Burns mayor discusses possible impact of Rainbow gathering Burns City Council News June 21, 2017June 20, 20174 The Rainbow Family of Living Light is expected to hold their 2017 Gathering in north-central Oregon, and Burns Mayor Jerry Woodfin wants to make sure Harney County residents are aware of the possible impact on the community. At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 14, Woodfin said he was
Preparing for the eclipse: Locals can expect increased traffic, long lines Eclipse News June 21, 2017June 28, 20170 by H. Paul Gray Harney County Emergency Manager for the Burns Times-Herald Aug. 21 is closing in on our community, and for those who still do not know, we have a total solar eclipse coming. Many are looking toward this eclipse and thinking, “It’s just another eclipse,” but nothing is further from the truth. This will
Larry Allen Dunn 1934-2017 Obituary June 21, 2017June 20, 20170 Lifetime Harney County resident, Larry Allen Dunn, 82, passed away on June 10, with family at his side. His overall health had been gradually failing due to a worsening diabetes condition that he lived with in his later years. Larry was born July 24, 1934, to Sam and Blanche Dunn, and
Harney County Court discusses economic development County Court News June 14, 2017June 14, 20171 Economic development was a major topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on June 7. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels said a scope of work for the Harney County Economic Development director position was developed and sent out to the cities of Burns and Hines for
Kids Club receives grant for middle school program News Youth June 14, 2017June 15, 20170 Kids Club of Harney County has announced that the organization has been selected by the New York Life Foundation to receive one of 18 “Aim High” grant awards to support its out-of-school program serving disadvantaged youth. Friday Academy will receive a one-year award of $15,000. The Aim High grant awards are
Burns DMV to close June 21-30 for repairs News June 14, 2017June 15, 20170 Completing work started in May to meet accessibility standards The Burns DMV office will close from Wednesday, June 21, through Friday, June 30, to complete upgrades to meet federal accessibility standards. The office will reopen Monday, July 3, and like all DMV offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence
Gary Lee Tiller 1944-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Gary Lee Tiller, 73, passed away June 1. Gary was born March 10, 1944, in Burns, to JC and Erma (Hobbs) Tiller, the youngest of four; William (Bill), Leland, and Ardis. Gary attended school in Hines from first to eighth grade, then graduated from Burns Union High School in 1962. He participated
Robert E. Miller Jr. 1940-2017 Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 Robert E. (Bob) Miller Jr., 77, passed away June 7, after a brave battle with cancer. Born April 21, 1940, in Ashland to Robert E. Miller Sr. and Goldie Miller, Bob grew up as a fourth-generation Jackson/Siskiyou county rancher. His great-grandparents first settled near Willow Creek mountain outside of Montague in
Celebration of life — Cody Shaun Hodges Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A celebration of life for Cody Shaun Hodges, son of John and Christine Hodges of Fields, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Let’s take a moment to share in prayer and bring your fondest memories to honor the special times you spent
Memorial service — Betty L. Sitz Obituary June 14, 2017June 16, 20170 A memorial service for longtime Drewsey rancher Betty L. Sitz will be held at the Sitz Ranch near Drewsey, at 1 p.m. PDT Saturday, June 24. Follow the posted signs from either the Drewsey or Pine Creek junctions off Highway 20 to the Sitz Ranch. There will be a potluck meal following