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If you are anything like me, maybe I should rephrase that. If you are a football fan like me that enjoys the fall because of football then hopefully we can resume a happy lifestyle by watching high school athletes play the game. Yes, this coming Saturday there will be the high school football jamboree at Jimmie Snider Field at 1:00. Out Lind-Ritzville-Sprague-Washtucna Broncos will again be the host. And football is going to be played at the traditional time of year with a...
WASHTUCNA — Visitors and area residents will be able to enjoy Palouse Falls and Lyons Ferry state parks along state Highway 261 without paying a fee Wednesday, Aug. 25. Washington State Parks will open all of its parks for free access that day, a requirement of the legislation that created the agency’s Discover Pass, a pay-for-play program designed to supplement tax allocations for maintainence of publicly owned lands. The state Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Natural Resources will also allow free access Aug. 25 to pub...
SPRAGUE – Dr. Youself El-Kaddar’s new book, “Doorways,” has been several decades in the making. Ever since he was a boy, El-Kaddar had explored his and his family’s passion for writing. Now, the retired chemistry professor and Sprague resident has published a five-story book and is working on a fictional novel. El-Kaddar, now 71, spent his childhood and early adult life in Libya, where he and his parents are native to. He said his mother and father had a passion for education...
The Sprague summer reading program, sponsored by Feed Sprague, wrapped up July 31. The kids made slime and play dough and toured the Catholic Church and the Railroad Depot. They all earned points for reading, listening and following instructions. State patrol officer Jennifer Barrett made an appearance as seen above, and representatives from Fire District No. 1 provided waterworks on a hot summer day....
SPRAGUE – A Montana traveler was killed in a Friday afternoon crash about two miles east of the city along Interstate 90. Kenneth H. Tooley, 69, of Libby, Mont., died after his 2001 Ford F150 pickup went over an embankment about 3:51 p.m., the Washington State Patrol reported. Tooley was westbound on Interstate 90 when he lost control of his pickup, went over an embankment and struck eastbound vehicle, the patrol said. The driver of the eastbound vehicle, a 2020 Peterbilt t...
Adams County Othelo Parks and Recreaction District No. 1 – M&O Proposition No. 1 Approved 516 54.09% Rejected 438 45.91% Lind Parks and Recreaction District No. 3 – M&O Proposition No. 1 Approved 194 76.08% Rejected 61 23.92% Ritzville Parks and Recreaction District No. 4 – M&O Proposition No. 1 Approved 548 70.71% Rejected 227 29.29% Cemetery District No. 1 M&O Proposition No. 1 Approved 73 78.49 % Rejected 20 21.51% Cemetery District No. 3 M&O Proposition No. 1 Approved 190 73.93% Rejected 67 26.07% Lincoln County Prose...
Betty Denise Schwisow, 94, died from complications of a stroke on July 26, 2021 at Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, Wash. She was born on October 1, 1926 in Ritzville, Wash. the daughter of Fred and Florence (Martin) Schaefer. Betty graduated from Ritzville High School class of 1944. Following graduation she married Donald Schwisow, October 14, 1945 in Ritzville, Wash. They settled on the Schwisow family farm near Sprague, Wash. They were married for 70 years until...
SPRAGUE — The mayoral primary race has one candidate holding a solid position to advance to the Nov. 2 general election, while the second spot is hotly contested between three candidates. M. Shawn Coombs has 48 votes upon early returns and is in first place. Sunnie Fortin is barely in second place with 19 votes, but Sprague business owner Dorothy Giddings is right behind with 17 votes. Timothy Wilkens isn’t far behind Giddings with 14 votes, while fifth candidate Trace De Garmo has just five votes. Write-in candidates hav...
RITZVILLE - Rudy Thaut is remembered as a man who served his community after service in the U.S. Army that included 42 months as a prisoner of war in a Japanese prison camp. "Rudy gave so much to this town and his country, and he never wore it on his sleeve or expected much," Senator Mark Schoesler said. "The thought of Rudy Thaut saying you owe me, or the U.S. owes me, was unconscionable. He was a great American." Schoesler got to know Thaut through his lifetime service to th...
Westbound I-90 traffic backed up RITZVILLE – Westbound Interstate 90 traffic backed up for several miles from Sunday morning, July 25, until Monday morning, July 26, between Sprague and Ritzville. The backup covered much of the distance between Mileposts 231-239 by 1:18 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation. At its worst, state officials said the backup extended more than 10 miles. Transportation officials said they had to shut down one lane of the interstate, which caused the backup. The lane shutdown w...
RITZVILLE - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague softball team honored players with awards at their annual banquet last month. Named Captains for the team are Kelsey Billigmeier and Sadie Miller. Grace Fedie was awarded Most Improved. Nyleana Bailey was named Defensive Player of the Year, and Miller took the award for Offensive Player of the Year. The Bronco Award went to Billigmeier. Both Miller and Bailey were selected as All League - South Division this year. The team is coached by...
SPRAGUE — The Interstate 90 Sprague Lake Rest Area will close overnight, in both directions, from 9 p.m. Thursday, July 8, until 6 a.m. Friday, July 9. During this time the rest area will be closed to travelers and drivers will need to find an alternate location, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation....
RITZVILLE - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos baseball team was honored at a banquet last week, with individual athletes named for awards. Owen Telecky, a junior, won the CY (young) award for the Best Pitcher. Senior Jay Harder won Silver Slugger for Best Hitter. Sophomore Cooper Miller won Most Improved. Chase Galbreath, also a sophomore, won the Coaches Award. The Broncos baseball team is coached by Jason Hilzer, assisted by Dustan Arlt....
RITZVILLE – A banquet honoring the Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos football team held last week named individual players for awards. Captains Awards went to seniors Carson Ayers, Doug Morris and Jay Harder. Blake Esser, a sophomore, was named Most Improved. The Most Inspirational award was given to Doug Morris. Cooper Miller, a sophomore, was named Special Teams Player of the Year. The Spirit of a Bronco award was given to Jay Harder. The Broncos are coached by Greg W...
RITZVILLE – Katie Sloan is the new Adams County Clerk, sworn in to her position Wednesday, June 30. She was to begin taking over responsibilities in her new role the following day. Formerly employed as the Superior Court Administrator, Sloan said she would be performing duties in both offices until the vacancy is filled. The Superior Court Administrator is responsible for maintaining the Judge's calendar, scheduling bench and jury trials, and responding to incoming c...
DAVENPORT – The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos ended their boys basketball season with a 59-45 loss to Davenport during a play-offs game Monday, June 14. "We got off to a good start and led 11-4, but we really struggled on both ends of the court after that, and Davenport started pulling away late in the third quarter," said Head Coach Dustan Arlt. "It was probably the most we struggled all year in a game, and the first one we weren't right in it at the end." The Broncos f...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos took second place in the NE 2B League Basketball Championship when they fell to the Liberty Lancers 46-77, at home Saturday, June 19. "We just couldn't shut them down," Head Coach Steve Wellsandt said of the Lancers. "They shot 58% from the 3-point line. We were just under 40% for 3-pointers, but on 2-point field goals we were just under 30%. So it was not a good shooting night inside the paint." Dakota Killian led in scoring f...
RITZVILLE – Both the 7th and 8th grade Lind-Ritzville-Sprague boys basketball teams went undefeated this season. The teams, comprised of one 7th grader on the varsity team and a few 8th graders on the junior varsity team, are coached by Dale Anderson and Alan Field. “Both teams went undefeated, which was really cool,” said Anderson, who coaches the varsity team. “It's a pretty athletic team. Defensively is what I was really pleased with. The most points scored against us in one game was 27. We kept them under 30 points....
RITZVILLE - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos will face off against Kettle Falls in their second play-off game at home Thursday, June 17. Athletic Director Greg Whitmore said the time is tentatively set for 5:15 p.m., depending on availability of officials. The Broncos, seeded No. 1, beat St. George's at home Tuesday evening, 54-34. Head Coach Steve Wellsandt said Dakota Killian was 8 for 11 from the field, for 20 points. Julia Klein was the second leading scorer, hitting 5...
DAVENPORT - DAVENPORT - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos ended their boys basketball season with a 59-45 loss to Davenport during a play-offs game Monday, June 14. The season end left them with a league record of five wins and four losses, and 6-5 overall. For their last home game, against Warden June 12, the seniors on the team honored their parents with a presentation of flowers. Another special event that evening was senior and varsity starter Drew Kelly playing the...
Local Students Graduate from Gonzaga University SPOKANE – Two Gonzaga University students from Washtucna participated in graduation exercises Sunday, May 9, 2021. These students have either completed their undergraduate degree or are expected to complete their degree requirements this year. Harlee Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Davis graduated Magna Cum Laude. Britte Harder earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Environmental Studies. Whitworth University students qualify for Provost’s Honor Rol...
Collection of photos from Lind-Ritzville High School graduation and a single photo from the Sprague High School graduation....
Robert A. (Bob) Bewick, 75, passed away peacefully at his family farm and lifelong home near Sprague, Wash on the evening of Sun., May 23rd, 2021, exactly where he wanted to be. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Sandra Johnson Bewick, his son Chris (Staci) Bewick, grandchildren Jackson and Joshua Bewick, sister JoLane (Ken) Danielson, niece JeriLane Wing, nephew Jeff Slaaen, and a whole tribe of nieces and nephews with Sandy's sister Margie Haley(deceased). He was...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times June 9,1921 STOP CRIME WAVE The best minds of America have been devoting a great deal of attention to crime and seeking cure for this National disease. This year's Chautauqua brings one of the progressive public men of the country. Honorable J.D. Botkin, who as warden of the Kansas Penitentiary has studied the matter first hand. The present orgy of bank hold-ups, gang murders, defaulting by officers of big concerns, sex crimes, and...
SPRAGUE – Seven students graduated in the Class of 2021 from Sprague High School, with each one of them playing a role in the afternoon commencement ceremony Saturday, June 5. Samuel Michels gave the welcome and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Malea Canaday gave the Valedictorian speech, followed by Salutatorian Kelsey Billigmeir. Canaday also gave recognition to parents. Future plans of graduates were covered by Billigmeir and Kylee Longie. Introducing class speaker Mac M...