Chamber holding board elections Business Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 The Harney County Chamber of Commerce will host the Board Candidates Night Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center (located next to the Chamber at 484 N. Broadway in Burns). All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend. The candidates will introduce themselves and discuss
Veteran Wesley Leroy Tyler 1943 – 2022 Obituary November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Wesley Leroy Tyler, lifetime Harney County Rancher, passed away Nov. 21, 2022 with his wife by his side. He was born in Burns on March 19, 1943, to Lester and Lola (Addington) Tyler. Wes was the youngest of four children, baby sister, Stanton, and Lyle Tyler. When Wes was about four, his
Mary Catherine Bishop 1941 – 2022 Obituary November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Mary Catherine Bishop of Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2022 at Harney District Hospital, within view of the very road she grew up on. Mary was born on Jan. 25, 1941 to James and Ina McDonnell, six weeks early on their kitchen table in Burns. She graduated from
Safeway partners with community, food bank to feed local families Business Community News November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Safeway staff pose for a photo while handing out Thanksgiving dinners to local families. For the past several weeks, Safeway in Burns has been fundraising to buy Thanksgiving dinners for local families. More than $9,000 were raised for this cause. Thanks to the generosity of the community, Safeway
Merlin Rupp 1936 – 2022 Obituary November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Merlin Rupp, loved and cared for by many, passed away on Nov. 19, 2022, at his home in Burns. A one of a kind, old time buckaroo with many fans and friends who cared deeply for him. He considered ‘family’ to be those people who shared his truest passions of the
Mary Cathrine Bishop 1941 – 2022 Obituary November 23, 2022November 23, 20220 Mary Catherine Bishop of Burns, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2022 at Harney District Hospital, within view of the very road she grew up on. Mary was born on Jan. 25, 1941 to James and Ina McDonnell, six weeks early on their kitchen table in Burns. She graduated from
Len Vohs 1949 – 2022 Obituary November 16, 2022November 16, 20220 Len Vohs passed away on Nov. 10, 2022 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born in Klamath Falls on Feb. 18 1949 to Chet and Jackie Vohs. The oldest of three brothers, they grew up together moving quite often due to their fathers profession. His life was full
Death Notice Wanda Carlon Obituary November 16, 2022November 16, 20220 Wanda Carlon, 84, passed away in The Aspens on Nov. 12, 2022 in Hines. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery.
OTEC holding community food drive through Nov. 14 Community News November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is holding a community food drive to help fight hunger this holiday season. Now until Monday, Nov. 14, OTEC member-owners can drop off non-perishable food items at any of OTEC’s four offices, which are located in Baker City, Burns, John Day, and La Grande. All food will
Ronald Krettinger 1940 – 2022 Obituary November 9, 2022November 9, 20220 Ronald Krettinger passed away on Oct. 28 2022 at the age of 82. He was born in Grants Pass, Ore., Aug. 25, 1940 to Carl and Helen Krettinger. He married Sharon Jackson Nov. 18, 1960. He worked for the Forest Service as a mechanic and equipment operator and for Clackamas County as