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HARRINGTON - A local businesswoman has been selected to fill a vacant seat on City Council. Janice Meats, the co-owner of Harrington Haus Tavern and the current Executive Director of the Lincoln County Economic Development Council was narrowly chosen at council's meeting Wednesday, Jan. 10. Meats will fill the Position No. 1 seat vacated when Joe Armand ran for, and was elected, Mayor instead of re-filing for the council seat he previously occupied. And ironically, it was now-Mayor Armand who ended up naming Meats to the...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee held county caucuses at three locations in conjunction with the state Republican Party, electing delegates from voter precincts as allowed by attendance Saturday, Jan. 13. Many voter precincts didn’t have a Republican attend, while others had multiple attendees and were therefore able to elect delegates and alternates. Those elected as delegates can attend and vote at the county Republican Convention at the Courthouse March 3. Several of the attendees at Sat...
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. Jan. 7 Traffic stops: 14 An Odessa man said his neighbor consistently had his cattle on his property. A one-vehicle non-injury rollover crash was reported on Highway 231 at Long Lake Road just south of the Spo...
1 years ago Road work progressed on the hairpin curve on Sunset Highway and on state road No. 22 across from Detillion Bridge. 200 people attended the annual banquet of the Davenport W.C.T.U. 75 years ago Ray Rohlman of Davenport was laid to rest in his hometown after he was killed in action during World War II. He was one of 6,515 bodies killed in the Pacific Theater that were returned to California 3.5 years after the war ended. Temperatures around Lincoln County plummeted to as low as -14 degrees Fahrenheit. 50 years...
DAVENPORT—The state Republican Party is holding statewide caucuses this weekend, and Lincoln County is no different. The local Republican Central Committee will be holding the county caucuses at three county locations at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. The caucuses are held every four years to elect delegates and alternate delegates to attend and vote at the Lincoln County Republican Convention. Up to 94 delegates and 94 alternates divided by precinct could be elected, Central Committee chairwoman Mary Blechschmidt said. Any r...
HARRINGTON—Better communication between the city and its citizens, improved infrastructure and “prosperous” conditions for new and current businesses are among the priorities the city’s new Mayor is stressing. Joe Armand, 58, took office Jan. 1 from the retiring Jesse Silhan. He moved from City Council into the role for a 4-year elected term after running unopposed in the 2023 election cycle. In an annual meeting with The Record-Times, Armand said many of the changes he hope...
SPRAGUE—Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy Chad Cunningham received a large surprise while on regular patrol Saturday, Jan. 6. Around 1:29 p.m., Cunningham received a report of an abandoned airplane on the side of the road at Oestreich Road North and State Highway 23 between Sprague and Harrington. According to records, a note was left inside the vacant aircraft stating the plane was having engine problems. No damages were caused to the plane, and no crimes are suspected. Records didn’t indicate the type of aircr...
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. Dec. 31 Traffic stops: 23 A vehicle blocking traffic was reported on Highway 25 at milepost 10. A one-vehicle rollover crash that resulted in a vehicle fire was reported on Highway 21 at milepost 104 north of Wil...
HARRINGTON—The Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association will be electing officers at its next regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 18. The meeting, held at 6 p.m. at the Harrington Haus on Third Street, will serve as the Association’s regular monthly meeting for January. Typically held on the third Wednesday of each month, this month’s meeting was changed to a Thursday. Meetings are open to the public. Current officers include President Matt Schneider, vice president Jon Hoard, secretary Maddi Overmyer and treasurer Jocelyn Schoesl...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 12: Lorie Leath, Cathy Sawyer Jan. 13: Sandy Buchanan, Christian Cooper, Gracey Falk Jan. 14: Penny Pankey, Chuck Johnston, Becky Zeus Jan. 15: Joan McLauchlan, Amber Stormo, Rain Ellstrom, Mel Janke, Brendan Leep Jan. 16: Vivian Hanchett Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate Jan. 18: Palmer Guhlke, Alexia Juarez, Taylor Warwick, Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Reardan birthdays Jan. 12: Summer Supinger Jan. 14: Marci Dayton Jan. 15: Teran Adams Harrington birthdays Jan. 12: Damian Putney...
1 years ago Lincoln County pioneer and former Auditor J.W. Anderson, who lived in Sprague, Harrington and Davenport, died from complications following a medical operation. Davenport sign painter Jack Lowe was fined $75 and sentenced to 30 days in jail after he admitted to possessing liquor. Nearly half of local schoolchildren missed classes due to a measles outbreak. 75 years ago WSU football coach Phil Sorboe spoke at the annual Davenport Commercial club banquet. A fundraising drive was held to raise funds aiming at...
REARDAN - Freshman Olivia Wicks scored only two points against Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington, but they were the points that mattered the most. Her basket with 13 seconds left in the game clinched the Screaming Eagles' 44-43 win Saturday, Jan. 6. From the start, Chasyn Waters, Reardan's high-energy eighth-grader, and Broncos' sophomore Zoe Galbreath took charge of their respective teams on the offensive end of the court. They ended up scoring six points apiece in...
REARDAN - With three players scoring in double figures, the Screaming Eagles cruised to a 71-46 win over Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Saturday, Jan. 6. Broncos freshman Joey Duff came out of the chute with guns blazing, firing two quick shots, resulting in four quick points for the Broncos. Unfortunately for LRS, his night on the court ended minutes later after suffering a dislocated knee. Reardan took advantage of Duff's absence and took control of the game....
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Jan. 12-18 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Jan. 12 • Odessa basketball at Almira/Coulee-Hartline @ 6 p.m. • Reardan basketball at Colfax @ 6 p.m. • LRS basketball vs. Northwest Christian @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 • Davenport and Reardan wrestling at Apple Pie Invitational in Tonasket @ 9 a.m. • LRS wrestling at Northwest Christian @ 9:30 a.m. • Davenport basketball...
DAVENPORT - It may be hard to believe, but another year has come and gone. As usual, there was plenty going on in Lincoln County in 2023. Here's a look back at the top news items from the year, July to December. January to June was covered in last week's newspaper. July Howard King was named superintendent of the Harrington School District. Nate Lathrop opened 410 Burgers in downtown Odessa. Jordan Mills-Jay pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree manslaughter and...
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. Dec. 23 Traffic stops: 14 An Almira man said a dark car was “making laps around town” and in front of his Third Street house. A Sprague man said a local woman’s cows were in the road at Schirr and Gaffney Roads. A...
HARRINGTON — City council adopted a final budget for the 2024 fiscal year at a meeting Friday, Dec. 29. Some funds have more expected expenditures than revenues, but the final budget balances with about $15,800 to spare. Projected revenues are $1,035,705.65 and projected expenditures are $1,019,828.17. The ratified budget came in the final meeting for now-former Mayor Jesse Silhan, who retired from the position. Joe Armand took office Jan. 1. The city’s 15 funds are projected to have the following revenues and expenditures in...
1 years ago • A fire starting from a furnace in the boiler room burned down the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport. • J.J. Janke, a farmer south of Odessa, froze to death after an automobile accident three-fourths of a mile from his home. Area temperatures in the area were as low as 11 below. • The Davenport Times-Tribune office was backed into by the Allen Grocery company delivery car after delivery boy Leo Allen left the car parked on the top of the hill, where it slid into the building. 75 years ago • A record...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 5: Derek Orvis, Mary Wright, Kennedy Hargrave Jan. 6: Jarod Gunning, Jim Starr, Hayley Gill Jan. 7: Tanya Scharff, Kristi Abbott, Ray Dashiell, Nina Fisk, Collette Paul Jan. 8: Jennifer Hargrave Jan. 9: Dani Vesneske, Tony Hein, Arlene Stromberger, Susan Alspach, Steve Telecky, Brayden Bailey Jan. 10: Barbara Ensor, Leo Chavelas Jan. 11: Leslie Oliver, Morgan Morcom Davenport anniversaries Jan. 9: Troy and Andrea Morgan Jan. 11: George and Marilyn Arland Reardan birthdays Jan. 7: Tammy Booker Jan. 9:...
ROYAL CITY - Wrestlers from Davenport and Reardan spent part of their winter break at the Royal Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 29. And the Harrington wrestlers that are part of the Lind-Ritzville athletic co-op were further south, competing in the Pomeroy Christmas Tournament Saturday, Dec. 30. Davenport's Brock Gustaveson was the lone local champion. Wrestling at 190 pounds, Gustaveson pinned Jayton Caddy of Tonasket in 3:43, Valentin Juarez of Warden in 4:51, Tazrik...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Jan. 5-11 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Jan. 5 • Reardan basketball at Asotin @ 5:30 p.m. • Odessa basketball vs. Wellpinit @ 6 p.m. • Reardan wrestling vs. Cheney @ 6 p.m. • LRS basketball vs. Kettle Falls @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 • Davenport wrestling at Warden @ 10 a.m. • Reardan wrestling at Blackhawk Invite in Cheney @ 10 a.m. • LRS wrestling at Coulee City @...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Lion’s Club has announced the winners of the 2023 Christmas Lighting and Decorating Contest. This year’s winners are: • Crayton and Beth Oestrich • Mike and Kathy Hoob • Tim and Dena Young “Congratulations to the winners,” a statement posted by Harrington officials said. “There are so many beautifully decorated houses around town. “Thank you to everyone who makes Harrington so festive for the holidays....
PUBLIC NOTICE VACANT COUNCIL POSITION FOR HARRINGTON CITY COUNCIL POSITION #1 The City of Harrington is interested in filling the vacating Council member position on the Harrington City Council in January 2024. If interested in this position for the remainder of the Term, ending at the end of 2025, you are encouraged to write a Letter of Interest to the City Council requesting consideration of your appointment. All applicants shall be residents of Harrington for at least one year, and a registered voter in the City of...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Dec. 29 • Davenport and Reardan wrestling at Royal City Tournament @ 10 a.m. • LRS boys basketball vs. Royal @ 7:30 p.m. • Davenport basketball at Eagle Holiday Classic at West Valley, time TBD • Reardan basketball at Lions Club Tournament, time TBD Saturday, Dec. 30 • LRS wrestling at Pomeroy @ 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 ...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles boys wrestling team is ranked No. 4 in the state Class B poll. The Washington Wrestling Report updated its rankings Dec. 11, ranking Tonasket as No. 1, Forks, No. 2, Granger No. 3 and Reardan No. 4. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys, which includes at least one Harrington wrestler, is ranked No. 15. Two Reardan wrestlers also got the nod as the top-ranked wrestlers in their weight classes in the state. Junior Joey Matusik is ranked No. 1 at 106 pounds and senior Conner Kline is ranked No. 1 at 1...
