Harney District Hospital provides an update on COVID-19 Health Care News September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney District Hospital (HDH) would like provide an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and answer some of the questions that you might have. — COVID-19 cases — As of Monday, Aug. 30, Harney County has had 595 positive COVID-19 cases since the
Desert Roze Band to perform at the fair Arts and Entertainment September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 Submitted photo The Desert Roze Band will perform after the rodeo on Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11. Local favorite, Desert Roze Band, is set to entertain audiences at the Harney County Fair this year. In preparation for the upcoming performance, band founder Howie Roozeboom shared a bit about his musical background
Burns High School volleyball team goes 4-1 in opening week Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 The Burns High School (BHS) volleyball team kicked off the season by hosting 5A Crook County High School in Burns on Thursday, Aug. 26. The Hilanders kept each match close, but were unable to defeat the Cowgirls. Crook County won in four sets, 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23. Mackenzie King led the Hilanders
Bette I Ballard (Bradach) 1931 – 2021 Obituary September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 Bette I Ballard passed away on Friday, Aug. 20, at Harney District Hospital in Burns. She was 90 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Layton Ballard in 1996, after 46 years of marriage. Elizabeth (Bette) Irene Bradach was born in Biwabik, Minn. to Frank and Dora Bradach
George “Doug” Campbell Obituary September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 George “Doug” Campbell, 79 passed away on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend. A Memorial Service is pending. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Celebration of Life Irene (Hatt) Crane Nov. 1921 – Sept. 2020 Obituary September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 The Celebration of Life for Irene (Hatt) Crane will be held on Sept. 11, 2021 at BanBury Golf Course in Eagle, Idaho at 2 p.m.
Delores Gann Obituary September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 Delores Gann, 76 passed away on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Harney District Hospital. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Airport Day celebration held Aug. 21 News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 Photos by GREGORY KOLT Smoke jumpers boarding the plane. Burns Airport Day was celebrated at the Burns Municipal Airport on Saturday, Aug. 21. The day got under way with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by Boyce LaForest and crew from Oregon Data Services. Certified Flight Instructor Gregory Kolt also provided discovery flights to
Hines Council considers Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance Hines Common Council News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Aug. 10. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Mayor Nikki Morgan addressed the council about the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance. City Administrator Kirby Letham read an email from Councilor Misty Shepherd (who was absent
Demolition Derby goes off with a bang! News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 Photos by GEORGE HEINZ JR. Held Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Harney County Fairgrounds, the annual Demolition Derby was a smash hit! Winners of each event are as follows: Powder Puff First place: Phylicia Yekel Second place: Mackenzie Moulton Third place: Mckiah Schroeder Heat 1 First place: Jaden Simpson, Burns Second place: Kyle Orris, Homedale Heat 2 First place: Chris Folger,