Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 11, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
Whittier Hotel restoration receives Main Street Grant Business Community News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Submitted photo The Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will be home to a hotel and brewery. On Tuesday, May 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will receive just under $200,000 from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Grant funds will be used
Hospital welcomes Registered Dietitian Tori Garner Health Care News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital (HDH) and NewSun Energy & HDH Specialty Care Clinic in welcoming Registered Dietitian (RD) Tori Garner. Garner joined the team on April 10. She will serve as the dedicated dietitian for Harney County Health District, overseeing inpatient nutrition at the hospital and consulting with outpatients in
Crane girls track team ties for second place at state Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 The Crane Mustang girls track team placed second, along with Adrian, at the OSAA 1A State Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene on Thursday and Friday, May 25-26. Junior Kortney Doman took home a gold medal in the high jump, with a jump of 5’ 1.75” to secure 10 points
Death Notice – Darrel Wayne Simmons Obituary May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Darrel Wayne Simmons, age 73, of John Day, passed away on May 24, 2023, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be planned at a future date and will be announced when the date is chosen. To light a candle in Darrel’s honor or to offer online condolences
Do you want to go an a treasure hunt? Community News May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: Who will find Jar 3? Will it be you? Visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for a clue! Sue Weathers discovered the first treasure jar near Idlewild Campground. Leslie Krabill stumbled upon the second jar while exploring Chickahominy Reservoir with her family. Cordelia Maxwell found Jar 2.5 at
Medley completes internship at Sheriff’s Office Community News Youth May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Photo courtesy of HARNEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE From L-R: Deputy Robby Tiller, Intern Merissa Medley, Deputy Cody Rusow, and Deputy Tanner Bennett. On May 18, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office presented Burns High School senior Merissa Medley with a certificate of completion of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office Justice Services Internship. Since January,
Special election results Election News May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 The Harney County Special Election was held Tuesday, May 16. The unofficial results are as follows: Harney Education Service District (ESD) Director, Zone 6 — Tom Doman 883 votes (98.66 percent); Write-in 12 votes (1.34 percent). Director, Zone 4 — Doug Stott 39 votes (79.59 percent); Write-in 10 votes (20.41 percent). Director, Zone 5
Carol Ann Tummonds July 4, 1938 – April 17, 2023 Obituary May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Carol Ann Tummonds went home to the Lord on April 17, 2023, at age 84, after a long battle with dementia. Carol was born to Donald and Laura (Woodward) Johnson on July 4, 1938, in Estherville, Iowa. She spent her childhood in Iowa, before her family moved to Oregon when
Celebration of Life – Beverly Jordan Dice Obituary May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 We will be having a Celebration of Life for Beverly Jordan Dice on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Country Dream Event venue at 3651 Alameda Dr, Nyssa. It is 2.5 miles from Cairo Junction toward Nyssa to King road. Turn left on King Road, go to Alameda Drive