Hospital welcomes CEO Bob Gomes Community Health District Board of Directors June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 During a special meeting on June 7, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously agreed to hire Bob Gomes as the permanent chief executive officer (CEO) for the Health District. In this role, Gomes will oversee Harney District Hospital and all of its affiliated entities. Gomes will assume
Measure 114: Appeals Court sides with State News June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald The Oregon Court of Appeals has accepted the state’s request to move forward with their appeal with the voter approved gun control Measure 114. In review, The State Attorney General’s office initially had until May 31 to appeal Judge Robert Raschio’s decision. The Plaintiffs Attorney, Tony L. Aiello
Hilanders compete at Nike Outdoor Nationals Burns Track June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 Photos by Ty Volle Six Hilander tracksters traveled to Eugene to take part in the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals held at Hayward Field, Wednesday-Saturday, June 12-15. The six athletes qualified during the track season to take part in the Emerging Elite category. The 4x400 meter relay team, consisting of Jace Anderson, Canon Winn,
Shirley Smith Moore 1952-2024 Obituary June 26, 2024June 26, 20240 Shirley Smith Moore, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away at her home in Prineville, on Feb. 7, 2024 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Burns, to Ulysses and Kitty Smith of Crane. She was the youngest of ten children and the only child to
Celebration of Life – Sunshine Potter Obituary June 19, 2024June 26, 20240 There will be a Celebration of Life potluck picnic held for Sunshine Potter (Oct. 12, 1957 - Nov. 10, 2023) on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Hines Park Pavilion. Please bring a side dish or dessert if you can, meat will be provided. We will
Death Notice – Patty Pollentier Chichester Obituary June 19, 2024June 26, 20240 Patty Pollentier Chichester, 77, of Keizer, died June 13 of ALS. (See the Salem Statesman-Journal for a complete obituary.) A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
Letham steps down as Hines’ City Manager after five and a half years News June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Hines City Manager Kirby Letham recently resigned to further his education in practicing law, taking effect at the end of July. Terri Watts of the Burns Times-Herald sat down with Letham and had a chance to reflect on his five and a half years as City Manager. BTH: What brought you
Archaeology Roadshow co-stars cultural cuisine and hometown musicians Arts and Entertainment Community June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Submitted photo The Old Time Fiddlers played throughout the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow last year. MJ Wallis for Burns Times-Herald The Fifth annual Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow launches at 10 a.m. on June 22, at the Hines City park and runs until 3 p.m. The theme this year is a favorite subject,
31st annual Pangloss Scramble results at the Valley Golf Course Sports June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 The 31st annual Pangloss Scramble took place at the Valley Golf Club, Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. 96 golfers participated in the 3-man, 36 hole challenge over the course of two days. Results of the Pangloss are as follows: 1st Flight Gross 1st — 117 (58/59) Eric Ovens, Travis Holmes, Brian Miller 2nd —
Sweet Grass Leather opens in Burns Community June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Photos by Terri Watts Seventy five years ago Jerry Franklin, a saddle maker by trade, left the Visalia Saddle Co. and moved to Oregon. 25 years later, Jerry Franklin met and became friends with Bub Warren and in 1974, Jerry sold the Franklin Saddle Co. to Bub. Between the two of them they