Mead News

Jonathan M. Fergen and Jennifer L. Henry, both of Spokane. Christopher G. McConn and Gwenivere P. Nevue, both of Spokane.

Eli E. Hedahl, of Post Falls, and Tasha M. Bertholf, of Spokane. Clarence R. Beach and Robbin M.L. Paeper, both of Spokane.

Jonathan M. Fergen and Jennifer L. Henry, both of Spokane. Christopher G. McConn and Gwenivere P. Nevue, both of Spokane.

Andy J. Simpson and Angela G. Mund, both of Spokane. Michael C. Marsh and Kymberly D. De Poto, both of Mead.

The leader of a diploma mill that sold more than 10,000 fake high school and college degrees around the world has been sentenced to three years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.

Dixie Randock, the ringleader of a Spokane based phony diploma racket, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Elizabeth Rosen of Seabeck and Jerry Claghorn of West Richland, Wash., were wed on Father's Day, June 15, 2008, at Bear Creek Lodge on Mount Spokane in Mead, Wash.

Anton P. Nikulin, of Mead, and Tatyana M. Mitina, of Spokane Valley. Dan A. Knight and Trisha S. Whitney, both of Spokane.

Two brothers have bought a 3.5-acre parcel near Esmeralda Golf Course in the Hillyard neighborhood and plan to build separate buildings there for their respective businesses.

Gonzaga University announced legendary coach Pat Tyson will take over the schools' cross country and track programs.

Margaret Meader Hofmann, 82, died at her home in Fredericksburg Thursday, May 15, 2008.

The organizing Rotaract Club expects 97 entries, including bands, drill teams, politicians and others, with most of the action on Spokane Falls Boulevard. via The Spokesman-Review

“You look around at all the civilizations that have come and gone - the only thing left is the art”

A painted bronze lioness stands sentry at the entrance to sculptor Bill Sander's Farmhouse April 30, 2008. via The Spokesman-Review

“Transportation is one area that's really killing us.”

The Mead School District is facing a budget shortfall even as enrollment goes up because of rising fuel prices and higher than anticipated cost-of-living increases mandated by the Legislature. via The Spokesman-Review

A Spokane County firefighter was flown to Harborview Medical Center today after he suffered burns following a blaze near Mead. via The Spokesman-Review

“Leadership in Spokane County needs to be visionary, and they need to think 20 to 40 years out”

Spokane Raceway Park may soon become the property of taxpayers. Two Spokane County commissioners said Thursday they lean in favor of making a bid on the raceway next week at a public auction. via The Spokesman-Review

“These degrees were sold to consumers throughout the world so those (people) could get hired or promoted in their jobs or obtain H1B (educational) visas”

For the first time in the United States, federal investigators in Spokane have obtained indictments against eight people accused of operating Internet-based diploma mills, making millions by selling bogus ... via The Spokesman-Review

“It was a commitment I made about three months ago. I'm going to stick to it”

After completing two tours in Iraq, Sgt. Wayne Leyde won $1 million from a scratch-and-win lotto ticket on Tuesday. via ABC News

A former U.S. Army serviceman who served as a tanker during two tours in Iraq has won $1 million from a Washington state lottery scratch ticket. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“The majority of our customers notice the pictures”

Artist Jim Battell stands in front of a group of his paintings on display at Gelato Joe's in North Spokane, Wash. via The Spokesman-Review