Hi-Desert Mat Club hosts, wins Jay Winn Memorial Buckle Classic Sports January 24, 2018January 24, 20180 On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Hi-Desert Mat Club hosted its home tournament, the Jay Winn Memorial Hi-Desert Buckle Classic. There was participation from 37 different clubs from Oregon and Idaho. The Hi-Desert Mat Club placed first in the tournament with 471 points. Results are as follows: Pee-Wee 32-40 lbs. — Kayson Williams 2nd;
Bringing smiles to children’s faces Arts and Entertainment Youth January 17, 2018January 17, 20180 His actual name is William Walther, but many know him as “The Puppet Man”, “The Toy Man”, and even Santa Claus. During the week of Jan. 8-11, Walther was at Hines Middle School (HMS) teaching students the art of making hand puppets as part of the artist-in-residence program funded by a
Public addresses council concerning water rates, marijuana ordinance Hines Common Council News January 17, 2018January 17, 20180 A capacity crowd squeezed into the council chambers for the Hines Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Most were voicing concerns about the proposed water rate increases and Ordinance 317, which amends sections of Ordinance 295 regarding marijuana business permits and time and manner restrictions for marijuana businesses. Hines resident
Lady Hilanders down Vale, Umatilla in EOL play Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports January 17, 2018January 17, 20180 The Burns girls basketball team ran past Umatilla 38-14 in Eastern Oregon League (EOL) action on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Burns High School. With the win, Burns upped their EOL record to 2-0, 10-5 overall. The Hilanders led 7-5 after the first quarter, and then blanked the Vikings in the second
Post office fire might have destroyed ballots Election News January 10, 2018January 10, 20180 At about 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, there was a report of a fire at the Burns Post Office on S. Broadway. The reporting party stated the inside mail dropbox was “glowing,” and there was smoke in the area of post office boxes inside the building. Burns and Hines fire departments
Following roof collapse, Burns Feed and Farm Supply is remodeling, expanding Business News January 3, 2018January 3, 20180 Eastern Oregon’s winter of 2016-17 saw one snowstorm after another. The few inches of snow soon turned into a foot of snow, and still the snow came down. Snow drifts lined the streets. Homes, businesses, and vehicles were covered, and the snow continued to fall. The weight of the snow
Hilander wrestling team takes second in Klamath Falls Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 27, 2017December 27, 20170 The Burns wrestling team had three individual champions and placed second as a team at the Henley Holiday Tournament held Thursday, Dec. 21, in Klamath Falls. Justin Winn (113), Evan Gunderson (152), and Trace Prosser (182) all won their respective weight divisions to lead the Hilanders. The Hilanders’ Devin Dickie (106), Kyran
Meet the new fair manager Community News December 13, 2017December 13, 20170 After making the move to Harney County from Walla Walla, Wash., Jordon Bennett said he’s “ready to get going” in his new position as Harney County Fair manager. Bennett was named the new fair manager at the fair board meeting on Nov. 14, and was to begin work on Monday, Dec.
Grocery Outlet is open and ready to serve the community Business Community News December 6, 2017December 6, 20170 The new Grocery Outlet in Hines is open and ready to serve the community, and owners and operators Tyler and Karen Colley said they’re right where they want to be. After growing up in the Medford area, Tyler moved to Portland in 2010 and got a job with a Food 4
Burns, Crane grapplers open season at Woodfin-Robinson Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 6, 2017December 6, 20170 The Burns and Crane wrestling teams began the 2017-18 season by competing in the Woodfin-Robinson Duals on Friday, Dec. 1, at Burns High School. Baker/Powder Valley took home the team trophy after winning all of their duals. Burns placed second, wining four of five duals. The Mustangs, hampered by injuries, were down to