Court continues conversation concerning Eastern Oregon’s representation on LCDC County Court News September 28, 2016September 28, 20160 Joan Armstead and Cheryl Smith attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Sept. 21, to discuss representation on the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) for counties east of the Cascades. The LCDC is the seven-member volunteer citizen board that guides the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and
A new look for the Silver Creek Cemetery Community News September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 A little history about the Silver Creek Cemetery. It is a historical cemetery, and people buried there include a Civil War veteran, people involved in the water war on Wagontire Mountain, the first Harney County judge (Thomas Jefferson Shields) and members of his family, along with others who homesteaded in the valley.
Court discusses Penny Lane County Court News September 21, 2016September 22, 20160 Cheek provides update on juvenile department Gregg Hayes, general manager of Thornfeldt Land and Cattle, attended the Sept. 7 meeting of the Harney County Court to discuss a road issue regarding Penny Lane, which is located between Highway 20 and Highway 78. Thornfeldt Land and Cattle would like to gravel the road
Four injured in motorcycle accident News September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 On Wednesday, Sept. 7, at about 9:15 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 136 (four miles east of Burns). Preliminary investigation revealed that seven motorcycles were traveling westbound when they encountered lumber debris in
Water Planning Meeting Scheduled Community News September 14, 2016September 14, 20160 The Harney County Watershed Council and the Harney County Court are co-convening a community-based water planning effort in the Malheur Lake Basin in partnership with the Oregon Water Resources Department. The kick-off meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center.
Martial Arts America under new ownership Business News September 7, 2016September 7, 20160 Josh Ward took the reins as owner and lead instructor of Martial Arts America, located at 405 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns, Thursday, Sept. 1. Ward, who is now a black belt, has been taking Taekwondo classes at the martial arts studio since a few months after Evan Franulovich opened it
Gem Air offers overnight freight service Business News September 7, 2016September 7, 20160 Unbeknownst to many Harney County residents, Gem Air now provides overnight freight service to and from the Burns and Boise airports throughout the week. Greg Sovkoplas, the pilot for Gem Air, said the service is a United Parcel Service (UPS) route that began this past spring. The plane arrives at the Burns
License approved for marijuana dispensary Hines City Council News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 The Hines Common Council approved two new business licenses at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The first license approved was for Hot Shot Pressure Washing Services, owned by Steven Murdock. Murdock told the council his business is a mobile service, offering pressure washing for both commercial and residential customers. The
Blue Sage Boutique offers rustic, feminine style Business News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 With the addition of Blue Sage Boutique, the corner of Sewell’s Taxidermy, located at 1301 Hines Blvd. in Burns, has been infused with a bit of feminine flair. “We needed something for the women to do while the guys are telling their hunting stories for the 15 millionth time,” LaurelLynne Sewell
Quick hired as HCSD No. 3 superintendent News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 After spending the last 11 years in the Oroville, Wash., School District, Steve Quick has taken over the duties of superintendent of Harney County School District No. 3. Quick spent his first five years in Oroville as the junior/senior high school principal and served as superintendent the past six years. Quick said