Crash claims motorcyclist’s life News April 12, 2017April 12, 20170 On April 5, shortly after 9 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers responded to a motorcycle versus commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crash on Highway 78 and Newton Road, 21 miles east of Burns. A preliminary investigation revealed that both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 78. The motorcycle operator, 42-year-old Gresham
BHS and CUHS tracksters compete in meets across the state Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports April 12, 2017April 12, 20170 by Randy Parks and Lindy Williams The Burns boys and girls track teams both placed first at the Grant Union Small Schools Meet on Tuesday, April 4, in John Day. The Crane teams also competed in the meet, with the boys finishing fourth and the girls placing seventh among the 12 teams competing. The
Larry Asmussen 1921-2017 Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Larry Charles Asmussen, 95, passed away March 21. Larry was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Payette, Idaho, to Otto and Addie Asmussen. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Longview, Wash., and Larry grew up there until the arrival of the depression in 1929. Larry, his parents, and his
Dale Eugene Rushton 1930-2017 Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Dale Eugene Rushton, 86, of Canby, passed away April 7. Dale was born Aug.13, 1930, in Oberlin, Kan., and raised in Konona, Kan. He moved to Oregon with his family in 1941. He graduated from Benson High School in Portland and attended Van-Port College (now Portland State University) and the University
Death notice — Louis Hoke Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Louis Hoke, 84, of Burns, passed away Tuesday, April 11, at his son’s home in Bend. Call Faith Baptist Church in Hines for funeral service information, 541-573-7777.
Death notice — Velda Petersen Obituary April 12, 2017April 13, 20170 Velda Petersen, 75, passed away April 3, 2017, at The Aspens Living Center.
Results of the Migratory Bird Festival Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 Many Harney County students participated in the annual Migratory Bird Festival youth art contest this year. There were dozens of incredible submissions across all ages! Thank you to the teachers and helpers who made these masterpieces possible with classroom time and overall support for art education. Here are the results for
Russell celebrates her 100th birthday today! Community April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 On April 5, 1917, the United States was preparing to declare war on Germany and enter into the fray known as World War I. On that same day on a small farm in Fort Benton, Mont., a baby girl was born, the second of seven children. That child would grow up
Lady Hilanders win three at tourney Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports April 5, 2017April 5, 20170 The Burns softball team took part in the Riverside Round Robin Tournament March 28-29, and came away with a 3-1 record in their four games. Trailing 6-5 in the seventh inning of their opening game against Knappa, the Hilanders scored a run in their half of the inning to tie the
Doreen Church 1934-2017 Obituary April 5, 2017April 6, 20170 Doreen Church, a long-time resident of Harney County, passed away Jan. 25 in her home at the Narrows with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in London, England. There, she enjoyed gardening, trips with family to the ocean, and worked at a floral shop. She met Pat