Keith Morris Cronin 1942 – 2024 Obituary November 20, 2024November 20, 20240 Keith Morris Cronin passed away peacefully in Ontario on Oct. 19, 2024. Keith was born in Prairie City on Aug. 25, 1942, to Thelma and Clarence Cronin. He was the youngest of five children, joining three brothers and one sister, and grew up in Drewsey. At the age of 18, he
Ronnie Dean Dawson 1974 – 2024 Obituary November 20, 2024November 20, 20240 Ronnie Dean Dawson, age 50, passed away on Oct. 27, 2024 in Burns. He was born on April 8, 1974, in Burns, to Clifford and Carol Dawson. He was a 1992 graduate of Burns High School. Ron grew up around ranching and livestock as the son of a buckaroo and kept
Eric Guthrie 1968 – 2024 Obituary November 20, 2024November 20, 20240 Eric Guthrie was born June 14, 1968 in San Jose, Calif. He passed away at his home in Burns, on Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 56. At the age of 1, he was adopted by his parents, Eldin and Esther Guthrie and then made his home in Gresham,
And The Plot Chickens: Starting from scratch Community November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Photo by Kellie Frank Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald As the former administrator for our local Farm Service Administration office, Kellie Frank is no stranger to proposal writing. She recently used those skills to apply for a grant to expand her new business and passion, “And The Plot Chickens.” The Oregon Department of Agriculture
Adventure Harney plans the Skull Bike Race to comeback in 2025 Community November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Photo courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Adventure Harney held its first meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, to plan the 2025 Skull Bike Race, led by committee chair, Natasha Gunn. Volunteers and outdoor recreation professionals joined the meeting via Zoom or in person at the Harney County Community Center. Together, they discussed
Mustangs dominate Union and capture their second consecutive 1A state championship Crane Volleyball November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Photos by Debbie Raney The Crane Mustang volleyball team won their second consecutive 1A state championship, defeating Union in straight sets 25-20, 25-10, 25-23 at the 2024 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 1A Volleyball State Championship held at Ridgeview High School in Redmond on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9. Coming into the tournament,
Brenda Kay Bloomquist 1942 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Kay Bloomquist passed away on Oct. 21, 2024, in Burns, at the age of 81. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, leaving behind a legacy of her love of Jesus, her kindness and her beacon of light to all who knew her. Born on Dec. 31,
Florence Krueger 1929 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Florence Krueger came into this world on July 20, 1929 and passed away on Nov. 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Bert and Ethel Stidham of Clark Wyo., sister to Lester, Margie, Violet who died as an infant, Ray, Burt, Argetta, Ruby, Opal, Arnie, Leonard, Wesley and Roy. She was
Julie Walls 1948 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 Julie Walls passed peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 27, 2024 at her home in Lafayette, Ore. She was born on April 26, 1948 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Norma Gertrued (Waite) and Ralph “Buzz” Stafford. Her summers were spent on her grandparents farm where she helped tend the garden and
William R. Parkhurst 1945 – 2024 Obituary November 13, 2024November 13, 20240 William R. Parkhurst, passed away, on Nov. 3, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Bill was born in Ontario, on May 21, 1945 to Mayfield and Vera Parkhurst. He worked at Termicaold and ran a successful account practice, farmed, and worked with both the Piaute Indian Nation in Burns and the Quinault Indian Nation. He