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Otley to serve as Oregon Farm Bureau’s third vice president

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Cattle rancher and hay farmer Shane Otley of Harney County Farm Bureau was elected to serve a two-year term as Oregon Farm Bureau’s (OFB) third vice president. Otley was voted into the position by the OFB House of Delegates, a grassroots body comprised of family farmers and ranchers representing county Farm

USDA offering up to $600 million for broadband infrastructure

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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Dec. 13 that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $600 million in loans and grants to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. Telecommunications companies, rural electric cooperatives and utilities, internet service providers, and municipalities may apply for funding through

County Court informed about new reentry court program

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Treatment Court Judge Christie Timko attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Dec. 19 to discuss reentry court. This new program will help people who are coming out of prison or local control “reintegrate into our community in the most positive fashion,” Timko explained. Reentry court is similar in

TCARS expanding services

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Now in its third year of business, Tim’s Complete Auto Repair Service (TCARS) continues to expand its services to customers. Owner/operator Tim Stanwyck said the business is now offering powder coating in different finishes, something several customers have requested. They also now provide computer performance tuning for vehicles, which can add

Hines council ready to allow ATVs on city streets

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Operation would be allowed from October to May  With the winter season upon us, the Hines Common Council is ready to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to operate on city streets. City Administrator Kirby Letham reviewed Ordinance 322, also referred to as “The ATV Ordinance,” and said that several citizens asked for permission

BluTaco, Champs Chicken offer new tastes

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When your stomach is growling for a quick, delicious meal, stop into BluTaco/Champs Chicken for something new. The two restaurants are located side-by-side inside Roots Market at the Shell Station, next to Burns High School. Offering “Simply Southwest Goodness,” BluTaco’s signature blue corn tortillas, burritos, and southwest bowls can be filled with

Concerns raised regarding unlicensed contractors

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Paul Zipser of Burns Electric and Dale Houck of Great Basin Plumbing attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court to voice their concerns about people doing electrical, plumbing, and other work without the proper licenses or permits. “It’s getting rampant,” Zipser said. “It’s the ‘Wild West’ out there.” Explaining that

Family makes donation to BHS

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Hand tools and power machinery aimed at revitalizing mechanics program Last spring, Burns High School (BHS) received a generous donation from Lois Renwick and her family. The family contacted the school and offered a large amount of tools for the mechanics and welding shops. The tools belonged to their father, William

Christmas Jamboree coming to town

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Harney County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the season with a Christmas Jamboree in downtown Burns on Saturday, Dec. 8. The events get under way with the most important meal of the day. Breakfast with Santa will be served at the

Interior Department representative hears locals’ concerns

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Timothy Williams, deputy director in the Office of External Affairs at the U. S. Interior Department, was the guest speaker at a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29, hosted by the Harney Soil and Water Conservation District. Williams’ visit to Harney County was an effort to hear residents’ concerns  on a

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