New drug rules test positive News September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald As we announced in May, the Oregon experiment with open drug use failed and ended on Sept. 1, 2024. The time between Legislative action and implementation of a roll-back gave law enforcement time to receive guidance on types of implementation the new rules might allow through a
Tips and help to prevent human trafficking News September 18, 2024September 19, 20240 Lilly Lawson for Burns Times-Herald There’s resources available for awareness and prevention training. There is also tips for keeping kids safe and indicators of human trafficking. All of this and much more can be found at www.inourbackyard. org. In Our Backyard is a national nonprofit that fights for human trafficking by raising awareness
Peter Diaz 1989 – 2024 Obituary September 18, 2024September 18, 20240 Peter was born July 20, 1989 in Burns. He was the second child of three born to Anthony (Tony) Diaz and Lori Curtis. Peter was a happy child and was always up to something but eventually his mental illness and drug addictions took his life on Sept. 8, 2024. He spent his
Kenneth Sexton 1943 – 2024 Obituary September 18, 2024September 18, 20240 Kenneth Sexton, 80, was born in Ontario, on Dec. 22, 1943. Kenneth was a graduate of Burns Union High School and entered the United States Army, serving in Germany. He married Julia Keith in 1966 after returning to the states. Kenneth retired from a career in civil service and enjoyed family,
High Desert Heroines – Claire McGill Luce Community September 11, 2024September 13, 20240 By Maret Pajutee It is hard to imagine what Sisters and Burns Ore., Time Magazine, China, a shootout at the Tex Saloon in 1894, a gold rush at Windy Point, and actor William Hurt may have in common. The answer is that they all have ties to Claire McGill Luce, a “child
BLM Brief: September 11, 2024 Community September 11, 2024September 13, 20240 Smokejumpers landing at the Solomon Fire. Photo by BLM It’s another Bureau of Land Management (BLM) briefing! As always, we strive to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve. Part of that effort means keeping you up to date on what’s happening with the agency and your public lands.
Mustangs roll Grant Union 59-6 Crane Football Crane Sports September 11, 2024September 13, 20240 Photo by DEBBIE RANEY The Crane Union football team blew-out the 2A Grant Union Prospectors 59-6 in Crane on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Mustangs got off to a fast start, scoring 36 points in the first quarter, and adding another 16 in the second. At halftime Crane was up 52-0. The Mustangs added
Berniece McGee 1932 – 2024 Obituary September 11, 2024September 11, 20240 Berniece’s parents, Francis “Buck” Pasmele and Ruby Bones were married Dec 1, 1928 and went on to have five children; Clara Cannon, Ramona Rosling, Berniece McGee, and twins Benny and Betty. Berniece was born at Cutler City on March 6, 1932. When Berniece was still a baby, her family moved to
Jenks is turning air into water Business Community September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 By Lauren Brown Crane graduate is co-inventor of technology that could revolutionize the HVAC industry and provide access to clean water Turning air into water. It sounds like something from a fairy tale that might involve a genie, or a little man named Rumpelstiltskin. However, turning air into water is something one
Queen Rylee Wilkinson awaits the community Arts and Entertainment Community September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 Hey Harney County! Your 2024 Harney County Fair and Rodeo Queen Rylee Wilkinson here! I am so excited to say that our 100th anniversary fair and rodeo is here! I cannot wait to see you all Sept. 3-7! You can catch me at many different events throughout the week! Our fair