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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...
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...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague ladies lost a home game to Colton by just three points Tuesday, May 25. Grace Fedie hit a three-point shot in the last seconds to close the gap 49-52. The Wildcats, despite their smaller size, sunk 11 three-point shots. For the Broncos, Dakota Killian, who led in scoring with 15 points, hit one three-pointer; Fedie, with eight points total, put in two; and Julia Klein, with 10 points, put in one. Also scoring 10 points for the Broncos w...
REARDAN – The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos traveled to Reardan Thursday, May 27, for a tournament with Garfield-Palouse, Colfax, Liberty (Spangle), Reardan, Davenport and Pomeroy. Head Coach Jason Hilzer said Brandon Davis wrestled and beat Jacob Sisk of Colfax by pin the third round, then wrestled Hamilton of Reardan and won by pin in the first round. "Brandon's third match was against Rinehart of Reardan, and Brandon won by pin in the second round," Hilzer said. "Sam M...
RITZVILLE – A free delivery service through the PREPARES program is available locally free of charge. PREPARES is an outreach program through the Catholic Church available to pregnant women and families with children under age five of all faiths and backgrounds. Linda Key can deliver up to 50 diapers per month per household, along with baby wipes and children's books. "We used to have it here at the St. Agnes church, but people wouldn't come," Key said. "Then I had it at t...
The Palouse Falls Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute led a car caravan tour of the middle/western part of the Cheney-Palouse Scabland Tract on Saturday May 15th. Thirty-two people participated, including some from Portland Ore., Hayden Idaho, and Sequim and Port Townsend. Leaders were chapter President Lloyd Stoess and Vice-President Jacqui Hair; EWU professor of geology Chad Pritchard; and EWU student Morea Schofield. Led from Ritzville City Park, the group headed east...
Golfers end season on high note DEER PARK – The Lind Ritzville Sprague golf team ended their season with three golfers qualifying for the regional tournament. Lance Williamson shot 93, Hunter Dinkins 94, and Amelia Court 120. Court placed fifth at the qualifying tournament at Deer Park amongst the 1B and 2B girls. "At Kalispell Country Club, Hunter Dinkins shot a 94, and Lance Williamson shot a 109. Amelia Court shot a 123. Kalispel was a difficult course with quite a few hazards and 54 Bunkers throughout," said Head Coach B...
RITZVILLE – Candidate filing week for offices began Monday, May 17, and ran through Friday, May 21. At the end of filing week, Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt randomly drew four numbers to determine the base rotation of candidate listings on the primary ballot. The lot draw will also determine the order of the candidates on the general election if the office will not appear on the primary. Offices with three or more candidates are listed on the Aug. 3 primary, with only the t...
RITZVILLE – Candidate filing week for offices began Monday, May 17, and ran through Friday, May 21. Those who filed by Friday, are as follows: Port District 1, Commissioner District 3, Deena Vietzke, Othello. Port District 1, Commissioner District 3, Patrick Simmons, Othello. Hospital District 2, Commissioner Position 1, Daniel Duff, Ritzville. Hospital District 2, Commissioner Position 4, Eric Walker, Ritzville. Hospital District 3, Commissioner Position 1, Lynda Bowers, Othello. School District 109, Director Position 3, J...
ADAMS COUNTY – Candidate filing week for offices began Monday, May 17, and runs through Friday, May 21. Tomorrow, Friday, is the last day to file to be put on the November ballot. Candidates who have filed as of Thursday, May 20, are as follows: Port District 1, Commissioner District 3, Deena Vietzke, Othello. Hospital District 2, Commissioner Position 1, Daniel Duff, Ritzville. Hospital District 2, Commissioner Position 4, Eric Walker, Ritzville. Hospital District 3, Commissioner Position 1, Lynda Bowers, Othello. School D...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville High School Class of 2021 graduates Saturday, June 5, with ceremonies planned for the athletic field. The gate will open at 1:30 p.m. for attendees. Principal Kevin Terris said with the number of graduates estimated between 32-38, each graduate will be able to have six tickets for family and friends to attend the event behind the gymnasium at 209 E. Wellsandt Road. Four of the tickets will be for grandstand seating, and the other two for bleachers to the side of the grandstands. “All seats pro...
ADAMS COUNTY – Candidate filing week for offices began Monday, May 17, and runs through Friday, May 21. Candidates who have filed as of Wednesday, May 19 are as follows: Port District 1, Commissioner District 3, Deena Vietzke, Othello. Hospital District 2, Commissioner Position 1, Daniel Duff, Ritzville. Hospital District 2, Commissioner Position 4, Eric Walker, Ritzville. Hospital District 3, Commissioner Position 1, Lynda Bowers, Othello. School District 109, Director Position 4, Steve Crouse, Washtucna. School District 1...
RITZVILLE - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos hosted the Reardan Indians Tuesday, May 18, with the Bronco girls winning 44-26 and the Bronco boys winning 72-53. The Bronco girls are coached by Steve Wellsandt assisted by Shannon Court, and the Reardan girls are coached by Justin Flaa assisted by Jaden Riley. The Bronco boys are coached by Dustan Arlt assisted by Bryce Court, and the Reardan boys are coached by Brian Graham assisted by Casey Dorrell and Jason Cokley. See the...
COLFAX – Lind-Ritzville-Sprague competed among five teams at a Division Championship with three individuals taking four first-place finishes Friday, May 7. Sophomore Hayden Melcher took first place in boys 100 Meters at 11.57. Junior Sydney Kinch took first in girls Pole Vault at 8-00.00, and first place in Long Jump at 15-04.00. Senior Janaye Wilkie took first in girls High Jump at 5-00.00. Wilkie took second place in Long Jump at 15-02.50. Kinch took second in 100 Meters at 13.54. Melcher took second in 200 Meters at 24.36,...
RITZVILLE – Lind-Ritzville-Sprague hosted Kettle Falls for a tennis match Saturday, May 8. Doubles team Serena Block and Alexis Melcher defeated Kettle Falls' Karyss Pfeffer and Megan MacArthur 6-2, 7-5. In singles, Amy Anderson lost to Kettle Falls' Deja Lewis 1-6, 2-6. Hunter Cameron had an automatic win due to Kettle Falls not having a boys' program. In an exhibition match, Cameron lost to Ashley Lawrence 2-6, 3-6. The team hosted Wilbur-Creston to play "for fun" Thursday,...
CHEWELAH - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos travel to Chewelah today, May 12, where they will face the Jenkins Cougars, after winning yesterday's district opening game of 2B softball. The Broncos traveled to Reardan yesterday and beat the Indians 15-6. They are scheduled to play again Friday, at a time and place yet to be determined. The Broncos are coached by Todd O'Brien, assisted by Mark Miller and Kiera Buriak....
RITZVILLE - School district transportation supervisor Lynn Sackmann was recognized for going "Above and Beyond" at the April 28 school board meeting. "In an extremely challenging year of transportation, Lynn continues performing his duties admirably. He has repeatedly problem-solved with significant flexibility and creativity while distinguishing himself with the persistence of a true professional. Whether it's a last-minute request or a ruined, well-conceived plan, again and...
RITZVILLE - The Broncos hosted the Asotin Pirates on the baseball field, losing the first game but coming back to win the second. Drew Kelly and Jay Harder pitched three innings each, and Carson Ayers pitched one in the first game. Scoring runs were Harder and Chase Galbreath. The Pirates scored 15 runs. "This is our first win of the season," Asotin Head Coach Jim Holman said after the first game. "We came out and hit the ball well and we pitched well, so good things usually h...
RITZVILLE – Lind-Ritzville-Sprague-Washtucna softball players hosted the Asotin Pirates Wednesday, April 28. They lost the first game 10-0. Asotin Head Coach Willie Wingfield said he was impressed with the Ritzville players. "They are young and hit the ball really well," Wingfield said. "Plus they showed great sportsmanship. They made several catches in the outfield. The catcher worked very hard and blocked the ball very well. As their pitching improves, they will be a s...
DAVENPORT – The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague-Washtucna tennis team won all their matches when they traveled to Davenport Tuesday, April 27. Hunter Cameron beat Davenport's Kale Smith 6-2, 6-3. Amy Anderson beat Davenport's Makenzie Bramer 6-0, 6-0. Serena Block and Alexis Melcher played Davenport's Brendan Wilson and Tristan Clark as an exhibition match and won 6-2, 6-2. The team didn't have as much success when they hosted Chewelah April 29. Cameron lost to Chewelah's Blake Foster 0-6, 2-6. Anderson lost to Chewelah's Avneet S...
TEKOA – The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague-Washtucna Broncos traveled to Tekoa for a league meet with a 9-hole score Thursday, April 29. Lance Williamson shot a 48, Blake Esser 55, Max Fedie 56, Bridger Moore 57, Thomas Rosen 58, Amelia Court - 58 and Ayden Alfonso - 62. Earlier in the week, the Broncos played a league meet in Colville, with an 18-hole score. Hunter Dinkins shot 86, Williamson 105, Alfonso 106, Esser 113, Nick Labes 127, and Moore 131. The Broncos were scheduled f...
Students making the grade at EWU CHENEY – Eastern Washington University announced the following students made the Dean's List for winter quarter. Ritzville: Jesse Anderson, Alexandria Barnett, MollyAnn Hane, Julia Klein, Mercedes Miller and Ava Saint John. Sprague: Malea Canaday and Carissa Peavey Othello: Sydnee Acosta, Mirian Barajas, Giselle Barragan, Evelyn Barragan, Arianna Cesar, Mariah Deleon, Nathalie Guerrero-Mata, Steven Harris, Yessica Maldonado, Estevan Ochoa, Elias Valdez, Denise Valdez, Dora Valdez-Garza, J...
LIND – Mayor Paula Bell reported David Christian resigned April 13, and advertisements for his replacement had no response as yet, at the April 27 council meeting. She reported Chris Miller has also submitted a two-week notice, with his employment to end May 7. Council approved hiring Cagney Wills for full-time employment at $15 per hour, with retro-pay beginning April 24. Bell reported Wills had performed the rounds at the treatment plant Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24. Bell reported ongoing problems at the lift s...