No injuries were reported in a pickup truck vs. utility pole at 900 Deer Creek Road Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 4:20 p.m. John V. Dutton, 32, was the driver, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. After the crash the transformer-laden pole landed in the rear of the vehicle. Pacific Power and Frontier Communications responded to assist Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD). (Photo by Dale & Elaine Sandberg IVFD Media Dept.)
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Using a global warming theme, Gov. Kulongoski said that Oregon will continue pushing to strengthen rules to lessen greenhouse fuel emissions from motor vehicles.
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Same-sex couples soon will soon be able to register as legally recognized domestic partners, following passage of the Oregon Family Fairness Act by the 2007 Legislature.
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The Christmas and New Year holidays are a time for celebratory gatherings of family and friends, food and drink, and high spirits. But one ingredient can quickly spoil holiday cheer -- alcohol.
Carl & Lori LaFlamme at Southern Oregon Real Estate: Real Estate in Southern Oregon, Grants Pass & Rogue River
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If you are the outdoor type or even if you’ve only taken an occasional stroll down a forest trail, chances are that you have benefited from the work of the Backcountry Horsemen of Oregon.
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Fifteen pieces of legislation aimed at increasing bicycle and pedestrian safety, implementing energy-efficiency standards, advancing worker rights, providing energy bill assistance for low-income Oregonians, and improving public safety were signed this year by Gov. Kulongoski.
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AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is seeking volunteers for tax counseling.
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As the year draws to a close, the Illinois Valley Little League Board is hard at work gearing up for the 2008 season with board and district meetings, equipment reviews, and rules and schedules being drafted to assure that all is ready.
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- Valley rumor machine causes achin'
- Session to eye 24/7 OSP
- OSU offers pesticide info
- Precautions taken help prevent theft, keep holidays safe
- Mass arrests involve numerous agencies
- OSP arrests two on I-5 with 21 lbs. pot
- Tips to thwart those pesky holiday burglars offered
- Oregon tuning up its emergency communications
- ODOT views 199 Expressway
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A 19-year-old youth, who listed the name of the man he is suspected of murdering as a contact person when booked into Josephine County Jail, has been sent to the Oregon State Hospital in Salem for psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment.
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Josephine County is considering applying for 2008 Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Oregon to continue the Josephine County Home Repair Loan Program.
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Although still at least a year away from delivery to subscribers, the Kerby Water District (KWD), many years in the planning, could be said to be in the home stretch.
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Failure of the safety net funding bill was the primary concern during a meeting of Josephine County elected officials at the county courthouse in Grants Pass Monday morning, Dec. 17.
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A community memorial fund raising effort to honor former Cave Junction Mayor Tom Green is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 19 in Ken Mann Memorial Gym at Illinois Valley High School beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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