Randy Parks returns to radio News February 3, 2021February 2, 20210 Submitted photos Randy Parks hard at work at KZHC Radio. Randy Parks is back on the radio! Elkhorn Media Group hired Parks to manage operations at KZHC Radio (92.7 FM, 99.1 FM, and 1230 AM) in October 2020. In addition to broadcasting news and weather, Parks is hosting a live show, Harney County
Donations sought to help the Radinovich family Community News February 3, 2021February 2, 20210 Submitted photo Matt, Stephanie, Mason, and Logan Radinovich. Matt Radinovich, owner of Jiffy Electric, has been in the hospital for more than two weeks. He’s had four surgeries and multiple blood transfusions, and he has several more weeks of recovery time ahead, both at the hospital and at home. Many community members have
Children who are in foster care need you now News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 Harney County needs families to foster children of all ages. Safe and supportive foster parents are desperately needed in Harney County. Michelle Bradach, social service specialist at the Department of Human Services (DHS), is the certifier for Harney County, and she is reaching out to members of this community to become
Harney County Health District is tobacco free Health Care News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 To promote the health and wellness of our patients, visitors, and employees, Harney County Health District adopted a tobacco-free policy that prohibits smoking, vaping, chewing, or using any other tobacco products within health-district property boundaries. This includes Harney District Hospital (HDH), HDH Family Care, NewSun Energy & Harney District Hospital
Hines to move forward with mosquito control Hines Common Council News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Jan. 12. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that there were 211 calls since the previous council meeting. This is a slight increase from previous months. The majority of the calls
Harney County Chamber of Commerce to host 71st annual awards ceremony Community News January 20, 2021January 20, 20210 “This is a very unusual way of announcing the winners of our annual awards,” Harney County Chamber of Commerce Director Lola Johnson said, explaining that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be an actual banquet to celebrate the winners. The annual banquet traditionally draws a full house at
Lardy named interim principal at Slater School News Youth January 20, 2021January 20, 20211 Harney County School District No. 3 is pleased to announce that Stephanie Lardy was named the new interim principal of Slater Elementary School. Lardy, a resident of Burns, is currently a teacher on special assignment as a behavior specialist at Slater Elementary. She replaces Debi Lorence, who resigned. Mrs. Lardy has been
Advantage Dental comes to Harney County Health Care News Youth January 20, 2021January 20, 20210 Submitted photo Advantage Dental hygienist Mindy Bentley provides outreach services to Harney County students. Who is this masked person? Mindy Bentley would be my guess! She is the Advantage Dental hygienist who has been coming to our Harney County schools to provide community outreach services since 2016. Burns Dental Group and EOLA are supporters
Hospital and health department provide update on COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Care News January 13, 2021January 13, 20210 In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital (HDH) are providing a joint update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Harney County. COVID-19 tests As of Monday, Jan. 11, the HDH lab has conducted a total of 1,495 COVID-19 tests since the beginning of
Plectrum Music Company opens in downtown Burns Arts and Entertainment Business News January 13, 2021January 13, 20210 Submitted photos The Plectrum Music Company is the only authorized Teton guitar distributor in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho. Harney County musicians now have an outlet for their musical needs. On Dec. 5, 2020, The Plectrum Music Company opened for business. The new music store is located at 29 W. Washington in