County establishes Natural Resources Advisory Committee County Court News July 31, 2019July 31, 20190 During its meeting on July 17, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-23 in the matter of establishing the Harney County Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC). The court also adopted the committee’s bylaws. NRAC will advise the court on the needs and priorities of the county’s natural resources; provide substantial comments
Water lines are being surveyed in Hines Hines Common Council News July 31, 2019August 2, 20190 As the city of Hines moves forward with the water system improvement project, City Administrator Kirby Letham wants residents to be aware of ongoing survey work. At the council meeting on July 23, Letham said surveyors with the engineering company Anderson Perry are currently conducting a study on the location
Harney Groundwater Study Advisory Committee to meet Aug. 8-9 News July 31, 2019July 31, 20190 The Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Study Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Harney County Community Center, located at 484 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns. Members of the public are welcome
Jack W. Covert Obituary July 31, 2019August 2, 20190 Jack William Covert, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away July 25. Jack had been married to his wife, Jean Covert, for almost 54 years. Together, they had two daughters, Cynthia Spencer and Jacquiline Silverman. He has three grandchildren, Mike Covert, Madison Silverman, and Ariel Silverman, and one great-grandson,
Glider crash claims life on the Alvord Desert News July 24, 2019July 25, 20190 file photo The Harney County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a single glider plane crash on the Alvord Desert. On July 17, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a single glider plane crash on the Alvord Desert in Southern Harney County. Based on eyewitness statements and the
Lay performing at Silvies Arts and Entertainment July 24, 2019July 24, 20190 Submitted photo Brandon Lay will perform in concert Friday, Aug. 2, at Silvies Valley Ranch. The Retreat, Spa, and Links at Silvies Valley Ranch is excited to announce Nashville Night in the Valley, a one-night-only concert on Friday, Aug. 2, featuring country music artist Brandon Lay. The first live music performance hosted
Jim Belushi coming to town Arts and Entertainment July 24, 2019July 24, 20190 Submitted photos L-R: Tumbleweed Cannabis Company owner Julie Beitzel with Jim Belushi and Anna Iverson at Rogue’s Lair in Southern Oregon’s Central Point. Belushi will be in Hines for a vendor day on Sunday, July 28. Actor, comedian, singer, and musician Jim Belushi will be in town this weekend to promote products
Barbara Ann Heinz 1949-2019 Obituary July 24, 2019July 25, 20190 Barbara Ann Heinz passed away April 12 at St. Alfonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Barbara was born May 3, 1949. Barbara is survived by her brother, George, and his wife, Jeanne; nephew, George Jr., and his wife, Carol; niece, Amanda, and her husband, Jerry Lewellen; foster sister, Elizabeth Lane; John Devitt; great-nieces,
Celebration of Life — Bonnie Barrett Wood Obituary July 24, 2019July 25, 20190 Family and friends of Bonnie Barrett Wood (Aug. 15, 1930 — Dec. 22, 2018): Please join us in remembrance of Bonnie and the celebration of a life well lived. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Valley Golf Club in Hines.
Hines to reduce funding allocated to chamber of commerce Hines Common Council News July 17, 2019July 17, 20190 For the past number of years, the city of Hines has paid the Harney County Chamber of Commerce 25 percent of the transient lodging taxes collected by the city to be used to promote tourism. That amount averaged about $53,000 for the past three years. On Tuesday, July 9, the Hines