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Harney County wrapping up flood-plain mapping

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Photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh, Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Kristen Shelman. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 6. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Planning Director Brandon McMullen shared a letter from

Gin and Finley ride across America

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Submitted photos Human and horse duo, Gin and Finley, stopped to play at the beach during their cross-country adventure. “The first step to making things happen is to believe they are possible.” On this National Day of the Horse (Dec. 13) we’re featuring a mustang from the Palomino Buttes Herd Management Area (HMA)

Mammography Happy Hour was a success!

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Submitted photos Family Nurse Practitioner Mary Schimmelpfennig serving one of her delicious mocktails to Clinical Manager Jessica Richardson. On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 29, Harney District Hospital (HDH) held a Mammography Happy Hour in the HDH Family Care Clinic lobby. Featuring mocktails, snacks, music, and giveaways, the event aimed to encourage women

Oregon Department of Transportation reduces levels of service around the state

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Representing Harney County, Harney County Judge Bill Hart and Rick Paul attended the Southeast Area Commission on Transportation (SEACT) meeting that was held in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 27. During the meeting, Ken Patterson, regional manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), led the discussion regarding the budget for Region

Christmas Jamboree schedule

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Get ready to celebrate the season with the Harney County Christmas Jamboree, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at various locations throughout Burns. The Christmas Parade will reverse its course this year, heading north through downtown Burns. The Christmas Parade will still line up on Alder Avenue and begin on

Raschio rules that Measure 114 violates state constitution

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Measure 114, which was passed by Oregon voters in November 2022, was struck down by Harney County Judge Robert Raschio during a hearing in Burns on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The measure required those wishing to purchase a firearm to obtain a permit from local law enforcement. In order to obtain

Spark Collaborative celebrates anniversary

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Submitted photo Located at 341 N. Broadway in downtown Burns, Spark Collaborative Studio supports local artisans and makes their creations available to the public. Spark Collaborative Studio will host an open house Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5–7 p.m., to celebrate four years of supporting local artisans and making their creations available to

Orthopedic services have resumed

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Submitted photo From L-R: Sarah Lance, physician assistant, and Dr. Jay Moore teamed up to provide comprehensive, full-body orthopedic care for people of all ages at NewSun Energy & Harney District Hospital Specialty Care Clinic. Have you heard the good news? Orthopedic services have resumed at NewSun Energy & Harney District Hospital

Burns High School students build and sell a tiny home

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Submitted photos The Burns High School construction, wood shop, and welding students worked with numerous community partners to build a 10 feet by 20 feet tiny home, which sold for $27,000. Burns High School (BHS) is proud to announce the completion and sale of the first tiny house built by students enrolled

Harney County Library holds Science Night

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Photos by TERRI WATTS Ten professionals from seven local organizations taught students about the science involved in their line of work during Harney County Library's Science Night on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The Harney County Library hosted a Science Night for students in kindergarten through 12th grade on Wednesday, Nov. 8. During Science

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