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Adams County was recently recognized with a State Auditor’s Stewardship Award for “it’s dedication to making government work better,” the Office of the Washington State Auditor announced on Oct. 3. The award was presented by Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy to Adams County Auditor Heidi Hunt and Adams County Treasurer Kayla Meise. “The county strives to maintain strong, well-documented internal control processes and serves as a great example to other counties both small and large,” according to the State Auditor’s O...
Fall Fest at the Ralston Grange Hall will be this coming Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Kids from all of the surrounding communities, ages 3 to 12, are invited to take part. There will be games with prizes, craft making, a giant candy corn bean bag toss, coloring table. pumpkin painting, cotton candy, snacks and beverages and much more. There is no admission charge. Ralston is 10 miles south of Ritzville on Highway 261. Anyone having any questions can contact the Grange at 659-0893 or email ralstongr...
Lind’s Good Hope Lutheran Church will be holding its annual Oktoberfest celebration this Sunday, Oct. 20. The event will be located at the Lind Senior Center, at 117 North I St. Sunday morning worship will be held at 9 a.m. at the senior center, and all are welcome to attend. Dinner is set to last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and takeouts will be available for those unable to stay. Deliveries can be made within town limits. Dinner will feature German smoked sausage, mashed potatoes and butter, sauerkraut, green beans, corn, a...
The Ritzville Eagles No. 2739 will be hosting a pumpkin carving event for children on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the Eagles' meeting room at 105 N. Washington St. Prizes will be given to first and second place winners in three different age groups. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and drinks and goodies will be provided for all of the children....
The Ralston Grange-sponsored “Fall Fest” will be held at their hall in Ralston on Sunday, Oct. 20, beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be crafts to make to take home, pumpkin painting, games and snacks for kids ages 12 and under to enjoy. Kids from all the surrounding communities are invited to participate. Also taking place at the Grange’s hall this month, on Saturday Oct. 19, will be a “Hunter’s Breakfast,” sponsored by the Washtucna Country Kids 4-H Club. Biscuits and gravy will be served for $5 and beverages for $1. Bre...
The 19th Annual Lind Community Yard Sale is set to take place this weekend, Oct. 11 and 12. The community yard sale will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, regardless of weather. Items that are expected to be for sale include antiques, clothing, crafts, furniture, housewares, tools and collectibles, as well as items for children. The cost for a single family that wishes to be a part of the official community yard sale—which includes appearing on maps, a yard sale tips packet and in advertisements—is $15...
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will be holding its monthly pancake breakfast tomorrow, Oct. 11, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend the breakfast. Membership to the Senior Center is not required....
The Washtucna Heritage Museum and Community Center will be hosting its fourth annual Fall Fun-raiser on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Rimrock Grange Hall in Washtucna. The fundraiser offers both a silent and live auction, as well as a beef buffet and live entertainment. The goal of this year’s fundraiser is to raise funds to continue the organization’s non-profit efforts in the Washtucna community. General admission tickets are priced at $20 for adults. Kids aged 12 and under will receive free admission to the eve...
Students of the month at Lind Elementary School were chosen for having strong citizenship characteristics. Back row (left to right): Olivia Blake, Bridger Douglas, Carlos Garcia, Maria Cruz Carmona, Jackson Phelps and Karter Krause. Front row: Freya Roth, Cole Davey, Rae Najera and Josephine Cooper....
The 19th Annual Lind Community Yard Sale is set to take place next weekend, Oct. 11 and 12. The community yard sale will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, regardless of weather. Items that are expected to be for sale include antiques, clothing, crafts, furniture, housewares, tools and collectibles, as well as items for children. The cost for a single family that wishes to be a part of the official community yard sale—which includes appearing on maps, a yard sale tips packet and in advertisements—is $15...
Wheat Land Communities' Fair Treasurer Aaron Esser accepts a $500 check from CF Industries superintendent Dennis Schilling. The donation from CF Industries helped support entertainment activities during the 2019 fair....
Aug. 19 — Steven and Vicki Poling, Ritzville, to Charlotte Varner, Thornton; NW 60 feet each of Lots 4 and 5, Block 8, Hauschilds Addition; $115,000. Aug. 23 — Raymond and Patsy Greenwalt, Ritzville, to Trophy Ridge Homes LLC, Richland; Lot 13, Block 70, Greene & Proutys 2nd; $65,000. Aug. 23 — Ron and Joy Russel, Ritzville, to Emily Kinney; Lying in SW 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC 4, TWP 18, RGE 35-1993 27x67 Valley, described as follows: beginning at the SW corner of the NE 1/4; thence North along the West line of said NE 1/4, a dista...
The Journal recently asked parents and guardians to send us photos of their students heading back to school for the 2019-20 year....
A concert featuring Evergreen is set for this Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Washtucna Community Church. The concert begins at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a potluck....
The H.E. Gritman Senior Center will be hosting a pancake breakfast tomorrow, Sept. 13, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend the breakfast, membership to the Senior Center is not required....
Aug. 12 — Noah Matlock, Ritzville, to Jamie Main; Lot 5, Block 51, Second Railroad Addition; $102,000. Aug. 16 — Frank and Myrna Ruzica, Ritzville, to Frank and Myrna Ruzicka Living Trust; Lots 4, 5 and northeastern 20 feet of 6, Block 68, Greene & Proutys 2nd; $106,500....
Maeve Morthuis took this photo of the Harding Farm harvest crew. To submit a photo of this year's harvest, email [email protected]....
Ritzville's Deni Atkinson (right) was one of more than a dozen Vietnam veterans who were honored and celebrated on July 29 in Moses Lake. Rep. Dan Newhouse (left), who hosted the event, presented the veterans with a service lapel pin and certificate of appreciation for their service in commemorating 50 years since the beginning of the Vietnam War. The end of 1969 marked the beginning of the first draft lottery since World War II. Veterans from every branch of the U.S. armed...
With the 2019 harvest season winding down, The Journal will be sharing photos submitted by farmers and harvest workers of this year's harvest in Adams County. To submit a photo, please email [email protected]....
Please join us in wishing Jeff and Cathy Snider many more years: -Sunday, Aug. 18 -1-5 p.m. -Knuth Building at the Wheat Land Communities' Fairgrounds...
Caring Neighbors recently donated $2,000 to the Ritzville Public Library, and over $10,000 in all to area organizations, according to a press release. Other organizations that received a donation from Caring Neighbors-which is a non-profit entity that was established by Big Bend Electric Cooperative-include the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the Benge School District, the Washtucna School District and the Washtucna Historical Museum & Community Center. Funds donated by Caring...
Dennis Schilling, superintendent of CF Industries' Ritzville Terminal, presents Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Fire Chief Scott Kemble with a check. CF Industries has donated $4,000 to the district to upgrade the rescue rig, pictured here....
July 5 — Darrin and Raeann Fleming, Ritzville, to Kyle and Randi Niehenke; Described as follows: PTN N 1/2, NW 1/4, SW 1/4, & W 1/2, SE 1/4, NW 1/4, SW 1/4, SEC 33, TWP 19, RGE 36; $323,000. July 23 — Thomas Evavold, Ritzville, to Stahl HB Trust; E 1/2 SEC 28, TWP 20, RGE 32 LESS 2 AC FOR CEMETERY; $1,625,000....