New evidence suggests humans occupied area outside of Riley more than 18,000 years ago News July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management The Rimrock Draw Rockshelter, located outside of Riley, may be one of the oldest human-occupation sites in North America. Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, more than 18,000 years ago. University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and
Burns Council considering comprehensive plan amendment, zone change for housing project Burns City Council News July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held June 28. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Darrin Henry of Henry’s Burns Holdings LLC submitted a request for a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for a parcel of land (totaling 158.79 acres) on West
Easterday Ranches places first in the Harney County Ranch Rodeo Rodeo Sports July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Photos by DEBBIE RANEY Harney County Queen Kaylee Dunten with first-place winners, Easterday Ranches. Each member took home $1,000 and reins by Dan Fowler. Twenty teams competed for cash and prizes at the 20th annual Harney County Ranch Rodeo held Saturday, July 8, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Teams of four to five
Margaret Pearl Dunbar 1936 – 2023 Obituary July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Margaret also known too as Tootsie to her family, was born July 28, 1936, to Marselle and May Leake in Dillon, Mont. Margaret had an older brother, Tom, and a younger sister, Betty. In 1942 at the age of six, she moved with her family to Harney County, where her dad
Louis John Borelli 1934 – 2023 Obituary July 12, 2023July 12, 20231 Louis John Borelli III, John, passed away peacefully, at age 88, with his family at his side on May 18, 2023 in Napa, Calif. John, until the last week of his life when hospitalized for Cardiorenal syndrome complications, lived at his lifelong family home in Wooden Valley of eastern rural
Ronald Harry Nelsen 1934 – 2023 Uncategorized July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Ronald Nelsen passed away on April 2, 2023 at his home in Coos Bay, Ore. He fell asleep watching a John Wayne movie and slipped away peacefully. Ron was born in San Luis Obispo, Calif., on July 27, 1934. He grew up mostly in California and moved from job to
Gardner resigns from city manager position, Erwin to serve as interim Burns City Council News June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held June 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Nancy Gardner resigned from the city manager position, and Judy Erwin was appointed the Burns interim city manager, effective June 12. Councilor Jen Hoke made a motion to approve
Symmetry Care provides full-circle treatment options for mental health and addictions Health Care News June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 Facilities across the country specialize in mental health or addictions counseling, but Burns boasts one of the few organizations to also include wellness for a multi-faceted approach to real-life success. Symmetry Care addresses symptoms from mental, physical, and emotional perspectives for deep, lasting change. New clients with Symmetry Care begin with
Death Notice – Margaret Pearl Dunbar Obituary June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 Margaret Pearl Dunbar, 86, passed away on June 12, 2023, in Pioneer Place Assisted Living in Vale. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with obituary. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Help make Geno’s Youth Center at Kids Club a reality Community Youth June 21, 2023June 21, 20230 It’s summer in the Burns-Hines area, which means the kids are on the loose from school. With the help of our community, the county’s youth will have a completely new Kids Club of Harney County at Geno’s Youth Center by the end of next summer. A fundraising campaign is underway to