Candace Barr-Moon 1970 – 2023 Obituary November 1, 2023November 1, 20230 Candace Barr-Moon passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, in Harney County. She was born in Winnemucca, to Justine and Donald Bar on May 27, 1970. She was raised in McDermitt with her three brothers, Dale, Donald Jr., and Dallas, and two sisters, Justina and Debbie. She graduated high school from the
Former Hines Middle School teacher arrested in Washington News October 25, 2023October 24, 20230 Submitted photo Ron Schlauch appeared in Lewis County District Court in Chehalis, Wash. on Oct. 10. A former Hines Middle School (HMS) teacher, Ron Schlauch, was arrested by the Toledo Police Department and booked into Lewis County Jail on Sept. 11, 2023, after failing to appear at a arraignment hearing on Sept.
Steens Mountain Advisory Council accepting applications for membership News October 25, 2023October 25, 20230 Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management Steens Mountain Advisory Council members on a field tour at Big Indian Gorge. Did you know the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has Resource Advisory Councils — made up of people just like you — that give citizen-based advice and recommendations on the management of
Burns and Crane volleyball teams take district titles Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Crane Sports Crane Volleyball Sports October 25, 2023October 25, 20230 Photo courtesy of Burns High School Volleyball The 2023 Eastern Oregon League District Champions. Back row from L-R: Amaya Ballard, Chloe Rothwell, Danye Runnels, Mackenzie King, Akylah Kaino, Myah Rothwell, Ashley Wright, and Bailey Temple. Front row from L-R: Natalee Otley-Smith, Hayley Smith, Jocelyn Graham, and Taylor Trent. Hilanders down Vale for
Clyde Henry Cowing 1949 – 2023 Obituary October 25, 2023October 25, 20230 Clyde Henry Cowing, 73, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, with his family by his side. Clyde was born Dec. 22, 1949, to Henry and Viola (McClure) Cowing. He was born and raised in Harney County, where he attended school and graduated from Burns High School. Clyde was a school bus driver
Judge Hart says County Court was not included in fairgrounds plan County Court News October 18, 2023October 19, 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 Oct. 4. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Commissioner Kristen Shelman, liaison to the
Fair board responds to county court meeting Editorial October 18, 2023October 17, 20230 Submitted photo Members of the Fair Board pose with Fair Court Queen Rylee Wilkinson. In response to the discussion that took place at the Harney County Court meeting held on Oct. 4, 2023, the Harney County Fair Board would like to address the following: First and foremost, the Fair Board was not invited
Sandy Volle awarded Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year News October 18, 2023October 17, 20230 Sandy Volle of Burns was awarded the Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year. Volle is a veteran teacher with a diverse background in education. She was a full-time teacher and coach in Idaho for 11 years. After moving to Harney County, she substituted intermittently. During this time, she taught full-time at
Lola Marlene Benton 1957 – 2023 Obituary October 18, 2023October 18, 20230 Lola Marlene Benton, 66, a resident of Hines, passed away of Alzheimers, on Oct. 4, 2023. She was born in Stayton, Ore., in 1957 to William and Louise Mohr, and was one of nine children. Lola attended Detroit High School before studying accounting at Western Business College. In addition to being loved
William (Bill) Robert Molt 1957 – 2023 Obituary October 18, 2023October 20, 20230 William (Bill) Robert Molt, age 66, passed away in his sleep, on the morning of Oct. 9, 2023. Bill was born April 4, 1957 in Twentynine Palms, Calif., to Daniel and Diane Molt. Four children, Diane, Morgan, Bill and Louie were born of that union, Bill being the third child.