The Harney Basin is a rest stop with food and shelter along the Pacific Flyway News April 12, 2023April 14, 20230 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE Rancher Susan Doverspike captured this amazing photo of snow geese in flight. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Each April, the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival draws avid birders to the area to take in the diverse populations of waterfowl and other birds that pass through the Harney Basin
Meet Harney District Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer Health Care News March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital (HDH) and HDH Family Care clinic in welcoming Dr. Linda Selby. Dr. Selby, who joined the team on March 13, will serve as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is a brand-new role for the hospital and clinic. As the CMO, Dr. Selby will split
PMC Arts & Culture: Getting in touch with local youth Arts and Entertainment News Youth March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Submitted photo Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company sent PMC Arts & Culture Foundation a variety of seeds for its gardening classes. by Misti Porter, PMC Arts & Culture Foundation for Burns Times-Herald Spring is looming closer (at least we hope so), but things have not slowed down here at PMC Arts & Culture Foundation. Last
Burns High School band room named in honor of retired teacher Ken Peckham Arts and Entertainment News March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 Submitted photo Harney County School District No. 3’s new band director, Sam Ellibee, holding the sign that was placed in the Burns High School band room to recognize retired teacher Ken Peckham. During the Chamber Music Society’s spring concert on Sunday, March 19, Harney County School District No. 3’s new band director,
Harney County School District No. 3 selects superintendent News School Board March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 After a nationwide search, an intensive screening process involving community and staff members, two rounds of interviews, and community and staff forums, the Harney County School District No. 3 Board is pleased to announce that Robert Medley will be the next superintendent of the school district, effective July 1, 2023. According
Oregon’s Poet Laureate performs in Burns on Saturday Arts and Entertainment News March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 “A poet is a witness who imagines, and through these acts gives us permission to do the same. For the times we’re in, we must be powerfully imaginative,” Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s 10th Poet Laureate, said. Mojgani is giving Harney County a taste of his boundless imagination with two appearances. First, on
Court receives update on Harney County Fair County Court News March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 File photo Harney County Fairgrounds Manager Lindsey Robertson updated the court regarding the fairgrounds. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held March 1. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Fairgrounds Manager Lindsey Robertson updated the court regarding the fairgrounds. Staffing needs She started by sharing
Mollie Larson shares her runDisney experience Community News March 8, 2023March 8, 20230 Submitted photos This article follows up on the front-page story that was published in the Burns Times-Herald on Jan. 18, 2023. by Mollie Larson for Burns Times-Herald On Sunday, Feb. 19, we left for runDisney, which is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. I could feel myself getting nervous, but
Add flair to your spring wardrobe at the P.E.O. Re-Style event Community News March 8, 2023March 8, 20230 Submitted photos Carolyn Bauer modeling some of the jewelry that was donated for the P.E.O. Re-Style Show & Shop. New and re-styled jewelry will be available for purchase during the event on Saturday, March 11. With spring around the corner, it’s time to update your closet by attending the P.E.O. Re-Style Show
Hospital now offering 3D mammograms Health Care News March 1, 2023March 1, 20230 Submitted photo Harney District Hospital’s new 3D tomography mammography machine offers state-of-the-art breast imaging here in Harney County. From L-R: Sierra Gibbs, Georgia Karel, Karen Forster, and Jody Megan of the Harney District Hospital Imaging Department pose with the new machine. Harney District Hospital is excited to announce that its new 3D