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Established
in 1937

Barlow to answer neighbors'
concerns at June 1 meeting
Company admits to "several mistakes." cont ...
Also: Copeland Sand & Gravel /
Barlow planning expansion
along East Fork Illinois River

'Sugars' OLCC application
delayed due to protests,
contentious nature of bar

Pacific Power aquired by
global energy company

Rate increase sought
by Pacific Power

'Tis the season!
Leisure and hospitality top JoCo employment trends.

Forest Service road work
to upgrade recreational sites

Youth aid FAC knapweed
eradication efforts

Fuel conditions warrant
early declaration of fire season

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'Picnic in the Park' June 3
offers many attractions
Fifth-annual Shining Stars event
has fresh format, location.cont ...

Savor the Valley
auction, benefit set
Event at Bridgeview Vineyards
to support Sikiyou Comm. Health
Center capital campaign. cont ...

Open Books offers insight
into school spending

Oregon Caves to offer
Youth Conservation Corps
jobs this summer

I.V. well-represented in TRSD
freshman mentor program
Also: TRSD/community program
to provide freshmen a bridge
to the future

Fuels-reduction work / training by Lomakatsi
thinning five acres near IVHS
Small-diameter wood utilization also focus of group's efforts. cont ...

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Memorial Day observations

 

 

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Smokejumper reunion on tap June 17

I.V. 'Chinatown' brief, noisy history little known facet of valley's past
Another in a series celebrating Josephine County's sesquicentennial, by Roger Brandt.
Also - Josephine County sesquicentennial celebration on near horizon;

Josephine Creek a gold nugget of history;

Cold Springs Mountain Trail:
Josephine County's lifeline to the coast;

Artifacts clue to valley visit by Spanish 200 years ago;

Legacy of hydraulic mining leaves lasting imprint on Illinois Valley;

Oregon Cavemen herald JoCo tourism industry;

Early 'Road to the Sea' marked efforts to open valley-coastal trade;

Desperate winter gives meaning to phrase 'worth his salt;'

Historic quake proof of present danger; and

Early day Illinois Valley shaped by Chinese immigrants

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Those in favor of topless bar remain oddly silent;
How 'bout them washing machines?
Letters to the Editor, your community forum. cont ...

He's still missing
Teamster boss Hoffa not under the horse barn --Reuters