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REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles’ girls basketball team defeated Wellpinit 55-36 and Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 43-38 to claim first place in the 76th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament Dec. 28-29. Reardan learned early in its game against Wellpinit that to have a chance of winning they must keep junior Danea Norman from scoring easy buckets. In the first half Norman scored 14 points, mostly from point-blank range on rebounded missed shots. And shut her down, the...
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, January to June. July through December will be covered in next week's newspaper. January Odessa was left without a police chief after Leslie Jimerson's quiet resignation. The town didn't "advertise" the vacancy for a short time due to concerns of sparking a rise in crime. Julie Murphy...
1 years ago • Reardan residents petitioned Northern Pacific to improve passenger and freight service on the Central Washington railroad branch, with a specific request for a gasoline car service from Almira or Wilbur to Spokane. • Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies fired shots at a fleeing car containing two Reardan women who thought the officers were actually road bandits. The Sheriff’s Office had to settle the damages done to the car. • Davenport city council voted to pave Morgan Street from about Fourth Street to...
FORT SPOKANE – Planning to go boating on Lake Roosevelt in 2024? You’ll need a boating permit and you’ll have to buy it in-person this year. The National Park Service is discontinuing its online boat permit purchase system at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Annual boat launch permits will only be available at specific locations, officials said. According to the National Park Service, annual boating permits are available at the following locations: • Electric City – Coulee Playland, 401 Coulee Blvd. • Fort Spokan...
DAVENPORT —The Lincoln County Commissioners have until the end of the year to ratify the 2024 county budget, and plan to do so with three days to spare. The commissioners recessed their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 18 to Thursday, Dec. 28 in order to approve a finalized budget. The county usually faces a budget gap between its revenues and expenses. This year is no different, with the gap being about $1.4 million. Commissioner Rob Coffman said that gap may fluctuate a bit between now and Dec. 28 and will be closed with r...
DAVENPORT — Christmastime is here, with Christmas Eve being Sunday, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day falling Monday, Dec. 25. Local churches are hosting services on both days for those interested in attending. Here are the plans for churches who returned attempts for contact from The Record-Times. Davenport Harvest Celebration Church will hold a Christmas-themed service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, titled “Tell it Again.” Trinity Bible Fellowship meets at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve and at 10 a.m. Christmas Day. United Methodist Church meets...
SPANGLE - Davenport's boys wrestlers were among a host of schools that visited Liberty High School for the Brice Williams Invitational Saturday, Dec. 9. And the girls team competed in a league meet at East Valley High School Thursday, Dec. 7. Here are all the Davenport results from the week of competition. Girls at East Valley • In the 125-130 pound class, Emma Cash fell to Heather Wyborney of Wilbur-Creston by fall 2:20 before defeating Anastasyia Halme of Mary Walker by f...
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. Nov. 26 Traffic stops: 5 An abandoned vehicle returning to Odessa-based owners was reported. A Reardan man said nine cattle were loose on his property on the 50200 block of Fisher Road. An Odessa man reported a hit...
DAVENPORT—The Gorillas’ wrestling teams were both in Colfax for their first official competition Saturday, Dec. 2. As a team, Davenport went 11-5 against wrestlers from the host Bulldogs, Dayton-Waitsburg, Garfield-Palouse, Lake Roosevelt, Northwest Christian and Selkirk. Weight classes weren’t kept, head coach Jesse Hoff said. The Gorillas were led by captains Brody Schillinger and Brock Gustaveson, two state meet hopefuls who went undefeated on the day. In their first action under new head coach Hoff, Noah Everett got t...
1 years ago Sprague pioneer Matthew Brislawn died of cancer at 73 years old. He was the first man to get a threshing machine in the Sprague region. Former Harrington mayor S.P. Swenson, a pioneer resident of Lincoln County, died at his home of illness. He immigrated to the United States from Sweden in 1887 to Ritzville before moving to Harrington. An epidemic of smallpox forced the Sprague school board to close local schools indefinitely. 75 years ago Former state senator Charles E. Myers recounted 58 years of hunting exper...
COULEE DAM — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area offers outdoor activities no matter the season. With reduced staffing and resources during the winter, facilities and services are limited. During the winter season, camping is only available in the Kettle Falls, Fort Spokane and Spring Canyon campgrounds. Campsites are limited to: Kettle Falls: loop 1 Fort Spokane: loop 1 Spring Canyon: lower loop Reservations are required but can be made in advance or from the campground upon arrival with adequate cell phone service. R...
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. Nov. 5 Traffic stops: 4 Traders in Davenport said a young woman tried to purchase alcohol with a fake ID. A Davenport woman said her son ran away from home. Nov. 6 Traffic stops: 3 A Sprague man said his neighbor was...
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...
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...
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. 8 Traffic stops: 9 A Harrington woman accused a man of stealing drills, chargers, a car stereo and her vibrator. A caller said she believed someone was shooting in the direction of her house while hunting. A str...
1 years ago - County school superintendent Carl Morgan warned that many local school districts wouldn’t have enough money for a nine-month term. - A.F. McPhee was released from Lincoln County Jail after serving 90 days for violating the prohibition law. He was caught with a load of liquor near Wilbur. - A car driven by commissioner J.C. Mearns crashed with a six-horse team, killing one of the horses. 75 years ago - The new Davenport Elementary School building opening was delayed due to the lack of a sewage system. - The R...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Oct. 20-26 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington/Washtucna and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Oct. 20 • Davenport football vs. Oroville @ 6 p.m. • Odessa football at Almira-Coulee/Hartline @ 7 p.m. • Reardan football at Liberty @ 7 p.m. • LRS football vs. Lake Roosevelt @ 7 p.m. • Christian Heritage volleyball vs. The Oaks @ 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 • Reardan soccer at St. George’s @ 4 p.m. • Christian H...
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. 1 Traffic stops: 11 A Texas man said he locked his keys in his work truck between the railroad tracks off Eighth Street in Davenport. A Davenport woman reported littering at F and Watson Streets in Creston. A D...
1 years ago • Lincoln County Commissioners adopted an annual budget totaling $135,509.41 for various departments. • The assessed valuation of Lincoln County was deemed to be $27,181,031, according to county assessor Irving Borck. • A state highway department rock crusher on Charles Wilke’s farm northeast of Davenport began crushing rock in preparation for surfacing Sunset Highway between the Rodgers farm and Reardan. The plant was operated by a special powerline between Davenport and Wilke Farm. 75 years ago • A petition...
Joyce Evelyn Thompson Aug. 31, 1922 – Sept. 13, 2023 Thompson, Joyce E (Age 101) passed away Sept. 13, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. She was born Aug. 31, 1922 in a farm house near Charbonneau, N.D. to Adam and Alice (Rhoades) Wilke. She was the oldest of 13 children. She moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho in 1936, graduating high school in 1941 at which time she moved to Spokane, Wash. looking for work. Joyce ended up working 2 years for the Spokane Army Air Depot, another 2 years as a...
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. Sept. 17 Traffic stops: 2 A disabled vehicle with hazard lights flashing was reported. A caller said he found some unknown baggies. A caller said a white Chevy was all over the road. A Davenport man said his neighbor...
COULEE DAM — Effective at 12:01 am Friday, Sept. 29, campfires will be allowed in established fire rings in campgrounds, day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Charcoal grills will also be allowed at this time. Regulations require beach campfires to be less than three feet in diameter and at least 10 feet from the nearest beach logs, structure or vegetation. In addition, rock rings can’t be used or created for beach fires or pits dig for fires. Fires mus...
DAVENPORT — For many Lincoln County hunters, the turn to chilly and windy weather means one thing: Deer and elk season is approaching. And many hunters like to do their tagging right here in Lincoln County. There are three Fish and Wildlife Game Management Units either fully or partially in Lincoln County. Unit 130, known as the Cheney unit, is land east of state Highway 231 and extends on the east border to U.S. Highway 195. The Spokane River is the north boundary before curving south along Spokane city limits and i...
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. Sept. 10 Traffic stops: 6 A caller said she didn’t know how she got into a vehicle. A Davenport woman said she heard someone yelling by the warehouses near her. An alarm going off was reported at Rickey’s Corner Marke...
DEER PARK - The Reardan football team got off to a strong start, but soon learned why the Northwest Christian Crusaders are one of the Northeast 2B's best teams in the Screaming Eagles' first league game this season. NWC felled Reardan 34-13 Friday, Sept. 8. The loss was Reardan's first this season after the Screaming Eagles topped Lake Roosevelt 14-12 in Week 1. The Screaming Eagles got off to a strong start as NWC adjusted to a different quarterback. Usual starter Titus Spul...
