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RITZVILLE – In her 12th season as head volleyball coach for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos, Cari Galbreath led her team to the Class 2B state tournament for the fourth time. This year, the team finished second in state. For the second consecutive year, she was also named Coach of the Year for the Northeast 2B league. Last December, as the 2022 season drew to a close, Coach Galbreath was optimistic. In an interview with The Journal, she expressed excitement about the t...
The Ralston community recently celebrated the Christmas season with a visit from Santa Claus and a potluck dinner at Ralston Grange. For more on the event, see Page 7....
RITZVILLE – During the Dec. 7 City Council meeting, Police Chief Dave McCormick reported a rash of thefts and burglaries on East First Avenue. Sites included the Ritzville Warehouse office and shop, he said, noting a couple laptop computers and other items were taken, but there were no signs of forced entry. “Mike Miller’s shop at the end of town was also hit the same night,” he said. Most of the items taken were tools. According to McCormick, police gathered a lot of evidence at that site, including fingerprints. He expecte...
RITZVILLE – An Ephrata woman is facing multiple charges in connection with an attempted theft. Tianna Gene Marie Trumble, 19, of Ephrata was arrested Dec. 6 in the 1100 block of North Rand Lane and she was found hiding in a vehicle on the property. She was arrested for residential burglary, first-degree criminal trespass and second-degree vehicle prowl. Deputies were called to the property about 11:30 a.m. for an unknown person on the property, records show, noting they c...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Nov. 26 - Dec. 6: Nov. 26 6:55 a.m. – Report of a traffic collision, after Deputies arrived they learned the car had mechanical issues leading it to roll backwards into a ditch, block of 2100 West Cunningham Road. 1:22 p.m. – Reports of a suspicious vehicle parked outside the callers household, once Deputies arrived they were able to get the driver to remove their vehicle, block of 200 West third Street. 2:00 p.m....
8 Years Ago Adams County News December 13, 1898 It is rumored that application will soon be made to the city council for a saloon retail liquor license. Chas. Lemman has accepted a position in the Shorno livery stable at the corner of Railroad Avenue and C Streets. Ed Finnell has leased 20 x 60 feet from A. Hollenshead adjoining Haight’s store and has begun the erection of a building which he will open as a temperance hall carrying candies, soft drinks, etc. Dr. Burroughs was called to Scott last week to see John McHugh w...
RITZVILLE – An Arizona woman was killed Dec. 5 when her tractor trailer overturned at the intersection of North Paha-Packard and North DeWald Roads. Paula Christine Hopper, 57, of Mesa, Ariz., was pronounced dead at the scene. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office provided few details on the fatality, noting the cause of the crash is still under investigation. “Next of kin has been notified,” the Sheriff’s Office reported. The Washington State Patrol and Adams County Fire District No. 1 assisted at the scene....
School choice programs give families between $4,000 and $8,000 per student to cover the cost of private education. These programs provide families public assistance to select a private school if their zip-code assigned public school is not a good fit for their child. In the last two years, school choice has exploded across the United States. In 2019, private school choice programs in the U.S. served only 500,000 students, less than 1% of the nation’s school children. Today, 2...
It is that time of year when people put up their outside holiday lights and displays. Judging from our neighborhood they are decorating more than usual. In our country 90 percent of individuals say they plan to celebrate the holidays this year. Total retail sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas are projected to reach $957 billion. The setting for the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is reminiscent of bedecked suburban communities. Clark Griswold decorates every foot o...
The Ritzville Police Department, Adams County Sheriff's Office and the Ritzville Volunteer Fire Department took 14 local children shopping for Christmas presents for their annual Shop With a Cop program. Fourteen children were assisted with shopping and gift wrapping, Police Chief Dave McCormick said. Donations may still be made to the program at Ritzville City Hall....
OLYMPIA – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is injecting himself into Idaho law. Last week, he joined 21 other Democrat attorneys general in a court brief to try to block the Idaho law requiring students to use restrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender. “In Washington, where the rights of transgender students are protected, public schools report no instances of transgender students harassing others in bathrooms or locker rooms,” Ferguson said in a press release announce he was joining other Democ...
RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office recognized its top employees during a dinner Dec. 9. This year’s top employees, selected by their peers, include: Dispatcher of the Year – Scott Fannin Corrections Deputy of the Year – Trina Oviat Deputy of the Year – Joe Phillips Supervisor of the Year – Sgt. Tomas Solano “Please join us in congratulating these amazing team members,” Sheriff Dale Wagner said. “Well-deserved!...
Shirley Gay (Myrick) Miller Aug 2, 1939-Dec 4,2023 Shirley Gay (Myrick) Miller was born to Don and Billie Myrick in Stanford, Mont., on Aug. 2, 1939. She passed away suddenly Dec. 4, 2023, with complications from recent heart issues. Shirley was the third of five children born to the Myrick family. She was predeceased by her brother, William (he died before she was born); her mom and dad; and sisters, Margaret Schlimmer and Carol Greenwalt. She is survived by her sister, Midge...
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, Dec. 13 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Thursday, Dec. 14 - BBQ chicken baked beans, vegetable and biscuit. • Monday, Dec. 18 - Baked spaghetti, salad and roll. • Tuesday, Dec. 19 - Teriaki chicken, rice and vegetable. • Wednesday, Dec. 20 - Beef stew, salad and garlic bread. – Al...
Ralston Grange recently hosted a Christmas celebration for the rural community on state Highway 261. The event included music and entertainment, a potluck dinner and a visit from Santa Claus....
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, for the purpose of receiving comments on the following proposed Amendments to the 2023 Adams County Budget: Budget Change Revised Current Expense - #001 Commissioners $445,326 Other Services/Charges $55,000 $500,326 Police Operations #065 $2,771,051 Other...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING DATE CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the date of the regular meeting scheduled for 12/12/23 to 12/14/23 at 6pm. Published December 6 and 13, 2023...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital in the conference room downstairs and via Zoom. The information to call in is listed below. Dial in +1-253-215-8782 USA Toll Meeting number (access code): 880 2863 6262 Meeting password:145356 John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Posted Time: 9:00 a.m. Date:...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00049-01 In the Matter of the Estate of ORMAN W. JOHNSON, 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 or...
PATERNAL NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS JUVENILE DIVISION No: 23-7-000 17-01 In re the Welfare of: LUCIANO QUINTERO MUNOZ, (DOB: 01112/20) TO: Abigail Quintero; and TO: Anyone Claiming a Paternal Inter est. (Termination) A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on April 28, 2023; The court has scheduled a time for you to appear to obtain counsel and file a response/ answer on January 2, 2024, at 1 :30 p.m., at the Adams County...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 23-4-00953-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY H. HRUBY DECEASED Thomas H. Hruby and Richard W. Perednia have been appointed as the Co-Personal Representatives of the abovereferenced 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...
SPANGLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos wrestling team finished 12th overall in the Brice Williams Invite on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Liberty High School. The Broncos scored 70.5 team points; Mount Spokane won the team title with 113 points, followed by Liberty (Spangle) with 111. The Broncos placed three wrestlers in the finals – Gabriel Smith at 215 pounds and Octavio Paredes Martinez at 113. Emilia Klewin made the finals at girls 155. Smith brought home the only gold med...
ASOTIN – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys basketball team remained undefeated last week after topping Medical Lake, Upper Columbia Academy and Asotin. The Broncos doubled up on the Medical Lake Cardinals, 70-37, on Dec. 5, then followed up with a 52-37 win over Upper Columbia on Dec. 7. On Dec. 9, the Broncos (5-0) then topped Asotin, 76-68. This week, the Broncos were scheduled to host Liberty (Spangle) on Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Colfax on Friday, Dec. 16. Against Medical Lake, the Broncos scored often, taking an 18-6 lead at t...
RITZVILLE – The Broncos girls basketball team lost a hard-fought game to Medical Lake on Dec. 5, but rebounded to dominate the Lions on Dec. 7. The Medical Lake Cardinals won handed the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls their first loss, 60-49, on Tuesday, Dec. 5. But the local girls crushed the Upper Columbia Academy Lions, 58-13, on Dec. 7. Against Medical Lake, the Cardinals’ Charde Luat scored 33 points to lead all scorers. Despite Luat’s performance, the Broncos were never really out of the game. The Cardinals led 14-10 after...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A Lind-Ritzville wrestler won her weight class Thursday night, Dec. 7, at the East Valley Girls Wrestle-In league event. Emilia Klewin pinned both of her opponents in the 154-163 pound weight class to win her division. Klewin opened the girls-only league meet by pinning Isabell Leyve of Mary Walker (Springdale) in 2:17. In the match for first place in her class, she pinned Bella Doucette of Rogers (Spokane) in 53 seconds. The event was the first league m...