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1 years ago Jennie O’Bell Young and husband Harry Young were acquitted of arson in the matter of the fire that destroyed the Rocklyn Store and adjoining house. 66 witnesses testified during the 6 day trial. The State Senate voted down the proposed child labor bill. Local Senator Charles Myers maintained the position that it was easier to teach a child how to work when they were younger rather than older and that working prevented idleness which led to boys joining gangs and ending up in penal institutions. Lydia Melcher, 1...
1 years ago Harrington High School basketball team defeated the Odessa team in a recent match at community hall. The game was fast and intense from start to finish. After the neck and neck contest the final score was Harrington 34 to Odessa 30. The price of wheat at the local markets has gone up nine cents in the last week. Early Baart and Bluestem are selling for $2.05. There is considerable wheat in storage locally but those farmers are holding out for higher prices. 75 years ago E.M. Reisenauer and sons who operate the...
1 years ago • Lincoln County Commissioners have decided to purchase a quarter section of land adjoining the poor farm. This will be funded by the sale of wheat from the previous two years. • The Odessa High Debate team was victorious over Harrington recently. The topic of the debate was the independence of the Philippine Islands. Speakers for Odessa were Lenora Richardson and Henry Praetorius and the Harrington speakers were May Starlin and Edward Ring. 75 years ago • Fred Stumpf and his children got caught in a blizz...
Notice of Annual Meeting The Board of Directors of the Grange Supply Co. of Odessa will be holding the annual meeting February 18th at 12pm at the Odessa Old Town Hall.The agenda will include but is not limited to the election of two directors to the board as well as any other business. Published February 6 and 13, 2025...
By Olivia Harnack The Record-Times ODESSA — Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is facing a potential financial breakdown, with only 66 days of cash on hand, hospital board members revealed at a meeting on Thursday, December 30. Hospital board member Jeff Schibel warned that if the hospital does not receive additional funding, it could run out of money and be unable to operate. “The days of cash on hand is down to 66 days, which means if the hospital did not get any money to pay for itself, we would be out of money and cou...
ODESSA —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project. The SEIS will analyze lands and resources tied to a proposed irrigation distribution system that was not included in the Bureau of Reclamation’s 2012 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the project. The project, a collaboration with the Washington State Department of Ecology, aims to replace groun...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log Jan. 19 Traffic Stops 7 6:14 a.m. – Caller reporting that there is a dog at Traders and it belongs to “crackhead Joe” 11:02 a.m.- Caller received a blackmail email that morning that sounded t...
Lois Ann [Judy] Starkel Feb.22, 1937- Oct.28, 2024 Judy passed away at Odessa Memorial Long Term Care on Oct.28, 2024. Judy was born to P.J. and Nettie [Kallenberger] on Feb.22, 1937 in Odessa, Wash. Lois and Loren where given the nicknames of Punch and Judy from a puppet show from early 1930's. Judy married Jerry Starkel in Sept. of 1956. They lived in Marlin and the surrounding area their whole marriage. They were blessed with 2 children, Doug and Susan. Judy was always...
Valentines Day calls for some special treats. Hot Cocoa Crinkle Cookies are a delicious chocolate cookie studded with Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Chips. Sarah Voise made these for a recent coffee hour and they were a hit. The chips are a specialty, seasonal item made by the Nestle Company, so you may want to try this recipe soon. These cookies would make a nice addition to a bowl game buffet. Hot Cocoa Crinkle Cookies 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt...
Odessa students Jesse Reeves, Devin Nelson, Viet Tran, and Kieu Tran placed third at the Regional Chess Tournament Monday, Jan. 27....
Davenport birthdays Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Feb. 2: Greg Hein Feb. 3: Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jeanne Morrision, Sydney Abbott, Jason Raugust, Blake Warwick Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver Feb. 5: Don Larson, Erin Utley, Jeff Barkdull Reardan birthdays Jan. 31: Rhett Dormaier Feb. 4: Audrey Anderson Reardan anniversaries Jan. 30: Hal and Nancy Johnson Harrington birthdays Jan. 30:...
Cedar & Sage Boutique to celebrate grand opening DAVENPORT — Cedar & Sage Boutique invites the community to celebrate its grand opening at 712 Morgan Street. The event, set to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, will feature complimentary cookies, a jewelry and hat bar, and a selection of new arrivals for shoppers to explore. Guests are encouraged to bring friends and participate in the boutique’s festivities. The new business aims to provide a unique shopping experience, offering carefully curated fashion and acc...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION February 11, 2025 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, with: Sprague School District No. 8; Odessa School District No. 105, joint with Adams County No. 157 and Grant County No. 166; and Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J. There will be held a Special Levy Election, conducted all by mail. The purpose of this election is to approve and adopt or to reject a local school or special district proposition or...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4-00062-22 In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS L. LUITEN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log Jan. 5 Traffic Stops 10 12:37 a.m. – Death Investigation 3:01 a.m. – A man called asking about a ride to Nespelem 9:23 a.m. – Caller reporting a commercial fire alarm was going off, investiga...
Robert Deife Jan. 4, 1926 - Jan. 18, 2025 Robert Deife (Bob) passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, in Spokane, Wash, at the age of 99. Bob was born in Odessa, Wash, on Jan. 4, 1926. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1943. He married Marcine Hardung, also of Odessa, in 1949. He was a lifelong member of the Heritage Church of Odessa, working with the Sunday school and serving as a Church trustee. He was a Past President of Odessa Lion's Club, Grange Supply of Odessa, Lincoln Count...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley Jan. 26: Lance Strite Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah Spearman, Jennifer Kieffer, Ruth Wollweber Harrington birthdays Jan. 28: Mike Hoob, Macrae Larmer Jan....
Fresh potatoes, a staple in most kitchen pantries, have a shelf life. You may have them correctly stored in a cool dark place, but nature is telling them to begin sprouting, prepare for the new season of planting and growing. Time to make potato soup. The potatoes may be a bit soft and sprouts are started, but they will make a nice soup. Simply remove the sprouts, peel and remove any areas starting to green and you are ready chop, slice or dice for your favorite soup recipe....
Summary of Ordinance No. 739 On Monday, Dec 9th, 2024, the Town Council of the Town of Odessa, Washington approved and adopted Ordinance No. 739, the main point of which may be summarized as by its Title: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2025 BUDGET FOR TOWN OF ODESSA A full text of this ordinance is available for reading at the Clerk’s Office and may be viewed on the website, www.odessawa.org/clerk-1 Dated this 10th Day of Dec 2024 Jamie Nelson Clerk-Treasurer Published: January 16, 2025...
Summary of Ordinance No. 738 On Monday, Dec 9th, 2024, the Town Council of the Town of Odessa, Washington approved and adopted Ordinance No. 738, the main point of which may be summarized as by its Title: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TOWN OF ODESSA A full text of this ordinance is available for reading at the Clerk’s Office and may be viewed on the website, www.odessawa.org/clerk-1 Dated this 10th Day of Dec 2024 Jamie Nelson Clerk-Treasurer Published: January 16, 2025...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4-00062-22 In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS L. LUITEN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
DAVENPORT - Adam Walser officially took his oath as the Superior Court judge for Lincoln County on Wednesday, Jan. 8, succeeding retiring Judge Jeff Barkdull. The swearing-in ceremony at the Lincoln County Courthouse was a bittersweet moment for Walser, who previously served as the county's elected prosecutor. "This job as a prosecutor has been the best job I have ever had," Walser said. "I remember four years ago I was in the same situation Ty is in. Jeff was swearing in as...
ODESSA — A local man changed his not-guilty plea to guilty for unlawful firearm possession in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, January 14. Jesus M. Soto, 37, of Odessa, was arrested on January 26, 2024, after authorities found firearms and drug paraphernalia at his residence on East 3rd Avenue. The investigation began after a December 2023 interview with a witness who reported seeing firearms at Soto’s home, including a pink rifle, and noted his felony status prohibited him from possessing them. Authorities obt...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate, Hunter Wilkie Jan. 18: Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Jan. 19: Denise Hayes, Pat Mandere Jan. 20: Jackson Sorensen, Nathan Mielke, Liberty Mielke Jan. 21: Hannah Mielke, Richelle Kowalkowski, Kay Zellmer Jan. 22: Trevor King Reardan birthdays Jan. 20: Matt McDonald Reardan anniversaries Jan. 20: Dale and Arlene Swant Harrington birthdays Jan. 18: Sarah Dryden Jan. 20: Wayne Mahrenholz Jan. 21: JJ Tyrrell, Teale Zeller, Hannah Mielke Jan. 22: Jim Knapp...
ODESSA – The Odessa Tigers varsity basketball team faced a tough loss Tuesday night, falling to Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH) 47-25 in a home conference game at Odessa High School. The Tigers struggled to contain the Warriors, who have developed a reputation for dominant performances, including four victories this season by margins of 22 points or more. ACH's win on Tuesday marked their second victory over Odessa this season, underscoring the Tigers' continued challenges on t...
