Coronavirus protocols in place Health Care News February 26, 2020February 26, 20200 The Harney County Health Department encourages the protocol provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the coronavirus, and stresses that if someone gets sick with a cough and suspects it could be coronavirus to call their doctor’s office prior to going in so that precautions can be
Ballot to include bond for school improvements News School Board February 19, 2020February 19, 20200 Come this May, Harney County school District No. 3 will be asking voters to approve an $8 million bond for building improvements. At its meeting on Feb. 11, the school board approved Resolution 2020-01, to place the general obligation bond on the ballot. If passed, the bond would provide safe,
Shelman to be appointed county commissioner County Court News February 19, 2020February 19, 20200 The Harney County Court appointed a committee to interview candidates and make a recommendation for appointing a county commissioner to fill the vacancy created by Mark Owens’ resignation. The committee met and interviewed candidates in an open session Wednesday, Feb. 12. Judge Pete Runnels and Commissioner Patty Dorroh agreed to accept
Groundwater declines in Harney Basin drive community to work together News February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald Harney County residents have been aware for a number of years that there are places in the county where groundwater levels have dropped. Some residents are having to dig deeper or drill new wells to access water. The groundwater problem has been more than a decade
OTEC art contest under way Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is once again holding an artwork contest for local children to encourage them to be creative while learning about safety around electricity. Now until April 15, children of OTEC members — kindergarten to 8th grade — can take part in the 2020 Kids Electrical Safety Artwork
The Parlor offering haircuts and shaves News February 5, 2020February 5, 20200 Photos by RANDY PARKS Bill Crowell opened The Parlor in the Ponderosa Village on Jan. 21. When it’s time for a haircut and/or a shave, residents and visitors alike now have another option. The Parlor, owned and operated by Bill Crowell, opened Jan. 21, and the clippers and razors have been busy since
Hines Council considers housing, air quality, kratom, and other topics Hines Common Council News February 5, 2020February 4, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council held Jan. 28. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. During his department head report, City Administrator Kirby Letham acknowledged the passing of former council member Diane Rappaport and publicly thanked her for her service. Letham met with Larry
County looking to appoint commissioner County Court News January 29, 2020January 28, 20200 On Jan. 21, the 15 commissioners from Harney, Baker, Grant, Malheur, and Lake counties appointed Harney County Commissioner Mark Owens as the next representative for House District 60. With the appointment, Owens fills the vacancy created when Lynn Findley was appointed to the Oregon State Senate, representing District 30. At the
Hines council considers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News January 29, 2020January 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Jan. 14. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Under department heads reports, Hines Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that the police department has been working on several domestic calls, a continuation of last month. DeLange
Study suggests building indoor arena at the fairgrounds News January 22, 2020January 21, 20200 At the Harney County Fair Board meeting on Jan. 14, Rick Kozuback from International Coliseums Company and Jon Hack from Sierra Management and Planning presented the results of a market and feasibility study for updating or replacing the facilities at the fairgrounds. The study was mostly funded through a grant provided