The Ritzville Adams County Journal, Ritzville, WA  - 

News Updates

Journal photo by Jennifer Larsen

 

Welcome. Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President Connie Galbreath (left) presents Kim and Paul Lewis a Welcome to Ritzville gift. The gifts are available to all newcomers by contacting the chamber office.

 

May 8, 2008

Chamber revives Welcome Wagon

Lind Alumni banquet is Saturday

Town’s water project nears completion

John McGregor to lead Lind School District

Rising fuel costs take a bite out of road projects

 

May 1, 2008

County to seek sales, use tax increase

100 plus quilt entries expected for annual show

Health department to offer First Aid Course

 

April 24, 2008

Meals On Wheels ends in Adams County

Wampum auction to benefit local fair

Swing-A-Thon, pets at the park Saturday

County commissioners okay McManamon Road payment

 

April 17, 2008

Washtucna honors new Eagle Scouts

Canines soil Ritzville business district sidewalks

Blues Fest introduces new logo

Relay For Life team collecting cell phones

 

April 10, 2008

Town turns out to save Lind chamber

Grant launches fund-raising effort

Reading month called a success in Lind

Volunteers needed for American Cancer Society programs

Join the fight against cancer – Wear Purple

Rescheduled Gumball Rally rolls on Sunday

Telegraphers to convene in Ritzville

 

April 3, 2008

Mayor calls for city-wide clean up

County slates free disposal days

Grange members plan Earth Day activities

Lind chamber’s fate hangs in the balance

Relay For Life committee to meet Monday

City, county maps at chamber office

Child Find Clinics set in Washtucna, Kahlotus

 

March 27, 2008

Benefit dinner for Jackson Nichols is Friday

Five to vie for Ritzville Junior Miss

Radar trailer added to traffic safety arsenal

Governor signs Schmick bills in Spokane

Town approves street closure for Coaster Car Races

High-flying kites earn honors in Lind

 

March 20, 2008

Benefit dinner for Jackson Nichols slated for March 28

Washtucna Motel torched for firefighter training

Mosquito control already underway

 

March 13, 2008

Starving dogs rescued

Pet Rescue needs financial support

 

March 6, 2008

Schoesler to hold tele-town hall

Services today for Dee Ruser

Council allocates $6,000 for historic commission

 

February 28, 2008

$2.1 million earmarked for sewer plant

Gilson gym’s floor saga continues

Committee assignments made at hospital board

Lind school superintendent notes community support

 

February 21, 2008

Adams County voters pick McCain, Clinton

Hailey champions Ritzville wastewater treatment project

Public hearing slated for Lind’s proposed sewer, garbage rate hikes

Dino Rossi to headline Lincoln Day dinner

Assistance, donations needed for local family

Greenwalt named to RPDA, Koss steps down

Gumball Rally goes on a roll March 30

 

February 14, 2008

•Area Republicans pick McCain

•Local Democrats vote 7-6 for Clinton at caucus

•Johnstone joins school board

 

February 7, 2008

Both parties slate local caucuses for Saturday

County exceeds snow removal budget

Grade schools’ Box Tops for Education deadline nears

It’s time to register your team for Ritzville’s Relay For Life

Large sum of cash needs to be claimed

 

January 31, 2008

Snow blankets region

New CEO to lead hospital district

 

January 24, 2008

Bidding tops $10,000 at chamber benefit auction

Keep fire hydrants clear

 

January 17, 2008

Schmick draws key committee appointment

Council to consider special parking request for downtown business

DARE program receives $461 boost

Iltz to chair planning commission

Library to move Kendrick Collection to Cheney archive for preservation

Koss can serve as council member

 

January 10, 2008

Snow storm blankets region, delays schools

Mayor wants your vision for Ritzville’s future

 

January 3, 2008

Lind School District requests M&O levy request

State adds three Adams County barns to heritage list

EMTs garner Thank You bonus

 

December 27, 2007

Winter water rescue nets stranded Spokane hunter

 

December 20, 2007

Commissioners deny weed control board’s request for increase

Davenport incident under investigation

Hospital district delivers holiday cheer en masse

Police chief says: Keep your eyes and ears open

 

December 13, 2007

Big Bend RC&D to meet in Ritzville

 

December 6, 2007

More riders needed to keep free bus service

Santa to visit Ralston Grange Hall this Saturday

 

November 29, 2007

AAUW’s annual bazaar Saturday        

ExxonMobil donates $500 to RHS

Jumpstart the holidays Friday night

Pretty Good Grocery moves, expands

 

November 22, 2007

Burglars violate Frank R Burroughs’ museum

Interim hospital administrator hired

QHR to conduct hospital CEO search

 

November 15, 2007

Commissioners to decide Waste Management deal

Judges air concerns about public defense

 

November 8, 2007

2007 General Election Results

Hospital board considers interim

Kadlec leads race for mayor

Bank of Whitman launches food drive

RDDA, RPDA request funding for Ritzville’s future

 

November 1, 2007

RCT to present ‘Murder In The Court’

 

October 25, 2007

General election features many local candidates

McGregor attracts historical society crowd in Hooper

Flu vaccine clinic next week

Wheat museum group to meet monthly

Hazardous waste collection Nov. 2

Library to start charging late fees

 

October 18, 2007

-Dead fish mean economic development for resort

-Mayoral candidates state their positions

-FFA team heads to nationals

-Chamber contest

 

October 11, 2007

- Journal earns 26 state press association awards

- Weed board votes to increase assessments

- Historical group to host Alex McGregor

- Lind chamber’s annual auction

- Choruses, quartets converge Saturday

- Ralston Grange Fall Festival

 

October 4, 2007

- Fire destroys granary

- Burning season opens in city, county

- Hospital’s CEO resigns

- Tyler signs on as write-in candidate

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May 8, 2008

County okays Chevron agreement

Large group turns out for Join Hands Day

Park and rec plans for levy, summer months

Schmunk to serve on town council

Strohmaier will seek the Lincoln County judgeship

Volunteers needed for successful 2008 Relay For Life

 

Neighbors

May 8, 2008

Caring Neighbors donates to Washtucna school

Perez graduates from Washington State University

Piano, senior recital is May 18

Telegraph tapping tops spring luncheon

U of Phoenix names local grads

Washtucna hosts Pinewood Derby

 

School

May 8, 2008

Ritzville hires Rosmarie Schultz as English teacher

Lind teacher selected for peer coaching program

Lind board okays snow day compensation

 

Sports

May 8, 2008

Broncos baseball team waiting for district tourney

Broncos tennis splits league, tourney play

Broncos’ track teams win again

Four advance to golf districts

Lady Broncos finish second in league

Lady Tigercats now look to district action

Tigercats split net contests

Big Bend Bowl League Scores

 

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