Mat Club participates in Cowboy Challenge, Shepherd named Outstanding Wrestler Sports January 10, 2018January 10, 20180 On Dec. 30, the Hi Desert Mat Club participated in the Cowboy Challenge in Prineville. The mat club’s Liam Shepherd not only won the 53-pound weight class in the Bantam division, he was also named the Outstanding Wrestler for the Bantam division. Results for the mat club are as follows: Peewee 32 lbs.
Beryl “Gramie” Miller 1927-2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 Beryl Miller, a longtime former resident of Burns, passed away Dec. 7 in Tualatin, surrounded by her loving family. She was just a month shy of her 91st birthday. Beryl’s energetic and caring personality enhanced the lives of family, friends, and everyone she met. Born Jan. 6, 1927, in Grand View,
John Thomas Nelson 1955-2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 John Thomas Nelson (known as Thom or Tom) passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30 in Blue River. He died of natural causes. He was born Feb. 22, 1955, to John and Phyllis Nelson in Cooperstown, N.D., the fourth of seven children. The family farmed in North Dakota until 1961, when they sold
Lauren Harrison Jordan 1928 – 2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 Lauren Harrison Jordan, 88, passed away from complications of COPD and Parkinson’s disease March 14, 2017, at his home in Pilot Rock. Lauren loved life and fought hard to stay in it. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by them. Lauren was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Portland
Paula J. McCallum 1929-2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 Paula J. “Keata” McCallum, 88, passed away Dec. 31 in Boise, Idaho. She was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Klamath Falls to James and Ursula Brophy. Her family moved to Hines when she was just an infant, and she spent her entire life in the Burns and Hines area. In
Death notice — James B. Appling Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 James B. Appling, 78, passed away Jan. 3 at his home. An obituary will follow at a later date.
Double fatal commercial vehicle crash on U.S. 20 News January 3, 2018January 3, 20180 On Dec. 30, at approximately 9:10 a.m. (MT), Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers responded to a double fatal motor vehicle crash on U.S. 20 at milepost 216 west of Harper, which is in Malheur County. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2016 Kenworth commercial truck and semitrailer operated by Brian Brunscher, 37,
News January 3, 2018January 3, 20180 Take a look back at 2017, an action-packed year that included sports victories, cultural celebrations, fishing, flooding, and so much more. Find the Year in Review on pages 1 and 6-10 of the Jan. 3, 2018, edition of the Burns Times-Herald.
Hines considers annual marijuana business fee Hines Common Council News December 27, 2017December 27, 20170 A discussion for a fee to be implemented on marijuana businesses drew a crowd to the Hines Common Council meeting, held Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The proposal, submitted by City Administrator Judy Erwin at the direction of the Hines Common Council, would increase the existing $75 fee to $5,000,
Board welcomes manager, reviews 2017 fair News December 20, 2017December 20, 20170 by Jordon Bennett for the Burns Times-Herald The Harney County Fair Board met Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. During the meeting, the board covered the introduction/welcoming of the new manager, Jordon Bennett, and a review of finances from the 2017 fair. Also discussed were contracts