Harney County CattleWomen award scholarships to four local students Agriculture News Youth September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Josie Norris of NewSun Energy, 2023 Harney County CattleWomen scholarship winners Emery Hammond, Ana Idoeta, Kaitlyn Wright, and Tayleur Baker, and Jake Stephens of NewSun Energy pose for a picture at the Chuckwagon Breakfast. NewSun Energy contributed to the CattleWomen’s scholarship fund. The Harney County CattleWomen
Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18 Business Community News September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to
Hilanders down Nyssa Bulldogs and Pendleton Buckaroos at home Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by BRENDA GRAHAM Mackenzie King racked up 13 kills against Pendleton. Burns hosted the Nyssa Bulldogs and Pendleton Buckaroos in volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Hilanders took down Nyssa in league action in three sets, 25-8, 25-11, 25-15. Akylah Kaino led Burns with eight kills, while Mackenzie King and Danye Runnels added
Funeral Notice – John Alfred Adams Obituary September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 John Alfred Adams, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2023 in Medford, Ore. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Faith Baptist Church in Hines at 1 p.m. Committal service to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in John Adams memory can be made to Faith
Cases of West Nile were confirmed in Harney County Health Care News September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Stock photo You can help protect yourself by using mosquito repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or Picardin. Be sure to follow the directions on the container. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Harney County Health Department reported that there have been two confirmed cases of West Nile illness in horses in
Father Ray Kelly performing this Friday Arts and Entertainment Community September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Submitted photos by Angie Tiller and Melanie Tiller Epping Harney County Save A Stray To kick off his USA Thankful Tour, Father Ray Kelly is returning to Burns for a repeat performance this Friday, Sept. 15, at Burns High School. Father Ray was thrust into the spotlight many years ago when his beautiful
Hilander football trounces La Pine Burns Football Burns Sports Sports September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Photos by NOLAN GRAHAM Quarterback Jack Wright sets up the offense against La Pine in the second quarter. Jack Wright threw for over 350 hundred yards and five touchdowns (four to Jaxon Hoyt) in a 41-0 win over the visiting La Pine Hawks on Friday, Sept. 8. Sporting their new home uniforms, the
Charline Belle (Duckworth) Wooster 1929 – 2023 Obituary September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Charline Belle (Duckworth) Wooster, 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2023, at her residence in the Aspens. She was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Roscoe, Missouri to Charles Duckworth and Sylvia Jewel Bishop Duckworth. As a young child she lived with her family on their farm in Missouri. She had five
Betty Morgan named Grand Marshal of the 2023 Fair & Rodeo Community News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Submitted photos Betty Morgan was honored for her years of service to the Harney County Fair & Rodeo. The late Betty Morgan was named Grand Marshal of this year’s Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Betty was a true Harney County pioneer who always put her county and community first. As a youngster, she participated
Harney County Court discusses proposed Dark Sky Sanctuary designation County Court News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Members of the Harney County Court include 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 Aug. 16. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. The