Death Notice – Lavina “Joyce” Cronin Obituary January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Lavina “Joyce” Cronin passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in her home in Hines. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 in the Drewsey Community Hall at 12 p.m., with a potluck to follow.
Gwendallen Rose Koepke 2004 – 2023 Obituary January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Gwendallen Rose Koepke was born on March 23, 2004, in Fallon, Nev., to Cindy Koepke and Brandon Kelly. She was a quiet, shy little girl until she got to know you, then look out, she would become a fun and quirky goofball. Gwen was a strong Christian that grew up
Bureau of Land Management’s Year in Review News January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 Happy New Year, Harney County! Federal workers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tallied numerous accomplishments for your public lands in 2023. We watched some employees retire or move on to other opportunities and welcomed several others to our community. We participated in outdoor days local students and joined partners in
High Desert Park & Rec brings in the New Year in style Community Youth January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 High Desert Park and Recreation rang in the new year on Friday, Dec. 29, with a Rockin’ Roller Skate Event. Park and Rec have been holding roller skating nights every third Thursday of the month, this only changes if there’s a holiday skate or other events. Skate Nights are held August–May,
Crane boys win the Crusader Classic Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 Photo by Dally Zander The Crane Mustang basketball team won the Crusader Classic, finishing the three-day tournament 3-0. Held at Salem Academy High School on Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 28-30, the Mustangs took down Trinity Lutheran, Amity, and Dayton to end the year 10-1, and start the 2024 year with the No. 1
John Duane Bergquist Jan. 3, 1949 – Dec. 24, 2023 Obituary January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 John Duane Bergquist, age 74, of De Queen, Ark., went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. He was born in Longview, Wash., on Jan. 3, 1949, to the late Gale Bergquist and Eleanor (Bartell) Bergquist. John was hard-working, generous, and kind. He was always joyful and
Judge Raschio delays signing Measure 114 News December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert Raschio says he will delay signing Measure 114 until after a Jan. 2 hearing, and will consider the state’s challenges. The state is objecting that: • the Court’s finding that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will not conduct background checks; • the Court’s finding that the parties
Steens Mountain Advisory Council welcomes new members Agriculture Community News December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Photo courtesy of BLM Steens Mountain Advisory Council members discussing a project on north Steens Mountain. The Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) welcomed five members to their roster in 2023. They were selected by the Secretary of the Interior and have knowledge or special expertise that qualifies them to provide advice to
Hi-Desert Mat Club wrestling results from the Cowboy Challenge Burns Wrestling Community Sports December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Photos courtesy of the HI-DESERT MAT CLUB The Hi-Desert Mat Club took part in the 2023 Cowboy Challenge held at Crook County High School on Saturday, Dec. 16. Heyzen Sykes received the Outstanding Wrestler award in the 12U 74-pound weight class. Skyes pinned all three opponents to take home first place. Hadley Gunderson
‘Triple Crown’ Gala raises more than $17,000 to expand physical therapy clinic Community Health Care News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN Attendees wore derby attire in honor of the ‘Triple Crown’ theme. Harney Hospital Foundation held the “Triple Crown” Gala Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The event earned more than $17,000, due in large part to sponsors Central Oregon Radiology Associates (CORA), Broadway Deli, High Desert