Hilanders finish third at Oregon Classic Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports January 19, 2022January 18, 20220 Submitted photo The Hilander wrestling team placed third at the Oregon Classic. The Hilander wrestling team traveled to Crook County High School, where they faced off against Crook County and Molalla on Thursday, Jan. 13. Results for the Hilanders are as follows: Crook County 24, Burns 15 106 — Alberto Flores (Crook County) over Canon Winn
Gloria Jean Hurst 1952 – 2022 Obituary January 19, 2022January 19, 20220 Gloria Jean Hurst, better known as Pastor Jean, passed away Jan. 11, 2022, in her home. She was born in Cottage Grove on May 16, 1952, to Betty Jo (Spigner) and Leonard Eugene DeHaven. She was preceded in death by both parents and an infant brother, Leonard Jr. She is survived by
VETERAN Charles ‘Chuck’ L. Vermillion Nov. 1, 1937 – Nov. 22, 2021 Obituary January 19, 2022January 19, 20220 Charles Leonard Vermillion, commonly referred to as ‘Chuck’ by his friends and loved ones, was born in Canyon City, Ore. on Nov. 1, 1937. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Emma Cone; and father, Roy Vernon Vermillion. Chuck’s siblings included three brothers, Jerry, Ted, and Robert; two sisters,
Burns Police Chief Newt Skunkcap resigns News January 12, 2022January 12, 20220 On Jan. 5, 2022, former Burns Police Chief Newt Skunkcap resigned from his position with the city of Burns, effective immediately. Skunkcap had served as the Burns police chief since April 1, 2015, and he had been employed with the city since 2008. The city of Burns thanked Skunkcap for his
Join the Great Harney County Bake Off! Community News January 12, 2022January 12, 20220 Put your aprons on, grease your cake pans, and get ready for the Great Harney County Bake Off! Yes, it’s happening right here in our community. Bakers will compete to earn top honors in the Harney County Library’s cake baking competition, and the winner will be crowned Best Amateur Baker in
Hilanders compete at the Rollie Lane Invitational Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports January 12, 2022January 12, 20220 Submitted photos Hilanders in action at the Rollie Lane Invitational. The Hilander wrestling team participated at the Rollie Lane Invitational at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8. The Hilanders finished 51st out of 72 teams, with Flathead High School taking home the team title. Results for the
Helen Aldrich (1925-2021) Obituary January 12, 2022January 12, 20220 Helen was born in lower Manhattan, New York City. Her family included her parents and siblings, Michael, Mary and Dorothy. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn in 1941. Her first jobs included working in 5 and 10 cents stores as a sale clerk. Her job as a telephone
Beverly Ehart 1937 – 2021 Obituary January 12, 2022January 12, 20220 A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Life Foursquare Church, 74 S Alvord, Burns, Oregon 97720 Bev passed away peacefully from natural causes on Nov. 22, 2021 at 84 years old, on her 66th wedding anniversary Her final resting place will be with
Ruby Diann Priest 1951 – 2021 Obituary January 12, 2022January 12, 20220 On Nov. 24, 2021, our dearly beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away in Boise, Idaho due to COVID. Ruby Diane Priest was born on Jan. 29, 1951 in John Day to Jean and Willard Smith joining her big brother, Jim Smith. She grew up in John Day and later moved to
Local families make birding count Community News Youth January 5, 2022January 5, 20220 Thirty participants from six local families turned out for Harney County’s third annual CBC4Kids event. This was the first count that had more snow than ice on the ground, and little wind. While the skies were gray and cloudy, conditions were perfect for getting out and exploring the birds of