Albert Michael Scott 1937 – 2023 Obituary February 15, 2023February 15, 20230 Albert Michael Scott passed away quietly, while family was near, in a hospital in Eugene, on Jan. 5, 2023. Mike (as he was known) was born March 17, 1937 in Burns, to Ray and Mildred Scott. He liked to fish and hunt and was very athletic, wrestling and gymnastics, swimming
Historical Society to host archaeologist Pat O’Grady Feb. 10 Community News February 8, 2023February 8, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: The public is invited to the Burns Elks Lodge on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. to watch a presentation by archaeologist Pat O'Grady. An archaeology site near Wagontire has unveiled significant evidence of habitation in Harney County as early as 18,000 years ago. Pat O’Grady will present
David Richard Clemens 1945 – 2023 Obituary February 8, 2023February 9, 20230 David Richard Clemens, son of Betty and Pete Clemens, was born Jan. 12, 1945. He was born at the original Harney County Hospital stone building which still stands on North Egan Street in Burns. David grew up on the family ranch which still exists and remains in extended family hands
Girl Scouts give back Community News Youth February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Photo by ASHLEY GAROUTTE Local Girl Scout Troop 50142 has been busy giving back to the Harney County community! This group of generous, hard working girls donated 21 pairs of roller skates to High Desert Park & Recreation to help with the skate nights (pictured). The troop also donated $1,000 worth
David Richard Clemens 1945 – 2023 Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 David Richard Clemens, son of Betty and Pete Clemens, was born Jan. 12, 1945. He was born at the original Harney County Hospital stone building which still stands on North Egan Street in Burns. David grew up on the family ranch which still exists and remains in extended family hands
George Evans 1941 – 2023 Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 George Evans, 82, of Ogden, Utah, passed away Jan. 23, 2023. He was under the loving care of his daughter, Cheri. George was born to George Brooks and Margaret Jean. He grew up in Ketchum, Idaho. His mother divorced George Brooks, and she later married a widower, John “Jack” Evans. George
Richard “Rich” Calvin Weaver 1941 – 2023 Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Richard “Rich” Calvin Weaver was born Aug. 22, 1941, in Dallas, Ore. He passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s hospital in Walla Walla, Wash. Rich grew up in Myrtle Creek, Ore. He was a road engineer for 47 years at the US Forest Service, Hines Lumber Co., and
Death Notice Judith (Judy) M. Castles Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Judy passed away in Bend on Jan. 27 at St. Charles Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvel and Mary Graven. She leaves behind a sister, Connie Clark of Aloha, Ore; brother, Randy Graven of Spokane Valley, Wash.; and her husband of 46 years, LeRoy Castles. As per Judy’s wishes,
Sip for the Cure tickets now on sale Community Health Care News January 25, 2023January 24, 20230 Don’t be late for a very important date! The Sip for the Cure Tea Party will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Journey down the rabbit hole with CAN Cancer of Harney County for the Alice in Wonderland-themed Sip
Meet the new Burns Police Chief Community News January 25, 2023January 25, 20230 by Steve Macartney for the Burns Times-Herald My name is Steve Macartney. I’m honored to be the new chief of the Burns Police Department. I hold basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory, and management police certificates through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. I was formerly the administrative sergeant at the McMinnville