Fish and Wildlife, Refuge looking for person who poached mule deer buck News February 17, 2016February 18, 20160 The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of a large-bodied mule deer buck found deceased with the head removed near Frenchglen in Harney County on the Malheur
Restoring unity in the community Community News Refuge Occupation February 17, 2016February 17, 20162 The Harney County Chamber of Commerce and others have been placing orange ribbons around town in an effort to promote unity within the community. Unfortunately, however, many of the ribbons were torn down last weekend, and a number of the wagon wheels that adorned merchants’ businesses were broken. Undeterred, the
Crane boys top Adrian, fall to Jordan Valley in HDL Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 The Crane boys basketball team split their final two games of the regular season, finishing third in the High Desert League with a 9-3 record, and 16-8 overall. On Friday, Feb. 12, William Clark scored 20 points and Jack Bentz added 13 to lead Crane to a 55-43 win over Adrian. The
Leonard Gayle Allington 1939-2016 Obituary February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 Leonard Gayle Allington, 76, passed away Feb. 13 at his home in Burns after many months of failing health. Leonard was born Oct. 3, 1939, in Fullerton, Neb., to Clyde and Alene Stott Allington. At the age of 3, his family moved to Nampa, Idaho, where Leonard graduated from high school
Betty J. Cook 1932-2016 Obituary February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 Betty J. Cook, a resident of Pendleton and former resident of Long Creek, passed away Feb. 10 at a Pendleton care facility. She was 83 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton Chapel. A full obituary will
Death notice — John Thomas Zirkel Obituary February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 John Thomas Zirkel, 57, passed away Feb. 9, in Springfield, following his battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are pending.
County responds to the Pacific Patriots Network’s letter of intent County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation February 10, 2016February 10, 20160 Resident says Bundy doesn’t speak for county During its regular meeting on Feb. 3, the Harney County Court held a lengthy public comment session to discuss recent events related to the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Pacific Patriots Network sends letter Harney County Judge Steve Grasty discussed a letter of intent from
New Harney County billboards donated Community News Refuge Occupation February 10, 2016February 10, 20165 Meadow Outdoor Advertising recently donated two billboards, which are located east of Burns on Highway 20, to the Harney County community. One of the billboards features imagery of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and says, “We are Harney County. We have our own voice.” The other, which features a photograph of
Crane boys fall short in OT, girls stay unbeaten in league Burns Basketball Sports February 10, 2016February 10, 20160 Dayville/Monument (D/M) outscored Crane 11-5 in overtime to pull out a 69-63 High Desert League boys basketball win on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Crane Union High School. In a game that featured a number of lead changes, Crane found themselves down 55-50 before going on an 8-0 run to take a