Yaeger to lead Ritzville

RITZVILLE – City Councilman will officially become mayor-elect Nov. 28 after Adams County certifies the results of the general election.

According to the Adams County Auditor's Office, out of 594 total mayoral votes cast, 375 (63.1%) ballots were for Yaeger.

Cory Bartlett, owner of the local Gigamedics computer shop, finished second with 218 (36.7%).

After election certification, Yaeger will start his term the new mayor in January; he replaces long-time Mayor Linda Kadlec.

Mayor-elect Yaeger is no stranger to Ritzville and Adams County.

At the candidate forum last July, Yaeger said he's lived...