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  • Jolly Rogers pillages Webb's Slough

    Matthew Strissel, The Journal|Updated Aug 27, 2024

    ST. JOHN - The Jolly Rogers racing team made a great showing at the Webb's Slough sprint boat races on Saturday, Aug. 24, winning two of the three classes. In the Modified class, driver T.J. Burrows and navigator Keith Brownsberger won the division. The duo beat out the team Slippery Pickle of Jesse Denton and Terry Lamb, which took second. Third place was Cheney-based Pour Decisions team of Jason Perkins nd Kyle Belles. Fourth place was Checkmate, with driver Frank Toftemark...

  • Hennings to represent state at nationals

    Matthew Strissel, The Journal|Updated Jul 8, 2024

    RITZVILLE - Heading into his junior year at Lind-Ritzville High School, state champion trapshooter Hayes Hennings is already making a name for himself on the national stage. From July 14-20, Hennings will represent Washington at the national trap shooting competition in Rock Springs, Wyo., through the National High School Rodeo Association. "I'm really proud of him," Hayes's mother Michelle Hennings said. "When he puts his mind to setting goals, he works really hard to get whe...

  • Lind hosts 35th annual combine derby

    Matthew Strissel, Journal reporter|Updated Jun 11, 2024

    LIND - Thousands of fans turned out Saturday, June 8, to witness the destruction of farm equipment during the 35th annual Lind Lion's Club Combine Derby. Weekend festivities also featured a car show, parade through town, a barbecue in the park, car racing, and pickup and grain truck races, including an Australian Pursuit and powder puff races. For photos of the parade, see Page 7. The weekend was capped off with a live performance Fred Bauer band in the arena. The Combine...