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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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On behalf of the members of the Ritzville Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary No. 2739, I would like to thank all the individuals who contributed to our benefit dinner and auction for Bob and Sandy Tracy. I also want to thank the members of the community who attended the event, and those who contributed so generously to this function. Don Kagele, Worthy President, Aerie No. 2739 Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Just about every day someone expresses their frustration over the closure of Division Street. Folks are frustrated and fed up with the inconvenience of the blocked roadway. If you’re accustomed to zipping up or down Division, sailing along the straightaway east and west from one end to the other of the city, the chain link fence, caution tape and barricades are aggravating. Imagine the impact it has had on Steve and Vicki Poling and their small business, a daycare located within the closed portion of the street. Moms and d...
I’ve seen and heard a lot of the accusations about the government possibly paying more attention than usual to phone calls from suspected overseas bad guys, that might keep each and every one of us safe. Some are outraged while others figure that that is the price for keeping us all from enduring another terrorist attack. I’m not a fool, we can’t catch everyone if the culprit is smart enough and hell bent on creating real destruction and carnage. That is the world we live in n...
Over the past several weeks, many of you have shared with me your fears about the direction this White House is headed. Like you, I have serious concerns regarding the policies being pushed by the Obama Administration. The Constitution gives Congress the authority to provide oversight of the President and members of his Administration, and I’m committed to fighting against this kind of government overreach. Earlier this year, I was chosen by my colleagues to serve on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, whi...
May 14, 7:33 p.m. – Dispatch advised of a noise complaint in the 100 block of West Main Avenue. Officer Tom Gracie responded and contacted the complainant who stated the residents living upstairs were playing music loudly. Officer Gracie attempted to contact the residents by knocking on the door. After several minutes of knocking, no one answered. Prior to leaving, Officer Gracie heard the music turn down. May 14, 2:58 p.m. – Chief David McCormick responded to an agency assist call on West Third Avenue. Upon contact, a sub...
May 4, 11:13 a.m. – Adams County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance at the jail for possession of contraband by an inmate. Deputy Jeffrey Lane responded and assisted as needed. Jail found methamphetamine. May 3, 10:12 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised they are receiving belligerent calls from a subject that wants a tow put cannot pay, but the vehicle is in the ditch in the area of East Sackman Road and North Newland Road. Deputies Aarib Madison and Ben Buriak contacted the vehicle and determined the subjects had calle... Full story
Chad Kubik and Aubrey Greco of Spokane are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The future groom is the son of Gary and Leigh Kubik of Ritzville. He graduated in 2000 from Ritzville High School and completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing in 2007 at Eastern Washington University. Chad is currently employed as a real estate loan officer for Banner Bank. The future bride is the daughter of Donn Greco of Nine Mile F...