Burns runners finish first, third at state meet Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports November 7, 2018November 8, 20180 The Burns Hilander cross country teams had a lot to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Burns boys team won the OSAA Class 3A state title with a score of 52, and the Hilanders’ Emmett Klus won the boys individual title, finishing the 5K course in a time of 16:31. The Burns
Letham hired as new Hines administrator Hines Common Council News October 31, 20180 At the regular meting of the Hines Common Council on Tuesday, Oct. 23, the council voted to hire Kirby Letham as the new city administrator. Letham will be replacing Judy Erwin, who announced several weeks ago that she would be retiring from the position Jan. 1, 2019. ••• Erwin told the council that
Burns considers street vacation Burns City Council News October 31, 2018October 31, 20180 A public hearing to receive public input regarding the proposed street right-of-way vacation of North Imperial Avenue between West Jefferson and West Washington streets was held during the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. City Clerk Dawn Crafts reported she hadn’t received any letters, calls, or visitors objecting to
Burns defeats Vale 26-6, will host Hidden Valley Friday, Nov. 2 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports October 31, 2018October 31, 20180 The Burns Hilanders laid claim to the Special District 3 championship by beating Vale 26-6 on Friday, Oct. 26, at Vale High School. With the win, the Hilanders improved to 3-1 in the league, tied with Vale and Nyssa. The three-way tie was decided by the OSAA rankings, that had Burns
Hilanders defeat Knights for EOL district playoff title Burns Volleyball Sports October 24, 2018October 25, 20180 The Burns volleyball team won the Eastern Oregon League (EOL) District Playoffs with a 25-18, 25-18, 25-22 win over Irrigon on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Burns High School (BHS). In the first set, the Hilanders got out to an 8-4 lead, and maintained the lead throughout the match on their way
Burns Council discusses vacant buildings, park restrooms Burns City Council News October 17, 2018October 17, 20180 As has been the case for a number of years, the Burns City Council is faced with the question of what to do with the vacant buildings in the city. Rob Paramore, a realtor, attended the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to address the vacant buildings on North
Cougars hand Mustangs first loss of the season 34-20 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports October 17, 2018October 17, 20180 With their undefeated record on the line, the Crane Mustangs came up short against Wallowa, falling 34-20 on Friday, Oct. 12. The Cougars struck early, scoring on a 75-yard TD by from Austin Brockamp on the first offensive play. Crane took an 8-6 lead late in the first quarter on a 20-yard
Hilanders run past Vikings 38-12 in league play Burns Football Burns Sports Sports October 10, 2018October 10, 20180 Burns improved to 6-0 on the season by defeating Umatilla 38-12 in Special District 3 football action on Friday, Oct. 5. Burns took an early lead, scoring on their opening drive on a 46-yard run by Josh Reagle to go up 6-0. The Hilanders then seemed to hit a lull, having to
Burns police encourage motorists to lock up Burns City Council News October 3, 2018October 3, 20180 Take your valuables out of your vehicle and lock the doors. That was the message from Burns Police Chief Newt SkunkCap at the Burns Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26. SkunkCap said the thieves are walking around town, checking vehicle doors to see if they’re unlocked. The police are receiving a
Burns wins cross country meet Burns Cross Country Burns Sports Sports October 3, 2018October 3, 20180 The Burns cross country teams both placed first at the Outback Invitational on Friday, Sept. 28, at North Lake High School. The Burns boys team grabbed the team title with 18 points as the Hilanders had the top four finishers in the 5K race. Emmett Klus won the individual title with a