Lost hiker located next morning News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 File photo Sunset at Delintment Lake. On Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 8 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a lost hiker near Delintment Lake. Harney County Search and Rescue was activated as a result. Searchers attempted to locate Nancy Thornton, 86, of Vancouver, Wash., throughout the night and
Burns splits league matches with Nyssa, Vale Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 2, 2019October 3, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM Kaiden Raif with the set. After an Eastern Oregon League (EOL) loss to Vale on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Burns volleyball team got back on the winning track by downing Nyssa in straight sets on Thursday, Sept. 26. Burns defeated the Bulldogs 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 to improve to 2-1
Mary Louise McCanna 1947-2019 Obituary October 2, 2019October 4, 20190 Mary Louise McCanna, 71, passed away Aug. 8 due to complications from ALS. She passed away peacefully at her home in Tillamook, surrounded by her family. Mary was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Lakeview to Dan and Arlie Meador. She got married to the love of her life, David Allen McCanna
Death notice — Judy K. Brown Obituary October 2, 2019October 4, 20190 Judy K. Brown, 70, formally of Burns, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 18, surrounded by loved ones. A graveside service and a celebration of life are being planned for a later date.
County court considers process for filling sheriff’s position County Court News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 During its meeting on Sept. 18, the Harney County Court discussed how to fill the vacancy that will be left by Sheriff Dave Ward. At the previous county court meeting (held Sept. 4) Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the meeting
Chamber accepting nominations for annual awards Community News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Each January, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to “honor Harney County’s finest” in a number of different categories. In past years, award recipients were selected by committees of past award-winners, which were formed for each category. This year, however, a different selection process will be used. Lola Johnson,
Hilanders shut out Hawks 20-0 Burns Football Burns Sports Sports September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Photo by BRIAN GRAHAM Mick Winn scores from one yard out for the Hilanders’ third score of the game. The Burns football team improved to 3-0 on the year by blanking La Pine 20-0 in non-conference action on Friday, Sept. 20, at Corbett Memorial Field. Following a scoreless first half, the Hilanders drove
Marianne Harris 1942-2019 Obituary September 25, 2019October 1, 20190 Marianne Harris, 77, passed away peacefully Sept. 18 at her home in Hines, with family by her side. Marianne “Mary” was born March 27, 1942, in Elkhart, Ind., to Harold and Beatrice Nusbaum. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Oregon and settled in the small town of
Shirley Louise Phillips 1936-2019 Obituary September 25, 2019October 1, 20190 Shirley Louise Phillips, 83, passed away peacefully Sept. 6 at her home in Burns. Shirley was born April 10, 1936, one of seven children. She was a loving mother to her only child, Julie M. (Phillips) Peasley; a wonderful mother-in-law to Kevin M. Peasley; a proud grandmother to granddaughters, Chamese D. Christianson
Election update Election September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 With the primary election coming up on May 19, 2020, the Harney County Clerk began accepting declarations of candidacy or petitions for nomination or election. The earliest day to file for the following positions was Sept. 12, 2019, and the last day to file will be March 10, 2020. Up for