Keeping local dollars local in Harney County Business News November 11, 2020November 11, 20200 A new digital gift card program, Shop Harney, is available for shopping at more than 40 Harney County businesses. Every business in Harney County is essential. That’s the reality of our small frontier community and home. Unlike urban areas with multiple competing businesses, Harney County relies on every individual small business
COVID-19 testing event to be held Thursday, Nov. 5 COVID-19 Health Care News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 Your local health department would like to inform you of our response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in our community. As of Nov. 2, we have 38 total coronavirus cases in Harney County, the majority of which occurred in the last month. Several schools in our area — including Slater
Recreational carp fishing gains popularity News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 Submitted photo Amanda Ponti drove to Harney County from Alturas, Calif., and bought a non-resident, two-day license so that she could catch carp at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald The common carp doesn’t have the best reputation in North America. In Harney County specifically, carp are considered an
Hines council discusses water project and land swap Hines Common Council News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 27. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department head reports, City Administrator Kirby Letham reported that: • the West Hanley paving project is complete; • copies of the density test results were included in
John Maurice Hodge 1940-2020 Obituary November 4, 2020November 5, 20200 John Maurice Hodge, 80, passed away on Oct. 24, 2020 at his home in Juntura. He was born to Elenor M. Hider and Nathaniel Hodge on February 14, 1940 in Claremore, Okla. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and a recognized member of the Muscogee Creek Nation. He spent his
Silvies Valley Ranch announces ‘Celebrations at Silvies’ News October 28, 2020October 28, 20200 Submitted photos Celebrate your next special occasion at The Retreat, Links and Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch. The Retreat, Links, and Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch is offering special packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. As winter and the holidays approach, the ranch resort, which provides year-round luxury lodging, award-winning dining, and
Burns moving forward with street project Burns City Council News October 28, 2020October 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Oct. 14. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Judy Erwin reported that a meeting regarding the 2020 street project was held with HA McCoy and High Desert Aggregate and Paving on Oct. 14. Pending
Hilanders sweep the Honkers in three sets Burns Volleyball Sports October 28, 2020October 28, 20200 On Friday, Oct. 23, the Burns Hilander volleyball team traveled to Lakeview to take on the Honkers. The Hilanders swept the Honkers in three sets, 25-13, 25-17, 25-13. Kaitlin Wright led the team in kills, racking up 14 of the team total of 28. Freshman Mackensie King had five, followed by
Peters joins HDH Family Care Health Care News October 21, 2020October 21, 20200 Submitted photo Family nurse practitioner Danyelle Oelke Peters returned to Harney County to care for her community. Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care clinic is excited to welcome Danyelle Oelke Peters, a family nurse practitioner who started seeing patients on Sept. 1. Peters is no stranger to Harney County, as she grew up
Hines Council continues to discuss the water project Hines Common Council News October 21, 2020October 21, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Oct. 13. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department reports: • Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that calls are down, but fights and domestic calls are a problem. The department noticed an increase in transient people