Candidates for interim city manager considered Burns City Council News October 23, 2019October 24, 20190 The Burns City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to discuss the city manager position. At the council meeting on Oct. 9, the council voted to stop the recruitment process for a city manager and start the process to hire an interim city manager. The city then contacted
Vandalism, trash, graffiti lead to closing of Malheur Cave News October 23, 2019October 24, 20190 Submitted photo Materials and roughly 400 man-hours were donated to erect the gate at Malheur Cave. For many years, travelers and residents have paid a visit to the natural wonder known as Malheur Cave. The cave, located about 50 miles east of Burns, is owned by the Masonic Lodge of Burns and sits
Conversation concerning sheriff’s position continues County Court News October 16, 2019October 17, 20190 Discussion regarding how to fill the sheriff’s position continued during the Harney County Court meeting on Oct. 2. On Sept. 4, Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the county court meeting on Sept. 18, Harney County Judge
Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization holds community meetings Health Care News October 16, 2019October 17, 20190 Public invited to help shape future of local healthcare Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization (EOCCO) will hold community meetings in each of the 12 counties it serves. EOCCO serves Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members throughout the 12-county region. The meetings present an opportunity to learn about community-driven health improvement efforts, and to
Laundromat opening in Hines Business News October 9, 2019October 9, 20190 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Steve and Doris Davison plan to open The Country Washboard later this month. Noticing a need in the community for a self-serve laundromat, Steve and Doris Davison plan to open The Country Washboard later this month. The Davisons originally intended to start their business inside an existing building, but
Pioneer Celebration scheduled for Saturday Community News October 9, 2019October 10, 20190 Submitted photos L-R: Lila Tilley, Mildred Fine, George Sahlberg, and Terry Williams will be honored during this year’s Pioneer Celebration. by Karen Nitz for Burns Times-Herald In a break with the traditional potluck luncheon that’s held each year in June, the community is invited to the 103rd annual Pioneer Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12,
Hines approves RV park permit Hines Common Council News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Hines Common Council followed the planning commission’s recommendation and approved a conditional use permit for a recreational vehicle (RV) park on Highway 20. Jon and Maryn Murphy of Medford applied for the permit and plan to put the RV park in on
Lost hiker located next morning News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 File photo Sunset at Delintment Lake. On Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 8 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a lost hiker near Delintment Lake. Harney County Search and Rescue was activated as a result. Searchers attempted to locate Nancy Thornton, 86, of Vancouver, Wash., throughout the night and
County court considers process for filling sheriff’s position County Court News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 During its meeting on Sept. 18, the Harney County Court discussed how to fill the vacancy that will be left by Sheriff Dave Ward. At the previous county court meeting (held Sept. 4) Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the meeting
Chamber accepting nominations for annual awards Community News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Each January, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to “honor Harney County’s finest” in a number of different categories. In past years, award recipients were selected by committees of past award-winners, which were formed for each category. This year, however, a different selection process will be used. Lola Johnson,