Hi-Desert Swim Team finishes season at district meet Sports August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 Photo by KYLEE MURPHY The Hi-Desert Swim Team wrapped up its season at the East Cascade Districts in Burns, Friday-Sunday, July 26-28. Newer and younger swimmers got to take part in the Hi-Desert Swim Team Fun Meet. Hi-Desert Swim Team finals results from the district meet are as follows: Individual Medley 100 Meter Women 9-10
Catherine White to serve as Interim CEO for Harney District Hospital Health District Board of Directors News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY During a special meeting held Friday, July 21, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend an offer to Catherine White to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Health District for one year. In this role, White
Local Chapter of P.E.O. celebrates 40th year in Harney County Community News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Submitted photo Current and past members of the local EY P.E.O. Sisterhood, along with P.E.O. scholarship recipients, celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Chapter with a potluck on July 12. On July 12, the local Chapter EY P.E.O. Sisterhood celebrated its 40th year in Harney County. Current and past P.E.O. members, as
Reiss wins 2023 Golden Sparky Award Community News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Submitted photo Hines Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief David Reiss (center) with his Golden Sparky Award, which he won for excellence in fire prevention and public safety education. David Reiss, assistant chief of the Hines Volunteer Fire Department, was awarded the 2023 Golden Sparky Award. The Golden Sparky recognizes a fire service member
Memorial Service – Darlene Wingfield Obituary July 26, 2023July 26, 20230 A Memorial Service will be held for Darlene Wingfield on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 1 p.m., in Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns.
Death Notice – Fred O. Wilson Obituary July 26, 2023July 26, 20230 Fred O. Wilson, formerly of Burns, passed away on July 16, at Juniper House, at the age of 95. A private family services is pending.
Ever changing conditions force ranchers, wildlife to adapt in the Harney Basin News July 19, 2023July 19, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN Livestock feeding in the flood lands in the morning. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald The last few years of drought have been hard on hay producers in the Harney Basin. That’s why this year’s healthy snowpack and wet spring have been welcome change. However, such wild swings from one year
Three lives lost following Highway 20 crash News July 19, 2023July 19, 20230 Submitted photo Three people died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 (near milepost 85) on July 11. On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 85, in Harney County. A 1997 Peterbilt and trailer, operated by
Hi-Desert Swim Team hosts meet Sports July 19, 2023July 19, 20230 Photos by KYLEE MURPHY The Hi-Desert Invitational Swim Meet was held this past weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 14-16, at the High Desert Swimming Pool in Burns. Teams from Prineville and Lakeview Came to compete in the meet. Results from the Hi-Desert Invitational Swim Meet are as follows: Freestyle Girls 100 Meter 8 & Under — Quinny
Glenda Cathryn Thompson 1960 – 2023 Obituary July 19, 2023July 26, 20230 In celebration of Glenda’s life, it is her slight amusement and smile that shall remain ineach of our hearts and minds, where her memory will be kept close. Glenda Cathryn Lewis-Thompson at 63 years of age passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1960 in