Anthony John Read 1975-2024 Obituary August 14, 2024August 14, 20240 Anthony John Read, 49, passed away in Casper, Wyo., on Aug. 8, of a heart attack while sleeping. He was born July 26, 1975 in Vancouver, Wash., and graduated from high school in Madras, in 1994. He attended Central Oregon Community College in Bend and in 1996 enlisted in the U.S.
Death Notice – Michael “Lindsey” Wenick Obituary August 14, 2024August 14, 20240 Michael “Lindsey” Wenick, 72, of Seneca, passed away Saturday Aug. 10. There will be a memorial service Sunday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m., at the Seneca City Hall.
Fire season continues; above average conditions expected for August Community News August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Submitted photo Over 1,000 firefighters and support resources, including your local Burns Interagency Fire Zone staff and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, continue to be busy with wildfires large and small across Harney and southern Grant counties. In these extreme conditions, fire leaders move crews to high priority areas as quickly as
Dusty Threads & Thrift opens to the public on August 8 at 53 East Industrial Ave., in Burns Community News August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Photo by TERRI WATTS DT&T board members from L-R: Joyce Loranger, Sherrie Modey, Donna Delange, Liz Appleman, Mark Doverspike and Tom Hebard. Terri Watts Burns Times-Herald On Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, I attended the soft opening of Dusty Threads & Thrift, a new business now open in Burns. I was personally impressed with everything
Hi-Desert Swim Team at the Cascade East District Finals Sports Youth August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Photos by KYLEE MURPHY The Hi-Desert Swim Team wrapped up their season at the Cascade East District Finals held in Lakeview, Friday-Sunday, July 26-28, 2024. Prineville Swim Team took first place with 1005.5 points, while host team Lakeview came in second, scoring 714.5, and the Hi-Desert Swim Team came in third
Don “Jiggs” Clinton Barnes 1930 – 2024 Obituary August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Don “Jiggs” Clinton Barnes, 94, rode his last ride on Aug. 1, 2024. He passed away at home with his wife, eating ice cream in his chair. He was born to Charles Clinton Barnes and Fannie Belle Holloway Barnes on Feb. 21, 1930, with his twin sister Donna. Jiggs and Donna
Wildland fire community mourns fallen pilot Community News July 31, 2024August 1, 20240 The wildland firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Single engine air tanker pilot James Bailey Maxwell, 74, died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire on July 25, 2024. James was an experienced pilot who had spent 54 years of his life flying
Resources for farmers and ranchers in Harney County Agriculture News July 31, 2024August 1, 20240 The Harney County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD) is taking action to support farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating wildfires in Harney County. With an uncountable number of livestock displaced or lost, and vital sage grouse habitat destroyed, the HCSWCD is working to protect and rehabilitate the region’s
Celebrating Edward Hines held July 27 Community July 31, 2024August 1, 20240 The Harney County Historical Society and the Mill House celebrated the founder of Hines by holding the first Edward Hines Day at the Hines Park on Saturday, July 27. The celebration featured historical displays, complimentary ice cream floats, prize raffles and free Harney County Museum passes to the first 20 guests
Richard (Dick) LeRoy Kidwell Sr. 3/6/1938 – 7/17/2024 Obituary July 31, 2024July 31, 20240 Richard was born in Redding, Calif., to Floyd and Imogene (Mace) Kidwell. Shortly after his birth the family moved back to Harney County, where his sister, Lanora, joined the family. He graduated from Burns Union High School and was a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge of Burns. He spent