Illinois Valley News: The Voice of the Illinois Valley, Cave Junction, Oregon

Top stories in our weekly issue dated September 3, 2008

Traffic was hampered on Redwood Hwy. on the south side of Cave Junction Friday, Aug. 29 because of a traffic accident that occurred at noon. A motorcyclist struck a fawn that ran across the highway a short distance south of Hamilton Lane. The animal died at the scene. The unidentified cyclist was transported by American Medical Response. (Photo by IVN)

Benefit Saturday, Sept. 6 for firefighters’ families

A day-long benefit for the families of two firefighters from Illinois Valley is set for Saturday, Sept. 6.
Break-in at dog shelter results in arrests of 3

The third suspect in a break-in Friday, Aug. 22 at the Josephine County Animal Shelter in Merlin has surrendered, but none of the three have been charged in the deaths of four dogs found fatally beaten.

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Wildfire near valley contained

Full containment of the 1,062-acre Horse Mountain Fire some 15 miles northwest of Illinois Valley was achieved Tuesday, Sept. 2.
West Nile found in county

Josephine County Public Health Dept. was notified that a bird identified as a Jay collected on Sunday, Aug. 17 in the Grants Pass area (ZIP code 97526) tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV): the first positive bird found in Josephine County this year.

U.S. Forest Service seeks views on use of motorized vehicles

Public comments on a proposal to designate motorized use on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and amend the Forest Plans are sought by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Art Walk Sept. 12 offers focus on future

It’s back-to-school month, and September’s Second Friday Art Walk in Downtown Cave Junction will look to the future by featuring two special persons: a young artist and a seasoned inventor.
I.V. Lions Club 36th annual Labor Day Parade

Parade results.
Coach takes blame for Cougar loss

Illinois Valley varsity football team lost to Myrtle Point 40-24 in an away-game Friday, Aug. 29.
No sweat: Anna says she’ll stay

For 35-year entrepreneur Anna Swett, who’s just learning what it means to be a community icon, “There’s no such thing as junk.”

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Stories from the print edition
- Flying flag urged
- Wilderville fire investigated
- Grants Pass garage blast
- Capitol fire
- Energy council
- Warning signs for drug use in school
- Governor urges forest management
- OSU technology credits
- Scam revealed
- Losta pot!
- And much more...