Archaeology Roadshow co-stars cultural cuisine and hometown musicians Arts and Entertainment Community June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Submitted photo The Old Time Fiddlers played throughout the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow last year. MJ Wallis for Burns Times-Herald The Fifth annual Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow launches at 10 a.m. on June 22, at the Hines City park and runs until 3 p.m. The theme this year is a favorite subject,
31st annual Pangloss Scramble results at the Valley Golf Course Sports June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 The 31st annual Pangloss Scramble took place at the Valley Golf Club, Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. 96 golfers participated in the 3-man, 36 hole challenge over the course of two days. Results of the Pangloss are as follows: 1st Flight Gross 1st — 117 (58/59) Eric Ovens, Travis Holmes, Brian Miller 2nd —
Sweet Grass Leather opens in Burns Community June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Photos by Terri Watts Seventy five years ago Jerry Franklin, a saddle maker by trade, left the Visalia Saddle Co. and moved to Oregon. 25 years later, Jerry Franklin met and became friends with Bub Warren and in 1974, Jerry sold the Franklin Saddle Co. to Bub. Between the two of them they
Burns residents offered $250 incentive Community News June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Burns is one of fifty cities in Oregon named eligible for a $250 defensible space incentive. As a qualified community, the program recognizes Burns as having one of the highest wildfire exposure risks in the State. Selection for the program was based on a “comprehensive analysis” by
Hilander softball season comes to a close against Scio in semifinals 4-0 Burns Softball June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Gracie Mello behind the plate. Photos by Kirk Davies The Burns High School softball team ended their season last Tuesday, May 28, as they fell to Scio in the 3A playoffs, 4-0. The Loggers advanced to the state championship game where they fell to South Umpqua, 9-1. The Hilanders finish the season at
Myrtle Mace (Culp) Christy 1924 – 2024 Obituary June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Myrtle Mace (Culp) Christy, a daughter of Harney County, departed for the great hereafter on June 2, 2024. Myrtle’s family history includes ancestors who fought in the civil war, ranchers, teachers, outlaws, lawmen; all pioneers that helped tame the frontier and high desert of eastern Oregon. Her family invites you
Celebration of Life – Tina Coons Obituary June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 A Celebration of Life will be held for Tina Coons on Thursday, June 13, at 2 p.m., at the Hines Pavilion. The family will be cooking up burgers and hot dogs, bring a side to share, a photo if you have one and a story. Cake will also be provided as
Celebration of Life – Irene Schulz Obituary June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 A memorial celebration honoring the life of Irene Schulz will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns. The family requests that those attending wear something bright and colorful in honor of Irene’s love of flowers. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Burns
B Street expansion grant to link opportunities News May 29, 2024May 30, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald (Part 2 of Development Series beginning on May 22) More building opportunities are in the works for Burns with the anticipated B Street expansion grant. The streets one-eighth mile extension will lead to the edge of the anticipated Miller Springs Development from the west corner of Slater School.
Summer reading begins at the library Community Youth May 29, 2024May 30, 20240 School’s out soon and you may be wondering what to do with the kids this summer. Here is a suggestion and the best part --- it’s free! Bring the kids to Harney County Library throughout June and July when we are once again presenting our summer reading program. Kids of all ages