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Illinois Valley High School freshman Jesse Meichtry was one of 11 students from I.V. to compete in an annual welding competition held at Rogue Community College in Grants Pass. (Photo provided by Amy Meyer)
Cave Junction resident Terri Hill arrived in Illinois Valley in 1981, and remembers the local economy being “repressed“ then.
Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) Chief Harry Rich announced on Tuesday, March 23 that a staff member has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Efforts to establish a community park on a small parcel of land immediately adjacent to the RCC Kerby Belt Bldg. have taken several small steps forward.
A few years ago, Gov. Kulongoski formed the Big Look Task Force, a group tasked with holding meetings all throughout Oregon and examining the state“s land-use laws.
Although the Josephine County Jail in Grants Pass was built only 10 years ago, some problems already are emerging with the facility.
Tuesday, March 9 was the deadline for candidates to file for the May 18 primary election, and as such, a slew of office-seekers lined up to file for some of Oregon“s most prominent political positions.
More than 300 candidates for Congress, governor, the Oregon Legislature and a host of state and judicial offices attained the May 18 ballot by meeting the filing deadline Tuesday, March 9.
Although approximately 11 candidates have filed for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1, only three are actively engaged in fundraising efforts.
Community
The Kerbyville Museum Board of Directors has announced completion of its historic Naucke House window restoration project.
Clay Clark remembers riding as a child in a helicopter with his dad“s logging company.
This year marks a project reaching its destination after a 15-year journey which set the stage for the establishment of many landmarks seen today around Illinois Valley.
A Cave Junction teenager is seeking support and sponsorship to help make her way to the Miss Teen America pageant, slated for May 29 through 31 in Portland.
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IVHS pole vaulters: Jasmine Prichett, Rachel Miller, Erin Byrne, Beckah Kaberline, Celilo Nordahl, James Buck, Dillon Hoyle, TJ Parker, Coach Jessie Hastings and Brian Terry. (Photo by Todd Kaberline)
During a pair of recent meets, the Illinois Valley High School co-ed track team simultaneously saw setbacks and success.
The start of the spring season has produced mixed results for the Illinois Valley High School boys varsity baseball team.
The Cougars fast-pitch softball team took to the Grants Pass High School field Thursday, March 18 to scrimmage against three teams in a preseason jamboree.
Students at Illinois Valley High School brought home nine awards from a welding competition at Rogue Community College in Grants Pass on Friday, March 12.
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- Walden: Health care reform bill “flawed“
- Sheriff warns of property tax scam
- Property tax deferment applications due April 15
- Corps seeks dam comments
- OSMB warns of hazards in cold, swift water
- Workplace injuries decline
- Oregon celebrates workplace safety
- Study: Oregon behind in CDC funding
- Cemeteries can get grant
- “Conversation Project“ programs available
- Governor signs BETC reform
- OHSU to participate in trial of “promising“ breast cancer drugs
- Vagos members convicted by ODJ
- Dave Toler evolution
- Afghanistan and Pakistan