Rickey Nelson Morley 1956 – 2021 Obituary November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Ricky Nelson Morley passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at his home in Burns at the age of 65. He had family with him when the Lord called him home. Rick was born on April, 29 1956 in Heppner, the fifth child of N.T. and Iris Morley. He attended grade school
Mitchell Brandon Wilson-Simmons July 16, 1988 – Nov. 2, 2021 Obituary November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Mitchell Simmons, 33, was taken from us on Nov. 2, 2021. Mitchell was born on July 16, 1988 in Portland. Mitchell grew up with a love of skateboarding and video games. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. Mitchell’s greatest joy in life was his son, Jaxon. Mitchell was an avid
Tri-Cities Coalition forms in Eastern Oregon News November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 The first objective of the Tri-Cities is to build 300 houses in Rural Oregon — 100 in each city. The city of Burns (Harney County), city of John Day (Grant County), and town of Lakeview (Lake County) announced that they entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governmental agreement to be
Election Results Election News November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 The unofficial results of the Nov. 2 Special Election have been tallied, and the results for Harney County are as follows: Out of 5,505 eligible voters in Harney County, 2,559, or 46.49 percent, returned ballots to the Harney County Clerk’s Office. Special Election Harney County 13-18 Harney County: Requires County Court meetings regarding relocation
Hilanders crowned OSAA 3A Volleyball State Champions Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 Submitted photo The Burns Hilander volleyball team defeated Sutherlin High School for the state championship title. The Burns Hilander volleyball team defeated Sutherlin High School for the state championship on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Corvallis High School in four sets 17-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-9. The Hilanders overcame a slow start to the first
Ray W. Anderson Aug. 10, 1942 – Oct. 27, 2021 Obituary November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 Ray W. Anderson took his final ride on Oct. 27, 2021. He passed away at Harney County Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Ray was born on Aug. 10, 1942, to William C and Ida Renner Anderson in Burley, Idaho. Ray was one of six children. Ray attended school in Declo, Idaho.
Sharon Kay Ruff Lawson Hofstetter 1951 – 2021 Obituary November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 Sharon Kay Ruff Lawson Hofstetter, age 70 of Burley, Idaho passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, September 27, 2021 at St Luke’s Hospital in Boise. A celebration of life will be held at the cemetery in Burns next summer. Sharon was born July
Death Notice Randy Lynn Isitt Obituary November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 Randy Lynn Isitt, 69, of Riley, passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 in Bend. The memorial service was held on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church (1300 W. McKenzie Hwy-Sisters, Oregon). Pastor Chris Booher officiated. To light a candle for Randy or leave
Fran Estelle Sterling-Van Cleave 1937 – 2021 Obituary November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 Fran Estelle Sterling-Van Cleave was born on June 29, 1937 in Walla Walla, Wash. She passed away of natural causes and peacefully to her rest on Oct. 24, 2021, surrounded by loving family members. Fran was raised on Tollgate Mountain, near Weston, Ore., until the age of seven. Her family
Harney County School District No. 3 considers options for Lincoln Building News School Board November 3, 2021November 2, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Oct. 12. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Denise Rose of Harney County Economic Development, Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, and Keith Ziobron, senior principal