Library offering free program about the U.S. Constitution News April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 Harney County Library is offering a free, virtual program about the United States’ Constitution on May 6. Every year, the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania conducts a civics survey on Constitution Day. In last fall’s survey, almost half of those surveyed could not identify the three branches
Robin Holtby is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 by Mary Kerns Burns Times-Herald This week, our Artist Behind the Art is Harney County’s own Robin Holtby. Holtby specializes in beadwork, and she’s been practicing the craft for almost three years. Beading runs in her family. Holtby said she remembers watching her cousins and Auntie Julie work with beads, and she simply
Lady Hilanders dominate on the diamond, pushing record to 5-0 Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 Submitted photos Macy Temple letting the ball go by. Burns High School varsity softball extended their undefeated season to 4-0 with a win over the previously undefeated Ontario Tigers on Monday, April 19. Prior to facing the Hilanders, Ontario averaged more than 20 runs a game. Burns held Ontario to one run
Health Department answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 Health Care News April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital have received numerous questions about COVID-19 vaccines. In an effort to help keep the public informed, the health department is providing answers to five of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please note that these responses are specific to the Moderna and
Spring in the Harney Basin brings hope Agriculture News April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE As everything awakens from the cold winter, water and warmer temperatures bring the landscape to life. By Lauren Brown The spring season is always welcomed with open arms in the Harney Basin. We put the cold, dark winter days in the rearview and watch as the landscape transforms from
Burns Hilander baseball team beats Baker, splits games with Vale Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Photo by GEORGE HANSON The Hilanders head into the dugout to get ready to take on the Baker Bulldogs. The Burns baseball team opened up the season with a 12-5 victory over the Baker High School JV team on Tuesday, April 13, in Baker City. After a scoreless first inning, Burns jumped on
VETERAN Dale Lee Balch Jr 1968 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Dale Lee Balch Jr, 52, or Jr to many and ya ya to his grandbabies passed away April 13, 2021 in Nampa, Idaho, along with his dog and best friend Munk-E, 13, after a four and a half year battle of cancer. Jr was born in Seattle, Wash. on Nov. 7,
Jane Marie Dripps 1957 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Jane Marie Dripps passed away suddenly at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Or at age 63 on March 23, 2021. Jane was born on May 9th, 1957 to Gene Sr. and Edith Dripps. She joined brother Gene Jr. Jane attended school in Burns and graduated in 1975. That same year she
Suzanne Marshall 1933 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Suzanne Marshall, 87, of Hines, passed away March 23, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Carl and Louise Knudsen, April 4th, 1933, in Portland. Suzanne grew up in Portland, where she attended grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School. Sue went on to
Lillian “Colleen” (Buxton) Quinton 1939 – 2021 Obituary April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Lillian “Colleen” Quinton, 81, of Baker City, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City. A Celebration of her like will be held at a later date. Colleen was born Sept. 12, 1939, to parents, LeRoy “Boots” and Verda Holmes Buxton. She received her education