Vegetation is thriving and invasive carp numbers are dwindling in Malheur Lake News September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 Photo by CONRAD GOWELL An underwater scene from Malheur Lake of Coontail Hornwort and other healthy, thriving underwater vegetation. By Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Malheur Lake is thriving this year! After two dry years, followed by a hearty snowpack and wet spring in 2023, fresh water inundated the lake in the perfect amount. In
Hilander girls cruise through weekend games Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 Photos by BRENDA GRAHAM Jocelyn Graham goes up to hit the ball against Umatilla. The Burns Hilander volleyball team quickly dispatched Umatilla, Riverside, and McLoughlin in Burns over the weekend, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23. In the first game on Friday, Burns quickly took down the Umatilla Vikings in straight sets, 25-8, 25-8, 25-3. Jocelyn Graham,
John Alfred Adams 1938 – 2023 Obituary September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 John Alfred Adams was born July 24, 1938, in Lesterville, Mo. His parents were John Quincy and Lula Mae (Scoggins) Adams. He was born in the log house built by his grandpa Mose Adams and was raised on the family farm where he learned hard work and respect. He was
Sharon Margaret Jones (Ward) May 14, 1944 – Sept. 14, 2023 Obituary September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 “How can anyone not love standing in front of the ocean? Its wind blows the cobwebs from your soul” – Sharon Jones Sharon was born in La Grande, on May 14, 1944, to Benjamin Ward and Kathryn Ward (Davis). Herfather worked on the railroad as an engineer, and her mother was a
Harney County CattleWomen award scholarships to four local students Agriculture News Youth September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Josie Norris of NewSun Energy, 2023 Harney County CattleWomen scholarship winners Emery Hammond, Ana Idoeta, Kaitlyn Wright, and Tayleur Baker, and Jake Stephens of NewSun Energy pose for a picture at the Chuckwagon Breakfast. NewSun Energy contributed to the CattleWomen’s scholarship fund. The Harney County CattleWomen
Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18 Business Community News September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to
Hilanders down Nyssa Bulldogs and Pendleton Buckaroos at home Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by BRENDA GRAHAM Mackenzie King racked up 13 kills against Pendleton. Burns hosted the Nyssa Bulldogs and Pendleton Buckaroos in volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Hilanders took down Nyssa in league action in three sets, 25-8, 25-11, 25-15. Akylah Kaino led Burns with eight kills, while Mackenzie King and Danye Runnels added
Funeral Notice – John Alfred Adams Obituary September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 John Alfred Adams, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2023 in Medford, Ore. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Faith Baptist Church in Hines at 1 p.m. Committal service to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in John Adams memory can be made to Faith
Cases of West Nile were confirmed in Harney County Health Care News September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Stock photo You can help protect yourself by using mosquito repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or Picardin. Be sure to follow the directions on the container. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Harney County Health Department reported that there have been two confirmed cases of West Nile illness in horses in
Father Ray Kelly performing this Friday Arts and Entertainment Community September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Submitted photos by Angie Tiller and Melanie Tiller Epping Harney County Save A Stray To kick off his USA Thankful Tour, Father Ray Kelly is returning to Burns for a repeat performance this Friday, Sept. 15, at Burns High School. Father Ray was thrust into the spotlight many years ago when his beautiful