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Established
in 1937

Illinois River Ranch mining
put on hold by county,
state order
Barlow Sand & Gravel told
"cease and desist." cont ...

Probable arson fires
controlled at "Forks"

Ecotourism, Nature
studies due
Siskiyou Field Institute sees global significance
at Selma site. cont ...

Wannabe CJ bar owner facing suite of difficulties
No getting to the bottom of topless bar problems. cont ...

Oregon fire marshal wants to
educate public on fireworks
If it's fun or flies, it's probably illegal. cont ...

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Cougars young, old expected for
Reunion '06 during July 4 holiday

CJ Auto Electric offers wide range of expertise

Sparkly new business dazzles in Selma
Crystal Kaleidoscope "much more than a rock shop."

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North Valley youth's death linked to methadone
Incidents of methadone use are on the rise, deputies said. cont ...

ATV vs. tree fatal combo at Selmac

CJ man shoots self over break up

GP man jailed for murder in knifing death

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Mountain lion expert lists survival tips
It boils down to: "Get the heck outta there." cont ...

A nugget!
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;

Early day Illinois Valley shaped by Chinese immigrants

I.V. 'Chinatown' brief, noisy history little known facet of valley's past; and

Steam engines without rails mechanized logging transportation

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STRIPPERS SOUGHT!
... for a little painting job in Downtown CJ.

Them noble Lions; where's my watch? County being mismanaged; Interstate construction this summer;
those in favor of 'Sugars' piping up
Letters to the Editor, your community forum. cont ...

Let them eat Twinkies®
New cookbook shows snack cake a versatile kitchen staple. --PRNewswire.com