Illinois Valley News

Major News

• Detectives seeking two suspects following N. Kerby Street assault

  Two armed men who assaulted a Cave Junction resident in his home on Friday night, Jan. 22, are sought by Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).

• Smokejumper group blasts airport manager
  “Selective enforcement of regulations“ and “retaliatory behavior“ among allegations

  A group hoping to establish a smokejumper museum at Illinois Valley Airport near Cave Junction is blaming Josephine County Airports Manager Alex Grossi for project delays.

• Layout alternatives presented for airport

  Members of the Illinois Valley Airport Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) agreed during a Monday, Jan. 25 meeting at Cave Junction City Hall that a combination of two layout plans for the airport would be best for the facility“s long-term future.

• State rep takes to the classroom as Evergreen “Principal for the Day“

  Rep. Ron Maurer (R-Grants Pass) stepped out of his usual role on Friday, Jan. 22, and into one as Evergreen Elementary School titular principal.

• Kitzhaber talks jobs, budget

  Former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber, who is seeking his former job, appeared on the Wednesday, Jan. 20 talk show on Grants Passbased
  KAJO Radio.

• Public comment sought for proposal to designate critical habitat

  A public hearing is set regarding critical habitat for two rare plants found in Illinois Valley and Jackson County.

Community News

• Five-year grant adds to I.V. Boys & Girls Club programs

  Thanks to a five-year grant, the Cave Junction Section of Illinois Valley Boys & Girls Club at Evergreen Elementary School is now alive with activity well after the final bell has rung for the day.

• IVHS Honor Society inductees listed

  Illinois Valley High School“s National Honor Society welcomed new inductees on Tuesday night, Jan. 19.

IVHS Sports

• Cougars fall to Pirates; will face Mustangs and Knights at home

  A scoring surge by the Hults brothers was not enough to help the Illinois Valley High School boys varsity basketball team from losing 75-62 at Phoenix High School on Thursday, Jan. 21.

• Lady Cougars basketball squad rocked by Pirates, Eagles

  A lack of offense continues to hamper the Illinois Valley High School girls“ varsity basketball team, which suffered a pair of crushing losses throughout the last week.

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• N.W. groups aid Haitian relief effort
• Cooperate, but be cautious with census takers
• New MRSA strain poses renewed antibiotic resistance concern
• AG warns of health product scams
• Selma“s Seligman files for commissioner seat
• OPH: “Blackout“ not fun & games
• USFS: Camping, other fees set to increase
• New tax guide available
• Artichokes easy to grow in Oregon
• Mental health member sought

Top stories from last week: Jan 20, 2010

• Effects considered in light of ballot measures
• I.V. Airport layout plan update set for Jan. 25 in city hall
• Wind, solar options task force topics
• JoCo gains from net revenue exchange
• Candidates emerge for commissioner race
• Merkley talks health care bill, blasts Bernanke at town hall
• Gilbertson: Sheriff“s office expanding volunteer numbers, duties
• Warrant served in CJ burglary investigation
• IVFD tests firefighter overnight program

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