Carol Jean Smith 1938 -2026 Obituary May 27, 2026May 27, 20260 Carol Jean (Herrin) Smith passed away Feb. 16, at her home in Coquille, Ore., with her family at her side. Carol was born Jan. 10, 1938 in Oroville, Wash., to Harold Freeman and Marjorie Francelia (Haase) Herrin. Carol married Bill in Lakeview, on Sept. 6, 1958. To the marriage was born two
Janette Jarvis 1932 – 2026 Obituary May 27, 2026May 27, 20260 Janette Louise Frost was born to Gearald E. Frost and Lois A. Rossiter on Feb. 27, 1932, in Drain, Ore. She passed away in Burns on May 16, 2026. Janette was the oldest of the sisters, Claudia Sandquist, Ethel Bossuot and Jackie Caizza. The family lived in Corvallis and moved to Burns
Celebration of Life – Al Albertson Obituary May 27, 2026May 27, 20260 A Celebration of Life for Al Albertson will be held at the Burns Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m.
Trail of Hope raises $1,901 for local cancer patients! Community May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Photos courtesy of CANCancer CAN Cancer of Harney County hosted the annual Trail of Hope 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, May 9, at the Hines Park Pavilion. This annual event raises funds to help cover the cost of non-medical expenses (such as gas, groceries, and lodging) for local cancer patients
Frontier Art Middle School and Teen Painting Program Arts and Entertainment Youth May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Kate Marsh of the Frontier Art Center has always had a vision for the arts in Harney County for all ages. Of course, art is offered in the Middle School and High School, but afterschool extracurricular options were needed. So many of our youth who are not in sports end
Softball sweeps Outlaws on senior day Burns Softball Burns Sports May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Photos courtesy of Burns Softball The BHS softball team earned their 21st win in a row after defeating Baker and Enterprise this past week. Burns is sitting at the No. 8th spot in the OSAA rankings, which could give them a home game in the second round of the playoffs if
Memorial Service – Donald and Lois White Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 A memorial service for Donald and Lois White will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m., at the Faith Baptist Church.
Gary Ray “Papa” Sahlberg 1941 – 2026 Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 The Sahlberg Family is saddened to announce the passing of Our Family Patriarch, Gary Ray “Papa” Sahlberg, 85, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026, at their home in Prineville. He was surrounded by his loving family. Surviving family members include his beautiful bride
Death Notice – Jim Cronin Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved dad, Jim Cronin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him most. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing he is finally at peace. His love, wisdom, and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever carried with us. A
Phyllis Jane Bower Weare 1932 – 2026 Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Phyllis Jane Bower Weare was born April 20, 1932, to Milton and Ethel Bower and passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Phyllis grew up in small towns in Washington and Oregon and graduated from high school in Burns. She attended Northwest Christian College and the University of Oregon and