Preparing for the eclipse: County services may suffer with influx of people into area Eclipse News July 19, 2017July 19, 20170 by Harney County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Dave Ward Burns Fire Department Scott Williamson Harney District Hospital EMS Jeff Sceirine for the Burns Times-Herald During this eclipse, be aware of your surroundings with the influx of travelers into our county. Be prepared by filling up all your vehicles with fuel and have a few extra gallons on hand if
Motorcycle crash claims life News July 19, 2017July 19, 20170 On July 14, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 163 in Harney County, which is approximately 30 miles east of Burns. The preliminary investigation revealed that 61-year-old Dan Barnum, from Florence, was riding a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Ronald William Hawkins 1937-2017 Obituary July 19, 2017July 20, 20170 Ronald William Hawkins passed away July 7 in Turlock, Calif. He had been cared for at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since April. Ron was born Oct. 8, 1937, in Modesto, Calif., to Fred Robert and Marian Irene (Lemkuhl) Hawkins. Ron attended Waterford elementary schools and Oakdale High School. He married Rexann
John C. Lagler 1927-2017 Obituary July 19, 2017July 20, 20170 John Lagler, 90, passed away July 11 at home in Veneta, surrounded by his family. John was born in Wray, Colo., to Fred and Julia Lagler. He was one of eight children. He was married to Joyce Shell, his love of 70 years, and they have been blessed with six children. We invite
Merkley holds town hall in Burns News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Healthcare for Americans was the main topic of discussion at a town hall meeting held by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday, July 9, at the Harney County Community Center. Merkley opened by stating he was the only member of the Oregon delegation serving on the Congressional Appropriations Committee (or spending
Forest Service staff briefs court about Flat Vegetation Management Project County Court News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the regular meeting of the Harney County Court was rescheduled for Thursday, July 6. Lori Bailey, Melissa Ward, and Travis Swaim of the U.S. Forest Service attended the meeting to brief the court about the Flat Vegetation Management Project. The 47,635-acre project is located in
Harney County Hee Haw presented by the Elks Lodge, Theater Guild Arts and Entertainment Community News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Hey Harney County, are you in the mood for food, fun, and live theater? Do you enjoy corny jokes and accomplished acting? If so, be sure to catch a performance of Harney County Hee Haw this weekend! Presented by Burns Elks Lodge and Harney County Theater Guild, Harney County Hee Haw
Ruth Holmes 1926-2017 Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Ruth Holmes, 90, passed away July 1 at the Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. Ruth was born Dec. 13, 1926, in Mt. Vernon at the Fletcher Ranch to George and Mae Belle Hammons (Fletcher). She grew up and attended school in Mt. Vernon through the 10th grade. Ruth quit
Rollin Lynn Baker 1927 – 2017 Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Rollin Lynn Baker, 90, passed away July 1, surrounded by his family at his home in Prineville. Rollin was born May 7, 1927, in Narrows (Harney County) to Emil and Lorena Baker. He was the youngest of eight children in a Pioneer family and lost his mother at age 13. After
Memorial service — Bruce Farster Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Bruce Farster passed away peacefully June 23, surrounded by his family at Harney District Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, by the American flag in the Burns Cemetery.