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  • BRONCOS SENIORS NIGHT

    Updated Nov 3, 2016

    BRONCOS. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos honored 13 seniors at the final regular season game on Oct. 28. Parents of the athletes are (back row, from left) Art and Judy Boutain, Joanna and Brent Schukay, Sheila and Gary Martin, Bart Widman, Teresa and Troy Ryan, Triana and David Gimmaka, Michelle and Tim Smith, Kassandria Rouleau and Casey Rouleau, Kim and Steve Schofstoll, Kathy McCrady and Ned Bernath, Melinda Owens, Tami and Thad Taylor, Jenny Shields, and Sue and John...

  • LRS Broncos fall to Reardan in final regular season game

    Katelin Davidson|Updated Nov 3, 2016

    The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos faced a tough loss against league rival the Reardan Indians on Oct. 28. The Broncos hosted the final regular season game and were plagued with turnovers, resulting in a victory for the Indians. The Broncos started strong in the first quarter with a long drive down the field on the first plays of the game. The drive resulted in a Broncos touchdown, with Damien Rouleau pushing through Reardan’s defense line for a one-yard touchdown run. Pius Pr...

  • Lady Tigercats prepare for Districts

    Katelin Davidson|Updated Nov 3, 2016

    The Lady Tigercats had successful outings in both league competition and nonleague games over the past week. The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus team battled on the court in order to earn a chance to compete in the District Tournament. The LWK team started off their busy week with a nonleague game against Oakesdale. With a limited amount of players able to compete for the Lady Tigercats at the match, the junior varsity athletes stepped up to fill the positions on the varsity...

  • BIRTHS: Lincoln Bryant Kragt, Landry Marie Kragt

    Updated Nov 3, 2016

    John and Kellie (Deska) Kragt of Ritzville announce the birth of their twins, Lincoln Bryant Kragt and Landry Marie Kragt, born Sept. 13 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Lincoln and Landry join a brother, Austin. At birth, Lincoln weighed six pounds 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. Landry weighed five pounds eight ounces and measured 18 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Cindy Deska of Ritzville, and Keith and Tammy Deska of Lake Jackson,...

  • Velma Clara (Krug) Biermann

    Updated Nov 3, 2016

    Velma Clara (Krug) Biermann was born Oct. 21, 1921, to Wilhelm and Emma (Dettmen) Krug at home, west of Hatton. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed with her brother Edward at Gideon Lutheran Church, which at that time was located in the country at Paradise Flats. She attended school at Hatton until the seventh grade and then continued her education in Lind, graduating in 1938. Velma lived at home on the farm until she married Emil Biermann of Lind on June 30,...

  • Hanna Lenhart Heimbigner

    Updated Nov 3, 2016

    Hanna Lenhart Heimbigner was born on Jan. 17, 1916, in Odessa, and died on Oct. 6 in Fremont, California, at the age of 100. She leaves a family that loves her and will miss her forever. She is survived by her children: Leland Heimbigner of Reno, Nevada, and Barbara Heimbigner of Newark, California, as well as 19 nieces and nephews. Hanna was a long-time resident of Ritzville from 1946-1976. She loved music and the arts and enjoyed watching local professional sports on...

  • Penny Auction in Ritzville Nov. 5

    Updated Nov 3, 2016

    The Ritzville Festivals Association is hosting a Penny Auction on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event takes place in the American Legion Hall and doors open at 11 a.m. Winners are announced at 1 p.m. and the Ritzville Festivals Association is serving a lunch. The American Legion Hall is located at 106 West Broadway in Ritzville....