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Healthcare reform on hospital board agenda »
The majority of discussion topics during the June 25 Hospital Board Meeting related to patients’ care and records. The Health Information Management department is currently undergoing a project with an electronic records system called “Docuware.” This...
June 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Grand opening for Dialysis Center »
The Fresenius Medical Care Leah Layne Dialysis Center will host its grand opening celebration today, July 1 at 3 p.m. The open house will be held at the new Othello clinic, located at 530 S....
June 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Nothin’ Else Matters »
“Typical musician – he lost track of time working on a song,” bass player Jordan Johnson said while waiting for band-mate Ryley Peterson in the parking lot. Johnson and Peterson along with guitarist Derek Wagner and...
June 30 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Stars of the Future a hit at the Showhouse »
Reichert’s Showhouse hosted its first annual “Stars of the Future” talent competition on Thursday, June 18. The show featured nine acts by local high school performers. A judges panel consisting of Othello’s Shirley Dever, Jenny...
June 23 2009 / No comment / Read More »Recent
What’s the buzz about honey? »
Local beekeepers Ken and Barb Caylor enjoy their profession. “It’s really rewarding. The saying ‘busy as a bee’ is very true. They are very fascinating...
Jun 9 2009 / No comment / Read More »Board approves lunch detention »
Project Manager Mike Currie gave his routine update on the progression of renovation in the district at Monday night’s school board meeting. What...
Jun 9 2009 / No comment / Read More »Funds Limited for Local Cemetery Maintenance »
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series on Adams County cemeteries. Historical data on Othello area cemeteries was compiled in part...
Jun 6 2009 / No comment / Read More »Huskies compete in Seattle for 2A title »
Two doubles teams participated in the 2A state tennis tournament on May 29 and 30 at the University of Washington tennis facility. Both teams...
Jun 2 2009 / No comment / Read More »Candidates file for local positions »
Candidates began filing for elected office on June 1, 2009. As of the Independent’s press time, the following had filed: for State Representative Pos....
Jun 2 2009 / No comment / Read More »Kirkwood javelin state champion »
Making remarkable improvement throughout the season Christine Kirkwood won the 2A state javelin championship with a throw of 151 feet, 10 inches in Tacoma...
Jun 2 2009 / No comment / Read More »THANK YOU! »
I just wanted you to know that I enjoy reading the weekly paper, I was born and raised in Othello and have lived in...
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