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RITZVILLE – Pioneer Plaza will be alive with tunes again July 8 and 9 as Music on Main Returns downtown. The free event on Main Avenue between Division and Adams streets celebrates the 121 years of the H.E. Gritman Building and its ongoing restoration. The Ritzville Downtown Development Association event includes music, food and arts and crafts. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday when Zeke Zolo takes the stage. Big Dawg and the Howlers follows at 6 p.m. to wrap up the evening. Music returns Saturday morning, with Bryan W...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville School Districts online program has graduated its first student. Thomas Bache-Wiig graduated from Lind-Ritzville Academy earlier this month. Bache-Wiig graduated from the academy, with the full support of his family, including his father who “came all the way from Maine,” Superintendent Don Vanderholm said. Bache-Wiig was comfortable with the online format from the beginning, the superintendent said, noting that the student “buckled down” and never missed a weekly meeting or goal-sett...
WASHTUCNA – Three people were killed and a fourth injured in a head-on crash at about 1:26 p.m. Friday, June 30, on state Highway 26. Mark R. Nieman, 53, and Natasha J. Nieman, 24, both of Des Moines; and Diane L. Coughlin, 68, of Cle Elum, were pronounced dead at the scene near Milepost 65, about 19 miles west of Washtucna, the Washington State Patrol reported. James E. Coughlin, 65, of Cle Elum, was injured and transported to a Ritzville hospital for crash-related injuries, the patrol said. It is unknown if any of the c...
RITZVILLE – A jury has unanimously found a habitual offender guilty of charges related to attacking another inmate and a corrections officer in the Adams County Jail prior to its closure. Ramon Reyna, 29, was found guilty last week in first-degree assault with cruelty aggravators and second-degree assault in Adams County Superior Court. Reyna will be sentenced during an upcoming hearing; a hearing date was not immediately available. “The evidence presented during the trial, along with the diligent efforts of the prosecution a...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 18-25: June 18 Loud music in the 600 block of South Chalino Lane, Othello Wanted person in the 200 block of West South First Street, Lind June 19 Six steers on the loose in the 300 block of East Harder Road, Ralston Dog attacking a chicken in the 100 block of South Barton Road, Othello Vehicle stuck in private driveway in the 900 block of North Bauman Road, Ritzville Welfare check in the 200 block of East Fifth S...
8 Years Ago Adams County News July 6, 1898 Local and Personal John Bovee has purchased property opposite the post office and is erecting a building, part of which will be used for a meat market. Paha has been stricken from the list of live post offices and those who have been receiving mail there are ordering to Ritzville or Lind. The home of the Krehbeil brothers, near Lind, was destroyed by fire last Wednesday. Very little of the contents of the house was saved. Killed by...
ODESSA — A local entrepreneur is opening a new restaurant in downtown Odessa. Nate Lathrop opened 410 Burgers at the intersection of Birch Street and First Avenue on Friday, June 30, just in time for the Odessa Car Show over the holiday weekend. “I think every town should have a burger shop,” Lathrop said, noting he had grown up watching the town’s burger shop struggle and finally close. The opportunity to open a restaurant sort of “fell into our hands,” he said, when speaking about buying the property with business pa...
RITZVILLE – Adams County is prohibiting open fires until Sept. 30. “The countywide burn restrictions adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as part of the Adams County Fire Prevention Code in September of 2021 are effective through Setp. 30 each year within the unincorporated areas of Adams County,” county Fire Marshal Andie Lorenz said. Agricultural and orchard burning is allowed, if properly permitted by the state Department of Ecology, Lorenz said. For residents and visitors camping in the county, recreational fires...
Like most Americans, I enjoy watching – and lighting – fireworks on Independence Day. America’s “birthday” should stand out among all national holidays. And the colorful, aerial explosions showcase the freedom and independence for which the U.S. stands. But why then do only tribes have the ability to sell and use the “good” fireworks – you know: firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars and more. There’s nothing magical about the imaginary line on a map suggesting...
School choice is on the rise across the nation. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, just announced his support for Lifeline scholarships, a state voucher program that will allow students to use public funds to attend a private school of their choice. If enacted, his bill will help families assigned by local officials to the lowest-performing public schools because these families will be able to choose a better alternative for their children. Shapiro's bold initiative...
LIND - An East Adams Rural Health mobile care unit will be here Thursday, July 27. The unit will park at City Park, 317 E. Second St. The clinic is taking new patients and will be providing checkups and introductions to the health care for Lind-area residents. "Come see us to establish care, follow-up closer to home, or just check things out," East Adams Rural Health said in press release. This will be its first time; the mobile clinic already visits Sprague once a month....
RITZVILLE – Two Lind-Ritzville High School graduates will receive scholarships from AgWest Farm Credit. Taylor Galbreath, the daughter of John and Cari Galbreath of Ritzville; and Alexis Melcher, the daughter of Rodney and Jani Melcher of Lind, will both receive $2,500 scholarships. The local graduates were among 123 students – 27 in Washington state – receiving scholarships from Ag West, which has offices in Ritzville, Moses Lake and Pasco, among other locations. Galbreath’s scholarship will help cover educational expense...
RITZVILLE — The local middle and high school agriculture program has received a statewide honor. The Lind-Ritzville middle and high school agricultural program was recently selected by the Washington Association of Agricultural Educators as the “Outstanding Program(s)” for the year 2023. High School Principal Kevin Terris spoke highly of the teachers – Lori Sanderson and Andy Williams – noting the program deserves the award due to the teachers’ ability to “connect the two communities of Lind and Ritzville in a fun and compe...
RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, July 5 - Biscuits & gravy and eggs. • Thursday, July 6 - Stuffed peppers and salad. • Monday, July 10 - Hamburger & gravy, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Tuesday, July 11 - BBQ pork sandwich and salad. • Wednesday, July 12 - Chicken rice dinner and salad. – All meals are served with a drink and des...
PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE COURT In re the Dependency of: BEYERL Y MOYER DOB: 04/27/06 No. 22-7-00014-01 STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: RYLEE BECHTOL; CHRISTOPHER MOYER; ANYONE CLAIMING A PATERNAL INTEREST A Dependency Petition was filed on October 11, 2022. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on September 5, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this...
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The Lind-Ritzville Transportation Cooperative hereby calls for bids to furnish fuel to the school during the 2023-2024 school year. Approximately 20,000 gallons of diesel and 20,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline to be received with card/key lock control on your site as necessary. It is also necessary that your facility have the space to accommodate our bus fleet. The bid is to include the price of fuel per gallon on July 19, 2023 including applicable taxes plus your margin. All bids shall be in the hands...
PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. R-032- 2023 NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS COUNTY OF ADAMS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RITZVILLE, WASHINGTON Adams County is seeking the Request for Qualifications / Proposals from Consultants with the experience and ability to develop a professional Cultural and Historical Materials Monitoring Plan. Submittal: Consultants will be required to submit THREE copies of their Request for Qualifications / Proposal to: Adams County Department of Public Works 210 W. Alder Ritzville, WA 99169 ATTN: Todd O’Brien D...
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The Lind School District No. 158 and Ritzville School District No.160-67 hereby calls for bids to furnish milk and dairy products to the school breakfast and lunch programs during the 2023-2024 school year. Homogenized milk in half-pint cartons to include: One percent milk, Two percent milk; Fat Free milk; Fat Free Chocolate Milk; Ice Cream Cups; Ice Cream Bars; Popsicles and Fudgesicles. The milk is to be delivered to the school lunchroom in such quantity as requested by the school Food Service...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on June 26, 2023 make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Description of Proposal: Adams County plans to take the following non-project actions: 1. Adding a new Chapter to Adams County Code Title 17 Zoning. Chapter 17.72 Solar Energy Facilities. Purpose a. To provide areas suitable for the establishment of Solar Energy Facilities based upon where Solar...
PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY STATE OF WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE COURT In re the Dependency of: JOSEPH MYERS DOB: 08/12/09 No. 22-7-00013-01 TO: ANYONE CLAIMlNG A PATERNAL INTEREST A Dependency Petition was filed on October 11, 2022. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on September 5, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Adams County Superior Court, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00029-01 In the Matter of the Estate of BEYERLY M. SCHERR, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on o...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY NO. 23-4-00102-13 In the Matter of the Estate of, BILLIE J. FORBES, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00034-01 In the Matter of the Estate of LAVONNE I. SAUNDERS, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
RITZVILLE- Having completed her first year as a lifeguard, Kendra Hannahs will work this summer as an assistant to Water Park Manager Donna Kessler. Hannahs hails from the Puyallup area. Two years after graduating high school in 2020, she met her fiancé—a diesel mechanic at the Love’s Travel Stop—through a mutual friend. The couple is planning a September wedding. That’s why she switched from lifeguard to assistant manager. “Honestly, I’m getting married in September and didn’t want the tan lines,” she said. Teaching swim le...
There were a couple of baseball games played last week that were significant because of the amount of runs scored by one of the teams. In the Major Leagues, the Los Angeles Angels unloaded on the Colorado Rockies in Denver, 25-1, with a barrage of home runs. Certainly, a laugher if you are an Angels fan. If Colorado is your team and you only get to see one game a year and this was it, then it couldn’t have been a lot of fun for the price of admission. I remember several y...