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A motorcycle pursuit in three counties in the early morning hours of June 10 ended when Adams County Sheriff's Department K9 Garrett apprehended the subject, according to the sheriff's office. The pursuit began in Franklin County, when driver Benjamin Garfield eluded police at speeds of over 100 mph. The pursuit then crossed into Grant county, in the Royal Camp area, then crossed into Adams county. Garfield wrecked the motorcycle and attempted to flee on foot, according to Adams County Sheriff's department staff. Adams...
RITZVILLE — The Gritman Senior Center is again open to serving in-house meals, starting June 10. People wanting a meal are asked to reserve one by 9 a.m. The center can be reached by calling 509 659 1921. There is also has a sign-up sheet in the dining room for those who want to schedule their meals ahead of time. The senior center is located at 118 W Main Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and meals are just $5. All ages are welcome. Deliveries are s...
PATERSON — A Ritzville truck driver was killed in a crash on state Highway 221 one mile north of town on Tuesday, June 2. Thomas J. Pattock, 64, of Ritzville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at Milepost 1. According to the Washington State Patrol, Pattock was northbound on the highway connecting Paterson, on the Columbia River, to Prosser. His Volvo truck and trailer left veered onto the shoulder and overturned, the patrol said. Pattock was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, the patrol said, noting S...
WASHTUCNA - A local man was killed while attempting to remove a downed tree from his property June 1. A 28-year veteran of the local volunteer fire department, Garth Blauert, 58, was cleaning up debris from the May 30 storm that crossed Eastern Washington bringing torrential downpours and high winds. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the accident took place in the 1800 block of east state Highway 26 around 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 1. Sheriff's deputies responded...
OTHELLO — As of Monday afternoon, June 8, seven new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Othello since Saturday morning. Adams County total of confirmed cases is now at 86, with 55 recovered and 10 pending test results. The total tested in Adams County is 661, with 551 of those coming back negative...
The Gritman Senior Center will be open for in-house meals beginning Wed. June 10. The center serves meals Monday through Thursday, to all ages. People wanting to eat are asked to call in by 9 a.m. to reserve a meal. Meals are served at noon. Take-out is available, as well as delivery. Tables will be set up to adhere to social distancing restrictions. June 10: Spaghetti, Caeser salad, garlic bread, veggies. June 11: China burger casserole, fried cabbage, bacon, onion. June 15: Fish and fries, veggies. June 16: Potato and ham...
GRANT COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash left one driver airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richand, and a second driver transported to the Othello Community Hospital Monday, June 8. According to the Washington State Patrol, German Fariasacevedo, a 29-year-old male from Othello, was driving eastbound on State Highway 26 when he crossed the center line, striking the left side of a vehicle in the westbound lane driven by Samantha Valenciano. Both vehicles came to rest in the westbound ditch. Trooper Jason Aebishcher r...
RITZVILLE - Brian Bothun drove through Saturday's storm traveling home from Spokane. Heading out about 6 p.m., he saw lightning and dark clouds ahead as he drove west, but did not encounter rain until he got off the freeway at the Tokio Danekas Road exit. "When I got through the storm and into town, the water at First and Division was about a foot high," Bothun said. "It was the most intense storm I've seen since moving here in September of 2017." "A lot of the old timers said...
RITZVILLE — Adams County Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny has issued a directive suggesting residents and visitors wear face coverings in public. The county was granted a variance to move to Phase 2 "reopening" Friday, May 22; and Brzezny issued the face covering directive effective May 26. The directive is voluntary and not enforceable by law. Brzezny said Phase 2 will result in Adams County residents and visitors being more likely to have interactions with non-household members. “The frequency of person-to-person con...
RITZVILLE - New Hope Church conducted its first in-house service Pentecostal Sunday, May 31, since the governor quarantined the state due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pastor Richard Lee said the service was "very good." "We're almost back to normal, with lots of sanitizing," Lee said Sunday afternoon. "I have masks and sanitizer there, and we're going to play it safe and gradually getting back to routine." The church had been doing parking-lot services with attendees remaining...
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Erma Dolores Oestreich, 86, passed away May 13, 2020. Erma was born May 30, 1933 in Bottineau County, North Dakota to John and Anna Pihl. Her family moved to Springdale, Washington when Erma was about 6 years old. When she was a sophomore in high school, she moved to Lind, Washington and graduated from Lind High School in 1951. Erma attended beauty school following high school. She worked as a men's manicurist in the Davenport Hotel in Spokane and later operated a beauty...
LIND – The community garden is growing this year with a lot of hard working hands. "It's for the town. We wanted to teach people to grow their own food," said Organizer Barbara Devore, adding the first planting was in 2013. "We hoped to eventually have a kitchen where we could do demonstrations on preparing the food." Devore said the community garden pays for the water through donations. Growers, however, have been discouraged by others harvesting their hard work. "We are h...
Here are the senior menus for June Monday, June 1 Salisbury steak, Potatoes & gravy, Broccoli Normandy, Bread, Dessert Wednesday, June 3 Ham & cheese slider, Potato soup, Relish tray, Dessert Thursday, June 4 Chicken divan with broccoli, Rice, Salad, Garlic bread, Dessert Friday, June 5 BBQ ribs, Au gratin potatoes, Corn, Garlic bred, Dessert Monday, June 8 French toast, Baked omelet, Sausage, Fruit , Juice Wednesday, June 10, Chicken alfredo, Salad, Green beans, Garlic bread, Dessert Thursday, June 11 Taco salad with cheese,...
RITZVILLE — Lind Ritzville High School is holding a private graduation ceremony Saturday, June 6. Students will drive to the high school parking lot, and be called to the football field to receive their diploma. The community will have the opportunity to honor graduates with a drive-by parade following the ceremony. Students will be in a stationary location in front of the American Legion following the graduation ceremony, where those in cars driving past can honk and wave. The diploma ceremony begins at 1 p.m. is expected t...
Whether it is a crop, milk or livestock, no one involved in agriculture wants their products to go anywhere other than to consumers. That is what makes the COVID-19 crisis particularly difficult for agriculture – food continues to be produced but, in many cases, it is not reaching its intended destination. In April, the president of Tyson meats warned of a nationwide meat shortage. Milk producers are working to find the middle ground between keeping their cattle healthy and m...
In recent years, papermakers in the Pacific Northwest have been losing ground. However, today there is a ray of hope. Surprisingly, that optimism results from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first days of the pandemic, grocers couldn’t keep toilet paper on store shelves, even though paper mills were running 20 percent higher-than-normal capacity. Cardboard plants also were operating full bore making shipping boxes for medical supplies and personal protective gear. As online s...
RITZVILLE – East Adams Rural Healthcare CEO Corey Fedie reported the hospital being in a “very good financial picture” after receiving a second wave of grant funding through the CARES Act. “It’s pretty exciting news,” Fedie said at the May 27 board meeting. “These funds will be crucial to offsetting the incurred COVID expenses we’ve already experienced as well as into the future. We’re in a very good financial position now and should be able to get through, if this continues a couple more months.” Fedie said the funds are...
RITZVILLE - A local man has announced his candidacy for Adams County Commission Position No. 1. Resident Glen Stockwell said he is running for commissioner to promote the fast track completion of the Columbia Basin project, which began before the war, then was put on hold. "They built the first half in 1948 in Franklin County, drawing water right out of the river," Stockwell said. "The other project they did was the build-out from Grand Coulee Dam." Stockwell said he was...
May 22 Fire – W Haynes Road and S Booker Road, Othello • Deputies located a burning hay bale on a trailer. Units from ACFD #5 responded and extinguished the blaze. Citizen Dispute – 300 Block S Reynolds Road, Othello • Request for law enforcement assistance. Deputies determined no crime had occurred and provided information on housing assistance. Citizen Dispute – 500 Block S Booker Road, Othello • Request for law enforcement contact after terminating employment on a subject. Theft – 500 Block N Main Street, Washtucna • R...