Investigation into accidental shooting continues News May 25, 2016May 24, 20160 Portland police chief involved The Harney County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of an accidental shooting on April 21, 2016, after receiving a 911 call that a 54-year-old male was shot. Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward was initially briefed on April 22 of the shooting incident and was told it was a
Steeves earns state high jump crown Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 25, 2016May 24, 20160 David Steeves brought home a state championship in the high jump for the Crane Mustangs at the OSAA Class 1A State Track Meet held in Eugene. Steeves also finished eighth in the discus to lead the Mustang boys to a ninth-place finish. Dustin Ramge had a fourth-place finish in the pole
Douglas Allan Farmer 1961-2016 Obituary May 25, 2016May 24, 20160 Douglas Allan Farmer passed away April 17 in Enumclaw, Wash., due to heart complications. Doug was born April 20, 1961, in St. Marie’s, Idaho. He attended school in Hines/Burns, and Chewelah, Wash. Doug was an excellent athlete and excelled in all sports. He later went on to earn a B.A.
Mary Collins 1924-2015 Obituary May 25, 2016May 24, 20160 Mary Collins passed away Nov. 13, 2015,. in Nampa, Idaho, with her devoted daughter, Darlene, by her side. Mary was born Oct. 12, 1924, at the family home in The Narrows, the site where the Malheur and Harney lakes meet. Her grandparents settled on what is now the Malhuer National Wildlife
Harney County rodeo teams host two-day rodeos Sports May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 The Harney County High School Rodeo Team hosted a two-day rodeo Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Results for the Harney County team from the first day are as follows: Alex Defenbaugh and Cashe Davis placed eighth in team roping; Lindsey Taylor and Zane Taylor 10th team roping;
Richard Kealiher Obituary May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 Richard Kealiher passed away peacefully May 3, after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. Richard was born in Greeley Colo., and lived in the suburbs of Denver, Colo., until 1975, when he moved his family to
Nyria Withers 1923-2016 Obituary May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 Nyria Withers, 92, passed away May 8 in Aumsville. She was born June 6, 1923, in Walberswick, Suffolk, England, and grew up in the United Kingdom. Nyria moved to Burns in 1947, to Pendleton in 1983, and settled in Aumsville in 1998. She met her husband during World War II, while
Radinovich named OSEA Employee of the Year Community News May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Cheryl Radinovich, a Harney County School District No. 3 employee for 32 years, has been selected by the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) as its 2016 Employee of the Year. “Cheryl exemplifies the best attributes of our members,” said Tim Stoelb, president of OSEA, a union representing 21,000 education professionals throughout
Crane, Burns track teams compete at Baker meet Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 The Burns and Crane track teams took part in the Baker Invitational on Friday, May 6, in Baker City. Mckenzi Hoyt led the way for the Hilander girls with a first-place finish in the 1500M. She also finished fifth in the 800M. The Crane girls failed to place at the meet. Top eight
Helen Smith Felt 1915-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Helen Felt, age 100 ¾, died in Salem OR on April 19th with sunshine on her face, surrounded by love, peaceful, and comfortable. Parkinson’s weakened her body; her mind remained strong until the end. Her last months were filled with a 100th Birthday/Celebration of Life with family, students and friends.