The carnival returns to the Harney County Fair & Rodeo Arts and Entertainment Community September 2, 2026September 2, 20260 The 2026 Harney County Fair & Rodeo has secured a carnival for the second year in a row, running Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 10-12 at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Wristbands One-day unlimited ride wristband will cost $35 (presale) and $40 if purchased onsite. The wristband will be valid for one-day for one-person, with no
Bat tests positive for rabies in Harney County Community News September 2, 2026September 2, 20260 On Friday, Aug. 28, the Harney County Health Department let the community know that a bat collected in rural Harney County had tested positive for rabies, according to the Oregon State Veterinary Laboratory. The bat was safely collected by a private citizen and veterinary-euthanized after it was observed acting strangely and
Hilanders take down Henley in the finals at the Challenger Invitational Burns Sports Burns Volleyball September 2, 2026September 2, 20260 Photo courtesy of BHS Volleyball The No. 2 seeded Hilanders won the Challenger Invitational held in Medford by defeating Henley in the finals. Back row: Megan Weil, Coral Averett, Kristee Condon, and Baileigh Nisbet. Front row: Co-head coach Paula Toney, Amaya Ballard, Natalee Otley-Smith, Bailey Temple, Shelby Peasley and co-head coach
Calesta Elane (Sly) Markgraf 1963 – 2026 Obituary September 2, 2026September 2, 20260 Calesta Elane (Sly) Markgraf, age 62, passed away on Aug.14, 2026, in Ontario. She was born on Oct. 9, 1963, in Springfield, Ore., to Richard and Delorse Sly. Shortly after Calesta’s birth, the family moved to Halfway, Ore., where she was joined by her younger sister, Cindy, in 1965. The family later
Joyce Elene Yarber Sahlberg 1937 – 2026 Obituary September 2, 2026September 2, 20260 Joyce Elene Yarber Sahlberg, age 89, of Burns, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by her love of her family. Joyce was born on July 24, 1937, in Burns, to William and Violet Yarber. She was a loving sister to Chester, Wilma, Patsy, and Billy, and she cherished that
Carolyn Juanita Christensen Dec. 13, 1935 – Aug. 16, 2026 Obituary August 26, 2026September 2, 20260 Carolyn Juanita Christensen, 90, passed away at Harney District Hospital Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. She was born on Dec. 13, 1935 in Jonesboro, Ark., to Joe and Freda Coleman. She was the oldest of three children, including brother, Jerry and sister, Fran. On Dec. 9, 1965, Carolyn married her best friend
Toni K. (Cargill) Hilbert 1959 – 2026 Obituary August 26, 2026September 2, 20260 Toni K. (Cargill) Hilbert, 67, who loved her horses, family and friends fiercely, passed away unexpectedly in Burns, on Friday Aug. 15. Toni was born June 22, 1959, in El Centro. Cali., to Carl and Linda (Hix) Cargill. Toni grew up in California, graduating from Del Oro High School in Loomis,
Marilyn Louise Ausmus Bamberry Watts 1931 – 2026 Obituary August 26, 2026September 2, 20260 Marilyn Louise Ausmus Bamberry Watts, 94, passed away on Aug. 14, 2026, after a fall. She was born near Burns on Nov. 7, 1931, leaving a legacy of service to others, loyalty to family and friends and as a creative homemaker. An avid historian of Harney County and the pioneers that
Shirley Dowell Miller 1948 – 2026 Obituary August 26, 2026September 2, 20260 Shirley Dowell Miller, 77, passed away Aug. 18, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Shirley was raised on a ranch near Princeton, where she developed a lifelong love of the land, animals, and horses. She became an accomplished rancher and horsewoman and remained deeply connected to that way of
Death Notice – Carolyn Christensen Obituary August 19, 2026August 19, 20260 Carolyn Christensen, age 90, of Burns, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. She is survived by her four children, Mike Fulton, Randy Fulton, Jeff Fulton, and Shauna Hammon; her stepchildren, Debbi Robertson and Denise Christensen Campbell; and her brother, Jerry Coleman. Services are pending and will be announced at a later