Burns Council covers variety of topics Burns City Council News July 29, 2020July 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held July 22. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Police Chief Newt SkunkCap reported that the Burns Police Department has been very busy. The department confiscated more than 200 pounds of marijuana and a large sum
Renovations are under way at the Malheur Field Station News July 29, 2020July 29, 20200 The Malheur Field Station offers an opportunity to view wildlife like this nighthawk. It just may be one of the best-kept secrets in Harney County. Located just three miles from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR), the Malheur Field Station offers a clean, quiet environment for those wanting to explore and enjoy
County considers wolf resolution County Court News July 29, 2020July 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held July 15. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: The court discussed a Letter of Promulgation regarding revised Harney County Emergency Operations Plans. Emergency Manager Paul Gray said an update will happen every two years to align
Shirley Mingus 1935-2020 Obituary July 29, 2020July 29, 20200 Shirley Mingus, 84, a life-long resident of Harney County, passed away July 7 at her home in Harney with son, Jon, and daughter-in-law, Nikki, at her side. Shirley was born at home on the Silvies River (Dam Ranch) on Dec. 22, 1935, to Lottie (Whiting) and Vern Bossuot, joining siblings Alan
John Michael Surplus 1957-2020 Obituary July 29, 2020July 29, 20200 John Michael (Mike) Surplus passed away July 19 after a long and courageous fight with cancer. One in which cancer wasn’t even prepared to handle. Mike was born Sept. 22, 1957, in San Bernardino, Calif., to John and Charlene Surplus. Mike moved with his family to John Day around the age of
Zink sentenced to 81 months in prison News July 22, 2020July 21, 20200 On Wednesday, July 15, Caleb Zink was sentenced to 81 months incarceration following a 12-person jury trial. On March 30, 2019, Zink requested law enforcement’s presence at property on West Buchanan in Burns. Burns Detective Robby Tiller and now Trooper Brennan Pilon responded. When officers arrived, Zink was armed with an
Fire precautions are now in effect News July 22, 2020July 21, 20200 County burn ban Harney County Emergency Manager Paul Gray announced that county-wide burning restrictions went into effect July 1. The following activities are not allowed: • open burning (burning of yard debris or large piles of woody debris); • use of burn barrels. Recreational fires, campfires, and warming fires are still allowed, but you are
Refuge, Forest Service work together to remove carp from Malheur Lake News July 22, 2020July 21, 20200 Submitted photos In 2018, 8,000 carp were removed from Malheur Lake. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald The Carp Derby has become a fun, family-friendly annual event at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The derby is a fishing competition where the public is invited to catch carp and learn more about how the
Cathy Ann Jory Obituary July 22, 2020July 22, 20200 Cathy Ann Jory passed away May 13 at Harney District Hospital in Burns. Cathy is survived by her husband, Doug Jory of Hines; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Jonathan Wolf; grandson, Nicholas, and granddaughter, Jennifer, all of Dallesport, Wash.
Bennett provides an update on this year’s fair Community News July 15, 2020July 15, 20200 By Jordon Bennett, Fair Manager Since the early 1900s, the Harney County Fair has been a time for the community to come together to celebrate the end of summer, the end of harvest, and kick off the new school year. We, as the members of the fair board and county court, are