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
Little Library installed at Frenchglen Hotel Community News July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 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 Hines City Council News July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 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 News July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 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 Community News July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 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 County Court News July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 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 Community News July 13, 2016July 13, 20160 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