Kaylee Birt’s remains found News May 7, 2025May 8, 20250 The Harney County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the remains discovered by volunteer searchers on Saturday, May 3, 2025, have been positively identified as belonging to Kaylee Birt, who had been missing since April 4, 2025. The family has been notified. The Harney County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their
EOYCF team recognized as Ambassadors of Public Service Community May 7, 2025May 8, 20250 Every year during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, the State of Oregon honors a select group of employees as “Ambassadors of Public Service.” These individuals reflect the best of what it means to serve: creativity, compassion, resilience, and a belief that public institutions can – and should – work
BHS track teams host Burns Lions Arlie Oster Track Meet Burns Track Crane Track May 7, 2025May 8, 20250 The Burns track teams won the Burns Lions Arlie Oster Track Meet held at BHS on Friday, May 2. The women’s track team took the team title with a score of 81 points. Grant Union came in second, scoring 68 points, while Crane and North Lake finished third, each scoring 66
Michael Lewis Richards 1945-2025 Obituary May 7, 2025May 7, 20250 Mike passed away at his home with his loving wife of 56 years, his daughter, and his son at his side on April 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born to Harry and Gladys Richards on Feb. 12, 1945, at their home in Sweet Home, Ore. Mike was one of
Gerald (Jerry) Harris Dec. 14, 1934 – April 27, 2025 Obituary May 7, 2025May 7, 20250 Jerry passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born here in Burns, on Dec. 14, 1934, to parents, William and Katie Harris. He graduated from Burns Union High School in 1953. He then served four active years of service and four years in
Cheryl Lea Land 1957 – 2025 Obituary April 30, 2025April 30, 20250 Cheryl Lea Land, was born on Dec. 3, 1957, to Mavis and Walter Rankin in Duluth, Minn. Cheryl faced many struggles in her life from birth, but always did so with such grace and a smile on her face. She had a fight like no other and fought every battle
Celebration of Life – Jake Needham Obituary April 30, 2025April 30, 20250 A Celebration of Life for Jake Needham will be held Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m., at the Idlewild Campground. A pot luck will be held with meat and cheese trays and water being provided.
Jonathan Roger Schmeck 1999 – 2025 Obituary April 23, 2025April 23, 20250 On March 24, 2025, Jonathan Roger Schmeck passed away from a car accident on his way to work. He was just 25 years old. Jonathan was born on Aug. 29, 1999, in Bend, the oldest son of Penny Lee Dean Schmeck and Laird Leon Schmeck. Jonathan was named after his paternal
Joe Elmer Miller 1934-2025 Obituary April 23, 2025April 23, 20250 Joe Miller passed away peacefully at age 90, on April 17, 2025, at his ranch in Frenchglen surrounded by family. He was born on Nov. 26, 1934, in the Miller House in Frenchglen to parents, Taft and Nellie Miller. He was the second youngest of seven children. Joe and his younger
Donald George Toelle 1929 – 2025 Obituary April 16, 2025April 16, 20250 Don Toelle spent most of his life in Harney County, ranching, rodeoing, and raising a family. Don was born March 20, 1929, in Linnton, Ore., where his parents, Ferdinand and Mary Toelle, ran a small farm. Don was the second youngest of their seven children. He spent his childhood working