Top stories in our weekly issue dated
December 31, 2008
Landscapes transformed by recent snowfall are captivating to behold. This Christmas Day scene on the Illinois River just south of Cave Junction was submitted by I.V. News reader Reba Norman. As of Monday, Dec. 29 the river was swollen with snowmelt and rain. Flood warnings had been issued for the Rogue River at Agness and area creeks were visibly approaching flood stage. -Click pic for more-
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Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Detective Joshua “Josh” White, 34, has been reassigned to the Records Division after being charged with theft and criminal mistreatment.
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With construction, leisure & hospitality, and manufacturing leading the way negatively, the Josephine County unemployment rate climbed to 10.9 percent during November, said Oregon Employment Dept. (OED).
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Although it has been possible up to now to dispose of certain electronics equipment for a fee, legislation passed this year will help Oregon consumers recycle unused electronics equipment free of charge.
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Oregon’s Bottle Bill with expanded conditions will go into effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, noted Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).
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Josephine County’s two senior commissioners have been recruited by the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) to provide their expertise on its board of directors.
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A roll-over MVA at milepost 19 of Hwy. 199. (Photos by Dale & Elaine Sandberg, Illinois Valley Fire District Media Dept.) -Click pic for more-
Snow, rain and ice appeared to be contributing factors in a number of motor vehicle accidents in and around Illinois Valley during the past several days.
CJ Cares served a free Christmas breakfast to a large crowd. -Click pic for more-
Home Valley Bank employees chose to sponsor two families and jointly donated more than $1,000 to brighten Christmas for a family of seven in Merlin and a family of five in Cave Junction. The donated money was used to purchase a Christmas dinner and gifts for the two adopted families. Jill Gleysteen, HVB public relations director, noted that the employees were excited to help because they felt their donations had a positive effect for each family. HVB also has supported the Lovejoy Hospice Memorial Holiday Tree Program, Toys For Tots, and the Salvation Army Angel Tags Tree this year. (Photo provided)
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- Alcohol abuse rising among Oregon youth
- Forest land plans focus of meeting
- OSU finds land-use practices ‘sound’
- Tougher quality standards eyed for water pollutants
- Jacksonville goes green to ‘build sustainable energy’
- Energetic future studied
- State to improve diversity
- Pot use target of rehab centers
- Smoke-free ruling expanded
- A resolution for 2009 -- Drive safely
- Drinking, driving no good anytime, but especially likely during holiday season
- Icicles said big problem under eaves
- Osteoarthritis tips provided
- Mechanics of shivering explained by OHSU scientists
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County board vacancies
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The Economy
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- Political puppies
- Elect honest atheists
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