Ben Stewart 1941 – 2022 Obituary January 18, 2023January 18, 20230 Former resident, Ben Stewart, of Harney County, passed away at his home in McKinleyville, Calif. on Dec. 1, 2022. Ben was born on Jan. 7, 1941, to Mildred and Fred Stewart in Benton, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Stewart; daughter, Deborah Stewart; sons, Jerry Stewart
Elected officials take oath of office County Court Election News January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 Photos by Brandon McMullen Clockwise from top left: Harney County Treasurer Bobbi Jo Heany, newly elected Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh took the oath of office during a ceremony on Jan. 3. On Jan. 3, an Oath of Office Ceremony was performed at the Harney County
Members of Burns Paiute Tribe took part in ceremonial mule deer hunt Burns Paiute Tribe News January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 Submitted photo Members of the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena Vista area. by Peter Pearsall for Burns Times-Herald In October 2022, members of the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena Vista
Crane girls continue to roll Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 The Crane Mustang girls basketball team started off the new year on the right foot by beating Nixyaawii at home 56-45 on Friday, Jan. 6. Then on Saturday, Jan. 7, by beating host Trinity Lutheran 67-30. Crane (12-1) will next take on Liberty Charter in Nampa, Idaho on Saturday, Jan. 14
Raymond Lee “Ike” Williams “Papa Ike” 1936 – 2022 Obituary January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 On Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, Ike passed away at the age of 86, at his home in Burns. Ike was born on Dec. 28, 1936 in Burns, to Ralph Williams and Beryl Reisburg Williams. At the age of 12, he moved to North Bend with his mom and stayed with
Court discusses needed repairs at Rimrock Recycling County Court News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 21. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Rick Paul of Rimrock Recycling discussed five topics with the court: 1. First on the agenda was the lease agreement. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels explained that a 10-year
New year, new laws: What changed in Oregon News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Important, new laws passed by the Oregon Legislature took effect on New Year’s Day. These statutes will impact the day-to-day lives of Oregonians, covering everything from restitution for crime victims to workers’ compensation to voter registration. “These changes will make Oregon more safe, more fair, and more affordable,” Senate Majority Leader
Hilander wrestling team takes top spot at Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Submitted photos From L to R: Burns seniors Carter Lardy, Andrew Barnes, and Hunter Kemper were honored Friday, along with their parents. The Burns Hilander wrestling team won the 12-team Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament on Friday, Dec. 30, at Burns High School. Burns placed first with a score of 268. Madras came in second
Barbara Jean (Kutch) Norris 1934 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Barbara, 88, lost her three-year battle with Alzheimer/Dementia on Dec. 18, 2022, with her daughters by her side at Harney District Hospital in Burns. Barbara was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Weston, Ore., (on the mountain) to Cecil and Lucille (Miller) Kutch. She was raised throughout Oregon. She married Roy
Deborah Lee Richards Pike 1953 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Deb passed away on Oct. 9, 2022 at the Harney District Hospital. She had battled cancer and diabetes for years. She was born in Newport, Ore., on Dec. 15, 1953. She liked cooking and gardening. Deb is survived by daughter, Nicole Wilson; sister, Kathy Richards; and several nieces. She is preceded