BHS cheerleaders take first in coed stunt division Burns Cheerleading Burns Sports Sports February 24, 2016February 24, 20160 Draper places fourth in individual The Burns High School cheerleaders competed in the Oregon Cheer Coaches Association Cheer Championships Feb. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The cheerleaders competed against schools of various classifications in stunt and individual competitions. Lily Wilcox, Taylor Draper, Dylan Draper, Mackenzie Moulton and Ellie Burri took
Restoring unity in the community Community News Refuge Occupation February 17, 2016February 17, 20162 The Harney County Chamber of Commerce and others have been placing orange ribbons around town in an effort to promote unity within the community. Unfortunately, however, many of the ribbons were torn down last weekend, and a number of the wagon wheels that adorned merchants’ businesses were broken. Undeterred, the
County responds to the Pacific Patriots Network’s letter of intent County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation February 10, 2016February 10, 20160 Resident says Bundy doesn’t speak for county During its regular meeting on Feb. 3, the Harney County Court held a lengthy public comment session to discuss recent events related to the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Pacific Patriots Network sends letter Harney County Judge Steve Grasty discussed a letter of intent from
New Harney County billboards donated Community News Refuge Occupation February 10, 2016February 10, 20165 Meadow Outdoor Advertising recently donated two billboards, which are located east of Burns on Highway 20, to the Harney County community. One of the billboards features imagery of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and says, “We are Harney County. We have our own voice.” The other, which features a photograph of
Go home militia! News Refuge Occupation February 3, 2016February 3, 201617 A sizable group of community members gathered at the Harney County Courthouse Monday, Feb. 1, to show support for local and visiting law enforcement, as well as the FBI and local elected officials. The group also urged the Pacific Patriots Network and other outside groups to leave Harney County.
County Court continues conversation concerning refuge occupation County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 27, 2016January 27, 20162 Public urged to stop visiting refuge The armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 20. Following a peaceful rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 2, a splinter group of militia members, including Ammon Bundy,
Harney County Court discusses refuge occupation County Court News January 20, 2016January 21, 20163 Judge Grasty says Bundy is ‘not a nice guy’ “It was with great sadness that I drove up to the courthouse this morning,” Harney County Judge Steve Grasty said during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 6. “Walking in here, I was almost in tears.” Grasty explained that
Harney County community weighs in Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 201610 A diverse range of opinions The Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds was overflowing with community members and camera crews Wednesday, Jan. 6, as the Harney County Sheriff’s Office hosted a community meeting to discuss safety concerns and disruptions regarding the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Following a peaceful
Seeing Harney County for what it is Editorial Sam's Soapbox January 6, 2016April 18, 201618 As a local reporter, you’d think I’d be chomping at the bit to cover the story that’s been making headlines across the nation. You’d think I’d be pointing my camera and tape recorder in the face of every man, woman, and child in Harney County in order to get “the
Grasty to represent county in legal negotiations County Court News December 30, 2015December 29, 20150 Court approves MOA with Burns Paiute Tribe During its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 16, the Harney County Court agreed to appoint Harney County Judge Steve Grasty to represent Harney County in settlement negotiations on the Transportation Management Plan (TMP). Grasty said the TMP has been in litigation since about 2008. On Nov.