Cheryl Lea Land 1957 – 2025 Obituary April 30, 2025April 30, 20250 Cheryl Lea Land, was born on Dec. 3, 1957, to Mavis and Walter Rankin in Duluth, Minn. Cheryl faced many struggles in her life from birth, but always did so with such grace and a smile on her face. She had a fight like no other and fought every battle
Celebration of Life – Jake Needham Obituary April 30, 2025April 30, 20250 A Celebration of Life for Jake Needham will be held Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m., at the Idlewild Campground. A pot luck will be held with meat and cheese trays and water being provided.
Jonathan Roger Schmeck 1999 – 2025 Obituary April 23, 2025April 23, 20250 On March 24, 2025, Jonathan Roger Schmeck passed away from a car accident on his way to work. He was just 25 years old. Jonathan was born on Aug. 29, 1999, in Bend, the oldest son of Penny Lee Dean Schmeck and Laird Leon Schmeck. Jonathan was named after his paternal
Joe Elmer Miller 1934-2025 Obituary April 23, 2025April 23, 20250 Joe Miller passed away peacefully at age 90, on April 17, 2025, at his ranch in Frenchglen surrounded by family. He was born on Nov. 26, 1934, in the Miller House in Frenchglen to parents, Taft and Nellie Miller. He was the second youngest of seven children. Joe and his younger
Donald George Toelle 1929 – 2025 Obituary April 16, 2025April 16, 20250 Don Toelle spent most of his life in Harney County, ranching, rodeoing, and raising a family. Don was born March 20, 1929, in Linnton, Ore., where his parents, Ferdinand and Mary Toelle, ran a small farm. Don was the second youngest of their seven children. He spent his childhood working
Death Notice – Lola J. Sevey Obituary April 16, 2025April 16, 20250 Lola J. Sevey, 75 of Ontario, formerly of Burns passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario.
Kaylee Birt still missing News April 9, 2025April 10, 20250 Kaylee Birt has been missing since Friday, April 4, 2025. She was last seen at The Fields Store, with her car which is a gold 2008 Chevy Malibu with plate ORE GW21073. She was making her way from Klamath Falls, to Shenandoah, Iowa and was last seen wearing a green
2025 Harney County Migratory Bird Festival canceled News April 9, 2025April 10, 20250 Modified Local Events and Relief Efforts Announced The Harney County Migratory Bird Festival planning team has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 event, originally scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, April 10–13, due to ongoing and potential flooding across the region. This decision follows severe flood impacts throughout the community, including neighborhoods on
Ayla Davies named National NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Week Sports April 9, 2025April 10, 20250 Photo courtesy of SOU SOFTBALL Ayla Davies has led the SOU Raider softball team to a No. 3 ranking with a 34-4 record. Ayla Davies, 2024 BHS graduate and standout pitcher, has been named National NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Week, while dominating at Southern Oregon University. Davies has also been named
Eugene “Geno” Andueza June 8, 1962 – April 1, 2025 Obituary April 9, 2025April 9, 20250 Geno Andueza passed peacefully in the company of family and loved ones on April 1, 2025, in Bend. He was 62. Geno was born June 8, 1962, in San Sebastian, Spain, located in the Basque region of Spain, to parents, Agustin Andueza of Lesaka, Spain, and Juanita Sanzberro of Etxalar, Spain.