A look back at the beginning of the Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Race Meet Community Rodeo May 1, 2024May 3, 20240 Sulkey Race. Contestants run neck and neck past the reviewing stand at the old race track during the Harney County Fair. 1900-1915 ca Photo courtesy Claire McGill Luce Western History Room, Harney County Library. By Kate Marsh This newspaper’s front page article April 17, 2024, describing our Harney County Fair and Rodeo
Burns High School National Honors Society induction ceremony Community Youth May 1, 2024May 3, 20240 Inductees being introduced by NHS Secretary/Treasurer Kiera Huffman. Photos by Brenda Graham On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Burns High School Cafeteria, 26 students were inducted into the National Honors Society, joining 24 current BHS member. Current National Honors Society member include: Will Allen, Timothy Banks, Olivia Blute, Keaira Burns, Ayla Davies,
Celebration of Life – Jennie May Stearns May 29, 1935 – Aug. 20, 2023 Obituary May 1, 2024May 1, 20240 A Celebration of Life for Jennie May Stearns will be held on Friday, May 24, at 1 p.m., at the Morris Hill Cemetery located at 317 N. Latah Street, in Boise, section K134-5. A reception will follow at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park at 3 p.m., 500 S. Walnut St., in Boise.
Join CAN Cancer on the Trail of Hope Community April 24, 2024April 25, 20240 Submitted photo Runners race past the starting line of last year’s Trail of Hope fundraiser for CAN Cancer. Get ready to “pound the pavement” at CAN Cancer’s Trail of Hope 5K Fun Run & Walk! The event is set for Saturday, May 11 at the Hines Park pavilion. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.,
John Mark Hale 1955-2024 Obituary April 24, 2024April 25, 20240 A Memorial Service for John Mark Hale, will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Life Foursquare Church. Luncheon will follow the memorial service and all are welcome to attend.
Lindsey Lovelady named Old West Federal Credit Unions Manager of the Year award Community April 17, 2024April 18, 20240 Old West Federal Credit Union Manager of the year is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding managers who lead with heart and integrity at Old West Federal Credit Union. The process to nominate and subsequently chose the Manager of the Year recipient for Old West is twofold ... The manager is first
Robert Alvin Connall 1935 – 2024 Obituary April 17, 2024April 18, 20240 Robert Alvin Connall, 88, of La Grande, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his residence. At his request, his ashes will be spread on Telephone Butte/King Mountain in Harney County. Robert was born on May 12, 1935 in Burns, to Lionel and Roselle (Baker) Connall. He resided in Burns/Hines
John Mark Hale 1955 – 2024 Obituary April 17, 2024April 18, 20240 John Mark Hale, aged 69, passed away on April 2 at 6:45 p.m., following an unexpected medical emergency. Born to William E Hale and Violet P (Walker) Hale in Burns, John was one of twelve children. John is survived by his sisters, Ruth Williams, Betty Schreck, and Linda Pifer; and his
Welcome birders! Harney County Migratory Bird Festival runs April 11-14 Community April 10, 2024April 11, 20240 Photos courtesy of BLM The annual Harney County Migratory Bird Festival is set for Thursday-Sunday, April 11-14, 2024. Open your schedule and plan for some fun! Here are some highlights: Tours: We are offering the full gamut of tours – van-guided; we-lead-you-drive caravans; and self-guided – and you can enjoy touring by
Troy Phillis receives National Engineering Award Community April 10, 2024April 11, 20240 The USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region recently selected Troy Phillis, a Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest employee, and a 1992 graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology, as the Region’s Technology Applications Employee of the Year for 2023. In March 2024 Pacific Northwest Region Forest Service identified winners for annual Engineer of