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8 Years Ago Adams County News August 9, 1899 Thieves getting obnoxious The sneak thief, chicken and several other kind of thieves are abroad in this fair land of ours around Ritzville. The chicken coops and cellars of Messrs. French and Cunningham have been raided and pretty fair hauls made from both. Get your rifles, pistols and sawed off shot guns in order and turn the bull dogs loose at night. It would also be well to scatter bear traps around the places where these...
My Mom Mom didn’t want an obituary so don’t go thinking this is one. Mom lived her life by her own rules and no self respecting daughter would change that now. She loved, gave and taught her entire life. Maybe you enjoyed fresh homemade yeast rolls at the school cafeteria in your youth. Maybe you learned to camp and cook over a fire in Girl Scouts. Maybe you read a book that she donated to the library in memory of a loved one. Maybe you have eaten one of her pies that she made and donated to Lion Club. Maybe she helped you...
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, August 22, 2024 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital in the conference room downstairs. *There is no longer a Zoom option. John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Published August 7 and 14, 2024...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON CAUSE NO. 22-2-00079-01 GAGE A. BOUNDS, a single person Plaintiff, vs. JARED M. POTTS and “JANE DOE” POTTS, husband and wife, and the marital community composed thereof; ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS IN POSSESSION, 724 S. LONGMEIER RD., LIND, WA 99341, Defendants. TO: Jared M. Potts, “Jane Doe” Potts, and All Other Occupants In 724 S. Longmeier Rd. Lind, WA 99341, Judgement Debtors: The Superior Court of Adams County has directed...
OTHELLO — Despite being censured by 4th Congressional District Republicans, incumbent Dan Newhouse has more money in his campaign accounts than the challengers seeking to unseat him. Newhouse, whose district still includes the western portion of Adams County, is the last Republican who voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump remaining in congress. As of Monday, the Sunnyside man running as “prefers Republican,” had collected $1,522,916.36 in his campaign fund. Challenger Tiffany Smiley, a Pasco Republican, reported $719,...
On Friday afternoon, Aug. 2, youngsters frolic and lifeguards hunker down at the Ritzville Water Park as triple-digit temperatures scorch the area. More fun at the pool on Page 7....
OTHELLO - Local police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman reported missing Sunday, Aug. 4. Jennifer Hernandez was last seen on Sunday, police said. There has been no subsequent communication with her. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police at 509-488-3314. Reference case No. 24-003190....
ODESSA — A local man was killed Wednesday, July 31, in a motorcycle crash near downtown. John Hardt, 78, of Odessa was northbound on state Highway 21 when he lost control of his 2006 Harley-Davidson XL 883 motorcycle and careened into a ditch near May Avenue about 4:55 p.m., the Washington State Patrol reported. Despite wearing a helmet, Hardt was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol reported. Neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor. A 1964 Wilson Creek High School g...
OLYMPIA – The state Department of Commerce is offering a $200 credit to low- to moderate-income utility ratepayers across the state. “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s clean energy transition reach everyone, especially those most burdened by energy costs,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “The Climate Commitment Act is helping thousands of low-income families and communities reduce their home energy costs through things like weatherization, heat pumps and solar installations. While we continue to make thos...
HARRINGTON - The City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to discuss several items on the previously approved agenda. The regular council meeting was called to order with Councilmembers Hardy, Buddrius, and Meats in attendance. Councilwoman Moritz was absent and excused, while Councilman Gavin Wagner was expected to join if his schedule permitted, however, a combine kept him occupied. No visitors were present in the gallery. The agenda proceeded with a...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — A dispatch log for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office was not available at press time. Jail Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from July 29 to Aug. 5: July 31 Ariel Martinez, 23, Department of Corrections warrant and a Superior Court warrant. Booked into the Benton County Jail. July 29 Mario Faustino-Gonzal, 50, fourth-degree assault. Booked into the Benton County Jail. Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s...
OTHELLO — The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District has been selected as one of 18 for a USDA water conservation program in the Western U.S. The USDA has allocated $400 million through its Western Water Framework program to help irrigators upgrade water-saving technologies for farmers. The funding is expected to conserve up to 50,000 acre-feet in water use across 250,000 acres of irrigated land in production. Selected irrigation districts and participating producers are required to ensure continued commodity production i...
The Journal OTHELLO — A local man was released from the Benton County Jail on July 24 after being arrested in connection with an attempted stabbing. Claudio Aguirre-Vazquez, 50, was released on his own recognizance, jail records show. He was initially arrested July 21 on a first-degree assault charge and booked into the jail. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of an assault in a field near the intersection of state Highway 26 and South Booker Road. Records show a victim, whose name was...
When we travel, as Americans we often visit the landmarks of our heritage. I’m not different. I spent most of the last two weeks on the road visiting family from here to Iowa, Minnesota and back. Along the route, I visited the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the Corn Palace, Mount Rushmore and other truly American destinations. But I also stopped at a couple places that were of this world, almost. One of my stops on my way back was at Devil’s Tower, north of Sund...
ODESSA — Leffel, Otis & Warwick P.S. admitted Cade Weber, CPA as a shareholder effective Monday, July 1. Cade is a graduate of Odessa High School and earned his degree from the University of Washington. He began his professional career in the Odessa office of Leffel, Otis & Warwick in March of 2018 and has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in working with farmers and agricultural businesses. Cade brings a fresh perspective and devotion to client service and will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and growth o...
Our national debt is spreading out of control like a raging wildfire. Among other things, that added liability impacts our ability to fight those fires and reforest those scorched woods and range lands. Replanting trees is necessary to prevent erosion, provide clean drinking water, reduce CO2, protect fish and wildlife habitat, and rehabilitate public open spaces. It is very costly and under current funding schemes, the money is not available. Our national debt just surpassed...
Elmer A. Fode July 26, 1938 - July 6, 2024 Elmer A. Fode of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away July 6, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side. He is remembered in the hearts of his wife, Patsy Fode, his daughter and her husband, Angela and David Gentry, three grandchildren, Lydia, Michelle, and Matthew Gentry, and two great-grandchildren, Beau and Clayton Lochman. Elmer was preceded in death by late parents, Ted and Lydia Fode, and siblings, Esther Schaal, Reinhold...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays from Aug. 7-13: Anniversaries Aug. 8 — Jacob and Carley Stout. Aug. 12 — Kirk and Jennifer Sager. Birthdays Aug. 7 — Jeanette Wills Aug. 10 — Aubrey Doyle Aug. 11 — Kenna Senn Aug. 12 — Nicholas Labes, Josh Lasen, Miranda Beard and Dennis Hill. Aug. 13 — Shaunja Sanger and Francis Kurkowski....
Diane L. (Stucky) Gering Mar. 21, 1945-July 22, 2024 Diane L. (Stucky) Gering, 79, of Ritzville, Wash., died unexpectedly from unknown causes on July 22, 2024 at the family homestead in rural Adams County. She was born on March 21, 1945, to Carl T. and Lorene Stucky in McPherson, Kansas. Her childhood years were filled with the simple pleasures of life on a small dairy and wheat farm. She enjoyed being outside, caring for pets, and playing games. Three older siblings were depe...
RITZVILLE - A retiring senator from Spokane Valley is encouraging Eastern Washington residents to participate in local fairs. Sen. Mike Padden, who will retired after 28 years in the legislature at the end of the year, said local fairs - including those in Ritzville and Othello - play an important role in educating visitors and children about the importance of agriculture in Eastern Washington. A Republican, Padden serves the 4th Legislative District, which includes Spokane...
OLYMPIA — Several Ritzville Journal contributors will be recognized for their work during the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association gala Oct. 4-5 at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club. Graphic artists Michelle Van Diest and John Myers and advertising specialists Linda Pantzer and Justin Slayton are among the winners to be recognized in the Better Newspaper Contest. Reporters Drew Lawson, Teresa Simpson, Clare McGraw, Paul Delaney and Olivia Harnack are, as well. Photographers Matthew Stephens and Jerry G...
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus gave a wonderful invitation to everyone. 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (New King James Version) A yoke was used to unite oxen or horses together to pull heavy equipment. Since that is not as common today, I would like to share a...
Growing up in the late '50s and '60s, we always had the radio on to listen to our favorite music on a Spokane Top 40 radio station. Whether it was after we got out of bed, getting ready for school, riding in the car or working in the shop, we were enjoying our favorite disc jockey's bantering, joking and introducing music the world was enjoying. Yes, we knew the names of the bands and songs, and we could sing along with the music and for the most part we were close to...
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, August 7 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Thursday, August 8 - Chicken BLT salad and roll. • Monday, August 12 - Hamburger, tater tots and veggie sticks. • Tuesday, August 13 - Beef enchilada, salad and vegetable. • Wednesday, August 14 - Chicken BLT wrap and salad. – All meals are served wi...
RITZVILLE — Local high school sports will be heating up in the next couple weeks as the Broncos begin organizing teams for the upcoming fall season. Middle and high school teams will host parent meeting and orientations at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19. All football, volleyball and cross country athletes and parents at both the middle and high school levels are asked to attend. Football and cheerleading practices will begin Wednesday, Aug. 21. High school football players will practice in helmets only from 4-6 p.m. that day. C...