Curlew News

By Brenda Starkey Chronicle staff REPUBLIC - Ferry County voters favor a non-motorized rail trail, according to preliminary counts of a non-binding advisory measure that appeared on the Nov.

Unusual pumpkins The deadline for Okanogan's first unusual pumpkin contest is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced its 2009-2010 winter schedule, with parks in Okanogan and Ferry counties scheduled to close soon for the winter.

Posted: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 - 11:55 a.m. PDT Barstow bridge will be replaced By Brenda Starkey Chronicle Staff BARSTOW - The World War II-era bridge linking Ferry and Stevens counties will be replaced next year in a $3 million, federally funded project.

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 20. Driver Jack C. Johnson, 86, Curlew, complained of chest pain and was taken by ambulance to Okanogan-Douglas District Hospital, Brewster, the Washington State Patrol said.

Two Alabama residents were injured July 6 when their motorcycle fell over as they turned from state Highway 21 into Curlew Lake State Park.

By Brenda Starkey Chronicle staff CURLEW - The Husky Antique Car and Truck Museum will host its annual open house and swap meet Saturday, June 27.

Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 4:15 p.m. PDT Road work expected to cause delays in Ferry County By Brenda Starkey Chronicle staff REPUBLIC - Motorists along Ferry County highways will experience some delays because of road work.

Posted: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:23 a.m. PDT Trail committee ponders trespassers By Brenda Starkey Chronicle staff REPUBLIC - Ferry County's new trail committee May 20 discussed trespassers on the abandoned rail bed between Torboy and Danville.

By Brenda Starkey Chronicle Staff REPUBLIC - Two ongoing studies could lead to public transportation in Ferry County, county commissioners learned May 18.

Posted: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 10:57 a.m. PDT Spring blazes keep firefighters busy By Brenda Starkey Chronicle correspondent REPUBLIC - It's been an early spring for area firefighters.

By Brenda Starkey Chronicle correspondent REPUBLIC - Ferry County commissioners appointed nine members of a new Recreational Trail Committee April 27.

A salesman is missing in Ferry County, and the Sheriff's Office is asking for information that helps find him Gregory Johnson, 48, was last seen near Curlew around 11 a.m. Monday, according to a news release.

The Ferry county Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a missing Spokane man.