Two new commissioners headed for office

RITZVILLE – It’s looking like Adams County will have two new commissioners next year.

As of Monday, Nov. 9, Dan Blankenship had received 64.04% of the vote between himself and incumbent John Marshall for the District No. 1 race. Both men are Republicans living in Ritzville.

“I am pretty grateful, pretty humble, at the level of support the voters showed tonight, and I am excited to get to work for them in January,” Blankenship said following the first count Nov. 3.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Adams County Commissioner, and I am proud of my efforts and the work that has bee...