Burns High School band room named in honor of retired teacher Ken Peckham Arts and Entertainment News March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 Submitted photo Harney County School District No. 3’s new band director, Sam Ellibee, holding the sign that was placed in the Burns High School band room to recognize retired teacher Ken Peckham. During the Chamber Music Society’s spring concert on Sunday, March 19, Harney County School District No. 3’s new band director,
Harney County School District No. 3 selects superintendent News School Board March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 After a nationwide search, an intensive screening process involving community and staff members, two rounds of interviews, and community and staff forums, the Harney County School District No. 3 Board is pleased to announce that Robert Medley will be the next superintendent of the school district, effective July 1, 2023. According
Oregon’s Poet Laureate performs in Burns on Saturday Arts and Entertainment News March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 “A poet is a witness who imagines, and through these acts gives us permission to do the same. For the times we’re in, we must be powerfully imaginative,” Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s 10th Poet Laureate, said. Mojgani is giving Harney County a taste of his boundless imagination with two appearances. First, on
Court receives update on Harney County Fair County Court News March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 File photo Harney County Fairgrounds Manager Lindsey Robertson updated the court regarding the fairgrounds. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held March 1. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Fairgrounds Manager Lindsey Robertson updated the court regarding the fairgrounds. Staffing needs She started by sharing
Mollie Larson shares her runDisney experience Community News March 8, 2023March 8, 20230 Submitted photos This article follows up on the front-page story that was published in the Burns Times-Herald on Jan. 18, 2023. by Mollie Larson for Burns Times-Herald On Sunday, Feb. 19, we left for runDisney, which is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. I could feel myself getting nervous, but
Add flair to your spring wardrobe at the P.E.O. Re-Style event Community News March 8, 2023March 8, 20230 Submitted photos Carolyn Bauer modeling some of the jewelry that was donated for the P.E.O. Re-Style Show & Shop. New and re-styled jewelry will be available for purchase during the event on Saturday, March 11. With spring around the corner, it’s time to update your closet by attending the P.E.O. Re-Style Show
Hospital now offering 3D mammograms Health Care News March 1, 2023March 1, 20230 Submitted photo Harney District Hospital’s new 3D tomography mammography machine offers state-of-the-art breast imaging here in Harney County. From L-R: Sierra Gibbs, Georgia Karel, Karen Forster, and Jody Megan of the Harney District Hospital Imaging Department pose with the new machine. Harney District Hospital is excited to announce that its new 3D
Juntura’s Clare McKay to premier her feature film Arts and Entertainment News March 1, 2023March 1, 20230 Clare McKay of Juntura will be premiering her feature film, Living an American Dream, at the Rex Theater in Vale Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Theater owner Mike Mclaughlin noted that Clare frequented the Rex with her family when she was young. He added, “We are honored to premiere [the film]
Meet Athletic Trainer Kaitlin Patterson Health Care News Sports February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital in welcoming Athletic Trainer Kaitlin Patterson. Patterson is working out of the hospital’s Physical and Sports Therapy Clinic to establish an athletic training program at Burns and Crane high schools. You may have already seen her at a few local sporting events. Patterson is implementing injury-prevention
CAN Cancer hosts ‘Sip for the Cure’ tea party Community Health Care February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 CAN Cancer of Harney County hosted an Alice in Wonderland themed Sip for the Cure tea party Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. The event raised funds to provide financial support for local cancer patients who must travel to seek treatment. A total of 130 people