New groundwater study released Agriculture News August 10, 2022August 9, 20220 In April of this year, Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) and U.S. Geological Survey USGS released a new groundwater study for the Harney Basin. This is the first comprehensive study of the entire basin since the early 1960s. The study — which contains historical and current data that was gathered
Erma Margaret (Vickers) Zumwalt Jan 13, 1919 – July 17, 2022 Obituary August 10, 2022August 10, 20220 Erma Margaret (Vickers) Zumwalt was born Jan. 13, 1919, to Harney County pioneer parents Jesse E. and Mary M. (DeMaris)Vickers. She grew up on their cattle ranch and was the fifth of six children. Three brothers, Earl, Lyle, and Darrell; two sisters, Velma and Velora. All the children attended
Janice Helen (Hannan) Dickenson 1942 – 2022 Obituary August 10, 2022August 10, 20220 Janice “Kitsi” Helen (Hannan) Dickenson, 80, of Ontario, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born in Westwood, Calif. on Feb. 20, 1942, to James and Ruth Hannan. Jan and Dee Dickenson met in Burns, and were married for 54 incredible years before he passed. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and
Debra Ann (Leach) Boren 1954 – 2022 Obituary August 10, 2022August 10, 20220 Debra Ann (Leach) Boren passed away on July 10, 2022 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend from a battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Fresno, Calif. on April 2, 1954 to Willard Roland Leach and Bertha Claudine Leach. She grew up in Carpinteria, Calif., and attended high school there.
Harney Homes Project to hold open house Aug. 5 and 6 News August 3, 2022August 4, 20220 Submitted photo Built as part of the Harney Homes Project to help address Harney County's housing shortage, this speculative home can be toured during an open house on Aug. 5 and 6. The first collaborative speculative home to be built in the Harney County community is almost complete. The home is part
City of Burns to receive $3.5 million for water project News August 3, 2022August 4, 20220 The city of Burns is pleased to announce that its Water System Improvement Project was included in a bill written by U.S. Sen. Jeff Markley. The announcement lists the city of Burns in the top three funded projects, championed by Merkley and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, for $3.5 million. Sen. Merkley
Crane Union High School clay target team ‘shows up’! Crane Sports Sports August 3, 2022August 4, 20220 Photo by DAWN MARTEN Members of the Crane Union High School Clay Target Team. Back row from L-R: Adam Thompson, Matthew Drushella, Emery Hammond, John Otley, Mountaineer Man, Brady Otley, Talon Dark, Coach Perry Robbins, and Preston Van Nice. Front row from L-R: Coach Connie Robbins, Drake Dark, Evan Marten, Cyrus
Joe Luis Zabala 1946 – 2022 Obituary August 3, 2022August 3, 20220 Joe Luis Zabala was born on Oct. 12, 1946 in Durango, Spain to Pedro Sr. and Elvira Zabala and passed away on July 21, 2022. He was 75 years old. His family emigrated to the States in 1956 and settled in Burns. He graduated from Burns High School in 1965
Celebration of Life Scott L. Miles March 24, 1950 – July 6, 2022 Obituary August 3, 2022August 3, 20220 There will be a dinner and celebration honoring the life of Harney County native, Scott Miles, 6:00 p.m., Aug. 20 at the Burns Elks Lodge. Please come and enjoy sharing with family and friends the fun times and stories we all had with Scott. If you have any photos and
Death Notice Patricia “Pat” A. Siegner Obituary August 3, 2022August 3, 20220 Patricia “Pat” A. Siegner, 83, of Riverside, passed away July 27, 2022. Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. www.bowmanfuneral.com