Eligible low-income residents can get help with heating costs News December 31, 2019December 30, 20190 Community in Action — the designated community action agency for Malheur and Harney counties — opened appointments for specific populations for the Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) season. Appointments are required and are now available for households who have children 6 years old or younger living in them. In Burns, the
County Court discusses findings of the groundwater study County Court News December 25, 2019December 23, 20190 The Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Study Advisory Committee held its final meeting Dec. 12-13, in Burns to share the data collected about groundwater resources in the area. At the Harney County Court meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, Commissioner Mark Owens spoke about the findings of the study, which began in 2016
AlertSense communicates wolf sighting News December 25, 2019December 23, 20190 Because wolves present a concern to ranchers and livestock producers, the Harney County Wolf Advisory Committee turned to AlertSense as a way of communicating wolf sightings in the county. On Dec. 16, the notification system was put to the test, and it passed with flying colors. That day, Rod Klus, wildlife
Hilanders even record with wins over La Pine, G.U. Burns Basketball Burns Sports Sports December 25, 2019December 23, 20190 Photo by RANDY PARKS Truston Snapp of Burns lays in two against Baker. The Hilanders evened their season record at 4-4 with a 57-42 victory over La Pine in nonconference boys basketball action on Friday, Dec. 20. ••• The Burns boys basketball team bounced back from a four-point halftime deficit for a 73-57 victory
Hines Council considers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News December 18, 2019December 17, 20190 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meting held Dec. 10. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Under department head reports, Hines Police Chief Ryan DeLange stated that the police department responded to many domestic violence calls stemming from fights. He also reported that there
Wittrock sentenced on theft charges News December 18, 2019December 18, 20190 On Dec. 9, Nicholas Wittrock was sentenced to 15 months for aggravated theft in the first degree and six months for criminal mistreatment and theft in the first degree. In October of 2016, family members reported to the Harney County Sheriff’s Office that approximately $50,000 was stolen from an elderly member
Crane girls add two more wins, now 3-0 Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports December 18, 2019December 18, 20190 Photo by RANDY PARKS Kelsie Siegner of Crane scores two of her 19 points in the win over the Baker JV. The Crane girls basketball team won both its games at the Alycia Jenkins Christmas Tournament held Dec. 13-14, at Crane Union High School. With the victories, the Mustangs are now 3-0
Tiz Doman 1976-2019 Obituary December 18, 2019December 18, 20190 Tiz Doman passed away peacefully in her home Dec. 13, surrounded by her family, after fighting a two-year battle with cancer. Tiz was born June 1, 1976, to Max and Scarlett Mendenhall, and was raised in Raymond, Alberta. She graduated from Raymond High School and went on to pursue a career
Jenkins appointed interim sheriff County Court News December 11, 2019December 10, 20190 With the resignation of Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward taking effect at the end of this year, the Harney County Court has been in the process of appointing an interim sheriff until the November 2020 election. Five individuals filed for the position, and a committee was established to interview the candidates
Missing hunter located and returned to camp News December 11, 2019December 10, 20190 A missing hunter, Cole Snyder, 25, was located at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, after an overnight search. Snyder was reported as an overdue hunter at 7:43 p.m. on Dec. 2, in the Bulger Creek area. Harney County Search and Rescue (SAR) was immediately dispatched, arriving to the area by 9:30