Twenty-two-year ‘megadrought’ experienced throughout the West Agriculture News March 30, 2022April 6, 20220 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE A sandhill crane taking off in a dry meadow. by Kasey Yanna for Burns Times-Herald According to researchers, the American West is experiencing a 22-year megadrought — the driest conditions it’s seen since the 1500s. Nearly 73 percent of the entire U.S. West (a group of nine states) and 76
Hilda Allison appointed to fill vacancy on Hines Council Hines Common Council News March 30, 2022March 30, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting that was held March 22. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Hilda Allison expressed interested in filling the vacancy on the Hines Common Council. She spoke briefly about her previous service on the council
Hilander baseball finishes 2-1 at Grant Union Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports March 30, 2022March 30, 20220 Photos by NOLAN GRAHAM Garrett Johnson picks up the win on the mound against the Valiants. The Burns baseball team took part in the Grant Union baseball tournament in John Day over four days, Wednesday-Saturday, March 23-26. On Wednesday, the Hilanders made quick work of the Tigers, winning 14-4. Burns jumped to 3-0 at
Clifford Gunderson 1924 – 2022 Obituary March 30, 2022March 30, 20220 Clifford Gunderson passed away peacefully March 5, 2022 at his home in Arock Ore., at the age of 98. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 9, at the Arock Community Center. Cliff Gunderson was born Jan. 17, 1924 in Mary, North Dakota to Casper and Margaret Gunderson.
Marilyn Diane Denstedt Obituary March 30, 2022March 30, 20220 Marilyn passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, March 26 at St. Charles Hospital in Redmond. Services will be determined at a later date.
Herbert Minniear 1925-2022 Obituary March 30, 2022March 30, 20220 Born in Three Rivers, Mich., Herbert served in the US Navy from 1947-1950. After the military, he lived in Michigan with his family,working as a printer. Herbert moved his family to Burns in 1960, where he worked as a printer at the Burns Times-Herald until 1973. After working at the paper,
Burns selects police chief News March 23, 2022March 22, 20220 Following a lengthy selection process, the city of Burns selected its next chief of police to lead the Burns Police Department. Nancy Gardner of Munds Park, Ariz. was chosen for the position following a two-day interview process. Gardner was one of two candidates who participated in the three-phase process. Although a
Spark Collaborative featuring the work of MaryLou Wilhelm Arts and Entertainment March 23, 2022March 22, 20220 by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studios, located at 341 N. Broadway in Burns, will be featuring the work of MaryLou Wilhelm this Friday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. Wilhelm moved to Harney County 15 years ago from Gilchrist. She purchased her studio/home in Hines and has been an artistic force
Burns and Crane track teams start seasons Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports March 23, 2022March 22, 20220 Burns girls 6th, boys 7th at Prineville The Burns girls track team placed sixth out of 11 teams at the Crook County Ice Breaker track meet in Prineville on Thrusday, March 17. The Ridgeview girls team finished with 123 points to take home first place. Madras finished second with 100.5, Crook County
Celebration of Life Adriene Oster Obituary March 23, 2022March 23, 20220 A Celebration Of Life in honor of Adriene Oster will be held on Saturday April 2, 2022 - 2:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Baker City at 1995 4th Street Baker City, OR 97814. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com