Court revisits conversation about Juntura Cutoff project County Court News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Harney County Court resumed its discussion regarding contracts for the Juntura Cutoff Road construction project. Harney County Judge Steve Grasty reported that a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being prepared for EP Minerals, Harney County and Malheur County. Grasty said the MOU,
Film crew seeks movie extras Arts and Entertainment News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 The Lean on Pete film crew will be arriving in Harney County Sept. 6 and will spend most of the month in the area filming scenes for the feature-length movie. The film is an adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s acclaimed novel. The production team is still looking for extras for the movie.
Walden holds town hall in Harney County News August 17, 2016August 17, 20160 U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, held a town hall meeting in Burns on Wednesday, Aug. 10, as part of his trip through the Second Congressional District covering more than 1,000 miles. Walden began by talking about the proposed national monument designation for the Owyhee Canyonlands in Malheur County. He noted that
Youth were removed from Eastern Oregon Academy News August 17, 2016August 17, 20160 On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) removed the 11 youths it had placed at Eastern Oregon Academy (EOA), a residential treatment facility in Hines. Assistant Director of OYA Community Services Phil Cox said OYA had received reports of allegations concerning the safety of the youths in the program that
Renaissance Medispa offers rejuvenation Business News August 10, 2016August 10, 20160 “People work pretty hard in their everyday lives, so if they take time to rejuvenate themselves, it will keep them feeling younger and healthier longer,” Zoe Thompson said. Thompson, who is a cosmetic registered nurse, owns Renaissance Medispa LLC with her husband, Todd. The medispa is located inside Studio 20 at
BLM treating invasive weeds on public land News August 10, 2016August 10, 20160 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Burns District, planned to implement approximately 40,000 acres of aerial spray treatments for Medusahead rye and cheatgrass on public land beginning Aug. 2 and lasting for four to six weeks. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft will be used in the effort. The treatment schedule
Readers flourish, gain job skills at new Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility library News Youth August 3, 2016August 3, 20160 by Sarah Evans for the Burns Times-Herald With its cheery orange walls, neatly shelved books and magazines, literary-themed posters, and colorful paper lanterns hanging over the L-shaped checkout desk, the Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility library is a place any high school or college would be proud to have. It’s hard to believe
Dollars for Scholars scholarships available News Youth August 3, 2016August 3, 20160 Harney County Dollars for Scholars would like to announce fall scholarships available for Harney County students who have attained junior status or higher toward completing college. These scholarships are available as follows: • The Alycia Jenkins Memorial Ag Scholarship, started with a donation from Wilbur-Ellis Company. Founded in 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is
Wyden hosts town hall in Harney County News July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 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
Back to school time — registration dates, Crane transportation, supply drive Community News Youth July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 Slater registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Slater Elementary Open House will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, from noon until 1:30 p.m. Meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and tour the school. ••• Hines Middle School registration will be held Monday, Aug. 15, from 7:30