New Medicare cards combat fraud, illegal use News July 26, 2017July 26, 20170 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help combat identity theft, and safeguard taxpayer dollars. The new cards will use a unique, randomly-assigned number called a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) to replace the Social
Council considers zoning for marijuana grow Hines City Council News July 19, 2017July 19, 20171 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Hines Common Council met for the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. To begin the meeting, Daniel Grigg was sworn in to his position on the council. ••• The council was addressed by Chris Boyce of High Desert Transformations. Boyce detailed the issues that his
Preparing for the eclipse: County services may suffer with influx of people into area Eclipse News July 19, 2017July 19, 20170 by Harney County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Dave Ward Burns Fire Department Scott Williamson Harney District Hospital EMS Jeff Sceirine for the Burns Times-Herald During this eclipse, be aware of your surroundings with the influx of travelers into our county. Be prepared by filling up all your vehicles with fuel and have a few extra gallons on hand if
Motorcycle crash claims life News July 19, 2017July 19, 20170 On July 14, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 163 in Harney County, which is approximately 30 miles east of Burns. The preliminary investigation revealed that 61-year-old Dan Barnum, from Florence, was riding a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Merkley holds town hall in Burns News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Healthcare for Americans was the main topic of discussion at a town hall meeting held by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday, July 9, at the Harney County Community Center. Merkley opened by stating he was the only member of the Oregon delegation serving on the Congressional Appropriations Committee (or spending
Forest Service staff briefs court about Flat Vegetation Management Project County Court News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the regular meeting of the Harney County Court was rescheduled for Thursday, July 6. Lori Bailey, Melissa Ward, and Travis Swaim of the U.S. Forest Service attended the meeting to brief the court about the Flat Vegetation Management Project. The 47,635-acre project is located in
Harney County Hee Haw presented by the Elks Lodge, Theater Guild Arts and Entertainment Community News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Hey Harney County, are you in the mood for food, fun, and live theater? Do you enjoy corny jokes and accomplished acting? If so, be sure to catch a performance of Harney County Hee Haw this weekend! Presented by Burns Elks Lodge and Harney County Theater Guild, Harney County Hee Haw
Grigg appointed to Hines Council Hines Common Council News July 5, 2017July 5, 20170 The Hines Common Council met for a special meeting on June 27. During the meeting, the council heard interviews from council candidates Ashley Tiller and Dan Grigg. After hearing remarks, the council voted 3-1 to appoint Grigg to the empty council seat. ••• Mary Lou Wilhelm attended the meeting to discuss the
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