Steens Mountain Advisory Council welcomes new members Agriculture Community News December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Photo courtesy of BLM Steens Mountain Advisory Council members discussing a project on north Steens Mountain. The Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) welcomed five members to their roster in 2023. They were selected by the Secretary of the Interior and have knowledge or special expertise that qualifies them to provide advice to
Hi-Desert Mat Club wrestling results from the Cowboy Challenge Burns Wrestling Community Sports December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Photos courtesy of the HI-DESERT MAT CLUB The Hi-Desert Mat Club took part in the 2023 Cowboy Challenge held at Crook County High School on Saturday, Dec. 16. Heyzen Sykes received the Outstanding Wrestler award in the 12U 74-pound weight class. Skyes pinned all three opponents to take home first place. Hadley Gunderson
‘Triple Crown’ Gala raises more than $17,000 to expand physical therapy clinic Community Health Care News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN Attendees wore derby attire in honor of the ‘Triple Crown’ theme. Harney Hospital Foundation held the “Triple Crown” Gala Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The event earned more than $17,000, due in large part to sponsors Central Oregon Radiology Associates (CORA), Broadway Deli, High Desert
Harney County wrapping up flood-plain mapping County Court News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh, Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Kristen Shelman. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 6. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Planning Director Brandon McMullen shared a letter from
Hilanders take down Oakridge, Lakeview in Harney County Crossover Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photos by NOLAN GRAHAM Jaxon Hoyt scored 10 points in the game against Lakeview on Saturday, Dec. 16. The boys Hilander basketball team finished the weekend with wins over Oakridge and Lakeview during the Harney County Crossover, which was held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16. On Friday, Dec. 15, at Crane Union High
Gin and Finley ride across America News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Submitted photos Human and horse duo, Gin and Finley, stopped to play at the beach during their cross-country adventure. “The first step to making things happen is to believe they are possible.” On this National Day of the Horse (Dec. 13) we’re featuring a mustang from the Palomino Buttes Herd Management Area (HMA)
Mammography Happy Hour was a success! Health Care News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Submitted photos Family Nurse Practitioner Mary Schimmelpfennig serving one of her delicious mocktails to Clinical Manager Jessica Richardson. On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 29, Harney District Hospital (HDH) held a Mammography Happy Hour in the HDH Family Care Clinic lobby. Featuring mocktails, snacks, music, and giveaways, the event aimed to encourage women
Hilander wrestling finishes fifth at Muilenburg Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Photos by DARBIE KEMPER Joe Weil goes for the pin and places fourth at the Muilenburg Tournament. The Burns Hilander wrestling team took fifth place at the Muilenburg Tournament held at La Grande High School on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9. Thomas Winn took home first place in the 120-pound weight class and
Linda Louise Fromm Robertson 1940 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 On Dec. 4, 2023, Linda Louise Fromm Robertson, age 83, peacefully left this life and returned home to many waiting loved ones. Linda was born July 11, 1940, in Leavenworth, Wash., to James and Margarite (Peggy) Fromm. She passed away at her home in Leavenworth where she resided with her one-and-only
Glen Johnson 1932 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Johnson, a beloved husband, and father of nine children. Glen departed this world on Dec. 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his faith and family. Born on Nov. 18, 1932, in Barnwell,