Anne Clark selected grand marshal Community News July 27, 2022July 27, 20220 Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY In recognition of her numerous contributions to the community, Anne Clark was named grand marshal of the 2022 Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Congratulations to Anne Clark, who was selected to serve as the grand marshal of the 2022 Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Eileen “Anne”
Burns-Hines Liquor Store under new ownership Business News July 27, 2022July 27, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Duana Woodfin is now the official owner of the Burns-Hines Liquor Store, located at 767 Ponderosa Village in Burns. As of today (Wednesday, July 27), the Burns-Hines Liquor Store is under new ownership. Longtime Harney County resident and store manager, Duana Woodfin, has officially taken the reins. Woodfin, who was
Specialized truck helps break down employment barriers Community News July 20, 2022July 20, 20220 Photos by KATHY COOK From L-R: Marty Norton hugs his wife, Zina, while shaking the hand of James Kimsey, owner of Oregon Mobility Solutions, which outfitted a specialized truck for Norton. Norton poses with his new truck, which gives him the ability to commute to his job at the Round Barn
BLM proposes overnight fee increases at Burns District campgrounds News July 20, 2022July 20, 20220 Photo courtesy of BLM A summer evening at Fish Lake on Steens Mountain. Overnight camping fees are proposed to increase at this site and several others across BLM’s Burns District in 2023. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase overnight fees at several campgrounds
A mother and daughter were found deceased near the county line News July 13, 2022July 12, 20220 On Thursday, July 7, a Silvies Ranch employee located a 2004 Toyota van with a deceased individual inside of it. The van was located just inside of Grant County, near the Grant/Harney county line. After conducting an initial investigation, law enforcement located a second body inside of the vehicle. The deceased individuals
First responders needed in rural communities Community Health Care News July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Harney District Hospital (HDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is looking for a few people who live in rural communities in and around Harney County to become first responders. While others are running away from danger, first responders are the heroes who rush toward an emergency to provide assistance until additional
Local youth participated in Drexel H. Foundation’s colorful cows contest Arts and Entertainment Community News Youth July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Submitted photos Youth from the Burns Paiute Tribe helped paint colorful cows for the Drexel H. Foundation’s public art project and contest. In 2021, the Drexel H. Foundation’s Art Builds Community: Reunites Communities Through Art project brought communities together to paint cutouts of cows, which were created by artist Kacie Shaffer. People
The BLM has gone virtual News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Camping at South Steens and Page Springs just got easier. You can now pay your overnight fees electronically! Are you thinking about visiting Steens Mountain this summer? If you’re planning to stay at South Steens or Page Springs campgrounds, don’t worry about bringing cash for overnight fees. The Bureau of Land
Hines McDonald’s holds a grand reopening ceremony Community News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Harney County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deanna Thrall (center) joined McDonald’s staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hines McDonald’s on Wednesday, June 29. Following an extensive remodeling project, the Hines McDonald’s held a grand reopening ceremony on Wednesday, June 29. More than 100 customers attended the fun-filled
Library’s Summer Reading program is making learning fun for youth News Youth July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photos by Isabelle Fleuraud Scientists from the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center taught participants in the Summer Reading program about “super seeds” and the “power of plants” at the Harney County Library on June 22. As part of the ongoing Summer Reading Program, the Harney County Library hosted scientists from the Eastern