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Alle Rodriguez puts all her strength into a throw to get a runner out at first in Minors softball.... Full story
ALL SMILES. Sydney Swift smiles as she makes a perfect pass for the Sprague T-ball team....
ZACH KLEIN laughs while up to bat as his friend winds up at the pitcher’s mound at a Majors game.... Full story
DAD AND DAUGHTER. Paige Williamson gives her dad DJ a fist bump after a successful hit in T-ball....
WATER SLIDE. Michael Mullins smiles he hits the bottom of the waterslide at the July 7 picnic at the Lind Town Park. Mullins was one of many children who attended the event, which prodvided attendees with the chance to enjoy a free meal and each other’s company. Hosted by Lind Community Church and Lind Calvary Assembly of God, the event was the kickoff for Vacation Bible School, which runs from July 9-13. -Journal photo by Al Stover... Full story
The bowling alley at 119 East Main Avenue in Ritzville has undergone several changes in the last six months. Todd Young reopened the business in January as Big Bend Bowl Family Center. Young said running the business has gone well for him so far. Originally from North Carolina, Young traveled to Ritzville to visit his fiance’s family. During the visit, he said he fell in love with the city. When Young learned the bowling alley was for sale, he quickly bought the business. Y...
Powers David D. age (78) passed away in Spokane, WA on July 9, 2018. Arrangements handled by Danekas Funeral Home Ritzville, WA....
Nancy Ellen Weber, age 73, longtime Ritzville resident, passed away July 5, 2018 at her home. She was born May 2, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Walter and Elizabeth MacGinnitie. Nancy was raised in DeKalb, Illinois and graduated from DeKalb High School in 1963. She then attended the University of Wisconsin– Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree of Food Science in 1967. Later that same year she moved to Ritzville accepting the position as W... Full story
Betty Lorene Krug Wilson passed away softly in her sleep June 29, 2018. Betty was born July 9, 1930 on the farm to Otto Krug and Rebecca Krug (Sackmann). Her passing has truly left a giant hole in our lives and will be forever in our hearts. She was a real character, had a sense of humor, was compassionate and was a talented artist along with being a master baker. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Marvin Wilson and her father and mother. Betty is survived by:...
Kirk Brian Hille, 60, unexpectedly passed away on July 3, 2018 in Ritzville, WA. Lovingly known as “The Captain” to those close to him, Kirk was born on July 14, 1957 to Eugene “Babe” Hille and Davida (Dirks) Hille. Raised in Washtucna, he was only five years old when he first started driving tractor on his family’s wheat farm. Farming was in his blood and was never far from his heart. Kirk always considered himself a “farm boy from Washtucna,” and made many lifelong frie...
Nancy Sue McBroom was born on July 13, 1943 in Seattle WA to Donovan and Julia Orr. She passed away after a brief but fierce fight with a rare condition on July 4, 2018 surrounded by the ones she loved most. Nancy was extremely passionate about family, both immediate and extended. For most of her life, she was the organizer of family gatherings and planned all the activities to keep her kids and all the cousins busy. Her extreme competitiveness was contagious and made every...