Locksmith Sam Allen opens shop in Burns Business News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Sam Allen moved back to Harney County to open Allen Key N Lock, a much-needed locksmith businesses in Burns. During the summer of 2021, Sam Allen — who now owns Allen Key N Lock, located at 25 E. Madison in Burns — was living in Portola, Calif., working
Citizens of Harney County clean up! Community News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Submitted photo From L-R: Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson, and Burns Police Chief Nancy Gardner painting at Triangle Park. On Saturday, May 14, more than 100 community members came together to make Harney County a little better! In Burns and Hines, participants worked on projects at Triangle Park,
Symmetry Care hosts Black Light Dance for middle schoolers News Youth May 11, 2022May 11, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Symmetry Care partnered with numerous local organizations to host a Black Light Dance for local middle school students. Part of Symmetry Care’s prevention program, the dance was intended to show youth that they can have fun without using drugs and alcohol. On Thursday, May 28, Symmetry Care Inc.
Pivotal progress made toward mapping county’s floodplain News May 11, 2022May 10, 20220 Submitted photo An aerial photo of flooding taken in Harney County in May 2011. After more than a decade’s worth of work, the first phase of floodplain mapping is complete. The more accurate mapping provides better flood-risk determination, removed hundreds of homes and structures from the special flood hazard zone, and
Bringing it all back home Business News May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Located at 888 Oregon Avenue in Burns, Hometown Auto is a full-service mechanic shop, car wash, and U-Haul rental site. Tyrel and Teri (McConnell) Peasley both grew up in Burns, but left the area after graduating from high school. Teri’s childhood friend, McKiah (Aamodt) Schroeder, also grew up in
County Court approves special zoning for Crystal Crane Hot Springs expansion County Court News May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 20. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Planning Director Brandon McMullen updated the Harney County Court regarding special zoning needed for the Crystal Crane Hot Springs expansion. The process requires at least two hearings
Youth art contest winners announced Arts and Entertainment News Youth May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Each year, the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival hosts a Youth Art Contest in the celebration of migratory birds. The contest encourages students in kindergarten through high school to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry for the contest,
Clerk’s Office to publicly demonstrate vote tabulation system May 5 Election News April 27, 2022April 26, 20220 Submitted photos The Clear Ballot vote tabulation system will be publicly demonstrated and certified ahead of the May 17 Primary Election. Harney County Clerk Derrin (Dag) Robinson will conduct a public demonstration and certification of the Clear Ballot vote tabulation system Thursday, May 5, at 9 a.m. in the Harney County Clerk’s Office
Hines council discusses a variety of topics — including the swimming pool, speeding, and housing Hines Common Council News April 27, 2022April 26, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held April 12. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. High Desert Park & Recreation District Manager Brandy Branstetter introduced herself and informed the council that the swimming pool is undergoing major upgrades. She invited
Harney Basin: A vital spring stop for migratory birds News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Photo by Brandon McMullen This flood-irrigated wet meadow in the Harney Basin makes an ideal rest stop for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Originally published April 2020, this article has been updated. It’s spring which means it’s time for the annual John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival April 21-24