Sign up for summer reading on June 3 News Youth June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Are you looking for exciting ways to keep your kids engaged and entertained this summer? Bring them to Harney County Library throughout June and July for the summer reading program. Kids of all ages (from birth through high school) are welcome to join the fun! Registration will be held Saturday, June 3
Hilander softball picks up two wins in the 3A playoffs Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Photos courtesy of BURNS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Merissa Medley diving back to first base. The Burns Hilander softball team picked up a couple of wins at home against Douglas, 8-1, on Wednesday, May 25, and Blanchet Catholic, 7-0, on Friday, May 27, in the 2022 OSAA 3A playoffs. Ayla Davies started against Douglas
William “Bill” Dean Land 1937 – 2022 Obituary June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 William “Bill” Dean Land was born April 22, 1937, in Rodeo, N.M., to Francis “Frank” and Beulah Land. He passed away on May 20, 2022. William’s family headed north from New Mexico working in the fields and they ended up in Oregon in 1940. Bill graduated from Brookings Harbor High
Joseph “Joe” William Langenfeld 1950 – 2022 Obituary June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Joseph “Joe” William Langenfeld, 71, passed away peacefully losing his battle with Luekemia on May 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 7, 1950, in John Day, to Daniel and Hilda (Moffett) Langenfeld. He was number four out of nine children. Joe grew
Celebration of Life Janet Mosley Obituary June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Born June 20, 1928 in Meadows, Idaho Janet passed away on Dec. 25, 2021 in Eagle, Idaho. She and her husband Cal spent much of their adult life in Burns and owned the Mosley Family Shoe Store. The memorial will be Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. in St Andrews
Celebration of Life David Arthur Clark Nov. 16, 1954 – Jan. 20, 2022 Obituary June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 A Celebration of Life for David Arthur Clark will be held June 4, starting at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 417 W. Washington St. in Burns. Lunch will follow as well as sharing stories and tall tales at 1071 N. Buena Vista in Burns.
Celebration of Life Kathy Brinkley Obituary June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 A Celebration of Life for Kathy Brinkley will be held June 4 at the Harney County Fairground from 1-6 p.m. Social hour will start at 1 p.m. and run until 3 p.m. A potluck will run from 3-5 p.m. and the program will start at 5 p.m. This event is a potluck,
Observing and honoring the rich history of Memorial Day News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Memorial Day on May 30 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history
Primary Election results Election News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 The primary election was held Tuesday, May 17. Here are the unofficial results from the local election. Harney County Judge Bill Hart — 60.01 percent, 1,592 votes Pete Runnels — 39.88 percent, 1,058 votes Write-in — 0.11 percent, 3 votes Harney County Commissioner Position 2 Patty Dorroh — 62.81 percent, 1,564 votes Vern I. Brown Jr. — 15.9
Hilanders beat Enterprise in District Playoff Burns Softball Sports May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Photo courtesy of BHS SOFTBALL The Burns High School (BHS) softball team poses for a photo after defeating the Enterprise program for the No. 1 seed out of the Special District 2 league. The Burns softball team hosted the Special District 2 playoff held on Friday, May 20 against the Enterprise/Wallowa/Joseph softball