Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Millard R. “Bob” Bowman died at the age of 86 on April 22 at The Life Care Center in Ritzville. He was born on Feb. 21, 1927, to Millard and Neva Bowman. He resided in southern California during his youth and served in the Navy during WWII. He married Carol Bourne of Ramona, Calif., in 1956 and had two children. He moved to Ralston in 1969 to run the Ralston General Store and post office until 1973. He moved to Ritzville and worked for the Ritzville School District as a sch... Full story
Arthur Paul Ott, died at the age of 96 on April 30 in Chewelah. He was born on Oct. 28, 1916, to Albert and Elsie (Wellsandt) Ott in Ritzville. He grew up on a wheat farm near Ritzville, graduating from Ritzville High School in 1935. He married Dorothy Franson on May 18, 1941, at her parent’s home on Crab Creek, north of Ritzville. They moved to what became known as West Acres farm near Addy in 1944, to begin a long and successful farming and ranching career. He brought p...
It sounded like a made-for-TV movie or a crime drama like “Law and Order,” but it was real and it was horrendous. I’m talking about the soccer referee that was punched in the face by a 17-year-old soccer player that had just received a yellow card. A yellow card is a warning for a soccer player. A second card is red and the player is ejected from the game when that happens. Instead of taking it as the warning it was, the soccer player unloaded a deadly punch on the ref and p...
What to expect between now and the special session It’s unusual to have a two-week layoff between the end of a regular session and the start of a special session; in a sense, I figure it will probably be sort of like the time between the end of the National Football League playoffs and the Super Bowl, where things are going on behind the scenes while the news media all look for something (anything!) new to report. Believing as I do that the Senate’s approach to a new state budget will appeal far more to the families and emp...
Somewhere along the way, most of us have had a teacher who influenced our lives in a big way. Perhaps a teacher encouraged us to pursue a particular interest or skill, challenged us to push the limits and achieve more, or saw something in us that we were unable to see on our own. During the first full week of May, communities across America will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to reach out and pay tribute to over seven million men and women nationwide who dedicate their lives to educating children. Teachers play...
March 27, 12:59 a.m. – Officer Hunter Klewin responded to an agency assist call on Interstate-90 near milepost 222. While stopping a vehicle, Trooper Dustin Stephan heard a loud bang come from the vehicle. Trooper Stephan waited for Officer Klewin’s arrival before contacting the driver. The noise was determined to be from the vehicle’s exhaust. March 26, 4:43 p.m. – Officer Tom Gracie responded to a possible threat in the 500 block of North Columbia Street at the skate park. Officer Gracie contacted the complainant who sta... Full story
A small town start with the Ritzville Fire Department has helped Duane Leisle continue a successful career as a firefighter. A 1975 graduate of Ritzville High School, Duane has spent over 30 years dedicating his life to fighting fires and protecting those in his community. Duane’s years of selfless service, and his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, is being rewarded Saturday when Duane is set to receive the Arizona State Firefighter of the Year Award. Duane... Full story
A community project is being held on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. to beautify the Ritzville Municipal Golf Course and clubhouse. The members of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are partnering with members of the Ritzville Golf Association to complete the work. Members of the RGA will complete preliminary work of power washing and priming, but community members are still needed to help with the completion of the one-day project. Thrivent members provide lunch the day of the event and painting materials are...