BHS, HMS fall sports practices to begin Burns Cheerleading Burns Cross Country Burns Football Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports August 3, 2016August 3, 20160 All students who plan to participate in fall sports at Burns High School and Hines Middle School will need to have the following forms completed and placed on file in the office of their school: 1) Physical Examination Form (a physical is required every two years). If a student’s physical is
Celebration of life — Joshua Lee Warburton Obituary August 3, 2016August 4, 20160 A celebration of life is being held for Joshua Lee Warburton, Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Burns Elks Lodge from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Josh passed away peacefully Jan. 11, surrounded by loved ones. He lived an amazing life with many incredible experiences. Because he was not one to keep a
Helen Lessar Obituary August 3, 2016August 4, 20160 Helen Lessar, 94, former Burns resident, passed away July 25, at the home of her daughter, Marta, in Las Vegas, Nev. She is survived by her sons, John (Ann) and Dennis; daughter, Marta (Bruce) Lessar; sister, Dorothy Shockley; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband,
Wyden hosts town hall in Harney County News July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 The Owyhee Canyonlands, tax reform, climate change, and fighting wildfires were just a few of the topics discussed at a town hall meeting hosted by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Thursday, July 21, at the Harney County Courthouse. Before taking questions and comments from audience members, Wyden presented Harney County Judge Steve
Back to school time — registration dates, Crane transportation, supply drive Community News Youth July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 Slater registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Slater Elementary Open House will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, from noon until 1:30 p.m. Meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and tour the school. ••• Hines Middle School registration will be held Monday, Aug. 15, from 7:30
Little Library installed at Frenchglen Hotel Community News July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 Frenchglen now has its own library – a Little Free Library! Little Free Libraries are hand-crafted structures filled with constantly changing collections of books donated and shared by people of all ages and backgrounds. Most Little Free Libraries are placed in front yards, parks, gardens, and easily accessible locations. The libraries
Patrick Charles Cronin 1928-2016 Obituary July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 Patrick Charles Cronin, 87, passed away peacefully July 17 doing what he loved, and was where he wanted to be, Deer Bluff Pasture. He truly lived each day fully, embraced each challenge with a smile, and loved his family with all his heart. Pat was born Dec. 27, 1928, to Joe
Death notice — Juanita Graves Obituary July 27, 2016July 27, 20160 Juanita Graves, 93, passed away July 22 in Sublimity. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Burns Cemetery.
Hines continues marijuana discussion Hines City Council News July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 Task force considered by Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald In its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of implementing a task force for researching various marijuana ordinances and regulations. The task force would include citizens of Hines and would make recommendations to the council. This task force would contemplate
Missing woman found deceased at reservoir News July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 On Tuesday, July 12, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police received reports that Jodi Elizabeth Batt had been missing since July 11. Following these reports, Harney County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police began an investigation. On July 13, at approximately 8 p.m., the body of Batt