Crane, Burns ready for spring sports

March 14, 2018March 14, 20180

The spring sports season begins in earnest this week for Burns and Crane high school athletes. The Burns varsity baseball team began its season Tuesday, March 13, as the Hilanders traveled to John Day for a game with Grant Union. On Saturday, March 17, the Hilanders are scheduled to travel to La

Hines discusses mosquito control

March 7, 2018March 8, 20180

At the Hines Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, Councilor Dan Grigg brought up the possibility of the city performing some sort of mosquito control this spring. Grigg stated he brought up the topic for two reasons, the first being the threat of West Nile virus that mosquitoes carry and

Scotties take third place at Central Oregon District Tournament

February 28, 2018March 1, 20180

The Hines Middle School (HMS) wrestling team performed well at the Central Oregon Middle School District Tournament held Feb. 23-24 in Redmond. The Scotties had nine wrestlers place in the top six of their weight divisions, including three champions, and placed third as a team with 96 points. Crook County Middle School

Simpson, Epling earn gold medals at state wrestling tournaments

February 21, 2018February 22, 20180

The Burns Hilanders’ Kyran Simpson brought home the gold medal from the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 16-17 in Portland. Simpson won three of his four matches by fall on his way to winning the 138-pound weight class. The Hilanders’ Evan Gunderson placed second at 153 pounds, Trace Prosser (182)

Pedersens selected grand marshals

February 14, 2018February 14, 20181

In honor of the many volunteers who help make the Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Race Meet a success, the Fair Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Memorial Building at the fairgrounds. Following a tri-tip dinner, it was announced that Tiny and Sue Pedersen will serve as

Ceremony held to dedicate highway sign

February 14, 2018February 14, 20180

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Harney County dignitaries, residents, and students gathered in front of the courthouse for a ceremony to dedicate the Oregon Medal Of Honor Highway sign that is now located just a few miles east of Burns on Highway 20. The sign is the seventh of 12 signs to

Burns hoops teams close out regular season

February 14, 2018February 14, 20180

After winning their previous two Eastern Oregon League (EOL) games in relatively easy fashion, the Burns boys basketball team fell short on Thursday, Feb. 8, losing to Nyssa 57-38. Nyssa started fast, getting out to a 12-2 first-quarter lead, and then expanding the lead to 32-9 by halftime. The Bulldogs continued to

Hilanders down Knights, Pirates to improve to 6-2 in EOL

February 7, 2018February 9, 20180

The Burns boys basketball team picked up back-to-back victories last weekend to move into a tie for first place with Umatilla in the Eastern Oregon League (EOL) standings. On Friday, Feb. 2, the Hilanders raced past Irrigon 62-40, with Dakota Ceja leading the way with 26 points. Expecting Irrigon to play a

Industrial park excluded from buffer zones

January 31, 2018February 1, 20180

Ordinance 317, which amends sections of Ordinance 295 and Ordinance 314, regarding business permits and time and manner restrictions for marijuana businesses, was the main topic of discussion at the Hines Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Mayor Nikki Morgan started the meeting by saying the council had been inundated

Crane improves to 4-4 in HDL with pair of wins

January 31, 2018February 2, 20180

The Crane boys basketball team evened their High Desert League record at 4-4 with a pair of victories on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27. On Friday, the Mustangs hosted Harper Charter (1-5) and picked up a 75-51 win. On Saturday, Crane traveled to Monument and returned home with a 66-34 win over