Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Team recognized News June 23, 2021June 22, 20210 Photo by Oregon State Police From L-R: Senior Trooper Khris Brandon (John Day), Senior Trooper Geoff Smith (Burns), Trooper Dean Trent (Burns), Team Supervisor Sgt. Erich Timko (John Day), Senior Trooper Brian Jewett (Fossil), and Trooper Pat McCosker (John Day). The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife East-Central Team received the 2020
Recreational carp fishing gains popularity News June 23, 2021June 22, 20210 Submitted photo California resident Amanda Ponti on a 2020 fishing vacation to Harney County with a carp she caught at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Long considered a trash fish, carp are starting to get more respect in the U.S. This article is an updated version of an article
Two Harney County men medal in USA Arm Wrestling Tournament Sports June 23, 2021June 23, 20210 Doug Gunderson and Tucker Burckard medaled in the USA Arm Wrestling tournament that took place June 19 in Bend. Gunderson took first place in the masters (ages 40 and older) for the 199 through unlimited weight class. He took second in the open class, 199-243 weight class. Burckard took first in both the
Michael Edward Bob 1954 – 2021 Obituary June 23, 2021June 23, 20210 Michael Edward Bob passed away on Jan. 27, 2021. One of the last really good ones! He was the good guy who really cared about what you asked and showed you respect during his 12 years at Safeway. He loved fishing and a beer with his buds. His ashes were spread at
Anna L. Brewer 1938 – 2021 Obituary June 23, 2021June 23, 20210 Anna passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8. She was 82 years old. A memorial service will be held at Life Four Square Church, 74 S. Alvord in Burns on Friday, June 25 at 1 p.m. Anna was born on July 12, 1938 in Rocky Comfort, Mo. to Lovell and
Volunteers needed for Skull 120 bicycle race Community News June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 The Skull 120 Gravel Grind needs your help for this weekend’s bicycle race. If you’re interested, contact Tory Schmidt at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce for more information at (541) 573-2636 or email director@harneycounty.com. Click here to sign up online. Volunteers are needed in the following positions: Aid stations Volunteers for aid stations must
Flag pole dedicated at Arrowhead Plaza in downtown Burns Community News June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Members of American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 from L-R: Charlie Schmidt, Lynnette Gadbury, Jim Litscher, Robert Hornbeck, Richard Duke, Duane (Hutch) Hutchins, David Allen, Fred Dory, and Ron Copeland. On Monday, June 14 (Flag Day), American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 dedicated
Burns wrestling travels to Nyssa and La Pine Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 The Burns wrestling team traveled to Nyssa on June 9 and took part in a meet along with Baker, Ontario, and Vale. Results for the Hilanders are as follows: 106 — Kempton Peasley-Richardson won by fall, 0:55; won by fall, 5:02. 120 — Ethan Peasley-Richardson won by fall, 3:03; won by fall, 3:19. 145
Howard L. (Bud) Lohf, Jr. August 4, 1929 – June 11, 2021 Obituary June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Born in Cusson, Minn., Bud passed away at Harney District Hospital in Burns. There will be no services. Bud was a long-time resident of Burns. He was a logger for many years before his retirement in 1996. He is survived by his children, Janet Moore (Harry), Robert Lohf (Theresa), Paula Hutchins (Hutch),
Nola Jean Bamberry Smith 1958 – 2021 Obituary June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Nola Jean Bamberry Smith, 62, passed away Friday, June 4, at her home in Seattle, Wash., after a long illness. She was born August 27, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of James and Louise Bamberry. They moved to Lawen in Harney County when she was three years old. She