Ceremony held to dedicate highway sign News Veterans February 14, 2018February 14, 20180 On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Harney County dignitaries, residents, and students gathered in front of the courthouse for a ceremony to dedicate the Oregon Medal Of Honor Highway sign that is now located just a few miles east of Burns on Highway 20. The sign is the seventh of 12 signs to
HDH working to prevent spread of flu-like illness Health Care News February 7, 2018February 8, 20180 Due to widespread influenza-like illness in Harney County, Harney District Hospital (HDH) has placed temporary restrictions on visitors to protect the health of patients. These restrictions are for visitors only. As always, anyone needing medical care is allowed entry at all times. Anyone entering the hospital to visit a patient must stop
Free income tax preparation offered Community News February 7, 2018February 8, 20180 Free income tax preparation and assistance is available for taxpayers through the AARP Tax-Aide program. There is no income or age limit for participating in this program; only the complexity of the tax return determines whether a taxpayer may participate. The Tax-Aide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation with training
Robey and Winn want to brand your business Business News February 7, 2018February 8, 20180 Boasting a vibrant ranching community, Harney County is familiar with the concept of branding in an agricultural sense. But, recently, two local entrepreneurs embarked on a venture to bring branding to your wardrobe. Sara Winn and Charity Robey started Switch Canyon Branding, a screen-printing, embroidery, and heat-press business that offers marketing
Chamber hosts 68th annual awards dinner Community News February 1, 2018February 1, 20180 The 68th annual Chamber Awards Dinner was held Saturday, Jan. 27, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Debbie Arntz was the master of ceremonies, and Rev. Jean Hurst provided the invocation. The 2018 Harney County Fair Court led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chelsea Harrison, executive director of the Harney
Industrial park excluded from buffer zones Hines Common Council News January 31, 2018February 1, 20180 Ordinance 317, which amends sections of Ordinance 295 and Ordinance 314, regarding business permits and time and manner restrictions for marijuana businesses, was the main topic of discussion at the Hines Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Mayor Nikki Morgan started the meeting by saying the council had been inundated
Sheriff’s Office, court discuss wolf training County Court News January 24, 2018January 24, 20180 Sheriff Dave Ward and Lt. Brian Needham of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Jan. 17 to discuss the wolf depredation training that they recently attended. Ward explained that the training (which was also attended by local ranchers and elected officials from
Appointments open to apply for Low Income Energy Assistance program Community News January 24, 2018January 24, 20180 Community in Action (CinA), the designated community action agency for Malheur and Harney counties with offices in Ontario and Burns at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center (HCSCSC), has opened for appointments for all populations for the Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEHEAP) season. Appointments are required and are
Public addresses council concerning water rates, marijuana ordinance Hines Common Council News January 17, 2018January 17, 20180 A capacity crowd squeezed into the council chambers for the Hines Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Most were voicing concerns about the proposed water rate increases and Ordinance 317, which amends sections of Ordinance 295 regarding marijuana business permits and time and manner restrictions for marijuana businesses. Hines resident
Post office fire might have destroyed ballots Election News January 10, 2018January 10, 20180 At about 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, there was a report of a fire at the Burns Post Office on S. Broadway. The reporting party stated the inside mail dropbox was “glowing,” and there was smoke in the area of post office boxes inside the building. Burns and Hines fire departments