Dewey Newton 1936 – 2022 Obituary July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Dewey Newton, 85, of Burns passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born Adrian Dewey on July 24, 1936 in Conesville, Iowa, later changing his name to Dewey Adrian. He was born at home and was one of eight children. Dewey married Patricia Lewis and raised four children: Glenn, Dane,
Winona Marie Snider 1930 – 2022 Obituary July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Winona Marie Snider of Hines passed away on July 4, 2022. Born Winona Marie Lovejoy on Sept. 26, 1930 in Denver, Colo., “Noni” lived most of her life in her birth state of Colorado. In 1948, Winona graduated from Westminster High School in the Denver area, and in August of 1949,
The BLM has gone virtual News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Camping at South Steens and Page Springs just got easier. You can now pay your overnight fees electronically! Are you thinking about visiting Steens Mountain this summer? If you’re planning to stay at South Steens or Page Springs campgrounds, don’t worry about bringing cash for overnight fees. The Bureau of Land
Hines McDonald’s holds a grand reopening ceremony Community News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Harney County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deanna Thrall (center) joined McDonald’s staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hines McDonald’s on Wednesday, June 29. Following an extensive remodeling project, the Hines McDonald’s held a grand reopening ceremony on Wednesday, June 29. More than 100 customers attended the fun-filled
Library’s Summer Reading program is making learning fun for youth News Youth July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photos by Isabelle Fleuraud Scientists from the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center taught participants in the Summer Reading program about “super seeds” and the “power of plants” at the Harney County Library on June 22. As part of the ongoing Summer Reading Program, the Harney County Library hosted scientists from the Eastern
May Diaz 1926 – 2022 Obituary July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 May Diaz passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. She was 96 years old. May was born in Macon, Mo., on Feb. 3, 1926, to Clifford and Daisy (Thompson) Belcher. In 1944, May and her brother, Bud, moved to Seneca. In Seneca, May worked as a bookkeeper for Edward Hines Lumber
Grant awarded for Bon Temps renovation News June 29, 2022June 29, 20220 Photo by SAMANTHA WHITE The motel will be converted into short-term lodging units, serving the community’s short-term housing needs and bringing more tourism to Burns’ “Main Street”. Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded a $200,000 grant to the Burns Main Street Task Force to assist in the
Protect your pets on the Fourth of July News June 29, 2022June 29, 20220 The food, fireworks, and festivities associated with July Fourth are fun for most Americans, but the same can’t be said for our pets. Ask any pet owner— this holiday is often traumatic for four-legged family members, who can have a phobic reaction to fireworks and other loud sights and sounds.
Tina Denise (Shepherd) Bossuot 1966-2022 Obituary June 29, 2022June 29, 20220 Tina Bossuot, age 55, passed away at her home in Silvies Valley, Ore., on June 13, 2022. Our dear Tina left behind her loving husband, Dave, and her daughter, Tiffany Robarge, in addition to many other family members and friends who loved Tina very much. Tina was born in Burns, on
John Tiller 1947 – 2022 Obituary June 29, 2022June 29, 20220 John Dennis Tiller, 74 of Tieton, Wash., passed away at his home on May 24, 2022 with his family and dog by his side. John was born in Burns on Aug. 14, 1947. John had a life of adventure with his wife, Carroll of 51 years. John was preceded in death