Crane boys top Adrian, fall to Jordan Valley in HDL Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports February 17, 2016February 17, 20160 The Crane boys basketball team split their final two games of the regular season, finishing third in the High Desert League with a 9-3 record, and 16-8 overall. On Friday, Feb. 12, William Clark scored 20 points and Jack Bentz added 13 to lead Crane to a 55-43 win over Adrian. The
Crane boys fall short in OT, girls stay unbeaten in league Burns Basketball Sports February 10, 2016February 10, 20160 Dayville/Monument (D/M) outscored Crane 11-5 in overtime to pull out a 69-63 High Desert League boys basketball win on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Crane Union High School. In a game that featured a number of lead changes, Crane found themselves down 55-50 before going on an 8-0 run to take a
Hilanders come back for 51-47 victory over Prospectors Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports February 3, 2016February 3, 20160 Burns to host games Feb. 5-6 Down 47-41 halfway through the fourth quarter, the Burns girls basketball team went on a 10-0 run for a 51-47 victory over Grant Union on Friday, Jan. 29, at Burns High School. Catherine Clemens started the Hilanders’ comeback by scoring five points on three free throws
More Arrests Made News Refuge Occupation January 28, 2016January 28, 20161 In the early morning hours of Jan. 27, the FBI and Oregon State Police (OSP) established a series of checkpoints at major roads in and out of the refuge. In the hours prior to the checkpoints, several vehicles are known to have left the area. Since the establishment of checkpoints,
Officials address arrests during press conference News Refuge Occupation January 27, 2016January 27, 201613 At a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI in Oregon Greg Bretzing stated the FBI and other law enforcement agencies “worked diligently to bring the situation at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to a peaceful end.” Bretzing said the armed occupiers were given ample
Desert Historical Theatre to screen ‘Dryland’ Community News January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Film explores farming challenges Since its premiere at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival two years ago, Dryland has been shown at almost 60 different venues around the country. The film, created by Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm, took top honors at both the Ellensburg Film Festival and the Eugene International Film
Three administrators, one board member resign from HCSD No. 3 News School Board January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 The resignations seem to be related to a survey The Harney County School District No. 3 board of directors has found itself in the unenviable position of having to replace three administrators by the next school year. At the school board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, the board accepted the resignations
Fourth-quarter comeback gives Hilanders the win Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Down by four with less than two minutes left in the game, the Burns boys basketball team rallied for a 43-39 win over Imbler on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Burns High School. Ty Hueckman hit a 3-pointer to bring the Hilanders to within 38-37 with 1:45 left to play, and a
Tribe condemns refuge occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 20164 ‘Get the hell out of here’ After welcoming media members to a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Burns Paiute Tribal Chair Charlotte Roderique stated the Burns Paiute Tribe does not condone the armed protest at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. “Armed protesters don’t belong here,” Roderique said. “By their actions, they
Crane girls open league play with two wins Uncategorized January 13, 2016January 13, 20160 Down by six at halftime, the Crane girls basketball team outscored Jordan Valley 31-16 in the second half for a 50-41 High Desert League win on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Crane Union High School. Claire Hammond scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead Crane in scoring, and Savannah Maupin added