Hines to move forward with mosquito control Hines Common Council News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Jan. 12. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that there were 211 calls since the previous council meeting. This is a slight increase from previous months. The majority of the calls
Harney County Chamber of Commerce to host 71st annual awards ceremony Community News January 20, 2021January 20, 20210 “This is a very unusual way of announcing the winners of our annual awards,” Harney County Chamber of Commerce Director Lola Johnson said, explaining that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be an actual banquet to celebrate the winners. The annual banquet traditionally draws a full house at
Lardy named interim principal at Slater School News Youth January 20, 2021January 20, 20211 Harney County School District No. 3 is pleased to announce that Stephanie Lardy was named the new interim principal of Slater Elementary School. Lardy, a resident of Burns, is currently a teacher on special assignment as a behavior specialist at Slater Elementary. She replaces Debi Lorence, who resigned. Mrs. Lardy has been
Advantage Dental comes to Harney County Health Care News Youth January 20, 2021January 20, 20210 Submitted photo Advantage Dental hygienist Mindy Bentley provides outreach services to Harney County students. Who is this masked person? Mindy Bentley would be my guess! She is the Advantage Dental hygienist who has been coming to our Harney County schools to provide community outreach services since 2016. Burns Dental Group and EOLA are supporters
Hospital and health department provide update on COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Care News January 13, 2021January 13, 20210 In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital (HDH) are providing a joint update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Harney County. COVID-19 tests As of Monday, Jan. 11, the HDH lab has conducted a total of 1,495 COVID-19 tests since the beginning of
Plectrum Music Company opens in downtown Burns Arts and Entertainment Business News January 13, 2021January 13, 20210 Submitted photos The Plectrum Music Company is the only authorized Teton guitar distributor in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho. Harney County musicians now have an outlet for their musical needs. On Dec. 5, 2020, The Plectrum Music Company opened for business. The new music store is located at 29 W. Washington in
Elks bring Christmas cheer Community News January 13, 2021January 13, 20210 Submitted photos For many years, Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680 has provided Christmas baskets for families and individuals in the community. Due to COVID-19, providing baskets for Christmas 2020 was a bit more challenging. Undeterred, Anna Cronin rose to the challenge by organizing the 2020 Christmas basket project. With the help
Christmas is for the birds — and families Community News Youth January 6, 2021January 6, 20210 Submitted photos Nine local families participated in the second annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids on Saturday, Dec. 19. Saturday, Dec. 19, 33 participants from nine local families turned out for Harney County’s second annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids). It was a cold but sunny day with perfect bluebird skies, though no
High Desert Partnership secures new building Community News January 6, 2021January 6, 20210 Submitted photo From L-R: High Desert Partnership (HDP) Director Brenda Smith, HDP Board Member Fred Flippence, Curt Blackburn of Jett Blackburn Real Estate, and Becki Graham of HDP. High Desert Partnership (HDP), a nonprofit whose mission is “Working Together for Harney County,” has successfully purchased a warehouse to be used by the
Home Health and Hospice shares joy for the holidays COVID-19 Health Care News December 30, 2020December 30, 20200 Submitted photo The staff of Harney County Home Health and Hospice brightened the holidays with ‘Bags of Joy’. The staff of Harney County Home Health and Hospice gifted more than 100 “Bags of Joy” to their patients and the residents of The Aspens, Aspens Grove, Ashley Manor, and Elizabeth Country Manor. This year