Meet the 2024 Harney County Fair Court queen Community News October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Submitted photo Queen Rylee Wilkinson poses for a photo with the Harney County Fair Board. by Rylee Wilkinson for Burns Times-Herald It’s very exciting to be here and to be a small part of carrying on a tradition 100 years in the making. My name is Rylee Wilkinson. I’m the daughter of Barry and Tammy
Hank Minor shares the art of falconry News October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Submitted photo Falconer Hank Minor introduces his female Harris hawk, Molly, during a presentation at the Harney County Library. Hank Minor, a falconer from Sisters, presented an engaging and informative look at the art and practice of falconry at the Harney County Library on Sept. 27. After a brief history of the sport
Mustangs trample Antelopes 52-22 Crane Football Crane Sports Sports October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Photo by DEBBIE RANEY Cody Siegner makes a one-handed catch, and goes in to score a touchdown. The Crane football team defeated the Adrian Antelopes 52-22, at home on Friday, Sept. 29. The No. 2 ranked Mustangs improve to 5-0 on the season, and 3-0 in the league. Stats were unavailable at press
Donald Eugene Dixon 1936 – 2023 Obituary October 4, 2023October 4, 20231 Donald Eugene Dixon was born on May 1, 1936, in Burns, to Delbert James Dixon and Esther Effie Dixon (née Reel) and passed away on Sept. 26, 2023. He spent much of his childhood in Burns, attending local schools, and returned after retiring from a career in the Army. He served
Kraig A. Cutsforth 1961 – 2023 Obituary October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Kraig A. Cutsforth, 62, of Heppner, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at the Heppner Elks Club. He was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Heppner, the son of Kenneth D. and
Memorial Service – Darlene Wingfield Obituary October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 A Memorial Service will be held for Darlene Wingfield on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 1 p.m., in Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns.
Vegetation is thriving and invasive carp numbers are dwindling in Malheur Lake News September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 Photo by CONRAD GOWELL An underwater scene from Malheur Lake of Coontail Hornwort and other healthy, thriving underwater vegetation. By Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Malheur Lake is thriving this year! After two dry years, followed by a hearty snowpack and wet spring in 2023, fresh water inundated the lake in the perfect amount. In
Hilander girls cruise through weekend games Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 Photos by BRENDA GRAHAM Jocelyn Graham goes up to hit the ball against Umatilla. The Burns Hilander volleyball team quickly dispatched Umatilla, Riverside, and McLoughlin in Burns over the weekend, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23. In the first game on Friday, Burns quickly took down the Umatilla Vikings in straight sets, 25-8, 25-8, 25-3. Jocelyn Graham,
John Alfred Adams 1938 – 2023 Obituary September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 John Alfred Adams was born July 24, 1938, in Lesterville, Mo. His parents were John Quincy and Lula Mae (Scoggins) Adams. He was born in the log house built by his grandpa Mose Adams and was raised on the family farm where he learned hard work and respect. He was
Sharon Margaret Jones (Ward) May 14, 1944 – Sept. 14, 2023 Obituary September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 “How can anyone not love standing in front of the ocean? Its wind blows the cobwebs from your soul” – Sharon Jones Sharon was born in La Grande, on May 14, 1944, to Benjamin Ward and Kathryn Ward (Davis). Herfather worked on the railroad as an engineer, and her mother was a