Burns discusses city manager position, Burns Town abatement Burns City Council News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 The city of Burns will have a number of new faces serving the city and on the city council in the near future. At the council meeting on Wednesday, June 10, Mayor Jerry Woodfin announced that the city made an informal job offer to Scott Finlayson of Herriman City, Utah, to
Russell Wayne Hovis 1938-2020 Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Russell Wayne Hovis passed away June 3. Russell was born Feb. 8, 1938, to Claude and Stel-la Hovis in Carbondale, Colo. He was a fun-loving, jovial prankster and was loved by all who met him. Russ graduated from high school in Burns in 1956 where he worked at the local mill, and joined
Charlotte M. Roderique 1946-2020 Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Charlotte M. Roderique passed away June 3 at Harney District Hospital, at the age of 74. Charlotte was born to Maurice Leon Roderique and Rose Mary Pete on June 2, 1946, in Redmond. Throughout her early childhood, Charlotte grew up on various ranches in southeastern Oregon, including Emigrant Creek Ranch, Alvord Ranch,
David Jay Jones 1960-2020 Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 David Jay Jones, son of Wm. Idris Jones and LaVon E. Safford, passed away June 2 in Grants Pass, after a lengthy illness. David was born March 1, 1960, in Burns, and grew up in Hines, youngest of eight children. He attended Hines Elementary, Burns Union High School, class of 1978, and
Phillis (Hammond) Fergurson Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Phillis (Hammond) Fergurson passed away peacefully June 4 at home, surrounded by her family. Phillis was born July 25, 1937, to Phillip Hammond and Katherine (Katie) Dickenson Hammond. Phillis was married to John W. Fergurson when she was 24, and would have been married 59 years on June 10, 2020. Phillis is survived
Charles (Charlie) Cagle Obituary June 17, 2020June 17, 20200 Charles (Charlie) Cagle passed away June 6. A service will be held in the fall. Donations may be sent to Ascension School, P.O. Box 278, Cove, Oregon 97824.
Update on the hazmat situation News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 Photo courtesy of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, May 31, a Harney County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 20 at 102 mph. The deputy conducted a traffic stop at Hotchkiss Lane and Highway 20. There were three occupants in the vehicle. During the traffic stop,
Harney County enters Phase 2 of reopening COVID-19 News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 On June 3, Gov. Kate Brown announced details about Phase 2 of reopening, under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Thirty-one counties were eligible to apply to enter Phase 2 on Friday, June 5. “I want to say thank you to each and every Oregonian who has made
Lee sentenced to 24 months prison News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 On June 2, Tylor Robert Lee was sentenced to 24-months prison after pleading guilty to burglary in the second degree and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. On June 18, 2019, Oregon State Police Sgt. Brian Williams was patrolling east of the city of Burns. Williams observed a traffic violation and began to
Traffic stop leads to HAZMAT investigation News June 3, 2020June 2, 20200 Photos courtesy of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, May 31, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Oregon State Police with a traffic stop on Highway 20 and Hotchkiss Lane. During the stop, the officers were exposed to a hazardous, white, powdery substance and transported to the hospital.