Mollie Larson runs her latest marathon for her late husband, Stan Community February 11, 2026February 13, 20260 Photos courtesy of Mollie Larson Mollie Larson finished her latest runDisney marathon in January for the first time without her husband there. My name is Mollie Larson I’ve been representing Harney County for many runDisney events. Last year I participated in the 2025 Halloween half marathon. Before I left, I was asked to
BHS students complete college-level Wildland Fire course through TVCC Community Youth February 4, 2026February 4, 20260 Photo by DENISE ROSE BHS students celebrate with Harney County Engagement Coordinator Darcy Patterson after compleing their course through TVCC. Twenty-one junior and senior students at Burns High School recently completed a college-level Natural Resource 101 course embedded in their high school forestry class. The course is designed to prepare students for
Harney County Historical Society hosts luncheon Community February 4, 2026February 4, 20260 Photo courtesy HC Historical Society Karen Nitz shared books of old bottles. Scott Thomas shows off the types of bottles found at archaeological sites. The Harney County Historical Society facilitated a presentation on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Burns Elks Lodge. The Elks provided lunch. Scott Thomas presented information of the types
John Fredrick Witzel 1937-2026 Obituary January 28, 2026January 28, 20260 John Fredrick Witzel was born on Feb. 15, 1937, in Hines, to Fred and Pearl Witzel. He passed away on Jan. 20, 2026. Fred grew up on the family ranch near Frenchglen. He had three older half-sisters – Marion, Betty and Daisy. He went to grade school in Frenchglen, and graduated
Joshua D. Petersen 1976 – 2025 Obituary January 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Joshua D. Petersen was born on Dec. 29, 1976, to Jon and Suzie Laurance-Petersen. With the exception of a brief time during his freshman year of high school, Josh spent his entire life in Harney County, a place that shaped him and that he, in turn, gave so much back
Death Notice – Earl Hofman Obituary January 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Earl Hofman passed away at his home in Roseburg, on Friday Jan. 2. Earl was born in Hines. He was youngest of three children to Henry and Pauline Hofman. He worked for Edward Hines Lumber Company for over 25 years as a millwright. After leaving the mill he worked for the
Garden planning starts now Community January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Barbara Cannady for the Burns Times-Herald Do you want to plan for that bumper crop of a garden you need to off-set the rising cost of groceries? Or do you maybe want to participate in one of the local farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA Box) program or school food programs? If
John E. Howes 1944 – 2025 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 John E. Howes 81 passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2025. A private service will be held in early March of this year under the direction of Hustad Funeral Home. Born in Burns, on March 3, 1944, John was the youngest of five children of Wayne and Hope Moyer Howes. They
Nancy Marie Kidwell 1937 – 2025 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Nancy Marie Kidwell passed away on Dec. 14, 2025, from age-related causes. She was 88 years old. Nancy was born in Roseburg, Ore., to Robert and Lois Gile on April 3, 1937. She married Charles McCowen in June 1957. He died in a logging accident in October 1966. Nancy married Richard
Ray Lawson 1945-2026 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Raymond James Lawson, 80 years old, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, quietly at his home with family by his side. He was born on Aug. 11, 1945 in Merced, Calif., to Arlin and Ruth Lawson. At home at the time, were two older sisters, Imogene and Leveda. A few years