Russell Harry Kowalski 1947-2022 Obituary December 7, 2022December 7, 20220 Russell Harry Kowalski, 75, passed unexpectedly on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. He was born, Aug. 5, 1947 in Burns to his parents, Harry and Bobbie Kowalski. Russell graduated Burns High School 1966, and was junior class president and overall amazing athlete. Following graduation, he served with the US Army
Life Church offering Warming Center Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Life Church is offering a Warming Center for those who are homeless in our community. Services offered: • A warm, dry, confidential, safe space to sleep for the night; • A warm meal at dinner and breakfast in the morning; • A mattress and bedding to use for your stay (as available); • Other personal
Chamber holding board elections Business Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 The Harney County Chamber of Commerce will host the Board Candidates Night Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center (located next to the Chamber at 484 N. Broadway in Burns). All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend. The candidates will introduce themselves and discuss
Veteran Wesley Leroy Tyler 1943 – 2022 Obituary November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Wesley Leroy Tyler, lifetime Harney County Rancher, passed away Nov. 21, 2022 with his wife by his side. He was born in Burns on March 19, 1943, to Lester and Lola (Addington) Tyler. Wes was the youngest of four children, baby sister, Stanton, and Lyle Tyler. When Wes was about four, his
Mary Catherine Bishop 1941 – 2022 Obituary November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Mary Catherine Bishop of Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2022 at Harney District Hospital, within view of the very road she grew up on. Mary was born on Jan. 25, 1941 to James and Ina McDonnell, six weeks early on their kitchen table in Burns. She graduated from
Safeway partners with community, food bank to feed local families Business Community News November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Safeway staff pose for a photo while handing out Thanksgiving dinners to local families. For the past several weeks, Safeway in Burns has been fundraising to buy Thanksgiving dinners for local families. More than $9,000 were raised for this cause. Thanks to the generosity of the community, Safeway
Meet the candidates for Burns chief of police News November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 The city of Burns announced the candidates for chief of police. A meet and greet for both candidates will be held Dec. 1 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Central Hotel. ••• Marc Heckathorn is a lifelong Central Oregonian who started his law-enforcement career in 1996. Heckathorn spent 20 of his 27 years
Jamie Perry becomes CASA volunteer News Youth November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Photo courtesy of SAMANTHA DOWELL, Harney County Circuit Court Trial Court Administrator Harney County CASA volunteers and Judge Rob Raschio following the swearing in of Jamie Perry as the newest advocate. From L-R: Sandy Volle, Virginia Smith, Brian Bowman, Maranda Calkins, Judge Raschio, Diane Ashton-Rollins, Jamie Perry, Ramona Revak, Marcie Colahan,
Merlin Rupp 1936 – 2022 Obituary November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Merlin Rupp, loved and cared for by many, passed away on Nov. 19, 2022, at his home in Burns. A one of a kind, old time buckaroo with many fans and friends who cared deeply for him. He considered ‘family’ to be those people who shared his truest passions of the
Mary Cathrine Bishop 1941 – 2022 Obituary November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Mary Catherine Bishop of Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2022 at Harney District Hospital, within view of the very road she grew up on. Mary was born on Jan. 25, 1941 to James and Ina McDonnell, six weeks early on their kitchen table in Burns. She graduated from