Funeral service — Dorthy Skinner

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Dorthy Skinner, 75, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at her home in Crane. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Crane, and burial to follow in Burns Cemetery. A full obituary will follow at a

Bernita Louise Johnson 1934-2017

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  Bernita Louise Johnson passed away April 25. Bernita was born July 3, 1934, to Charles and Rosa (Chrisler) Whitman. Bing made her way into the world in the back of a car near Paradise, Kan.  She was the third daughter, with older sisters, Betty Lou and Bonnie. A brother joined the

Earl Ellis Tiller 1925-2017

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  Earl Ellis Tiller, 91, passed away April 23. Earl was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Pluribus and Tacie (Lundy) Tiller. In November 1925, leaving behind a farming lifestyle, Pluribus and Tacie came to settle in Burns with their three children.  As Earl got older, he helped out in the

Multiple cases of whooping cough confirmed in county

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As of April 19, there are three confirmed positive cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Harney County. Harney County Public Health continues to work with local school districts, physicians, and the community to identify and notify students and residents who have possibly been exposed. If you or your child have been around

Franklin retiring from position as treasurer

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During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on April 19, Harney County Treasurer Nellie Franklin announced that she is retiring July 1, and her last working day will be June 30. Franklin has served in her position since 1991. The position will be advertised, and a committee will be formed

Hilanders softball logs two league wins

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  The Burns softball team opened up league play with a pair of wins over Elgin/Imbler on Friday, April 21, at Burns High School. The Hilanders pounded out 19 hits in the opening 23-5 victory over the Huskies, and then completed the sweep with a 12-10 win. In the first game, Ally Sutcliffe

Roy “Keith” Boggs 1939 – 2017

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  Roy “Keith” Boggs passed away April 19. He was  born June 16, 1939, in Ontario to Roy K. and Reta (Robe) Boggs. He attended New Plymouth, Idaho high school, graduating in 1957. After school, he joined the Oregon Army National Guard as an artilleryman and attended Chemeketa Community College, earning an

Death notice — Earl Tiller

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Earl Tiller, 91, passed away suddenly April 23, 2017, at Harney District Hospital.  Funeral services are pending for Saturday, May 6. Please visit http://www.lafolletteschapel.com for more information.

Gov. Brown visits Harney County

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  Governor Kate Brown was in Harney County Wednesday, April 12, and had the chance to visit with a local rancher, students, residents, business people, the Burns Paiute Tribe, local officials, hospital personnel, and others during the day. One of the governor’s stops was the Harney County Positive Youth Initiative meeting at

Oard’s Gallery: Serving Harney County for 135 years, three generations

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  If you travel east from Burns on Highway 20, you’re bound to discover Oard’s Gallery in Buchanan. “We’re the center of the action,” owner Sheila Oard said, explaining that the gallery is located 23 miles from Burns, 22 miles from Drewsey, and 18 miles from Crane. In addition to art and jewelery,

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