Death notice — Nina Lucille (Gunkel) Hirsch Obituary May 23, 2018May 29, 20180 Nina Lucille (Gunkel) Hirsch passed away peacefully May 17, at Albany Manor in Bend. An obituary to follow at a later date.
County opposes gun restriction initiatives County Court News May 16, 2018May 16, 20180 During its regular meeting on May 2, the Harney County Court adopted Resolution 2018-07 in the matter of opposing Initiative Petition 43 (IP43) and Reporting Initiative 44 (RP44). Harney County Judge Pete Runnels stated that there is a petition going around to put “some really restrictive gun measures” on the November
Hines replacing lift station Hines Common Council News May 16, 2018May 16, 20180 With hopes of heading off a major problem in the city’s sewer system, the Hines Common Council approved replacing the lift station that services the south end of the city. At the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, May 8, City Administrator Judy Erwin explained that the existing lift station fails almost
Junior high and high school rodeo to be held Rodeo Sports May 16, 2018May 16, 20180 The Harney County Junior High and High School Rodeo Club will be hosting a local rodeo Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 18-20, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. On Friday, May 18, there will be junior high rodeo performances at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. On Saturday, May 19, the high school rodeo
Ruth Elaine (Kendall) Schultz 1941-2018 Obituary May 16, 2018May 17, 20180 Ruth Elaine (Kendall) Schultz, a longtime Hines resident and past Hines mayor, passed away Feb. 28 in Bend following a brief hospitalization. She was surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1941 in New Prague, Minn., Ruth lived in Minneapolis, New Prague, and Le Center, before her father was discharged from the
Wesley Baisley 1929-2017 Obituary May 16, 2018May 17, 20180 Wesley Baisley, 88, of Baker City, passed away Dec. 4, 2017. On Feb. 24, 1929, Wesley was born to Floyd Haven Baisley and Lola Dorthea (Petersen) Baisley in Baker. Wes was raised by Shelby and Birdena Petersen of Burns. He attended Burns Grade School and graduated from Burns Union High School
Harney County premiere of ‘Lean on Pete’ to be held May 11 Arts and Entertainment May 9, 2018May 9, 20180
Put your phone away or get ready to pay News May 9, 2018May 9, 20180 Distracted driving has become one of the most common reasons for vehicle crashes on America’s roads. That’s why the Burns Police Department is teaming up with the Hines Police Department, the Burns Paiute Tribal Police, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and Harney County Safe Communities Coalition for the national U
Vale takes two from Burns Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports May 9, 2018May 9, 20180 The Burns baseball team dropped to 5-5 in the Eastern Oregon League after losing both games in a doubleheader against Vale on Friday, May 4, at Burns High School. The Vikings won the opener 11-3, and edged the Hilanders 8-7 in the second game. In the first game, Vale took a quick
Mary Frances Salsbery 1928-2018 Obituary May 9, 2018May 10, 20180 Mary Frances Salsbery passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, at the age of 89. Mary was born Dec. 18, 1928, in a house on East E Street in Burns, which is still there today. She attended Burns Grade School, graduated from Burns Union High School in 1946, and