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  • Lady Broncos prepare for State Softball Tournament

    Al Stover|Updated May 24, 2018

    The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos fastpitch softball team accomplished their goal of qualifying for the 2B State Tournament, scheduled for May 25-26 in Yakima. The Lady Broncos earned the program’s first State Tournament berth since 2007 on May 15, after they went 2-1 in the second round of the Northeast 2B League District Tournament. LRS began the day with an 8-7 win against Davenport in a loser-out game. The Lady Gorillas began the contest with a strong lead, s...

  • Three Broncos qualify for State Track

    Updated May 24, 2018

    Three senior athletes will represent the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague track and field team during the State Track Meet at Eastern Washington University on May 24-26. Rachel Schell, Rose Melville and Sierra Kiel all secured a trip to State after placing in the top three of their individual events during the NE 2B District 7 Championships at Central Valley High School on May 18-19. Melville not only qualified for State in three events, but also set personal records in the 800-meter... Full story

  • LOCAL TALENT

    Updated May 24, 2018

    LOCAL TALENT. Lind-Ritzville High School student Katheran Gingrich was one of the local talents who opened for American Idol winner Lee Dewyze on May 17 at the Ritz Theatre. -Journal photo by Al Stover...

  • AMERICAN IDOL

    Updated May 24, 2018

    AMERICAN IDOL. Fans flocked to the Ritz Theatre on May 17 for a concert headlined by “American Idol” season nine winner Lee DeWyze. The concert also featured performances by Katheran Gingrich, Chelsey Heidenreich and Travis Shaw. -Journal photo by Al Stover...

  • PROSECUTION

    Updated May 24, 2018

    PROSECUTION. Washtucna School fifth grade student Austin Curtis played the part of the prosecuting attorney for the mock trial during Law Day on May 16. Curtis was one of many local students who learned about court procedures and met local law enforcement agencies. -Journal photo by Al Stover...

  • Elementary school students participate in Law Day

    Al Stover|Updated May 24, 2018

    People who walked past the Adams County Superior Courtroom on May 16 and noticed the trial happening might have thought it was a civil case. At a second glance they would realized the courtroom personnel and jury were all children. The case was actually a mock trial staged by elementary school students. Students residing in eastern Adams County were invited to the courthouse for Law Day. The trial was one of the activities the children participated in during the event....

  • Fred Bauer Band performing May 26

    Updated May 24, 2018

    Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Fred Bauer Band will be performing at Big Bend Bowl, in the Bear Bottom Bar and Grill. Live music will be played on Friday and Saturday night. The Fred Bauer Band is playing Saturday, May 26, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. There is a $3 cover charge, and the event is only open to those 21 years of age or older. Food and a full service bar are available during the event. Big Bend Bowl is located at 119 East Main Avenue in Ritzville....