Cornell, Weil place first at Vaquero Classic Burns Wrestling Sports January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 The Burns Hilander wrestling team finished in the six spot out of 32 teams at the Vaquero Classic held at Fernley High School, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27. Kale Cornell finished first in the 126-pound weight class and earned the Outstanding Wrestler award, while Joe Weil finished first as well in
Lavina “Joyce” Cronin 1931 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Lavina “Joyce” Cronin passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 21, 2024. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Marcola, Ore., to Joseph and Edna Queen. She was the third child after Vivian and Grant, her brother, Bruce, followed six years later. The first four years were living in a logging
Margaret Ann Wells 1937 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Margaret Ann Wells, of Vernonia, Ore., passed away on Jan. 4, 2024, of heart failure. A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Margaret alongside her late sister, Ruby Wells Ifversen, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church, 17435 N.W. West Union
Robert (Bob) Thomas Lehman 1951 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Robert (Bob) Thomas Lehman, age 72, passed away at home, in Burns, on Jan. 21, 2024, after a brave five-year battle with cancer. Bob was born in St. Paul, Minn., on June 29, 1951, to George and Wilma Lehman and was the youngest of four siblings. In 1991, Bob’s career
Lila Maire Tilley 1926 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Lila Maire Tilley, 97, passed away on Jan. 13, 2024, at the Aspens Living Center. Lila was born May 1, 1926, to Harold and Nola Delaney in Barber, Idaho. The family moved to Burns when she was five years old. Lila and her siblings grew up in poverty. She loved to
BLM proposes emergency closure at Cherry Springs News January 24, 2024January 26, 20240 The Cherry Springs area northwest of Hines is proposed for temporary closure to motor vehicles. Beginning this spring, access to the area may be gated or boulder-blocked to support public safety and reduce resource damage. It would remain open for non-motorized access, adjacent landowners, and other legal uses. “Over the past
Slater Grade School Reading and Art Night Community Youth January 24, 2024January 26, 20240 Photos by Terri Watts Henry L Slater Grade School hosted a Reading and Art Night on Thursday, Jan. 18. Families enjoyed book read-alouds, as well as, student artwork on display. Slater staff appreciated all the amazing volunteers who came to read for their students. Nearly 75 Slater Bulldogs attended the event
Mustangs capture second at Oregon 1A State Championship Crane Wrestling Sports January 24, 2024January 26, 20240 The Crane Mustang wrestling team finished in second place at the Oregon 1A State Championships held at Elgin High School on Saturday, Jan. 20. Brady Otley took home the gold medal in the 144 pound weight class. 11 other Mustangs placed during the tournament, pushing Crane to a second place finish,
Amy Lynn Scheen 1978 – 2024 Obituary January 24, 2024January 24, 20240 Amy Lynn Scheen was born in Burns, to Laverne (Vern) and Marilynn Scheen on April 5, 1978. She joined her father; her grandfather, Nolan Anderson; and her grandmother, June Anderson, on Jan. 14, 2024. Amy is survived by her mother, Marilynn Scheen; brother, Aaron Scheen; sister-in-law, Paula Scheen; nephew, Nolan
Suzanne Marie Revak 1950 – 2023 Obituary January 24, 2024January 24, 20240 Suzanne Marie Revak was born on the 25th of March, 1950, in Burns, to Don and Martha Pitkin, the oldest of nine children. She passed away on Dec. 20, 2023, in Fernley, Nev. She was 73 years old. Suzanne spent her early years in Burns, having the usual childhood adventures, and