Local church hosts quilt project for Ukraine Community News June 1, 2022June 8, 20220 Submitted photos From L-R: Dahlia Bennett, Connie Hall, and Mariah Bennett participating in the community quilt project. In an effort to help Ukrainian people who are under siege from Russia, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a community quilt project April 30 in Burns. Aware that some donations never make
Sign up for summer reading on June 3 News Youth June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Are you looking for exciting ways to keep your kids engaged and entertained this summer? Bring them to Harney County Library throughout June and July for the summer reading program. Kids of all ages (from birth through high school) are welcome to join the fun! Registration will be held Saturday, June 3
Observing and honoring the rich history of Memorial Day News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Memorial Day on May 30 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history
Primary Election results Election News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 The primary election was held Tuesday, May 17. Here are the unofficial results from the local election. Harney County Judge Bill Hart — 60.01 percent, 1,592 votes Pete Runnels — 39.88 percent, 1,058 votes Write-in — 0.11 percent, 3 votes Harney County Commissioner Position 2 Patty Dorroh — 62.81 percent, 1,564 votes Vern I. Brown Jr. — 15.9
Locksmith Sam Allen opens shop in Burns Business News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Sam Allen moved back to Harney County to open Allen Key N Lock, a much-needed locksmith businesses in Burns. During the summer of 2021, Sam Allen — who now owns Allen Key N Lock, located at 25 E. Madison in Burns — was living in Portola, Calif., working
Citizens of Harney County clean up! Community News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Submitted photo From L-R: Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson, and Burns Police Chief Nancy Gardner painting at Triangle Park. On Saturday, May 14, more than 100 community members came together to make Harney County a little better! In Burns and Hines, participants worked on projects at Triangle Park,
Symmetry Care hosts Black Light Dance for middle schoolers News Youth May 11, 2022May 11, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Symmetry Care partnered with numerous local organizations to host a Black Light Dance for local middle school students. Part of Symmetry Care’s prevention program, the dance was intended to show youth that they can have fun without using drugs and alcohol. On Thursday, May 28, Symmetry Care Inc.
Pivotal progress made toward mapping county’s floodplain News May 11, 2022May 10, 20220 Submitted photo An aerial photo of flooding taken in Harney County in May 2011. After more than a decade’s worth of work, the first phase of floodplain mapping is complete. The more accurate mapping provides better flood-risk determination, removed hundreds of homes and structures from the special flood hazard zone, and
Bringing it all back home Business News May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Located at 888 Oregon Avenue in Burns, Hometown Auto is a full-service mechanic shop, car wash, and U-Haul rental site. Tyrel and Teri (McConnell) Peasley both grew up in Burns, but left the area after graduating from high school. Teri’s childhood friend, McKiah (Aamodt) Schroeder, also grew up in
County Court approves special zoning for Crystal Crane Hot Springs expansion County Court News May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 20. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Planning Director Brandon McMullen updated the Harney County Court regarding special zoning needed for the Crystal Crane Hot Springs expansion. The process requires at least two hearings