Exploding propane tanks marked a motor home fire in Kerby reported at approximately 2:05 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15. Heavy black smoke attracted many spectators on Sixth Street for the blaze listed at 24131 Redwood Hwy. on the hill behind Kerbyville Museum. Firefighters from Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) and Oregon Dept. of Forestry responded with medics from American Medical Response. Indications were that the fire was caused by a man using gasoline to start the engine on the RV.
(Photo above by IVFD)
-
People ask, “What’s going on north of town?”
-
Lawmen in Josephine County dealt with two armed men
-
Smoke concentrations in Southwestern Oregon including portions of Josephine and Jackson counties again have reached the “moderate” level on the Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Air Quality Index.
Paid for the by the Committee to elect John Harelson Josephine County Treasurer.
-
A former administrative aide for Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) charged with felony crimes has made restitution, Chief Harry Rich reported.
-
“Stop the rumor!” exclaims Chuck Wiles, adding: “We are not charging $90 per hour labor.
-
Oregon State Police troopers are continuing investigation into a Sunday evening fatal crash
Get one entry into the 2008 Rogue Duck Derby, Saturday, Sept. 27, when you purchase a one-year subscription to the I.V. News
-
All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar
-
In the cool morning air, FAC Thistle Volunteers go out every Wednesday armed with gloves and pull the terrible invader
-
The 6th annual Hope Mountain Barter Faire will be hosted by Dome School Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19, 20 and 21 beginning at 10 a.m. each day.
-
Illinois Valley’s Cougar varsity football team will be at home Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in a nonleague contest against the Douglas Trojans, a team that had a 1-8 mark last season.
-
Kris Pindar originally opened Amazon Queen on Valentine’s Day 2008, fulfilling a dream and a promise to her mother to open a queen-sized women’s clothing store. Despite some advertising efforts though, business didn’t pick up as she planned.
-
For the many skilled and gifted artists who call this part of Southwestern Oregon home, having access to the right tools and material is crucial.
-
The start of the school year will be celebrated in a variety of ways during Second Friday Art Walk on Sept. 12 in and around Downtown Cave Junction.
Just a hint of the stories from our print edition.
Buy one at a newsstand near you or
subscribe today.
-
Stories from the print edition
- Kerby Ditch meeting set
- Evergreen students get new playground equipment
- Mental aid due
- BLM solicits comments about Cascade Siskiyou Mounment plan
- OSP notes fewer deaths in Labor Day accidents
- Recycling nondigital TVs urged
- Cops killed on roads honored
- Former Cave Junction couple get 20, 10 years in pot case
- Semitruck accidents reduced
- SAR, CAP prepare for emergencies
- Understanding fat key to healthy diet
- Hang up and drive
- And much more...
Subscribe to the I.V. News. Now with convenient and secure online payment.
