Dale Eugene Rushton 1930-2017 Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Dale Eugene Rushton, 86, of Canby, passed away April 7. Dale was born Aug.13, 1930, in Oberlin, Kan., and raised in Konona, Kan. He moved to Oregon with his family in 1941. He graduated from Benson High School in Portland and attended Van-Port College (now Portland State University) and the University
Death notice — Louis Hoke Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Louis Hoke, 84, of Burns, passed away Tuesday, April 11, at his son’s home in Bend. Call Faith Baptist Church in Hines for funeral service information, 541-573-7777.
Death notice — Velda Petersen Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Velda Petersen, 75, passed away April 3, 2017, at The Aspens Living Center.
Results of the Migratory Bird Festival Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 Many Harney County students participated in the annual Migratory Bird Festival youth art contest this year. There were dozens of incredible submissions across all ages! Thank you to the teachers and helpers who made these masterpieces possible with classroom time and overall support for art education. Here are the results for
Russell celebrates her 100th birthday today! Community April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 On April 5, 1917, the United States was preparing to declare war on Germany and enter into the fray known as World War I. On that same day on a small farm in Fort Benton, Mont., a baby girl was born, the second of seven children. That child would grow up
Lady Hilanders win three at tourney Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 The Burns softball team took part in the Riverside Round Robin Tournament March 28-29, and came away with a 3-1 record in their four games. Trailing 6-5 in the seventh inning of their opening game against Knappa, the Hilanders scored a run in their half of the inning to tie the
Doreen Church 1934-2017 Obituary April 5, 2017April 6, 20170 Doreen Church, a long-time resident of Harney County, passed away Jan. 25 in her home at the Narrows with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in London, England. There, she enjoyed gardening, trips with family to the ocean, and worked at a floral shop. She met Pat
Burns council voices concern over flooding Burns City Council News March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 As the spring runoff continues, so do concerns about flooding in some areas of the county. At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 22, Public Works Director Pedro Zabala told the council pumps have been in place for 10 days, pumping water from the field at the end of
Violent assault results in 60-month sentence News March 29, 2017March 30, 20171 On March 22, Isaiah James Smartt was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty in Harney County Circuit Court to assault in the third degree. On Aug. 18, 2016, Burns Police officers were dispatched to 610 N. Broadway in Burns for a reported assault. Law enforcement observed a 30-year-old
Youth lacrosse sign-ups now being accepted Sports March 29, 2017March 30, 20170 Sign-ups for youth lacrosse are now being accepted. Kids in first through fourth grades sign up at the High Desert Park and Rec office; grades 5-8 sign up at Shepherd Graphics. Practices begin the first week of April. For more information, call Rick Roy at 541-589-1159.