New groomer shed at Idlewild SnoPark News February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Submitted photos After years of hard work, persistence, and collaboration, the groomer shed is now a reality. The Malheur National Forest would like to thank the Harney County Snowmobile Club (HCSC) for their initiative and hard work to fund and build a groomer shed at the Idlewild SnoPark. The HCSC applied for an
State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations Health Care News February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 The State of Oregon now requires health benefit plans in Oregon to cover costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health Director Rachael Banks. The Jan. 27 determination cites Oregon Revised Statute 743A.264 (2) and (3) in mandating that private health plans operating in Oregon not charge
Matt Radinovich Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Funeral Notice Matt Radinovich, 42, passed away on Feb. 6, 2021 at St. Charles Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sat., Feb. 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Harney County Fairgrounds Memorial Building. Contributions in his memory can be made to Stephanie Radinovich’s bank at Bank
Roberta “Bobbie” M. Buckley 1943 – 2021 Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Roberta passed away at her home in Vancouver, Wash. shortly after learning she had lung cancer. Bobbie was born in Wallace, Idaho to Robert W. and Margaret V. (Hill) Russell. She joined sisters Marlene, Marcheta and brother, David, came later. The family moved to Burns in 1954 and Bobbie finished her schooling
Jack Campbell Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Funeral Notice Jack Campbell, 86, of North Powder, Oregon formerly of Burns passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021 at a care center in Emmett, Idaho. Arrangements are in the care of the Potter Funeral Chapel Emmett, Idaho. If you have questions please call, many thanks John Buck Potter Funeral Chapel Emmett, Idaho
William “Bill” Hellbusch 1956 – 2021 Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 William “Bill” Hellbusch passed suddenly on Jan. 26, 2021 at the age of 64. Bill is the devoted husband of 43 years to Linda (Whitmire) Hellbusch, loving father of Roger (Shae) Hellbusch, Cecelia (Kevin Witt) Hellbusch, Paul Landingham and cherished grandpa of 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Bill was a resident of
Lorna Marie Allen Spain 1933 – 2021 Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Lorna Marie Spain, 87, of La Grande, passed away on Jan. 25, 2021. Family had been with her in the final days while in Hospice care. Given the COVID-19 virus restrictions for safe gathering along with safe travel for friends and family across state and country borders, the “Celebration of Life”
Ivory Irene McCuen 1990 – 2021 Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Ivory Irene McCuen, beloved granddaughter, daughter, mother, sister, aunty, niece, cousin and friend passed away suddenly on Jan. 24, 2021 in Eugene. She was 30 years old. Ivory was born on March 13, 1990 in Grants Pass, Ore. She grew up on the high desert in the Crane and Burns area. Ivory
Athena Rose Ware 1995 – 2021 Obituary February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 On January 31, 2021 Our angel Athena Rose Ware was called to the halls of Valhalla by Odin to take her place at his side. Athena was born on Jan. 26, 1995. She touched so many people with her infectious smile and quirky sense of humour. To those she called friends she
Randy Parks returns to radio News February 3, 2021February 2, 20210 Submitted photos Randy Parks hard at work at KZHC Radio. Randy Parks is back on the radio! Elkhorn Media Group hired Parks to manage operations at KZHC Radio (92.7 FM, 99.1 FM, and 1230 AM) in October 2020. In addition to broadcasting news and weather, Parks is hosting a live show, Harney County