Relay For Life returns to the track next week

The annual Ritzville Relay For Life is making its return to the track facility in Ritzville on Saturday, July 12.

The event has undergone moderation this year, and spans from noon on Saturday until midnight, instead of being an overnight event.

Another addition to the event is the combination of Relay and the Grateful to be Alive Block Party, sponsored by Ritzville Drug, Hometown Family Medicine and The Journal.

The changes are being implemented this year to encourage more individuals to attend the event, which is dedicated to cancer awareness. The purpose of the Block Party is to promote heal...