Hines council considers security cameras Hines Common Council News May 17, 2017May 18, 20170 by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Hines Common Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. The council discussed implementing security cameras in Hines Park to deter vandalism to the bathrooms. They also further discussed citizens residing within commercially-zoned buildings. ••• City Administrator Judy Erwin reported on a
DMV closed several days for repairs News May 17, 2017May 17, 20170 The Burns DMV office will close for two weeks in May and nearly as long in June for upgrades to meet federal accessibility standards. The first closure will be Monday, May 15, through Monday, May 29, with the office reopening on Tuesday, May 30. All DMV offices will be closed Monday,
Court, Senior Center discuss vision for rental housing County Court News May 10, 2017May 10, 20170 Harney County Senior and Community Services Center Executive Director Angela Lamborn attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on May 3 to discuss a request to donate county property to the Senior Center. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels explained that the county acquired the property, which is located on
Eleanor speaks out: History will come alive at the Harney County Library Arts and Entertainment Community News May 10, 2017May 15, 20170 The public is invited to join the Harney County Library for an entertaining and educational experience at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, for a chat with Eleanor Roosevelt, as enacted by Dr. Lura Pierce, award winning educator and humorist from Eugene. Dr. Pierce, a distant relative of Mrs. Roosevelt, began
Ellibee takes first place in solo competition, BHS band qualifies for state championships Arts and Entertainment News Youth May 3, 2017May 3, 20170 Sam Ellibee, a senior at Burns High School, took first place in the oboe division at the OSAA state solo competition Saturday, April 29, at Pacific University in Forest Grove. Ellibee scored a total of 930 points from the three judges to finish ahead of the other four competitors. Wesley Becherer
Campground hosts needed in the BLM’s Burns District News May 3, 2017May 3, 20170 Outdoor recreation and leisure activities are a major part of the American lifestyle, and a definite contributor to the quality of life, health, and economy for thousands of rural communities. Your public lands play a lead role in providing these benefits, making recreation and visitor services a top priority for
Multiple cases of whooping cough confirmed in county News April 26, 2017April 27, 20170 As of April 19, there are three confirmed positive cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Harney County. Harney County Public Health continues to work with local school districts, physicians, and the community to identify and notify students and residents who have possibly been exposed. If you or your child have been around
Franklin retiring from position as treasurer County Court News April 26, 2017April 26, 20170 During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on April 19, Harney County Treasurer Nellie Franklin announced that she is retiring July 1, and her last working day will be June 30. Franklin has served in her position since 1991. The position will be advertised, and a committee will be formed
Gov. Brown visits Harney County Community News April 19, 2017April 19, 20170 Governor Kate Brown was in Harney County Wednesday, April 12, and had the chance to visit with a local rancher, students, residents, business people, the Burns Paiute Tribe, local officials, hospital personnel, and others during the day. One of the governor’s stops was the Harney County Positive Youth Initiative meeting at
Oard’s Gallery: Serving Harney County for 135 years, three generations Business News April 19, 2017April 19, 20170 If you travel east from Burns on Highway 20, you’re bound to discover Oard’s Gallery in Buchanan. “We’re the center of the action,” owner Sheila Oard said, explaining that the gallery is located 23 miles from Burns, 22 miles from Drewsey, and 18 miles from Crane. In addition to art and jewelery,