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Illinois Valley Little League held its opening day ceremony on Saturday, April 10 at Junilee Park. Teams, coaches and sponsors were introduced, the first pitch thrown and games begun. (Photo by Michelle Binker, I.V. News)
Veterinarians throughout Illinois Valley will provide rabies clinics in response to three foxes and one goat from the valley testing positive for the disease in recent weeks.
Since a horse and unborn foal in Selma were killed by a pack of dogs on March 26, there have been at least two other reported complaints regarding similar incidents.
After a three-day trial at the Josephine County Courthouse in Grants Pass, rural Cave Junction resident Robert White was convicted of resisting arrest in a unique case involving the state“s community care-taking statute.
A plan to boost law enforcement in city limits was announced by Mayor Don Moore during the Cave Junction City Council meeting in city hall Monday evening, April 12.
Last year, the Josephine County Budget Committee approved a raise for Sheriff Gil Gilbertson, which he declined.
Fire Marshal Jerry Schaeffer has earned certification as a Fire and Life Safety Specialist II, announced Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD).
An overview of Oregon“s land-use system and its effect on Josephine County, plus plans to address the public on the rules, were part of a meeting of the county“s Land Development Advisory Committee.
The man convicted of murdering former Cave Junction mayor and city councilor Tom Green was found dead in his cell at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute in Pendleton on Sunday morning, April 11.
Community

The design, wrought in silver, features gemstones representing the entire state of Oregon. (Photos by Gabrielle Hampton)
“No Bones About It” a two-act comedy, will kick off this year“s Mother“s Day weekend events at the Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument.
The beauty of the Illinois Valley area affects the paintings of artist Deborah Ann Dawson, and shows her love of Nature.
Soup for the Souls offered an eclectic menu, as Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance (IVSHA) held its third annual fund-raiser Saturday, April 10, at I.V. Senior Center.
Gabrielle Hampton, co-owner of Hampton“s Rock Shop in Kerby, submitted the winning design of the pectoral cross for the new Episcopal Tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon, the Rev. Michael Hanley.
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Brian Terry pole vaulting at Hidden Valley. (also) Troy Mickels, T.J. Parker and Mark Delgado in the 100-meter race at Brookings. (Photos provided by Todd Kaberline)
Despite recent bad weather and the illness of some of its members, the Illinois Valley High School track team is continuing a positive spring sports season.
The past week was not the best for the Illinois Valley High School varsity baseball team, as it strives to work out preseason kinks before facing Skyline Conference rivals.
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- I.V. vets offer rabies vaccination clinics
- Pacific Power warns of fraudulent bill collection scheme
- Smokejumpers to gather in Redding
- County to settle ERB order implementation “in house“
- ODOT extends studded tire season
- Stove certification DEQ“s goal
- Committee member sought for mental health housing
- Summer hours for plant clinic
- RCC to honor outstanding alum
- RCC offers work safety courses
- Management, not politics
- Facts vs. ideology
- Toler accomplishments
- Toler and Ellis a good team
- Cutting to issues
- Tolerable comments