Laundromat opening in Hines Business News October 9, 2019October 9, 20190 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Steve and Doris Davison plan to open The Country Washboard later this month. Noticing a need in the community for a self-serve laundromat, Steve and Doris Davison plan to open The Country Washboard later this month. The Davisons originally intended to start their business inside an existing building, but
Pioneer Celebration scheduled for Saturday Community News October 9, 2019October 10, 20190 Submitted photos L-R: Lila Tilley, Mildred Fine, George Sahlberg, and Terry Williams will be honored during this year’s Pioneer Celebration. by Karen Nitz for Burns Times-Herald In a break with the traditional potluck luncheon that’s held each year in June, the community is invited to the 103rd annual Pioneer Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12,
Hines approves RV park permit Hines Common Council News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Hines Common Council followed the planning commission’s recommendation and approved a conditional use permit for a recreational vehicle (RV) park on Highway 20. Jon and Maryn Murphy of Medford applied for the permit and plan to put the RV park in on
Lost hiker located next morning News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 File photo Sunset at Delintment Lake. On Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 8 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a lost hiker near Delintment Lake. Harney County Search and Rescue was activated as a result. Searchers attempted to locate Nancy Thornton, 86, of Vancouver, Wash., throughout the night and
County court considers process for filling sheriff’s position County Court News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 During its meeting on Sept. 18, the Harney County Court discussed how to fill the vacancy that will be left by Sheriff Dave Ward. At the previous county court meeting (held Sept. 4) Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the meeting
Chamber accepting nominations for annual awards Community News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Each January, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to “honor Harney County’s finest” in a number of different categories. In past years, award recipients were selected by committees of past award-winners, which were formed for each category. This year, however, a different selection process will be used. Lola Johnson,
Election update Election September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 With the primary election coming up on May 19, 2020, the Harney County Clerk began accepting declarations of candidacy or petitions for nomination or election. The earliest day to file for the following positions was Sept. 12, 2019, and the last day to file will be March 10, 2020. Up for
Sheriff announces resignation County Court News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 File photo Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the Harney County Court meeting on Sept. 4, Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. “I appreciate all of you guys, and I want to
Raschio running for circuit court judge Election News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 Rob Raschio, local attorney and former Burns City Councilor, announced his intent to file for circuit court judge in Oregon’s 24th Judicial District, with jurisdiction in Grant and Harney counties. “As judge, I will listen to all sides of an issue, and I will make decisions the same way I have
Rep. Walden holds town hall in Burns News September 4, 2019September 5, 20190 Photo by SAMANTHA WHITE During his town hall on Aug. 29, Rep. Greg Walden gave an overview of his work and then accepted questions and comments from the audience. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) held a town hall meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Harney County Community Center in Burns. This was