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Wyden hosts town hall in Harney County

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  The Owyhee Canyonlands, tax reform, climate change, and fighting wildfires were just a few of the topics discussed at a town hall meeting hosted by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Thursday, July 21, at the Harney County Courthouse. Before taking questions and comments from audience members, Wyden presented Harney County Judge Steve

Little Library installed at Frenchglen Hotel

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Frenchglen now has its own library – a Little Free Library! Little Free Libraries are hand-crafted structures filled with constantly changing collections of books donated and shared by people of all ages and backgrounds. Most Little Free Libraries are placed in front yards, parks, gardens, and easily accessible locations. The libraries

Hines continues marijuana discussion

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Task force considered by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald In its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of implementing a task force for researching various marijuana ordinances and regulations. The task force would include citizens of Hines and would make recommendations to the council. This task force would contemplate

Missing woman found deceased at reservoir

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On Tuesday, July 12, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police received reports that Jodi Elizabeth Batt had been missing since July 11. Following these reports, Harney County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police began an investigation. On July 13, at approximately 8 p.m., the body of Batt

Meeting held to discuss senior lunches

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A town hall meeting was held Wednesday, July 13, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center to discuss the meal program. Executive Director Angela Lamborn explained that funding for the program comes from several different streams, including federal and state funding, local donations, and  consumer payments. She said the center

County commits $15,000 to Arrowhead Plaza project

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Court recognizes John Copenhaver’s retirement During its regular meeting on July 6, the Harney County Court discussed a funding request from Harney County Opportunity Team (HCOT) for the Arrowhead Plaza project. HCOT has been working to transform the lot, which is located across the street from the Harney County Chamber of Commerce

Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride to stop in Burns

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Marine Lance Cpl. Dale Peterson will be honored The Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride, scheduled for July 23 through Aug. 7, will include a stop in Burns on July 24. This 14-day, 3,000 mile  cross country motorcycle ride will be escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene to

Resident raises concern about marijuana

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Noise ordinance discussed During its regular meeting on June 28, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of imposing a tax on marijuana sales, with revenues going to the city. City Administrator Judy Erwin provided the council with an example ordinance for review. Councilor Rod Bennett inquired about the kinds of marijuana businesses

Recall effort fails

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The effort to recall Harney County Judge Steve Grasty was defeated by a wide margin in a special election on Tuesday, June 28. Preliminary returns showed the recall was defeated by a margin of 70.35 percent to 29.65 percent. The unofficial results show a turnout of 63.76 percent, with 830 votes in

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