Jesse G. Lawson 1956 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Jesse was born on May 27, 1956 in Downey California and passed from this life Nov. 29, 2023 in Burns. Jesse was born with an enlarged heart and at the age of 12, had surgery to replace a malfunctioning valve, and then when he was 28, he suffered a stroke on
Richard W. Mingus 1949 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Richard was born in Oroville, Calif., on July 17, 1949, to Jim and Mariam Mingus. His family eventually moved to Hines and he attended school, graduating from Burns Union High School in 1968. From his first marriage, sons, Kelly and Rode were born. Rich lived many places before coming back to
Oregon Department of Transportation reduces levels of service around the state News December 6, 2023December 5, 20231 Representing Harney County, Harney County Judge Bill Hart and Rick Paul attended the Southeast Area Commission on Transportation (SEACT) meeting that was held in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 27. During the meeting, Ken Patterson, regional manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), led the discussion regarding the budget for Region
Christmas Jamboree schedule Community News December 6, 2023December 6, 20230 Get ready to celebrate the season with the Harney County Christmas Jamboree, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at various locations throughout Burns. The Christmas Parade will reverse its course this year, heading north through downtown Burns. The Christmas Parade will still line up on Alder Avenue and begin on
Hilander boys start basketball season off 4-0 Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 6, 2023December 5, 20230 The Burns Hilander boys basketball team started off the first week of the basketball season with four wins in four nights. The Hilanders hosted Sisters on Wednesday, Nov. 29, to kick-off the 2023-24 year. Burns got off to a fast start, as they took down the Outlaws 62-48. Zane Perry-Kozeni, last year’s
Death Notice – Jesse Lawson Obituary December 6, 2023December 6, 20230 Jesse Lawson passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. A Celebration of Life is planned for Jesse on Saturday, Dec.9, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Life4Square Church, 74 S. Alvord, in Burns. A potluck dinner will follow. An obituary will come at a later date.
Raschio rules that Measure 114 violates state constitution News November 29, 2023December 6, 20230 Measure 114, which was passed by Oregon voters in November 2022, was struck down by Harney County Judge Robert Raschio during a hearing in Burns on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The measure required those wishing to purchase a firearm to obtain a permit from local law enforcement. In order to obtain
Spark Collaborative celebrates anniversary Arts and Entertainment Business Community November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 Submitted photo Located at 341 N. Broadway in downtown Burns, Spark Collaborative Studio supports local artisans and makes their creations available to the public. Spark Collaborative Studio will host an open house Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5–7 p.m., to celebrate four years of supporting local artisans and making their creations available to
Mustangs come up short in title game against Lost River Crane Football Crane Sports Sports November 29, 2023November 28, 20230 Photos by DEBBIE RANEY Tommy Jack Rose (No. 11 ) and Trenton Potter (No. 30 ) tackle Lost River’s running back in Saturday’s game. The Crane Mustang football team fell to the No. 1 Lost River Raiders 30-20, in the 2023 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 1A Football State Championship held at Caldera
Richard Lewis “Dick” Thissell 1930 – 2023 Obituary November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 Richard Lewis “Dick” Thissell passed away at home, on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 93, the last of a rare, strong breed. Dick was born to Fred and Grace Thissell in Corvallis, joining brothers Clyde, Walt, Glen and Bill. Later, brother, Don, andsister, Linda, joined the family. They moved to