Anderson Valley Supply changes ownership and name Agriculture Business January 17, 2024January 18, 20240 For over 30 years, Anderson Valley Supply has been a successful business in Crane, and now has new owners and a new name, Anderson Valley Feed, LLC with the same great inventory and service. The common question about who is buying it was, are they local? The answer is yes,
Vivian Claire Palmer is Harney County’s New Year’s baby Community News January 10, 2024January 10, 20240 Congratulations to Brandon and Anna Palmer and Harney District Hospital’s New Year’s Baby 2024! A girl, Vivian Claire Palmer, was born Jan. 3, weighing 6 pounds, 14.2 ounces, and measuring 21.25 inches long. Grandparents are John and Vicky Clemens of Burns and Tim and Mary Claire Palmer of Houston, Texas. The
Bureau of Land Management’s Year in Review News January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 Happy New Year, Harney County! Federal workers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tallied numerous accomplishments for your public lands in 2023. We watched some employees retire or move on to other opportunities and welcomed several others to our community. We participated in outdoor days local students and joined partners in
Judge Raschio delays signing Measure 114 News December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert Raschio says he will delay signing Measure 114 until after a Jan. 2 hearing, and will consider the state’s challenges. The state is objecting that: • the Court’s finding that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will not conduct background checks; • the Court’s finding that the parties
Steens Mountain Advisory Council welcomes new members Agriculture Community News December 27, 2023December 27, 20230 Photo courtesy of BLM Steens Mountain Advisory Council members discussing a project on north Steens Mountain. The Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) welcomed five members to their roster in 2023. They were selected by the Secretary of the Interior and have knowledge or special expertise that qualifies them to provide advice to
‘Triple Crown’ Gala raises more than $17,000 to expand physical therapy clinic Community Health Care News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN Attendees wore derby attire in honor of the ‘Triple Crown’ theme. Harney Hospital Foundation held the “Triple Crown” Gala Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The event earned more than $17,000, due in large part to sponsors Central Oregon Radiology Associates (CORA), Broadway Deli, High Desert
Harney County wrapping up flood-plain mapping County Court News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh, Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Kristen Shelman. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 6. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Planning Director Brandon McMullen shared a letter from
Gin and Finley ride across America News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Submitted photos Human and horse duo, Gin and Finley, stopped to play at the beach during their cross-country adventure. “The first step to making things happen is to believe they are possible.” On this National Day of the Horse (Dec. 13) we’re featuring a mustang from the Palomino Buttes Herd Management Area (HMA)
Mammography Happy Hour was a success! Health Care News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Submitted photos Family Nurse Practitioner Mary Schimmelpfennig serving one of her delicious mocktails to Clinical Manager Jessica Richardson. On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 29, Harney District Hospital (HDH) held a Mammography Happy Hour in the HDH Family Care Clinic lobby. Featuring mocktails, snacks, music, and giveaways, the event aimed to encourage women
Oregon Department of Transportation reduces levels of service around the state News December 6, 2023December 5, 20231 Representing Harney County, Harney County Judge Bill Hart and Rick Paul attended the Southeast Area Commission on Transportation (SEACT) meeting that was held in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 27. During the meeting, Ken Patterson, regional manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), led the discussion regarding the budget for Region