Harney County wrapping up flood-plain mapping County Court News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 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
Hilanders take down Oakridge, Lakeview in Harney County Crossover Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photos by NOLAN GRAHAM Jaxon Hoyt scored 10 points in the game against Lakeview on Saturday, Dec. 16. The boys Hilander basketball team finished the weekend with wins over Oakridge and Lakeview during the Harney County Crossover, which was held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16. On Friday, Dec. 15, at Crane Union High
Gin and Finley ride across America News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 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! Health Care News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 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
Hilander wrestling finishes fifth at Muilenburg Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Photos by DARBIE KEMPER Joe Weil goes for the pin and places fourth at the Muilenburg Tournament. The Burns Hilander wrestling team took fifth place at the Muilenburg Tournament held at La Grande High School on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9. Thomas Winn took home first place in the 120-pound weight class and
Linda Louise Fromm Robertson 1940 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 On Dec. 4, 2023, Linda Louise Fromm Robertson, age 83, peacefully left this life and returned home to many waiting loved ones. Linda was born July 11, 1940, in Leavenworth, Wash., to James and Margarite (Peggy) Fromm. She passed away at her home in Leavenworth where she resided with her one-and-only
Glen Johnson 1932 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Johnson, a beloved husband, and father of nine children. Glen departed this world on Dec. 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his faith and family. Born on Nov. 18, 1932, in Barnwell,
Jesse G. Lawson 1956 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Jesse was born on May 27, 1956 in Downey California and passed from this life Nov. 29, 2023 in Burns. Jesse was born with an enlarged heart and at the age of 12, had surgery to replace a malfunctioning valve, and then when he was 28, he suffered a stroke on
Richard W. Mingus 1949 – 2023 Obituary December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Richard was born in Oroville, Calif., on July 17, 1949, to Jim and Mariam Mingus. His family eventually moved to Hines and he attended school, graduating from Burns Union High School in 1968. From his first marriage, sons, Kelly and Rode were born. Rich lived many places before coming back to
Oregon Department of Transportation reduces levels of service around the state News December 6, 2023December 5, 20231 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