like many businesses across Eastern Washington, Free Press Publishing is going to winter hours. Effective Nov. 8, our Whitman County Gazette office will resume Wednesday closures through cold-weather months. And beginning Nov. 10, our Cheney Free Press office will be closed Fridays. Our Lincoln County Record-Times and Ritzville Adams County Journal offices are already closed Fridays. Closing our offices one day a week for the winter doesn’t mean you have any less news coverage...
New friends and family have steered my culinary interests toward gluten and dairy free recipes. For health and wellbeing, some folks must avoid certain ingredients or ingredient properties. Until recently, those avoiding gluten had to make everything from scratch and scrutinize package labels to avoid accidentally ingesting hidden gluten. Dairy is a little easier to spot but sometimes hides in the trace ingredients. Preparing meals for several group events gave me opportunity...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 10: Larry Doty, Tania Strite, Todd Strate, Sheryl Withey, Victoria Gunning Nov. 11: Andrew Cooper, Bryan Miller Nov. 12: Troy Morgan, Jana Johnson, Brad Cole, Nathan Hopkins, Mark Smith Nov. 13: Scott Liebing, Patty Schreck, Brady Musgrave, Rhett Gunning Nov. 14: Jacob Kragt Nov. 15: Doug Janke, Selah Hupp, Vicki Morcom Nov. 16: Joy Emery, Jake Coffman, Kenzie Graber, Analisa Ordorica Davenport anniversaries Nov. 10: Keith and Yvonne Bailey Nov. 14: Gary and Peri Kersten, Grant and Gina Zahajko...
ODESSA - It's been somewhat of an up-and-down season for the Tigers' volleyball team, but the squad was able to wrap up the regular season with a straight sets victory over Wellpinit to finish with an 8-8 record Saturday, Oct. 28. Odessa topped its visitors convincingly 25-10, 25-13, 25-16. The Tigers started strong and stayed strong, quickly leading 6-1 in the first set before a 25-10 victory. Odessa then scored the first 12 points of the second set before playing back and...
ODESSA - The Tigers came into last Friday's District 7 1B division crossover game looking like a team angry at the uncharacteristic three regular season losses Odessa had suffered. And the victim of Odessa's wrath was the Columbia (Hunters) Lions, who were convincingly tamed 82-0 in an Oct. 27 matchup. The win advanced Odessa to a loser-out, winner-to-state matchup with Wellpinit this weekend. The Tigers scored early and often against the Lions. Chad Strebeck ran into the...
1 years ago • Patti Ensor concluded her 12 years on the Davenport school board. • Odessa’s homecoming royalty was crowned as king Jacob DeWulf, queen Hannah Schmidt, prince Trevor King and princess Jenna Shaffer. Harrington’s honors went to king Madison Charlton, queen Debra Armstrong, prince Billy Bragg and princess Jordyn Tanke. • The new Emergency Response Center in Sprague was awarded for completion of a project by the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinator Council in Wenatchee. 25 years ago • Ted Hopkins won his re-elec...
Editor’s Note: The following incumbent candidates are running for re-election unopposed. Those showcased above submitted statements to The Record-Times. Other incumbent candidates running unopposed for city/town council, school board, fire district and hospital districts include: Jonathan Chapman, Davenport city council Robert Jenkins, Davenport city council Heath Becker, Davenport city council Patrick Katz, Davenport city council Kris Moritz, Harrington city council Patty Kanan, Sprague city council Vicki Iverson, Odessa t...
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. Oct. 21 Traffic stops: 6 An Orting man said two hunters were shooting in his direction near Pacific Lake. A one-car crash into a ditch was reported. A caller reported a passenger car with a child in the back seat on...
DAVENPORT — Voters in Lincoln County have just a few more days to submit their ballots for the 2023 general election. Ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 to be considered a valid vote. The first returns will be announced by the Auditor’s Office shortly thereafter. Ballots can be mailed and will be counted provided they’re postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Citizens who prefer not to mail can drop their ballots inside the Lincoln County Courthouse, outside the Courthouse on Fourth Street in Davenport and at the H...
ODESSA — The school board heard about progress made in the school district at a regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 25. Technology technician Aaron Hilfiker shared about potential future technology projects, which could include a camera system, access control, digital signage, a video screen for the multipurpose room, a website refresh and wireless connectivity improvements. Superintendent Steve Fisk said he’s been working to secure title, special education and LAP funds for the school year. Principal Cori Kane said ACT and PSA...
I am the General Manager of Odessa Trading Company based out of Odessa, WA. I am running for reelection because of the importance of having a quality health care facility in Odessa. It is our largest employer in town and a critical part of our community. I am committed to keeping this in our community....
Davenport birthdays Nov. 3: Dalton Wilkie, Bonnie Warwick, Grant Wagner Nov. 4: Scott Hopkins, Rita Guhlke, Bryce Gustaveson, Jacob Stephens Nov. 5: Nicole Coppersmith, Caleb Dennis, Connor Boyer Nov. 6: Maria Bircher, Brianna Cooper, Carlie Sorensen, Colton Jacobsen, Adolfo Plasencia Nov. 8: Diane Martin, Beth Orvis, Preston Hanna Nov. 9: Tim Hein, Wanda Hopkins, John Brown, Chris Cannon, Greg Miller Davenport anniversaries Nov. 4: Ronnie and Kara Wilkie Nov. 5: Bob and Dixie Novak, Matt and Sydney Schneider Nov. 6: Beau...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Nov. 3-9 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Nov. 3 • Odessa football at Wellpinit @ 1:30 p.m. • Davenport soccer at District 6/7 crossover vs. Tonasket at Gonzaga Prep @ 3 p.m. • LRS football at District 6/7 crossover at Okanogan @ 4 p.m. • Reardan football at District 6/7 crossover at Brewster @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 • Davenport and Reardan cross cou...
PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR ADOPTION OF THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECORD OF DECISION The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is adopting the 2012 Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) produced by the Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the State of Washington, represented by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The FEIS examined the potential to replace groundwater...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Property Tax Levy for the Town of Odessa, Washington, for the year 2024. Notice hereby is given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider setting the property tax levy for the Budget Year 2024. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., Odessa, Washington. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 p...
PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR ADOPTION OF THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECORD OF DECISION The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is adopting the 2012 Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) produced by the Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the State of Washington, represented by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The FEIS examined the potential to replace groundwater with...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Oct. 27 • Davenport, Reardan and LRS cross country at Regional Championships in Chewelah @ noon • Reardan football at Kettle Falls @ 6 p.m. • Davenport football at Springdale @ 7 p.m. • Odessa football vs. Columbia (Hunters) (division crossover) @ 7 p.m. • LRS football vs. Asotin @ 7 p.m. Saturday,...
