Burns council discusses economic development, flooding Burns City Council News July 5, 2017July 5, 20170 At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 28, Burns Mayor Jerry Woodfin gave a brief overview of the “hot topics” being discussed at the economic development meetings being held recently at the Harney County Courthouse. Woodfin said the first meeting was about small business and some of the ideas
Harney County Court discusses Rainbow Gathering County Court News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 During its regular meeting on June 21, the Harney County Court discussed The Rainbow Family of Living Light’s decision to hold its 2017 annual Rainbow Gathering on the Malheur National Forest near John Day and Seneca. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Forest Service, the gathering could draw
Preparing for the eclipse: Volunteers needed Eclipse News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 by Chelsea Harrison Executive Director Chamber of Commerce for the Burns Times-Herald A total solar eclipse will be crossing over Oregon Aug. 21. What does that mean? According to NASA’s website, “Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights — a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon
Burns and Hines fire chiefs have issued a total ban of all outdoor burning News June 28, 2017June 28, 20170 Due to extremely high temperatures, the Burns and Hines fire chiefs have issued a total ban of all outdoor burning effective July 1, 2017. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, are prohibited within the cities of Burns and Hines. This ban is based on weather conditions and community fire safety
Grant James Center will provide substance use, mental health treatment Business News June 21, 2017June 20, 20176 Licensed June 12, the Grant James Center (GJC) is preparing to accept clients. Located at 705 Hwy. 20 S. in Hines, the 22-bed residential facility will provide individual and group substance use and mental health therapy for adult males. Craig LaFollette — who is the GJC chief executive officer, owner, and founder
Burns mayor discusses possible impact of Rainbow gathering Burns City Council News June 21, 2017June 20, 20174 The Rainbow Family of Living Light is expected to hold their 2017 Gathering in north-central Oregon, and Burns Mayor Jerry Woodfin wants to make sure Harney County residents are aware of the possible impact on the community. At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 14, Woodfin said he was
Preparing for the eclipse: Locals can expect increased traffic, long lines Eclipse News June 21, 2017June 28, 20170 by H. Paul Gray Harney County Emergency Manager for the Burns Times-Herald Aug. 21 is closing in on our community, and for those who still do not know, we have a total solar eclipse coming. Many are looking toward this eclipse and thinking, “It’s just another eclipse,” but nothing is further from the truth. This will
Harney County Court discusses economic development County Court News June 14, 2017June 14, 20171 Economic development was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on June 7. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels said a scope of work for the Harney County Economic Development director position was developed and sent out to the cities of Burns and Hines for
Kids Club receives grant for middle school program News Youth June 14, 2017June 15, 20170 Kids Club of Harney County has announced that the organization has been selected by the New York Life Foundation to receive one of 18 “Aim High” grant awards to support its out-of-school program serving disadvantaged youth. Friday Academy will receive a one-year award of $15,000. The Aim High grant awards are