Top stories in our weekly issue dated
March 18, 2009

Photo: Traffic stop

JCSO Deputy George Gasperson conducts a traffic stop on Caves Hwy. (Photo by I.V. News)

  • A day in the life of a community police officer

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    Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy George Gasperson pulls into Cave Junction in a black-and-white patrol car. He’s been on duty since 2 p.m., when he reported to the main office in Grants Pass. There, he checked voice messages, e-mails, got supplies and charged his cell phone.

  • Suit filed in motorcycle/car incident

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    Illinois Valley resident Stan Strange has filed a civil lawsuit stemming from an August 2007 motor vehicle incident near O’Brien.

  • R&R Lumber Co. seeks co-gen cost recovery

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    A half-million dollar dispute may result in PacificCorp and Illinois Valley’s Rough & Ready Lumber Co. facing off in court.

  • Candidates emerge for Oregon Guv

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    Even though the 2010 election is still several months away, candidates already are lining up to replace Gov. Kulongoski, who can’t seek re-election due to term limits.

  • Maurer meet set March 23

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    On Monday, March 23, Oregon State Rep. Ron Maurer (R-Grants Pass) will hold a town hall meeting at the Marie Hill Conference Room in the Washington Annex, located at 510 NW 4th Street, between “B” and “C” streets in Grants Pass.

  • BCC acts on parks ordinance, county mental health court implementation

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    During an administrative meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at the courthouse in Grants Pass, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among several agencies regarding the development and implementation of a mental health court.

  • Regional prescribed burns set by USFS

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    This spring the U.S. Forest Service’s Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest will conduct prescribed burning (also known as controlled burning) on approximately 1,376 acres as weather and air quality conditions permit.



Photo: A whale's tail

Photo linked from OPRD website

  • Snailback hike set

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    Veteran hiker/historian Greg Walter will lead a Siskiyou Project hike to Snailback Falls on Saturday, March 21

  • Tai Chi offered through GP YMCA

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    Oregon State University Extension Service and the YMCA are collaborating to present Tai Chi for Better Balance.

  • A whale of a time on Oregon coast

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    Why do they migrate? How long does migration last? Where do they go from here? When will we see them again?

  • Sponsored Feature:
    Mobile RV repair rolls with experience

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    Fuel prices are reasonable, Spring Break is just around the corner -- isn’t it time to enjoy some recreation in your recreational vehicle?

  • Events calendar

    Events Calendar

    All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar





Photo: Kevin Snook

I V High School's Kevin Snook

  • I.V. Cougars winter sports wrap-up

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    Illinois Valley's Sam Winter lost a tough match in a 6-3 decision during the Cal-Or Seniors Wrestling Tournament in Redding, Calif. on Saturday, March 14, a meet that featured wrestlers from throughout Oregon and California.

  • Snook named to All-Skyline team

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    Two of Illinois Valley's varsity basketball team members were honored with placement on the All-Skyline Conference first and second teams.


  • Fisher, team prepare to ‘play ball’

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    With a stopwatch in his hand and a whistle around his neck, Coach Fisher does what he can to keep the student athletes on their toes. It’s a clear example of the “no pain-no gain” philosophy that he hopes to instill in the players.



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  • Two injured in Caves Hwy. rollover, driver charged
  • Fire hazard prompts recall
  • C of C honors I.V.’s 2008 outstanding
  • Mayor Moore announces traffic signals scheduled at Hwy. 199/River Street
  • Boys & Girls Club Week activities set
  • IVFD Volunteers Honored
  • Fire detectors critical, says IVFD
  • Oregon DOJ warns of ‘free’ scams
  • Wine tasting course offered through OSU

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