Barbara Mae (Ackley) Stott Aug. 26, 1926 – Oct. 7, 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Barbara Mae (Ackley) Stott was born in Alameda, Calif., on Aug. 26, 1926. Barbara was the only child of Harley J. Ackley and Mabel Rose (Tomlin) Ackley. Her early years were spent in Alameda but she never stayed long in any one place. Her father was a civil engineer, and
Terry “Karen” Morgan 1940 – 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Terry “Karen” Morgan entered the gates of heaven on Oct. 19, 2024, with her children and wonderful caregivers by her side. Born on Nov. 9, 1940, in Pendleton, to Ed and Norma (Terry) Garris, Karen was an only child who spent her childhood on the family wheat and pea farm
Miriam Ruth (Hershberger) Mallea 1933 – 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Miriam Ruth (Hershberger) Mallea passed away at her home on Oct. 24, 2024. Miriam was born in Emmett, Idaho on Nov. 13, 1933 to Mary and John Hershberger. She had two siblings, Valeta and Fred. In February of 1955, Miriam married the love of her life, David Mallea. Miriam was an avid bridge
Geraldine (Geri) Holt Storey Smith 1947 – 2024 Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Geraldine (Geri) Holt Storey Smith passed away on Sept. 1, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on Feb. 26, 1947 in Texas. She had been a Harney County resident for several years. She will be missed by friends and family.
Death Notice – Florence Mary Kreuger Obituary November 6, 2024November 6, 20240 Florence Mary Kreuger passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Vale. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m., at the Burns Cemetery. The full obituary will be released in the coming weeks.
Honoring Francis Estep for his years of support Community October 30, 2024October 31, 20240 Photo by JOSIAH BRIELS Francis Estep was honored last Friday, Oct. 25, for his years supporting Burns High School. Estep is pictured with his granddaughters, McKiah Schroeder and Kaitlyn Ferry. During the Burns Hilander football game against the Nyssa Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 25, Francis Estep was honored for running chains at
2024 Harvest Festival Recap: A Celebration of Community at the Harney County Fairgrounds Community October 30, 2024October 31, 20240 On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, the Harney County Fairgrounds came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of the annual Harvest Festival, hosted by the Harney County Food Systems Group, an initiative of the High Desert Partnerships Biz Harney Collaborative. This year’s festival saw an impressive turnout, showcasing the community’s
Eastern Oregon League Champions Burns Volleyball October 30, 2024October 31, 20240 For the sixth straight year, excluding the 2020-2021 COVID-19 season, the Burns Hilander volleyball team are Eastern Oregon League champions. You have to go back to the 2017-2018 season, where they placed second in league. This year is no exception, as the Hilander girls finished 10-0 in league play and are
Mustangs capture High Desert League title Crane Volleyball October 30, 2024October 31, 20240 The Crane Mustang volleyball team have earned their fifth consecutive High Desert League title, dating back to the 2019-2020 season. The Mustangs defeated Jordan Valley and Prairie City in straight sets in the High Desert League District Tournament held at Jordan Valley High School on Saturday, Oct. 26. Stats were unavailable
Celebration of Life – Karen Morgan Obituary October 30, 2024October 30, 20240 A Celebration of Life for Karen Morgan (Nov. 9, 1940 - Oct. 19, 2024) will be held Nov. 9, at 1 p.m., at the Gathering Center on the Burns Paiute Reservation. A full obituary will be published at a later date.