Top stories in our weekly issue dated
February 25, 2009

Photo: Selma MVA

Josephine County Sheriff Gil Gilbertson points to fresh damage to the bridge over Clear Creek. (Photo by IVFD Media Dept.)

  • Drinking ban ordinance ‘best we can do right now’

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    An ordinance banning the consumption of alcohol in public places was approved 5-0 by the Cave Junction City Council during its Monday night meeting.

  • Healthcare issues troubling to many
    Meeting of state healthcare committee draws standing-room only crowd

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    Legislators heard an earful of concerns from small-business owners and health-care representatives Monday, when the Oregon House Health Care Committee held a special meeting at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.

  • Walden speaks to GP Rotary on stimulus

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    Recent passage of a $787 billion economic stimulus bill was discussed by Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) during a meeting of Grants Pass Rotary Club on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Wild River Pub.

  • Selma woman deceased in car crash

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    A Selma woman’s husband and son found her body floating near her overturned car in Clear Creek Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).

  • Kerby knife attack reported

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    A man wielding what was described as a large knife wounded Selma resident Matthew Paul Spickard early Saturday, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).

  • Pedestrian hurt in crash

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    An intoxicated pedestrian was the likely cause of a hit-and-run accident on Caves Hwy. on Saturday night, Feb. 21, said Oregon State Police (OSP).

  • Outcomes still uncertain in 17-year long land-use struggle

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    Ward Ockenden’s 157-acre piece of property in Hugo looks much as it did when he purchased it in 1991 -- because it has remained undeveloped all that time.



  • Chateau to mark 75th with summer of events

    This year represents a series of milestones for the state of Oregon, Oregon Caves National Monument and its historic Chateau. As such, a series of events are being planned in celebration.

  • Complimentary tickets for students

    Students may receive free tickets to hear dynamic young cellist Elinor Frey perform Elgar’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E Minor with the Rogue Valley Symphony in concerts on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and March 1.

  • Free RCC Jazz Band concert set March 12

    The Rogue Community College Jazz Band will perform Thursday, March 12 in the Rogue Bldg. on the RCC Redwood Campus. Admission is free.

  • Events calendar

    Events Calendar

    All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar





Photo: Girls Basketball

I.V.’s Beckah Kaberline defends on a Henley shot. (Photo by Michelle Binker, I.V. News )

  • IVHS Sports

    • Mustangs gallop to hard-won victory over Illinois Valley

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      The seventh-ranked Hidden Valley Mustangs used a quick tempo all game long to outlast the Illinois Valley Cougars, 49-39, at Ken Mann Memorial Gym in Cave Junction on Friday, Feb. 20.

    • Hornets offense too much for Lady Cougar squad

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      Precise passing and a high-shooting percentage by the Henley Hornets were the main reasons for the Cougars’ 54-27 loss at Ken Mann Memorial Gym in Cave Junction on Tuesday, Feb. 17.


    • Five Cougar grapplers crowned district champions

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      The Illinois Valley third-ranked wrestling team performed superbly at the Skyline district meet in Murphy at Hidden Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 21.

  • B&G Club SMART Moves grads learn life skills

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    Eighteen Evergreen Elementary School students graduated Friday, Feb. 20 from the SMART Moves life choices program held by the Illinois Valley Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley.



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