Mary Ann Blair 1946 – 2024 Obituary October 2, 2024October 3, 20240 Mary Ann Blair passed away unexpectedly in her home in Fallon, Nev., on Aug. 11, 2024, at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, Ray Blair; her son, Clay; her sister, Barbara Enochson (Roy); her brother, Ott Hansen (Kim); and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was preceded
Deanna Wilson Dec. 27, 1971 – Sept. 9, 2024 Obituary October 2, 2024October 3, 20240 Deanna Wilson was born on Dec. 27, 1971, in Redmond. She was a very loving and caring person, and would help anyone that she could. She will be missed greatly. Deanna is survived by her father, Robert of Burns; sister, Jennifer of Burns; and sons, Kevin and Robert; granddaughter, Emma Rose;
Michelle Yunker named Harney Regional Teacher of the Year Community September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Michelle Yunker as one of Oregon’s 18 2024-25 Regional Teachers of the Year! Yunker teaches Pre-K at the Harney County Early Childhood Center in Burns. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery
Equity theft of foreclosed property deemed illegal News September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Oregonians have accepted for decades the practice of unpaid taxes resulting in foreclosure, ending in the presiding County taking ownership, with, any proceeds from the sale of the property being retained by the County. The “taking” part of this practice was addressed by the US Supreme Court
Hilanders down Honkers 39-0 at Corbett Memorial Field Burns Football September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 Easton Kemper powers through the Honker defense. Photos by BTH The Burns Hilander football team held the visiting Lakeview Honkers scoreless in a 39-0 rout at Corbett Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 20. After a 7-0 first quarter lead, the Hilanders blew open the game with three touchdowns in the second quarter
Helen Louise Dunbar 1932 – 2024 Obituary September 25, 2024September 25, 20240 Helen Louise Dunbar peacefully passed away on Sept. 17, 2024, at home in Helena, Mont., with her loving husband of 70 years and her daughters at her side. Helen was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Burns, to James and Ina (Cronin) McDonnell. She was the eldest of three girls. She
Spark Collaborative Studios Summer Spotlight Series Arts and Entertainment September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Spark Collaborative Studios is excited to announce the third and final spotlight in our Summer Spotlight Series on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. This month, Spark is spotlighting it’s four fiber artists. First up, we have Harney County resident, Lucille Barnes, a lifelong crochet artist. Her mother and grandmother
New drug rules test positive News September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald As we announced in May, the Oregon experiment with open drug use failed and ended on Sept. 1, 2024. The time between Legislative action and implementation of a roll-back gave law enforcement time to receive guidance on types of implementation the new rules might allow through a
Tips and help to prevent human trafficking News September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Lilly Lawson for Burns Times-Herald There’s resources available for awareness and prevention training. There is also tips for keeping kids safe and indicators of human trafficking. All of this and much more can be found at www.inourbackyard. org. In Our Backyard is a national nonprofit that fights for human trafficking by raising awareness
Peter Diaz 1989 – 2024 Obituary September 18, 2024September 18, 20240 Peter was born July 20, 1989 in Burns. He was the second child of three born to Anthony (Tony) Diaz and Lori Curtis. Peter was a happy child and was always up to something but eventually his mental illness and drug addictions took his life on Sept. 8, 2024. He spent his