Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the regular meeting of the Harney County Court was rescheduled for Thursday, July 6. Lori Bailey, Melissa Ward, and Travis Swaim of the U.S. Forest Service attended the meeting to brief the court about the Flat Vegetation Management Project. The 47,635-acre project is located in

During its regular meeting on June 21, the Harney County Court discussed The Rainbow Family of Living Light’s decision to hold its 2017 annual Rainbow Gathering on the Malheur National Forest near John Day and Seneca. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Forest Service, the gathering could draw

  Economic development was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on June 7. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels said a scope of work for the Harney County Economic Development director position was developed and sent out to the cities of Burns and Hines for

During its regular meeting on May 17, the Harney County Court appointed Bobbi Jo Heany as Harney County Treasurer, effective July 1. She will fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Nellie Franklin who is retiring. Heany will be sworn in as deputy treasurer from her start date through June 30. ••• Steve

Harney County Senior and Community Services Center Executive Director Angela Lamborn attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on May 3 to discuss a request to donate county property to the Senior Center. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels explained that the county acquired the property, which is located on

During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on April 19, Harney County Treasurer Nellie Franklin announced that she is retiring July 1, and her last working day will be June 30. Franklin has served in her position since 1991. The position will be advertised, and a committee will be formed

Chris Siegner and Ashley Vanderdasson attended the March 8 meeting of the Harney County Court to provide an update regarding Symmetry Care Inc. Siegner is the director of Symmetry Care, and Vanderdasson is Symmetry Care’s nurse practitioner. They reported that Symmetry Care was recently designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

Veterans Service Officer Guy McKay attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 15 to present a quarterly report and discuss veterans programs. McKay also updated the court regarding legislative action concerning veterans and veteran issues and provided copies of House Concurrent Resolution 6. The resolution recognizes and honors

Colby Marshall and Tygh Campbell attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 1 to provide a presentation about the retreat that will open at Silvies Valley Ranch in July. About The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch Campbell said the retreat currently consists of a main lodge, guest cabins,

During its regular meeting on Jan. 18, the Harney County Court resumed its conversation concerning the Harney County Fair Board. A work session was held Jan. 11 at the Harney County Fairgrounds to discuss fair board appointments and possible changes. Other topics of discussion included financial challenges and a vision for