Crane girls track team ties for second place at state Crane Sports Crane Track Sports May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 The Crane Mustang girls track team placed second, along with Adrian, at the OSAA 1A State Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene on Thursday and Friday, May 25-26. Junior Kortney Doman took home a gold medal in the high jump, with a jump of 5’ 1.75” to secure 10 points
Death Notice – Darrel Wayne Simmons Obituary May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Darrel Wayne Simmons, age 73, of John Day, passed away on May 24, 2023, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be planned at a future date and will be announced when the date is chosen. To light a candle in Darrel’s honor or to offer online condolences
Do you want to go an a treasure hunt? Community News May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: Who will find Jar 3? Will it be you? Visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for a clue! Sue Weathers discovered the first treasure jar near Idlewild Campground. Leslie Krabill stumbled upon the second jar while exploring Chickahominy Reservoir with her family. Cordelia Maxwell found Jar 2.5 at
Medley completes internship at Sheriff’s Office Community News Youth May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Photo courtesy of HARNEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE From L-R: Deputy Robby Tiller, Intern Merissa Medley, Deputy Cody Rusow, and Deputy Tanner Bennett. On May 18, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office presented Burns High School senior Merissa Medley with a certificate of completion of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office Justice Services Internship. Since January,
Special election results Election News May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 The Harney County Special Election was held Tuesday, May 16. The unofficial results are as follows: Harney Education Service District (ESD) Director, Zone 6 — Tom Doman 883 votes (98.66 percent); Write-in 12 votes (1.34 percent). Director, Zone 4 — Doug Stott 39 votes (79.59 percent); Write-in 10 votes (20.41 percent). Director, Zone 5
Carol Ann Tummonds July 4, 1938 – April 17, 2023 Obituary May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Carol Ann Tummonds went home to the Lord on April 17, 2023, at age 84, after a long battle with dementia. Carol was born to Donald and Laura (Woodward) Johnson on July 4, 1938, in Estherville, Iowa. She spent her childhood in Iowa, before her family moved to Oregon when
Celebration of Life – Beverly Jordan Dice Obituary May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 We will be having a Celebration of Life for Beverly Jordan Dice on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Country Dream Event venue at 3651 Alameda Dr, Nyssa. It is 2.5 miles from Cairo Junction toward Nyssa to King road. Turn left on King Road, go to Alameda Drive
Military Honors – Charles “Jack” Armstrong Obituary May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Graveside military honors for Charles (Jack) Armstrong will be held at Drewsey Cemetery at noon on July 2, 2023. Charles passed away December 2022 in the Veteran’s Home in Winfield, Kan. Remembrances will be shared and a get together with food and refreshments at the Drewsey Community Hall (school gym) will
The historic Frenchglen Hotel seeks its perfect match Business News May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 Submitted photo The Frenchglen Hotel awaits a concessionaire with business savvy to run its hotel and restaurant. Nestled in the upper end of the Blitzen Valley with Steens Mountain in the distance, the Frenchglen Hotel awaits its perfect match — a concessionaire with business savvy to run its hotel and restaurant. Are you
Harney County High School team hosts Spring Rodeo Rodeo Sports May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS Tommy Jack Rose and Cody Siegner work together to earn first place in team roping. The Harney County High School rodeo team hosted their Spring Rodeo Friday-Sunday, May 5-7. The results are as follows: Rodeo No. 1 Team roping — Tommy Jack Rose and Cody Siegner, 1st, 7.41 Tie down roping