Bike races to be held in Harney County News June 6, 2018June 6, 20180 When most people think of a bicycle race, they envision a pack of riders jockeying for position on a paved surface. The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder, taking place June 16 in Harney County, is something completely different. Following a multi-surface course that winds across public lands, participants in the Skull 120
Crane clay target team nabs first place in conference competition Crane Sports Sports June 6, 2018June 7, 20180 More than a decade ago, the USA High School Clay Target League was founded, and today it is one of the nation’s fastest growing high school sports. Oregon joined the league three years ago, and in its first year, five teams from around the state participated. Last year, Crane Union High
Chester Sater 1939-2018 Obituary June 6, 2018June 8, 20180 Chester Perry Sater, 78, passed away May 24 in La Grande, surrounded by his family. Chet was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Albion, Idaho, to Metta Perry and Chester Sater. He graduated from Baker High School in 1958, and attended Eastern Oregon College and Oregon State University, where he graduated with
Lawrence Richard (Dick) Fishback 1936-2018 Obituary June 6, 2018June 8, 20180 Lawrence Richard (Dick) Fishback, a 1954 graduate of Burns Union High School, passed away April 27 in Henderson, Nev. Dick was born Feb. 7, 1936 in Eugene, the youngest child of Rev. Len B. and Mildred Fishback. He attended schools in Baker, Roseburg, and Bend before moving to Burns when his
Trevor Heimer 1986-2018 Obituary June 6, 2018June 8, 20180 Trevor Heimer, 31, passed away May 23 from kidney failure brought on by complications from cerebral palsy. Trevor was born Sept. 21, 1986, and had been living in Tigard for the last 10 years. Trevor was born in Burns, where he lived the first half of his life with his parents,
Death notice — Joann Helmer Obituary June 6, 2018June 8, 20180 Joann Helmer, 84, passed away May 26 at her home. A full obituary will follow at a later date. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Biomass cooperative asks Burns for clemency on franchise agreement Burns City Council News May 30, 2018June 1, 20180 by Randy Parks Burns Times-Herald Harney County Judge Pete Runnels and Lori Cheek attended the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 23, to talk about the franchise agreement High Desert Biomass Cooperative (HDBC) has with the city. Cheek said that HDBC had bought the system from Harney Community Energy (HCE), the developer,
Strong wind takes Harney County by storm News May 30, 2018May 30, 20180 Strong wind, rain, and hail hit Harney County Friday, May 25, uprooting trees and damaging homes, barns,vehicles, and power lines. Prior to losing power, the National Weather Service reporting station at Burns Municipal Airport recorded wind speeds up to 57 miles per hour, and the remote reporting station at Sage
National champion… again! Sports May 30, 2018May 30, 20181 Seth Nonnenmacher, a 2014 graduate of Burns High School and senior at George Fox, took first place in the javelin to repeat as a national champion at the 2018 NCAA Div. III Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Nonnenmacher’s winning throw of 241-11.50 (73.75m) came on the first of his six attempts.
Crane Union High School Class of 2018 News Youth May 30, 2018May 30, 20180 On Friday, May 25, the seniors at Crane Union High School received their diplomas, ready to face the world.