Burns council votes for economic development fund Burns City Council News January 30, 2019January 30, 20190 With the goal of spurring economic development in the community, the Burns City Council voted to use $5,000 to hire a grant writer to pursue more funds for the same purpose. The funds were already set aside in the budget for economic development. The council also voted to move the money
HCSD No. 3 votes to leave ESD services News School Board January 30, 2019January 30, 20190 On Jan. 16, the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD3) board of directors passed a resolution to opt out of the agreement with the Harney Educational Service District (ESD) to provide services. HCSD3 Superintendent Steve Quick said the decision was basically financial, explaining that it allows the district to have
Burns girls defeat Nyssa, Vale in EOL play Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports January 30, 2019January 30, 20190 The Burns girls basketball team stayed unbeaten in Eastern Oregon League play with wins over Nyssa and Vale Jan. 25-26. On Friday, Jan. 25, the Lady Hilanders hosted Nyssa and came away with a 44-26 win. Allie Hueckman finished with 18 points to lead Burns in scoring. Mileah SkunkCap added eight points,
Gordon Jack ‘Bud’ Fulton 1936-2019 Obituary January 30, 2019January 31, 20194 Gordon Jack ‘Bud’ Fulton passed away Jan. 18 in Brownsville, Texas. He was 82. Bud was born July 21, 1936, in Vernonia, to Thomas William Fulton and Gladys Jewell “Judy” (Smith) Fulton. He was raised in Vernonia and attended Vernonia High School where he played basketball. In 1955, Bud joined the
Mary G. Otley 1922-2019 Obituary January 30, 2019January 31, 20190 Mary Geraldine (Alderson) Otley passed away peacefully Jan. 15 at her home in Diamond, due to an aftermath of health issues from a stroke and smaller mini strokes the preceding weeks. Her mind and memory remained healthy, and she was able to visit with family and friends to her last
Court, committee, constituents discuss county’s wolf population County Court News January 23, 2019January 24, 20190 It was standing room only in Harney County Judge Pete Runnels’ office, as a crowd gathered to hear an update from the Harney County Wolf Advisory Committee during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 16. The committee consists of Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh (representing the Harney
Wolf Plan revision to be presented to commission in March Agriculture News January 23, 2019January 24, 20190 After completing the last scheduled facilitated meeting with stakeholder representatives on Monday, Jan. 8, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) staff are working to finalize a revised Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. That plan will be presented to the commission at its March 15 meeting in Salem for final
From idea to page one – No outline required Arts and Entertainment News January 23, 2019January 24, 20190 Frontier Art Center presents a workshop for writers taught by Paty Jager, Harney County author of more than two dozen novels. The workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $75 for the weekend, and it includes box lunches. Jager’s two-day
Crane tops Adrian 60-45 in HDL play Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports January 23, 2019January 24, 20190 Three Mustangs scored in double figures to lead the Crane boys basketball team to a 60-45 win over Adrian on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Crane Union High School. With the win, the Mustangs improved to 5-1 in the High Desert League, and 9-7 overall. Jacob Dunn dropped in 16 points to lead
Dolores E. (Hughet) Raymond 1933-2019 Obituary January 23, 2019January 25, 20190 Dolores E. (Hughet) Raymond passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 10 at Vermont Hills Acute Care. Dolores was born Oct. 19, 1933, in Burns. Dolores spent part of her early years in The Narrows outside of Burns on her Uncle Louis’s ranch. The years she spent on the ranch shaped