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
Burns DMV to close June 21-30 for repairs News June 14, 2017June 15, 20170 Completing work started in May to meet accessibility standards The Burns DMV office will close from Wednesday, June 21, through Friday, June 30, to complete upgrades to meet federal accessibility standards. The office will reopen Monday, July 3, and like all DMV offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence
Folks asked to avoid vegetation overgrowth News June 7, 2017June 7, 20170 The city of Burns Nuisance Vegetation Ordinance is designed to minimize fire and health hazards by controlling flammable vegetation. Overgrown vegetation can create fire and traffic hazards and is a violation of nuisance ordinances in the Burns City Code. The city of Burns will take action to make sure that overgrown
Drug peddler sentenced to 60 months News June 7, 2017June 7, 20172 On May 30, 2017, Clayton W. Marsh was sentenced to 60 months following a two-day trial. The sentence stems from two investigations spearheaded by Sergeant Lucas McLain of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office. In August of 2015, a concerned citizen contacted the Harney County Sheriff’s Office regarding a message received via Facebook
Court appoints Bobbi Jo Heany to fill treasurer vacancy, discusses Blue Mountains Forest Plan County Court News May 31, 2017May 31, 20170 During its regular meeting on May 17, the Harney County Court appointed Bobbi Jo Heany as Harney County Treasurer, effective July 1. She will fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Nellie Franklin who is retiring. Heany will be sworn in as deputy treasurer from her start date through June 30. ••• Steve
Dog show to be held June 10 News Youth May 31, 2017May 31, 20170 The Friskey Fleas 4-H Dog Club will be hosting the 42nd Eastern Oregon Invitational Dog Show at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. This is the state qualifying show for intermediate and senior 4-Hers as the Harney County Fair is held after the Oregon State Fair.
Election Results Election News May 24, 2017May 24, 20170 Unofficial results of the Harney County Special Election held Tuesday, May 16, are as follows: Harney District Hospital Director, Position 1 — Shana Withee 961 votes (97.76 percent); Write-in 22 votes (2.24 percent). Director, Position 2 — Daniel Brown 872 votes (99.20 percent); Write-in 7 votes (0.80 percent). Director, Position 3 — Rhonda Karges
American Legion and Chamber to host Memorial Day March Community News Veterans May 24, 2017May 24, 20171 Memorial Day is a day to remember all those who have laid down their life for all of us. Please join the American Legion Post No. 63 and the Harney County Chamber of Commerce in a Memorial Day March. Walk in memory of someone you know who has fallen in the