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ODESSA — The annual Deutchesfest celebration is expected to draw runners to town Saturday, Sept. 16. That’s when the annual Deutchesfest Fun Run/Walk is set. The event begins with registration from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the town park. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Runners will have a choice of distances; a 5K run/walk and a 10K run are planned. The court has one steep hill about 650 yards long, organizers said. That hill is at the half-mile mark. Other than that, the course is generally flat, organizers said, noting that only abo...
LODGING TAX/TOURISM PROMOTION FUND APPLICATIONS AND SPECIAL MEETING Applications are now available for those interested in requesting funding from the City of Ritzville’s 2025 lodging tax 110 fund. The applications are available online at www.cityofritzville.com or call City Hall at 659-1930. Completed applications are due at city hall by 5:00pm on October 4, 2024. The City Council is having a special meeting for applicants to present their requests at 5:30pm on October 15, 2024 at Ritzville City Hall, 216 East Main A...
RITZVILLE – The 9th Legislative District senator pleaded not guilty Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol. But Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell determined there was probable cause for the charge against 67-year-old Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. She schedule him to appear before her again Oct. 8 in the 210 W. Broadway Ave. courthouse Schoesler was released on his own recognizance to a family member following his Aug. 31 arrest by citation at the Wheat Land C...
BASIN CITY - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in finding a man who allegedly shot his mother and step-father. Deputies are seeking information on the whereabouts of Daniel Arceo-Martinez, 28, in connection with the shooting. According to Franklin County investigators, at about 5:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 9090 Sagehill for a report of two people being shot. The victims - whose names have yet to be released even though they are...
Sporting a neatly trimmed moustache and colorful balloons, a Sprague School District bus was among the popular entries in the Sprague Days parade on Saturday, Sept. 14. for more photos from Sprague Days, see Page 3....
RITZVILLE - It's past time a for a local sports pub to open in Ritzville. And Ryan Reilly, a 2001 graduate of Lind-Ritzville High School, is tired of waiting. Reilly will be reopening the Pastime Bar and Grill, at 119 W. Main Ave., as the Pastime SportsCenter next month. "It'll be a sports and community bar," Reilly said, noting his goal is to have a grand opening on Oct. 3. Reilly said his new venture will have five TVs featuring a variety of sports. "I'm a big sports fan. I...
Irrigation season ends Oct. 21 OTHELLO — The agricultural irrigation season is coming to an end. The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will close its water delivery system Oct. 21. Farmers and ranchers will be able to make water-delivery changes until Oct. 17; the last changes will be implemented Oct. 18, Secretary-Manager Craig N. Simpson announced. Ditchriders will begin closing all farm irrigation contract turnouts Oct. 21 as the irrigation canal is drained for the winter, he said. Ditchrider services have also been...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Sept. 11, 1924 REDUCTION IN TAX LEVY FOR ADAMS COUNTY The grand total of taxes to be raised by Adams County next year promises to be less than for several years. The amount to be raised for the state is $253,000, as compared with the 1923 levy of $285,165. This reduction is made because no levy at all is required by the state general fund. Gov. Hart's administration claims that this is made possible by the new administrative code....
Jail Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from Sept. 10-16: Sept. 10 Silvia Rafael, 26, arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Booked into the Benton County Jail. Vladislav Soudakov, 77, arrested for second-degree assault. Booked into the Franklin County Jail. Sept. 11 David Franklin, 42, arrested on an outstanding a warrant, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, five counts of second-degree theft, sec...
You shouldn’t be surprised the state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council last week voted to accept a site application for construction of more wind turbines atop Horse Heaven Hills. It’s all part of Gov. Jay Inslee and his financial supporters plan to breach our dams and replace them with unsightly, unpopular and unreliable wind power. The council was pushed by Gov. Jay Inslee, who didn’t like the fact Tri-Citians outright rejected his plan to supplant dams with the unsigh...
OTHELLO —An Odessa-Soap Lake area cowboy took home all-around honors from the Othello PRCA rodeo Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14. Caleb McMillan took home $998 after competing in bull riding, tie-down roping and steer wrestling. McMillan was fifth in steer wrestling with a time of 6.3 seconds, good enough for an $817 takehome. He was also eighth in tie-down roping, completing the task in 12.6 seconds and taking home $181. He also competed in bull riding, but did not get a score. McMillan was also one of the pickup m...
Whether you call it a ban or a significant deterrent to future natural gas consumption, voter approval of Initiative 2066 in Washington may be only the first giant pothole to fill. The next one in the road ahead may be a hefty tax on natural gas. In 2019, Berkeley, Calif., became the first city to prohibit natural gas connections in new buildings. San Jose, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and others followed. However, last year the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals deliver...
Jeanne (Vangrootel) Schrag Jan. 9, 1922- Sept. 6, 2024 Jeanne (Vangrootel) Schrag, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and a friend to many, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2024, at the Community Pride (formerly Rose Garden) assisted living center in Ritzville, Wash. She was 102 years old. Jeanne was born on Jan. 9, 1922, in Liège, Belgium, to Pauline and Pierre Vangrootel. Her life was marked by the love and commitment she had for her family, and her community. In...
Bernice Melcher Feb. 15, 1932 - Sept. 3, 2024 Bernice Melcher, 92 passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Wash. She was born Feb. 15, 1932, to John and Matilda Tillie, Frieske Lobe in Odessa, Wash. She married Kenneth Melcher on Aug. 21, 1949, and they celebrated 65 years together. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken 2015, brothers Leonard, Harold, and Clinton Lobe; sisters Alma Lobe and Doris Melcher; and half-brother Steve Lobe....
The Othello Fair board posed for a photo at the annual four-day event at the fairgrounds. They appropriately posed for a photo at the Othello Agricultural Commodities display, highlighting the importance of agriculture to the city and Adams County overall....
Jean E. Williams Oct. 3, 1944- Sept. 1, 2024. Jean E. Williams, 79, of Spokane Valley, Wash. passed away Sept. 1, 2024. Jean was born Oct. 3, 1944, in Sherman, Texas to Robert H. and Bennie (Brown) Bernard. Jean moved with her parents and older sister to Connell, Wash. when she was one. She attended school there, graduating from Connell High School class of 1964. From there she briefly tried beauty school in Moses Lake, Wash. Shortly after, she met Robert W. Williams and they...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from Sept. 18-25: Anniversaries Sept. 19 — Cam and Jewel Stevenson Sept. 21 — Dylan and Micheala Nichols Sept. 23 — Derrick and Rachel Laird Sept. 25 — Ben and Jamie Williams Birthdays Sept. 18 — Mitch Fode Sept. 19 — Corbin Sager Sept. 20 — Timothy Phillips Sept. 23 — Pam Heider and Dwight Houchen Sept. 24 — Mayan Watson and Jarod Biermann Sept. 25 — Traci Wills and Gerry Bittick...
The Journal RITZVILLE — Several students from schools around the are have received scholarships, including: • Blake Earle of Ritzville, $2,000 Willard and Patricia Hennings Scholarship. He is attending Gonzaga University in Spokane. • Julia Guske of LaCrosse High School, $1,000 David & Frances G. Ray Scholarship. Guske will be majoring in nursing at Lewis and Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. “I think I will enjoy helping people and learning about nursing. I love to travel and really enjoy learning about differe...
A lot of people like to make New Year’s Resolutions at the start of January. It’s a new year and a chance to start fresh. A good time to plan to lose a few pounds, workout more or spend more time doing something you enjoy or value. I’ve always felt like September can be a great time to do this as well. Children are heading back to the classroom to start a new school year. The change in seasons is right around the corner. The summer heat is ending and the cold, dark days of winter are not yet here. And when it comes to faith...
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, Sept. 18 - Spaghetti, vegetable and roll. • Thursday, Sept. 19 - Pork roast, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Monday, Sept. 23 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable and roll. • Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Chicken alfredo, vegetable and roll. • Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Lasagna, vegetable and roll. – All meals are...
SPOKANE - Six Lind-Ritzville/Sprague runners hit the course Saturday against much larger teams at the Highlander Invitational cross country meet on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Shadle Park High School. The high school course covered 2.5 miles around the school grounds. In the freshmen boys race, Cade Galbreath finished 95th overall with a time of 17:42.10. Bronco teammate Wyatt Walker finished 11th with a time of 18:28.30. In the senior boys race, Bronco Cameron Christianson...
The 2024 football season is off to a rip roaring start. Last year’s national champion Michigan Wolverines were humbled by the Texas Longhorns in week one and the runner up Washington Huskies were defeated by the WSU Cougars last Saturday at Lumen Field in Seattle. It was a great win for the Cougars who played the Huskies tough at Husky Stadium last November nearly upsetting the Dawgs until a gutsy 4th down play brought them new life leading to a game winning field goal. The n...
RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague varsity football and volleyball teams remain undefeated. On Friday night, the Bronco boys football team (2-0) topped Manson, 39-16. And on Thursday, the girls volleyball team (4-0) notched its fourth win of the season its closest game so far. The Bronco girls topped the Gorillas, 3-2, in volleyball. Set scores were 21-25, 25-14, 25-19, 13-25 and 15-11. Zoe Galbreath led the Bronco girls with 13 kills, 14 assists, 26 digs and 2 aces. Saige Galbreath added 2 aces and Hannah Towne a b...
Like the Lind-Ritzville Sprague Broncos, the Odessa Tigers (2-0) remain undefeated in football this season. On Friday, Sept. 13, the Tigers topped Oroville, 52-12, on the road. Pictured, Senior running back Tucker Walter goes head-to-head with an Oroville defender en route to a score. This Friday, Oct. 20, the Tigers host the Waterville-Manson Shockers for the 7 p.m. Sausage Bowl....