A mother and daughter were found deceased near the county line News July 13, 2022July 12, 20220 On Thursday, July 7, a Silvies Ranch employee located a 2004 Toyota van with a deceased individual inside of it. The van was located just inside of Grant County, near the Grant/Harney county line. After conducting an initial investigation, law enforcement located a second body inside of the vehicle. The deceased individuals
First responders needed in rural communities Community Health Care News July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Harney District Hospital (HDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is looking for a few people who live in rural communities in and around Harney County to become first responders. While others are running away from danger, first responders are the heroes who rush toward an emergency to provide assistance until additional
Local youth participated in Drexel H. Foundation’s colorful cows contest Arts and Entertainment Community News Youth July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Submitted photos Youth from the Burns Paiute Tribe helped paint colorful cows for the Drexel H. Foundation’s public art project and contest. In 2021, the Drexel H. Foundation’s Art Builds Community: Reunites Communities Through Art project brought communities together to paint cutouts of cows, which were created by artist Kacie Shaffer. People
Celebration of Life Diane Denstedt Obituary July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 A memorial for Diane Denstedt will be held at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow.
Dewey Newton 1936 – 2022 Obituary July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Dewey Newton, 85, of Burns passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born Adrian Dewey on July 24, 1936 in Conesville, Iowa, later changing his name to Dewey Adrian. He was born at home and was one of eight children. Dewey married Patricia Lewis and raised four children: Glenn, Dane,
Winona Marie Snider 1930 – 2022 Obituary July 13, 2022July 13, 20220 Winona Marie Snider of Hines passed away on July 4, 2022. Born Winona Marie Lovejoy on Sept. 26, 1930 in Denver, Colo., “Noni” lived most of her life in her birth state of Colorado. In 1948, Winona graduated from Westminster High School in the Denver area, and in August of 1949,
The BLM has gone virtual News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Camping at South Steens and Page Springs just got easier. You can now pay your overnight fees electronically! Are you thinking about visiting Steens Mountain this summer? If you’re planning to stay at South Steens or Page Springs campgrounds, don’t worry about bringing cash for overnight fees. The Bureau of Land
Hines McDonald’s holds a grand reopening ceremony Community News July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Harney County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Deanna Thrall (center) joined McDonald’s staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Hines McDonald’s on Wednesday, June 29. Following an extensive remodeling project, the Hines McDonald’s held a grand reopening ceremony on Wednesday, June 29. More than 100 customers attended the fun-filled
Library’s Summer Reading program is making learning fun for youth News Youth July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 Photos by Isabelle Fleuraud Scientists from the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center taught participants in the Summer Reading program about “super seeds” and the “power of plants” at the Harney County Library on June 22. As part of the ongoing Summer Reading Program, the Harney County Library hosted scientists from the Eastern
May Diaz 1926 – 2022 Obituary July 6, 2022July 6, 20220 May Diaz passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. She was 96 years old. May was born in Macon, Mo., on Feb. 3, 1926, to Clifford and Daisy (Thompson) Belcher. In 1944, May and her brother, Bud, moved to Seneca. In Seneca, May worked as a bookkeeper for Edward Hines Lumber