Meet the new director of HDH Family Care Clinic Health Care News September 15, 2021September 15, 20210 On Monday, Aug. 23, Erik Olson officially became the full-time, permanent director of Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care Clinic. He took the reins from Interim Director Darcy Crisp who was serving in the position until a permanent director was hired. Erik has a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University
Fair Value Auctions LLC offers online and live auctions Business News September 15, 2021September 15, 20210 Submitted photo Located at 302 S. Broadway Avenue in Burns, Fair Value Auctions LLC is offering online and live auctions ‘As Is, Where Is.’ While looking for alternate fund raising platforms for nonprofits, Barbara Cannady stumbled across an online auction for golf tournaments. She always enjoyed live auctions but was turned off
Fire prevention efforts under way in Stinkingwater Mountains Agriculture News September 8, 2021September 8, 20210 Submitted photos Two members of the Harney County Wildfire Collaborative monitoring crew, Megan Ellibee and Danika Piotrowski, at work in the Stinkingwater Mountains region. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Each summer, the wildfires in the West dominate the news. This summer, Oregon was home to the largest wildfire in the country. The lightning-caused Bootleg
Crane Hot Springs to host benefit for Crane RFPA Community News September 8, 2021September 8, 20210 Submitted photos Enjoy a dip in the hot springs for half price on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Crane Hot Springs is holding a benefit day on Saturday, Sept. 18 to raise funds for the Crane Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA). Enjoy a dip in the hot springs for half price (only $5). All
Harney District Hospital provides an update on COVID-19 Health Care News September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney District Hospital (HDH) would like provide an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and answer some of the questions that you might have. — COVID-19 cases — As of Monday, Aug. 30, Harney County has had 595 positive COVID-19 cases since the
Airport Day celebration held Aug. 21 News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 Photos by GREGORY KOLT Smoke jumpers boarding the plane. Burns Airport Day was celebrated at the Burns Municipal Airport on Saturday, Aug. 21. The day got under way with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by Boyce LaForest and crew from Oregon Data Services. Certified Flight Instructor Gregory Kolt also provided discovery flights to
Hines Council considers Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance Hines Common Council News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Aug. 10. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Mayor Nikki Morgan addressed the council about the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance. City Administrator Kirby Letham read an email from Councilor Misty Shepherd (who was absent
Demolition Derby goes off with a bang! News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 Photos by GEORGE HEINZ JR. Held Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Harney County Fairgrounds, the annual Demolition Derby was a smash hit! Winners of each event are as follows: Powder Puff First place: Phylicia Yekel Second place: Mackenzie Moulton Third place: Mckiah Schroeder Heat 1 First place: Jaden Simpson, Burns Second place: Kyle Orris, Homedale Heat 2 First place: Chris Folger,
Beaubiens named Grand Marshals Community News August 18, 2021August 18, 20210 Submitted photo In honor of their years of service, Greg and Shirley Beaubien were selected as grand marshals of the 2021 Harney County Fair and Rodeo. Congratulations to the 2021 Harney County Fair and Rodeo Grand Marshals, Greg and Shirley Beaubien. Greg graduated from North Farmington High School in Farmington, Mich. in 1972.
Harney County School District No. 3 welcomes new staff News August 18, 2021August 18, 20210 Submitted photo From L-R: Sarah Ayling, Savannah Bennett, Kelly Weil, Nicki Henshaw, Becca Birch, and Maggie Thompson are joining Harney County School District No. 3. Once again, it’s almost time for students to wake up early, grab their backpacks, and head back to school. The start of a new school year is rapidly