Hines discusses deer cull program, rise in police calls Hines Common Council News November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Nov. 9. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. The council discussed the recent election results for the Deer Cull Program and the future of the program. The Deer Cull Program vote passed with a
The American Legion is hosting a speech contest News Youth November 24, 2021November 23, 20210 Preparations are underway at American Legion Harney County Post 63 for the 2022 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program — “A Constitutional Speech Contest.” The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students (grades 9-12). Other
The Ryan family is headed to Bolivia on a mission News November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Eric and Zola Ryan met at Texas A&M and got married in 2003. Even before they were married, the Ryans agreed that their future would include missionary work. They both felt the call to serve others during their teens, traveling to impoverished areas to help the locals with basic needs to
Carolyn Whitney is a finalist for Teacher of the Year News November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to celebrate Frenchglen Elementary School teacher Carolyn Whitney as a 2022 Teacher of the Year finalist. Both Whitney and her school were awarded a $2,000 cash prize! Whitney was selected as one of four finalists for 2022 Oregon
Kaitlyn Wright earns Player of the Year in EOL Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 The Burns volleyball team had seven girls earn spots in Eastern Oregon League (EOL) All-League selections. The Hilanders won the 2021 3A OSAA state title and finished 29-3 on the season. Kaitlyn Wright was named Player of the Year in the EOL, and Paula Toney earned Coach of the Year. The full
Jamie Wayne Findlay Feb. 8, 1972 – Nov. 13, 2021 Obituary November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Jamie Wayne Findlay was born in Burns on Feb. 8, 1972 to Marjorie (Gregg) Findlay and Donald Findlay. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends and passed away with his loving mother and step father by his side on Nov. 13, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Rickey Nelson Morley 1956 – 2021 Obituary November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Ricky Nelson Morley passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, at his home in Burns at the age of 65. He had family with him when the Lord called him home. Rick was born on April, 29 1956 in Heppner, the fifth child of N.T. and Iris Morley. He attended grade school
Mitchell Brandon Wilson-Simmons July 16, 1988 – Nov. 2, 2021 Obituary November 17, 2021November 17, 20210 Mitchell Simmons, 33, was taken from us on Nov. 2, 2021. Mitchell was born on July 16, 1988 in Portland. Mitchell grew up with a love of skateboarding and video games. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. Mitchell’s greatest joy in life was his son, Jaxon. Mitchell was an avid
Tri-Cities Coalition forms in Eastern Oregon News November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 The first objective of the Tri-Cities is to build 300 houses in Rural Oregon — 100 in each city. The city of Burns (Harney County), city of John Day (Grant County), and town of Lakeview (Lake County) announced that they entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governmental agreement to be
Election Results Election News November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 The unofficial results of the Nov. 2 Special Election have been tallied, and the results for Harney County are as follows: Out of 5,505 eligible voters in Harney County, 2,559, or 46.49 percent, returned ballots to the Harney County Clerk’s Office. Special Election Harney County 13-18 Harney County: Requires County Court meetings regarding relocation