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.
OTEC awards scholarships News June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is proud to announce that 26 local students have been selected to receive college scholarships. Twenty-two $5,000 scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school students and returning college students. This year, OTEC and Eastern Oregon University (EOU) partnered to launch a new scholarship, The OTEC-EOU
Hines Council holds special meeting Hines Common Council News June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council special meeting held May 28. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Brandon Mahon of Anderson Perry asked whether the council had a chance to read the letter from Anderson Perry regarding the award of the construction contract.
Richard L. Jordan Sr. 1927-2020 Obituary June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 Richard l. Jordan Sr. passed away April 18. Dick was born Sept. 4, 1927, to Ben F. and Bessie F. (Miller) Jordan at home in Westfall. His dad delivered him. Dick passed away only a few hundred yards from where he was born. He was the last of their five children.