Harney County CattleWomen award scholarships to four local students Agriculture News Youth September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Josie Norris of NewSun Energy, 2023 Harney County CattleWomen scholarship winners Emery Hammond, Ana Idoeta, Kaitlyn Wright, and Tayleur Baker, and Jake Stephens of NewSun Energy pose for a picture at the Chuckwagon Breakfast. NewSun Energy contributed to the CattleWomen’s scholarship fund. The Harney County CattleWomen
Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18 Business Community News September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to
Cases of West Nile were confirmed in Harney County Health Care News September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Stock photo You can help protect yourself by using mosquito repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or Picardin. Be sure to follow the directions on the container. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Harney County Health Department reported that there have been two confirmed cases of West Nile illness in horses in
Betty Morgan named Grand Marshal of the 2023 Fair & Rodeo Community News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Submitted photos Betty Morgan was honored for her years of service to the Harney County Fair & Rodeo. The late Betty Morgan was named Grand Marshal of this year’s Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Betty was a true Harney County pioneer who always put her county and community first. As a youngster, she participated
Harney County Court discusses proposed Dark Sky Sanctuary designation County Court News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Members of the Harney County Court include 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 Aug. 16. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. The
Local schools welcome new teachers News August 23, 2023August 22, 20230 From L-R: New teachers Ryan Moss, Katie Sorenson, Brittany Wilke, and Jennifer Bertrand Students, it’s time to sharpen your pencils and dust off your backpacks, as the new school year is in full swing! If you attend classes within Harney County School District No. 3, you’re bound to see some new
Harney CattleWomen to celebrate 69th annual Chuckwagon Breakfast News August 23, 2023August 22, 20230 by Ramonda A. Thompson, HCCW for Burns Times-Herald The Harney County CattleWomen (HCCW) will hold their 69th annual Chuckwagon Breakfast on the Saturday of Fair Week (Sept. 9), from 6-9 a.m., at the Harney County Community Center Conference Room at the Chamber of Commerce, 484 N. Broadway in Burns. The cost is
Harney ESD holds ‘The Right to Read’ reading event News Youth August 23, 2023August 22, 20230 From L-R: Harney Education Service District (HESD) Superintendent Shannon Criss; HESD Integrated Guidance Specialist Crystal Hussey; Dr. Tania McKey, director of partnerships at Ignite Reading; Jessica Silwerski, CEO of Ignite Reading and featured in the movie The Right To Read; Dr. Ronda Fritz, Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic and associate
Dr. Nguyen cares for communities at home and abroad Health Care News August 16, 2023August 16, 20230 by Max Johnston for Burns Times-Herald Between February 17-25, 2023, Dr. John Nguyen — general surgeon at Harney District Hospital — traveled a total of around 5,200 miles on a medical mission to Central America. He volunteered with Faith In Practice — a Christian nonprofit based in Houston, Texas that regularly sends
Learn how you can help spot wildfires News August 16, 2023August 16, 20230 Submitted photo An ALERT Wildfire camera view of Wagontire Lookout. Many fires spotted through ALERT Wildfire have already been reported, but that isn’t always the case. If you’re watching ALERT Wildfire cameras, you may be the first to discover a new wildfire. Visit alertwildfire.org/support/ to learn how you can report it. by