Observing and honoring the rich history of Memorial Day News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Memorial Day on May 30 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history
Primary Election results Election News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 The primary election was held Tuesday, May 17. Here are the unofficial results from the local election. Harney County Judge Bill Hart — 60.01 percent, 1,592 votes Pete Runnels — 39.88 percent, 1,058 votes Write-in — 0.11 percent, 3 votes Harney County Commissioner Position 2 Patty Dorroh — 62.81 percent, 1,564 votes Vern I. Brown Jr. — 15.9
Hilanders beat Enterprise in District Playoff Burns Softball Sports May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Photo courtesy of BHS SOFTBALL The Burns High School (BHS) softball team poses for a photo after defeating the Enterprise program for the No. 1 seed out of the Special District 2 league. The Burns softball team hosted the Special District 2 playoff held on Friday, May 20 against the Enterprise/Wallowa/Joseph softball
Mildred (Red) Knight 1927 – 2022 Obituary May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Longtime resident Mildred (Red) Knight passed away in Hines, on May 17, 2022, at the age of 95. She was the daughter of Chrest and Agnes Nelson of Pendleton, and the youngest of five children. Mildred was born in Corvallis, on Feb. 27, 1927. She married James O. Red June
Celebration of Life Kathy Brinkley Obituary May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 A Celebration of Life for Kathy Brinkley will be held June 4 at the Harney County Fairground from 1-6 p.m. Social hour will start at 1 p.m. and run until 3 p.m. A potluck will run from 1-3 p.m. and the program will start at 5 p.m. This event is a potluck,
Celebration of Life Betty Margaret Pratt Obituary May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 A Celebration of Life will be held for Betty Margaret Pratt on Saturday, July 9, 2022. A graveside service will start at 1 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. A gathering to follow at the Pine Room until 4 p.m.
Locksmith Sam Allen opens shop in Burns Business News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Sam Allen moved back to Harney County to open Allen Key N Lock, a much-needed locksmith businesses in Burns. During the summer of 2021, Sam Allen — who now owns Allen Key N Lock, located at 25 E. Madison in Burns — was living in Portola, Calif., working
Citizens of Harney County clean up! Community News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Submitted photo From L-R: Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson, and Burns Police Chief Nancy Gardner painting at Triangle Park. On Saturday, May 14, more than 100 community members came together to make Harney County a little better! In Burns and Hines, participants worked on projects at Triangle Park,
Harney County High School rodeo team hosts competition Rodeo Sports May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Harney County High School Rodeo Team in action. The Harney County High School Rodeo Team played host to the Oregon High School Rodeo Association at the Harney County Fairgrounds on Friday-Sunday, May 13-15. The results for Harney County High School Rodeo Team are as follows: Rodeo No. 1 Steer wrestling —
Celebration of Life William (Bill) Garland Angleton, Sr. Obituary May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 A Celebration of Life for William (Bill) Garland Angleton, Sr. will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center 484 N. Broadway in Burns. Everybody is welcome to attend.