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A group of valleyites affiliated with the international Women in Black movement, have been standing in silent vigil on this corner of Redwood Hwy. and Lister Street in front of the Josephine County Bldg. since 2002, prior to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. In their vigil, said one member, they seek to “let people in Illinois Valley know that there are those who believe that there are more reasonable ways to conduct ourselves than through violence.“ (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
Nearly 40 citizens shared their visions for Illinois Valley Airport during the Monday night, Feb. 22 advisory board meeting at the facility“s café building.
More than one year after the passage of a massive federal stimulus bill, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) said that the legislation has failed to live up to its intended promise.
Oregon voters likely will get to decide if they want legislative sessions to be conducted annually.
He started the Soloflex exercise equipment business at 33 years old, and now, several years later, Progressive Party candidate Jerry Wilson wants to be Oregon“s next governor.
A series of high-profile incidents have put miners in Southern Oregon on the defensive during the past several months, with some being cited into court for various alleged violations.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners may soon weigh in on the proposed Siskiyou Crest National Monument.
Thursday, Feb. 18 was an historic day at the Oregon state capitol in Salem.
Community
Illinois River Valley Arts Council“s annual Winter Gala will be held at the Deer Creek Center on Illinois River Road. (Photo courtesy of Paul Brown). Musical performances by Tim Wallace & Michelle LeComte and Quintessentials will be featured.
The annual Winter Gala, sponsored by the Illinois River Valley Arts Council (IRVAC), will be held Sunday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Herbalist Debbie Lukas will offer several classes this spring to share knowledge about local medicinal plants.
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Dillon Sanders, Inbound LLC founder. (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
IVHS Sports
Taking first-place honors in the Skyline District were Cougars Brandon Parker at 103 pounds; Jesse Orndoff at 112 pounds, and Jon Anderson at 130 pounds. (Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
Following a strong showing at the Skyline District tournament at Ken Mann Memorial Gymnasium in Cave Junction on Saturday, Feb. 20, six Illinois Valley High School wrestlers are going to the state tournament.
To borrow from Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times“ for the Illinois Valley High School boys varsity basketball team last week, with a blowout loss countered by a crucial win.
A woeful season for the Illinois Valley High School girls varsity basketball team continued with a pair of losses at home last week.
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- Two die in Selma crash
- Personal property tax filing due for businesses
- Beware unlicensed tax preparers, says board
- Sec. of State applauds crackdown on fake ballots
- Census-taker positions available
- Masonic lodge names IVHS students of the month
- Selma artist named to art society
- Symphonic Band to perform St. Patrick“s Day concert
- Cultural Trust applications solicited
- Farm Bureau scholarship available
- Baseball Academy set Saturday in GP
- Tree planting unfunded
- D.C. culture in JoCo“
- Can“t swim in sprinklers
