Officers recover vehicles stolen from Malheur refuge News Refuge Occupation January 20, 2016January 21, 20160 An individual was taken into custody in connection with stolen Malheur National Wildlife Refuge vehicles. Shortly after noon on Friday, Jan. 15, Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested Kenneth Medenbach, 62, of Crescent, at the Safeway in Burns. He was arrested on probable cause for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Law enforcement
Fourth-quarter comeback gives Hilanders the win Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Down by four with less than two minutes left in the game, the Burns boys basketball team rallied for a 43-39 win over Imbler on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Burns High School. Ty Hueckman hit a 3-pointer to bring the Hilanders to within 38-37 with 1:45 left to play, and a
Ronald James Moss 1932-2016 Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Ronald James Moss, 83, passed away Jan. 12 in Bryant, Ark., as a result of congestive heart failure. He passed away peacefully while being comforted by his daughter, Shandel Carter. Ron was born Nov. 29, 1932, in New Plymouth, Idaho, to James and Marie (Stirm) Moss, the 12th of 13 children. Ron
Pam Davis Dean Campbell 1960-2015 Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Pam Davis Dean Campbell, 55, passed away Dec. 28 at her home in Powell Butte, with her husband, Brad, and children, Morgan and Dylan, by her side. Pam was born May 26, 1960, in Burns to William Gale and Belva Davis. She attended Burns Union High School and graduated in 1978.
Bill Englestadter Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Bill Englestadter passed away in November 2015 at his home in Idaho. Bill was born in Yakima, Wash., to William and Carmen Young. Bill’s favorite memories growing up were spent with grandparents and family trips to Priest Lake in Idaho. His big adventure was going to Alaska, learning to trap, and working
Death notice — James Eshelby Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 James Eshelby, 74, passed away Jan. 13 at a care facility home in Boise, Idaho. A funeral service was held Jan. 18 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Contributions in his memory may be made to Harney County Hospice, and mailed to LaFollette’s Chapel, P.O. Box 488, Burns, OR 97720. You
Harney County community weighs in Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 201610 A diverse range of opinions The Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds was overflowing with community members and camera crews Wednesday, Jan. 6, as the Harney County Sheriff’s Office hosted a community meeting to discuss safety concerns and disruptions regarding the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Following a peaceful
Tribe condemns refuge occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 20164 ‘Get the hell out of here’ After welcoming media members to a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Burns Paiute Tribal Chair Charlotte Roderique stated the Burns Paiute Tribe does not condone the armed protest at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. “Armed protesters don’t belong here,” Roderique said. “By their actions, they
Crane girls open league play with two wins Uncategorized January 13, 2016January 13, 20160 Down by six at halftime, the Crane girls basketball team outscored Jordan Valley 31-16 in the second half for a 50-41 High Desert League win on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Crane Union High School. Claire Hammond scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead Crane in scoring, and Savannah Maupin added
Madelyn G. Henderson 1927-2016 Obituary January 13, 2016January 13, 20160 Madelyn G. Henderson, 88, of Burns, passed away Jan. 1 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Madelyn was born to Asa Chester Goddard and Daisy Rice Goddard in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1927. Her father and her brother, Thomas Goddard, had a great love of music and performance. Madelyn