Death Notice – Glen Albert Grindstaff Obituary February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Glen Albert Grindstaff passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 86. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. MT, at Gavin Hall, Malheur County Fairgrounds, 795 NW 9th St. Ontario, OR., 97914. Contributions in his memory can made to the charity of choice.
Free tax preparation available for everyone News January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Beginning Feb. 5, and continuing through April 15, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing tax assistance and preparation on Monday’s and Wednesday’s through its Tax-Aide program here in Burns, and it’s free! The Foundation Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest volunteer-based free tax preparation service. Our volunteers are locally trained and IRS
PAJAMA DAY at the preschool Community Youth January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Photos by TERRI WATTS The Early Childhood Center held their annual Pajama Day on Thursday, Jan. 25. As a special treat, Burns Chief of Police Steve Macartney and compliance officer Emerson Budreau, dropped by to read to Anna Wilson’s preschool promise class. The Early Childhood Center is always on the lookout for
Cornell, Weil place first at Vaquero Classic Burns Wrestling Sports January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 The Burns Hilander wrestling team finished in the six spot out of 32 teams at the Vaquero Classic held at Fernley High School, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27. Kale Cornell finished first in the 126-pound weight class and earned the Outstanding Wrestler award, while Joe Weil finished first as well in
Lavina “Joyce” Cronin 1931 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Lavina “Joyce” Cronin passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 21, 2024. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Marcola, Ore., to Joseph and Edna Queen. She was the third child after Vivian and Grant, her brother, Bruce, followed six years later. The first four years were living in a logging
Margaret Ann Wells 1937 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Margaret Ann Wells, of Vernonia, Ore., passed away on Jan. 4, 2024, of heart failure. A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Margaret alongside her late sister, Ruby Wells Ifversen, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m., at St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church, 17435 N.W. West Union
Robert (Bob) Thomas Lehman 1951 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Robert (Bob) Thomas Lehman, age 72, passed away at home, in Burns, on Jan. 21, 2024, after a brave five-year battle with cancer. Bob was born in St. Paul, Minn., on June 29, 1951, to George and Wilma Lehman and was the youngest of four siblings. In 1991, Bob’s career
Lila Maire Tilley 1926 – 2024 Obituary January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Lila Maire Tilley, 97, passed away on Jan. 13, 2024, at the Aspens Living Center. Lila was born May 1, 1926, to Harold and Nola Delaney in Barber, Idaho. The family moved to Burns when she was five years old. Lila and her siblings grew up in poverty. She loved to
BLM proposes emergency closure at Cherry Springs News January 24, 2024January 26, 20240 The Cherry Springs area northwest of Hines is proposed for temporary closure to motor vehicles. Beginning this spring, access to the area may be gated or boulder-blocked to support public safety and reduce resource damage. It would remain open for non-motorized access, adjacent landowners, and other legal uses. “Over the past
Slater Grade School Reading and Art Night Community Youth January 24, 2024January 26, 20240 Photos by Terri Watts Henry L Slater Grade School hosted a Reading and Art Night on Thursday, Jan. 18. Families enjoyed book read-alouds, as well as, student artwork on display. Slater staff appreciated all the amazing volunteers who came to read for their students. Nearly 75 Slater Bulldogs attended the event