National Geographic Channel to feature Harney County archaeological site News March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 The National Geographic Channel will be airing a special at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday, March 6, that features an archaeological site in Harney County. The site has been excavated for the last five years by Burns District Bureau of Land Management in a partnership with the University of
Five Burns grapplers compete at state Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 The Burns Hilanders had three wrestlers place in the top six of their respective weight classes and finished in 12th place at the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Championships held Feb. 24-25 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Dallon Higgins (126) and Evan Gunderson (152) both placed third, and Kyran Simpson (132)
Mustangs wrestle at state Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Crane Mustangs wrestling season came to an end at the OSAA 2A/1A State Wrestling Tournament, held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Mustangs’ William Johnson and Sam Williams both placed third in their weight classes, 145 lbs and 285 lbs., respectively. Elijah Epling placed
Cole Clemens 1984-2017 Obituary March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 Cole Clemens, 32, passed away Feb. 11 from injuries suffered in a snowmobile accident near La Grande. Cole was born Oct. 19, 1984, in Bend to Tom and Candis Clemens. He lived most of his life growing up in Bend, but La Grande was his true home where he resided the
Theresa (Merkle) Ward 1928-2017 Obituary March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 Theresa (Merkle) Ward passed away Feb. 21. Theresa was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Tacoma, Wash., to Henry Merkle and Lillian Anslow Merkle. Theresa met and later married Jim Ward. In 1957, Jim and Theresa and their four children moved to Burns and started the county’s first radio station, KRNS. They
Memorial service — Conley Fitchett Obituary March 1, 2017March 1, 20170 A memorial service for former Harney County resident Conley Fitchett will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Faith Baptist Church in Hines. A potluck will follow. Those attending are welcome to bring pictures of Conley to display on a picture board.
Court updated about available veterans services County Court News February 22, 2017February 22, 20170 Veterans Service Officer Guy McKay attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 15 to present a quarterly report and discuss veterans programs. McKay also updated the court regarding legislative action concerning veterans and veteran issues and provided copies of House Concurrent Resolution 6. The resolution recognizes and honors
Hines council discusses Police Reserve program and appoints president, budget officer Hines Common Council News February 22, 2017February 22, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Hines Common Council on Tuesday, Feb. 14, the council discussed the Police Reserve Program and appointed a council president and budget officer. ••• Councilor Diane Rapaport was elected as the council president. She was nominated by Rod Bennett and elected unanimously. City
Crane girls win district title Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports February 22, 2017February 22, 20170 Lady Mustangs to host state playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 25 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Lady Mustangs battled the Adrian Antelopes for the High Desert League (HDL) District Championship. The Mustangs, who had previously lost two games to the Antelopes, came away with the win, 56-51. Claire Hammond,
Burns girls lose to Nyssa 40-39, qualify for state tourney Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 22, 2017February 22, 20170 The Burns girls basketball team lost to Nyssa in the first round of the Eastern Oregon League (EOL)playoffs, but had a high enough ranking by the OSAA to qualify for the 3A girls state basketball tournament. The Lady Hilanders placed third in the EOL with a 6-4 record (14-9 overall), and