Top stories in our weekly issue dated
November 04, 2009
Illinois Valley High School celebrated Homecoming last week, culminating on Friday, Oct. 30 with a parade through downtown Cave Junction (above) to display school spirit. A football game followed against the Henley Hornets, but despite the fanfare and QB Roger Hults’ efforts, the Cougars came up short. (Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
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... increased residential development in the area, combined with recent vehicle vs. bicycle collisions involving schoolchildren, are prompting calls for changes to that stretch of street.
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Cave Junction’s municipal pool was once an enjoyable place for the community, with families and others using it to cool down on sizzling summer days.
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More than 100 people packed the Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for a town hall meeting on the past, present and future of mining in Southwestern Oregon.
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Earlier this year, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 676, which legalized growing industrial hemp statewide, but the product still is illegal at the federal level, leaving would-be hemp farmers in a sort of limbo.
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As chairman of the Josephine County Board of Commissioners, Dwight Ellis assumes many duties, roles and responsibilities. But none has become more important lately than that of peacemaker.
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Josephine County Sheriff Gil Gilbertson announced on Monday, Nov. 2 that he has filed for re-election.
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Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) is providing “important burning requirements” noting that violations can result in the issuance of a citation or citations of civil penalty and suppression costs, or both.
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Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) announced that members of the O’Brien community can attend an informational meeting to discuss a fire plan on Friday, Nov. 6.
Community News
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There are many uses for acorns, but most people are unaware of them.
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Debbie Wilson moved to the Illinois River Valley to retire, but she is now busier than ever.
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Other News
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IVHS Sports
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Illinois Valley Homecoming 2009 was a festive occasion, but the football game score was not.
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Cougar thinclads ran in the Grants Pass “Minivite” Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Sports Park.
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The Cougars took a new tack in hosting the #1-ranked Pirates in a boys soccer match at Illinois Valley High School in Cave Junction on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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In a high-pressure game, the Lady Cougars soccer team played the Pirates in Phoenix on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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Based on the competition, the annual Powder Puff flag football game for Illinois Valley High School homecoming could be called the “Power” Puff contest.
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