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The cities of the West Plains held various activities on Halloween, including the Medical Lake Fire Department's open house, Cheney and Airway Heights had Trunk-or-Treat and Eastern Washington University's EPIC Adventures had a haunted house....
The Cheney High volleyball team captured the 2016 District 7 championship after a 3-2 win over Pullman, Oct. 29. Although the Blackhawks had a bye to the finals, they took on a battle-tested Pullman team in a close match (17-25, 25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 15-10). Rylie Pease led her team with 17 kills, Peyton Stark had 37 assists and Taylor Gould recorded four aces. On defense, Ally Jones had 17 digs and KD Skillingstad notched a season-best five blocks. Read the full story...
The Cheney High volleyball team captured its first district title last Saturday after they defeated Pullman, 3-2 in the final rounds of the District 7 playoffs Although the Blackhawks had a bye to the finals, they took on a battle-tested Pullman team in a close match (17-25, 25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 15-10). Prior to facing Cheney, the Greyhounds swept Clarkston, 3-0 in the first round, then defeated East Valley, 3-2. Cheney head coach Heather Zorrozua said she was worried about...
CHENEY Oct. 23 A wallet was found on the 2800 block of North Sixth Street. Oct. 24 Third-degree theft was reported on the 500 block of West Sixth Street. License plates were taken from a vehicle. Domestic violence/verbal dispute was reported on the 600 block of Marcella Avenue. Forgery was reported on the zero hundred block of Cheney-Spokane Road. Domestic violence/verbal dispute was reported on the 200 block of South Cheney-Spangle Road. Fourth-degree assault was reported on the 200 block of South Cheney-Spangle Road. Suspic...
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Big Sky soccer tournament moves to Eastern Turns out there was some good soccer news last Friday for Eastern Washington. Prior to their 3-2 overtime loss to Montana at the EWU soccer field, the Big Sky Conference announced that the 2016 Big Sky soccer championships would be played at Eastern. The torunament was scheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 6. The University of Idaho won the Big Sky regular season title, and the right to host the tournament, but due to poor field conditions the Vandals opted...
Being a combat sports fan, it’s great to see MMA fighters like former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and current strawweight title holder Joanna Jedrzejcyk heading pay per views and getting the same exposure as the men. But while women mixed martial artists are making headlines, women’s boxing has been kind of left to the side. That could change as two well-known women pugilists are weeks away from stepping into the professional boxing scene. On Oct. 25, two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields annou...
The giants keep lining up, and so far, Eastern Washington finds ways to knock them down. The nation's No. 3-ranked Football Championship Subdivision Eagles - fresh from quietly dominating No. 16 Montana with a 35-16 Big Sky Conference win last Saturday at Roos Field - face yet another ranked opponent on the road against the No. 14 Cal Poly Mustangs. The game, set for Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif. kicks off at 6:05 p.m., and while not on any regular TV netwo...
The Cheney High boys cross country team fulfilled one of its season goals last Saturday - making a return trip to the 2A state cross country championships this Saturday at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The Blackhawks were edged out of a title by Selah at the Central Washington Athletic Conference regional championships, Oct. 29, at Apple Ridge Golf Course in Cowiche, losing 65-66 to the Vikings. The top-four teams from the regional glue-in advanced, with Pullman third at...
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St. Paul’s Episcopal holds holiday bazaar St. Paul’s Episcopal Church annual holiday bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Items available will include baked goods, handmade crafts, collectibles and other gift items. Local author Rita Seedorf will be present to autograph and sell her latest book, “Wary Watchers,” the sequel to her first book, “Letters from Brackham Wood.” St. Paul’s is located at 625 C St. in Cheney. CHS Cross Country annual Turkey Trot registration opens The Cheney High School Cro...
Paddy was born in 1927 in Reardan Wash., she was the second daughter born to Ralph and Polly Johnson. Paddy grew up on Brownes Mountain where her father farmed. She enjoyed a very happy childhood, being with her dear sister Gloria and living in a very, very special place. She graduated from Lindbergh High School in Valleyford, Wash. in 1945. She began work at Spokane Paper and Stationary where she met the love of her life George Young. They had five children. Together, they...
Dick passed away peacefully in his sleep in Spokane, Wash. on Oct. 23, 2016 at 70 years old. Dick was born in Spokane on Dec. 2, 1945 to Francis and Margaret Lee. After proudly serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War, he went to work in the family business, Bill’s Tavern in Cheney. He ran Bill’s until he retired in 2006. Dick is survived by his father Francis Lee, mother Margaret Lee, son Jason Lee, daughter Abigail Lee and six beautiful grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Cem... Full story
Beverly Jean Bibbee, 74, went home to our Lord on Oct. 25, 2016. She was born to Paul and Dorothy Hausler on Oct. 12, 1942 in Hamilton, Texas. She met the love of her life, Loyd Bibbee, on Catalina Island. Calif., and they soon married. Jean and Loyd lived for some time in California before relocating to Spokane. She is survived by her husband Loyd; her children Loyd, Orbie, Heidi, Jeremy; her children-in-law Chris and Rondi; numerous nieces and nephews; and her three grandchildren, Warren, Myra and Elizabeth. A service was... Full story
Hoam D. Burket Hoam D. Burket, "Grandma Jai," was born May 31, 1948 in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand; passed away Oct. 14, 2016 in Spokane at 68. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 29 years, Victor H. Burket, in Jan. 2007; her parents Yuri and Dee Duangsanit and older siblings. She is survived by her children: Timi P. (Joseph F.) Kelly of Columbia, Md., Roong R. (Theresa L.) Burket of Airway Heights; Gerry B. (Kirk P.) Long of Medical Lake; Julia J. (Clinton W.)... Full story
Saturday, Sept. 24, was a volunteer work day at the historic Medical Lake Cemetery on Brooks Road. In addition to many Medical Lake Cemetery Association members, the Medical Lake High School Junior ROTC had 18 junior cadets help as well. The project included raking, mowing, weeding, tree pruning and garbage clean up. The cemetery receives no assistance from city or Spokane County services so the upkeep is strictly up to volunteers. ROTC students taking part were in the clean...
1 Years Ago Nov. 2, 2006 The Cheney City Council voted unanimously to authorize commencement of quiet title and abatement action lawsuits against Miller and Miller Brothers, Inc. over land owned by the Millers on Cheney-Spangle Road – land the city wanted to purchase for use in its wastewater treatment plant expansion. The city of Cheney saw the opening of the long-awaited Pita Pit restaurant. Business owners Larry and Claudia Gallagher cut the ribbon with Cheney Mayor Allan Gainer Cheney’s girls’ cross country team earned t...
Twenty-five years ago in 1991, Mayor Al Ogdon flipped the switch to activate the long-awaited traffic light at First Street and Cheney Spokane Road. It was Cheney’s second traffic light. Learn more about our area’s history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the weekly What’s Happening section send an email with date, time, location and event to jmac@cheneyfreepress.com. Cheney • Nov. 4, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Nov. 4, Baby Play & Learn Storytime (ages 0 – 18 months), community library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Nov. 4, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Nov. 4, Friday Late Night (Middle School students onl... Full story
Tyler Grange has been the nucleus that has drawn the Tyler/Lance Hill community together since its organization, April 18, 1916. After a short time of inactivity during the war years, the Tyler Grange again became a vital part of the community. Family names of early Cheney/Tyler settlers were among the membership: Brown, Watt, Betz, Konshuk, Ham, Harris, Aylsworth, Denny, Shea and many more. The Grange met in the Tyler Community Church for a few years and then rented space in...
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