Gordon Dennis Sawser 1946 – 2020 Obituary November 18, 2020November 18, 20201 Gordon Dennis Sawser, 74, of Salem, Ore. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Salem Hospital. Gordon was born in Burns, Oregon on January 14, 1946 to Gordon Delmar and Alyce Nelsina Sawser. His early years were spent in Hines. Gordon spent his youth hunting, fishing, and learning to work with
Death notice Obituary November 18, 2020November 18, 20200 Joe Lee passed away in Vietnam this fall. His family will have a private service. Thank you to the members of this community who reached out to Joe during his time living here.
Results of the 2020 General Election Election News November 11, 2020November 10, 20200 The unofficial results from Harney County and the state of Oregon for the Nov. 3 General Election are as follows: Total ballots cast: 4,518. Harney County Clerk: Derrin (Dag) Robinson 3,585 (99.39 percent); Write-in 22 (0.61 percent). Harney County Sheriff: Dan Jenkins 3,574 (95.79 percent); Write-in 157 (4.21 percent). Harney County Assessor: Karen Zabala
BHS teacher returns from deployment News Veterans November 11, 2020November 10, 20200 Submitted photo Sgt. Trever Ray and his daughter. Trever Ray, a teacher at Burns High School (BHS), recently returned home from deployment overseas as part of the nation’s Combined Joint Task Force on the Horn of Africa, which comprises Dijoubti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. A Sergeant in the Oregon National Guard, Ray credits
Keeping local dollars local in Harney County Business News November 11, 2020November 11, 20200 A new digital gift card program, Shop Harney, is available for shopping at more than 40 Harney County businesses. Every business in Harney County is essential. That’s the reality of our small frontier community and home. Unlike urban areas with multiple competing businesses, Harney County relies on every individual small business
COVID-19 testing event to be held Thursday, Nov. 5 COVID-19 Health Care News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 Your local health department would like to inform you of our response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in our community. As of Nov. 2, we have 38 total coronavirus cases in Harney County, the majority of which occurred in the last month. Several schools in our area — including Slater
Recreational carp fishing gains popularity News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 Submitted photo Amanda Ponti drove to Harney County from Alturas, Calif., and bought a non-resident, two-day license so that she could catch carp at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald The common carp doesn’t have the best reputation in North America. In Harney County specifically, carp are considered an
Hines council discusses water project and land swap Hines Common Council News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 27. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department head reports, City Administrator Kirby Letham reported that: • the West Hanley paving project is complete; • copies of the density test results were included in
John Maurice Hodge 1940-2020 Obituary November 4, 2020November 5, 20200 John Maurice Hodge, 80, passed away on Oct. 24, 2020 at his home in Juntura. He was born to Elenor M. Hider and Nathaniel Hodge on February 14, 1940 in Claremore, Okla. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and a recognized member of the Muscogee Creek Nation. He spent his
Silvies Valley Ranch announces ‘Celebrations at Silvies’ News October 28, 2020October 28, 20200 Submitted photos Celebrate your next special occasion at The Retreat, Links and Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch. The Retreat, Links, and Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch is offering special packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. As winter and the holidays approach, the ranch resort, which provides year-round luxury lodging, award-winning dining, and