Joanna Corson recognized for years of service to 4-H Community News May 5, 2021May 4, 20210 Photo by TINA MELLO Joanna Corson has been a 4-H volunteer for 45 years. Harney County 4-H Association thanks Joanna Corson for her 45 years of volunteer work! Corson started in the Harney County 4-H program in 1976 as a crochet club leader. She has led numerous other clubs, including a dog club
Crane girls take first, Burns boys place second at Burns Invitational Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 5, 2021May 5, 20210 Photos by BRIAN GRAHAM The start of the boys 4x100 relay. The Burns and Crane track teams participated in the Burns Invitational on Thursday, April 29. The Crane girls took first place with 113 points. Ontario and Adrian tied for second with 108 points, Lakeview and Burns tied for fourth with 70 points,
Sonia Dianne (Dalton) Binder 1934 – 2021 Obituary May 5, 2021May 5, 20210 Sonia Dianne (Dalton) Binder, 86, of Walla Walla, Wash. passed away April 30, 2021 peacefully, with her loving family at her side. She lived a long, full life, and was blessed with many family friends. Sonia was born July 15, 1934 in Burns to Truxton Dalton and Sue (Blank) Dalton. She
Darrell “Red” Otley Obituary May 5, 2021May 5, 20210 Darrell “Red” Otley, 98, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Red’s memory can be made to the Crane FFA program.
Library offering free program about the U.S. Constitution News April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 Harney County Library is offering a free, virtual program about the United States’ Constitution on May 6. Every year, the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania conducts a civics survey on Constitution Day. In last fall’s survey, almost half of those surveyed could not identify the three branches
Robin Holtby is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 by Mary Kerns Burns Times-Herald This week, our Artist Behind the Art is Harney County’s own Robin Holtby. Holtby specializes in beadwork, and she’s been practicing the craft for almost three years. Beading runs in her family. Holtby said she remembers watching her cousins and Auntie Julie work with beads, and she simply
Lady Hilanders dominate on the diamond, pushing record to 5-0 Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 Submitted photos Macy Temple letting the ball go by. Burns High School varsity softball extended their undefeated season to 4-0 with a win over the previously undefeated Ontario Tigers on Monday, April 19. Prior to facing the Hilanders, Ontario averaged more than 20 runs a game. Burns held Ontario to one run
Health Department answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 Health Care News April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital have received numerous questions about COVID-19 vaccines. In an effort to help keep the public informed, the health department is providing answers to five of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please note that these responses are specific to the Moderna and
Spring in the Harney Basin brings hope Agriculture News April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE As everything awakens from the cold winter, water and warmer temperatures bring the landscape to life. By Lauren Brown The spring season is always welcomed with open arms in the Harney Basin. We put the cold, dark winter days in the rearview and watch as the landscape transforms from
Burns Hilander baseball team beats Baker, splits games with Vale Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Photo by GEORGE HANSON The Hilanders head into the dugout to get ready to take on the Baker Bulldogs. The Burns baseball team opened up the season with a 12-5 victory over the Baker High School JV team on Tuesday, April 13, in Baker City. After a scoreless first inning, Burns jumped on