Harney County Fair seeks your best entries! Exciting prizes await! Arts and Entertainment Community August 28, 2024August 28, 20240 The Harney County Fair is just around the corner, and we’re inviting all local residents to showcase their talents and creativity by entering their best work into this year’s competition! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter, a passionate baker, or an enthusiastic gardener, there’s a place for your entry at the
CattleWomen celebrate 70th annual Chuckwagon Breakfast Sat., Sept. 7, 2024 Community August 28, 2024August 28, 20240 Servers at last year's breakfast. Photo by Terri Watts Steak, eggs, pancakes and coffee are once again on the menu for the 70th annual Harney County CattleWomen (HCCW) Chuckwagon Breakfast on the Saturday of Fair Week, Sept. 7, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the HC Chamber
Malheur National Forest reduces closure area on Telephone Fire News August 28, 2024August 28, 20240 Malheur National Forest officials have further reduced the Falls and Telephone Fire Area Closure. This closure area reduction will provide access to National Forest lands no longer impacted by wildfire or wildfire suppression and repair efforts. Portions of the area around the fires will remain in a closure to protect
Eugene “Geno” T. Houston Jr. 1953 – 2024 Obituary August 28, 2024August 28, 20240 Eugene “Geno” T. Houston Jr. passed away July 27, 2024, at his home in Amargosa Valley, Nev., as a result of the excessive heat in that area. Gene was born to Eugene T. and ClaraBelle Houston on Jan. 3, 1953 in Burns, missing becoming the New Year’s baby by a few
William (Bill) Charles Manning Feb. 25, 1942 – Aug. 9, 2024 Obituary August 21, 2024August 21, 20240 On Aug. 9, 2024, “Bill”, as he was known by many, left his home in Hines after he heard his savior calling him to his heavenly address. We will miss him until we join him there. Born in Dallas, Tex., to William Elmer Manning and Ella Mae (Merchant) Manning. In 1946,
Death Notice – Berniece McGee Obituary August 21, 2024August 21, 20240 Berniece McGee was born March 6, 1932 and passed away on Aug. 11, 2024. No services are planned.
Johnny Michael Prater 1954 – 2024 Obituary August 21, 2024August 21, 20240 Johnny Michael Prater, 69, of Burns, passed away on July 30, 2024. John was born on Nov. 5, 1954 to Bob and Geraldine Prater in San Bernardino, Calif. The family then moved up to Medford. After school, John went on to a successful career in sales as a Construction Sales Manager. He
Anthony John Read 1975-2024 Obituary August 14, 2024August 14, 20240 Anthony John Read, 49, passed away in Casper, Wyo., on Aug. 8, of a heart attack while sleeping. He was born July 26, 1975 in Vancouver, Wash., and graduated from high school in Madras, in 1994. He attended Central Oregon Community College in Bend and in 1996 enlisted in the U.S.
Death Notice – Michael “Lindsey” Wenick Obituary August 14, 2024August 14, 20240 Michael “Lindsey” Wenick, 72, of Seneca, passed away Saturday Aug. 10. There will be a memorial service Sunday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m., at the Seneca City Hall.
Fire season continues; above average conditions expected for August Community News August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Submitted photo Over 1,000 firefighters and support resources, including your local Burns Interagency Fire Zone staff and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, continue to be busy with wildfires large and small across Harney and southern Grant counties. In these extreme conditions, fire leaders move crews to high priority areas as quickly as