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Trains are running over Rebel Flat Creek only two months after the Winona Fire destroyed the train trestle here. On Friday, Oct. 20, state officials announced that the trestle has been replaced and the trains are running. The trestle is a vital link connecting wheat farmers and suppliers in Adams and Whitman Counties. The 197-foot wooden trestle over the creek was destroyed Aug. 19 in the Winona Fire, which burned 2,525 acres as well as several buildings. "The bridge has been...
WASHTUCNA – A longtime, iconic eatery will officially reopen Thursday afternoon here, three years to the day after it closed. Sonny’s Tavern, 250 S.W. Main St., will host a soft opening from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, for farmers, friends and first responders. “We are dedicating this special place to the local first responders, many of whom are volunteers, and farmers and ranchers who work together to make this community a great place to live,” co-owner Bridget Coon said. “Our first night of service will be for our frien...
VANCOUVER – The Ritzville Downtown Development Association has received the Outstanding Special Project Award for its “ghost sign” restoration effort. The award was presented during the Washington State Main Street Program’s annual awards gala Oct. 5. The effort included restoration of facades and awnings, as well as ghost signs throughout downtown, “With these building improvements, the Ritzville Downtown Development Association has actively and intentionally fostered a culture of pride and possibility,” state Main Street...
RITZVILLE – Area students had the opportunity to learn about local businesses and employment Thursday, Oct. 19, during the Career Showcase at Lind-Ritzville High School. "Today's Career Showcase at Lind-Ritzville High School was a huge success," Adams County Development Council Executive Director Kyle Niehenke said. Niehenke, who organized the event, also put together a similar showcase at Othello High School. "This event connected local businesses, many of whom are located r...
RITZVILLE – Rockabilly Space Force is bringing its all-age, toe-tapping rock'n'roll to The Ritz Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 9. The band performs a variety of 1950s and 1960s tunes, including music by Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and the Comets, Janis Martin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show time is at 7 p.m. at the theater, 107 E. Main Ave. There is a cost for tickets. A five-piece rock ensemble, the Space Force bills its music as tunes from t...
RITZVILLE – Adams County could see its first frost and snow of the winter this week. According to the National Weather Service, overnight lows were expected to drop below freezing Monday and Tuesday nights, Oct. 23 and 24. The forecast called for a 20% chance of a rain-snow mix for today, Wednesday, Oct. 25. The Weather Service also said there’s a 20% chance of snow before 2p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Overnight lows are expected to dip to 19 degrees by the weekend....
Jail Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from Oct. 17-23: Oct. 17 Noel Mata, 32, warrant. Booked into Benton County Jail. Jose Magana-Lopez, 41, first-degree theft. Booked into Benton County Jail. Oct. 19 Guadlupe Noriega-Aguayo, 41, warrant. Booked into Franklin County Jail. Land Transactions RITZVILLE — The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Oct. 16-23: Oct. 19 Abigail Guijosa of Othello, 256 E. Cedar St., Ot...
8 Years Ago Adams County News October 26, 1898 Local and Personal The town wells for several weeks past have not been furnishing the town a sufficient supply of water. Town marshal Rettig gave the pumps a thorough cleaning which helped some, but yet the water supply is insufficient and some other means will certainly have to be supplied by the council. The town council a few weeks ago provided for sidewalks on some of the streets that have lately been made by so much buildin...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating anniversaries and birthdays between Oct. 24-31: Anniversaries Oct. 27 – Brandon and Melissa Knodel. Oct. 29 – LeRoy and Val Watson. Birthdays Oct. 24 – Amy Reid, Amy Reimer and Jamie Schmunk. Oct. 25 – Emily Grace Aby. Oct. 28 – Kim Schofstoll, Willow Rountree, Chris Steinmetz and Carlos Vulleumier. Oct. 29 – Maria Thorne. Oct. 30 – Shane Hopkins and Eric Lund. Oct. 31 – Cade Prado and Levi Cooper....
If there’s one thing Americans can still agree on, it’s that tax policy is one of the most consequential decisions our government makes that impacts our economy and family budgets. With the exception of Washington state, policymakers in the mountain states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming have been very active the last few years prioritizing tax relief while making fiscally conservative budget investments. While this ongoing tax relief effort is to be commended, more can be don...
The Interstate 405 and state Highway 167 toll lane experiment is losing money. Now, the state Transportation Commission is considering increasing tolls by up to 80% to $18 each way on I-405. The increase will cost an I-405 commuter, using the lanes at peak toll periods, around $720 per month or $8,640 per year. If you travel the entire Highway 167 and I-405 corridor you could see a toll of up to $54. The state Department of Transportation fiscal report for the tolling project...
A.Wayne Carter May 8, 1939-Sept 22,2023 Henderson, Nev. - A. Wayne Carter, 84, ascended peacefully to the heavens on Sept. 22, 2023. Wayne was born May 8, 1939, in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, Canada to Rev. Dr. Alfred Carter and Elfreda Westad Carter. Wayne married Diane Rice on July 18, 1987 in Columbus, Miss. A charismatic soul, Wayne sought to put the spark into and pull the spark out of everyone he met. With a gift for humor, often without an edit button, Wayne pumped life...
RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Farmer caserole, vegetable and roll. • Thursday, Oct. 26 - Hamburgers, vegetable and chips. • Monday, Oct. 30 - Ham & potato casserole, vegetable and salad. • Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Goulash, salad and biscuit. – All meals are served with a drink and dessert. Meals are available for eat-in or d...
Patrick William Keeley May 7 1947- Oct.18 2023 Patrick William Keeley was born May 7, 1947, in Auburn, Wash. to Martin E and Thelma M (Sorensen) Keeley. He passed peacefully in his sleep Oct. 18, 2023, in Ford, Wash. Growing up, Patrick lived in various places throughout the United States, helping his dad build or repair homes where they lived. He joined the Army in 1964 and deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. He was one of only three survivors of...
- Never trick-or-treat alone. Always go in groups with adult supervision - Don’t wear costumes that are too confining or that could make you trip. - If wearing face paint, read the label and make sure it clearly says “nontoxic”. - Don’t eat any candy until you get home and have your parents inspect it. - Throw away any unwrapped or suspicious-looking candy. - Walk - don’t run from house to house. Use the sidewalk as much as possible. - Practice social distancing - Make sure you can clearly see and breathe through masks. -...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00045-01 In the Matter of the Estate of) MARJORIE E. DYCK, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on o...
SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR PROPERTY CLEANUP TO:The Citizens of the City of Ritzville YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a show cause hearing has been set before the City of Ritzville Council at the Ritzville City Hall, 216 East Main Avenue, Ritzville, Washington for 7:00pm on the 7th day of November 2023, to receive public testimony which will show cause why the City Council should not pass a resolution authorizing and directing the cleanup of conditions on certain private property that are contrary to the provisions of the nuisance...
CALL FOR BIDS The Adams County Mosquito Control District does hereby call for bids on (1) – 2024 4x4 ½ ton gas pickup. Bids will be received until 1:00 PM, November 15, 2023. For further information on specifications call (509) 488-2661 or e-mail at [email protected]. Signed David Beus, Manager Published October 25 and November 1, 2023...
PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF PICK UP The Adams County Mosquito Control District does hereby call for bids on the sale of a 2019 Chevrolet 4 x 4 ½ ton extended cab gas pick up with 39,110 miles. Bids will be received until 1 PM on November 15, 2023. Minimum bid will be $18,000.00. For further information or to view the vehicle, call for an appointment at (509) 488-2661 or email at [email protected]. Signed, David Beus, Manager Published October 25 and November 1, 2023...
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 23-2-00066-01 In the Matter of: JOSE FRANCISCO DOMINGUEZ and MARIA DEL ROSARIO DOMINGUEZ, as husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs. PEDRO HUITRON and ETELVINA HUITRON, husband and wife, THE ESTATE OF PEDRO HUITRON, THE ESTATE OF ETELVINA HUITRON, BANKERS INSURANCE COMPANY, a Florida Corporation as Trustee for ACTION BAIL BONDS, INC., along with their successors, assigns, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate,...
SUMMONS SERVED BY PUBLICATION (SMPB) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 23-3-00033-01 In re: Petitioner/s Tyler Davenport And Respondent/s Brittany Davenport Summons Served by Publication To: Brittany Davenport I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Dissolution of Marriage You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published October 4, 2023: . If you...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF LIND, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lind Community Church – 114 E. 5th Street on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the property tax levy and reviewing the 2024 budget. The regular Town Council Meeting will follow. A copy of the proposed budget may be obtained at Lind Town Hall, 116 ½ W. 2nd Street, Lind, WA 99341. Any citizen has the right to make written and/or oral comments or submit qu...
DAVENPORT-Taking advantage of a Lind-Ritzville/Sprague team down Zoe Galbreath, the Gorillas handed the Broncos their first loss outside tournament play of the season with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory Tuesday, Oct. 17. Set scores were 25-16, 23-25, 21-25, 23-25. But the Broncos returned to win column Thursday, Oct. 19, sweeping Jenkins, 3-0. At Davenport (7-5), the Gorillas had trouble finding their footing at the start of the match and the Broncos (12-1) jumped out to a...
Well, it looks like the last of the warm weather will be leaving us until spring. We always seem surprised, but we shouldn’t be. Once October is past the midway point, we should expect the warmth of the sun to go away. Oh sure, we’ll have a day or two that will be enjoyable. But for the most part, it’s time to find a jacket to wear or reacquaint yourself to the layered look. We will soon be watching the World Series. By the time you read this, the teams should be decid...
RITZVILLE – Lake Roosevelt's big play offense took center stage at Snider Field in its 20-8 win over the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos on Friday, Oct 20. On the Raiders' first possession, freshman Terrell Bush took an inside handoff from quarterback Wyatt Egbert and raced 80-yards untouched down the right sideline to score the first touchdown of the game. After the touchdown, Egbert fired a pass to Bush in the end zone to complete the 2-point conversion, which gave Lake R...