Erin Elizabeth Black 1976 – 2023 Obituary March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Erin Elizabeth Black was a vibrant, passionate, loving person. She was born Jan. 10, 1976, on a snowy day in Burns. She left this world on March 8, 2023, on a snowy spring day in Newberg, Ore., at the age of 47. She passed from complications of dementia and seizure
Clarence Boyd “CB” Parr 1936 – 2022 Obituary March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Clarence Boyd “CB” Parr, age 85, of Riley, passed away at the Harney District Hospital in Burns, on Oct. 3, 2022. CB was born on Dec. 23, 1936 in the Okanagan country of Washington, to Harry and Mary (Hodges) Parr, born in a cabin on the family homestead, delivered by his
Burns High School band room named in honor of retired teacher Ken Peckham Arts and Entertainment News March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 Submitted photo Harney County School District No. 3’s new band director, Sam Ellibee, holding the sign that was placed in the Burns High School band room to recognize retired teacher Ken Peckham. During the Chamber Music Society’s spring concert on Sunday, March 19, Harney County School District No. 3’s new band director,
Harney County School District No. 3 selects superintendent News School Board March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 After a nationwide search, an intensive screening process involving community and staff members, two rounds of interviews, and community and staff forums, the Harney County School District No. 3 Board is pleased to announce that Robert Medley will be the next superintendent of the school district, effective July 1, 2023. According
Burns Lacrosse opens season with win Burns Sports Sports March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 Submitted photos The Burns lacrosse team poses for a group photo. The Burns lacrosse team traveled to Redmond on Saturday, March 18, to play Ridgeview High School and defeated the Ravens 5-4. The Burns offense was led by Ely Kennedy with a Hat Trick and Del Snapp with two goals. Solomon Kennedy was
Richard ‘Ric’ D. Hoyt 1947 – 2023 Obituary March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 Richard ‘Ric’ D. Hoyt, age 76, of Grove, Oklahoma passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 12, 2023. Ric was born on March 1, 1947 in Sacramento, Calif., to Walter and Marian (Blair) Hoyt Jr. He attended Elk Grove High School, graduating with the class of 1964. He then attended
Oregon’s Poet Laureate performs in Burns on Saturday Arts and Entertainment News March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 “A poet is a witness who imagines, and through these acts gives us permission to do the same. For the times we’re in, we must be powerfully imaginative,” Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s 10th Poet Laureate, said. Mojgani is giving Harney County a taste of his boundless imagination with two appearances. First, on
Court receives update on Harney County Fair County Court News March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 File photo Harney County Fairgrounds Manager Lindsey Robertson updated the court regarding the fairgrounds. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held March 1. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Fairgrounds Manager Lindsey Robertson updated the court regarding the fairgrounds. Staffing needs She started by sharing
Zora Arbetta Thissell 1923 – 2023 Obituary March 15, 2023March 15, 20230 Zora Arbetta Thissell, 99 years old, passed away Feb. 27, 2023. She was born July 18, 1923, in Oregon City, Ore., to Guy Franklin Lantz and Grace Elizabeth (Williamson) Lantz. A memorial luncheon will be held at a later date. When Zora was six years old the family moved to Terrebonne,
Mollie Larson shares her runDisney experience Community News March 8, 2023March 8, 20230 Submitted photos This article follows up on the front-page story that was published in the Burns Times-Herald on Jan. 18, 2023. by Mollie Larson for Burns Times-Herald On Sunday, Feb. 19, we left for runDisney, which is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. I could feel myself getting nervous, but