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Law enforcement officers and community members commemorated Police Memorial Week on Friday, May 14 with a 21-gun salute in front of Josephine County courthouse in Grants Pass. Also, Sheriff Gil Gilbertson, speaking at Newman United Methodist Church, honored the six law enforcement personnel who lost their lives while on duty serving the county. Those honored were OSP Trooper Burell Baucom, Capt. Emmett J. Blackmun (SAR), Deputy Alice Moran, Deputy Glenn Allen, Sgt. Marvin Brewster, and Deputy Thomas Rice. (Photos by Ali Madjdi, for I.V. News)
An 11-person race for Josephine County Commissioner Position 1 will dwindle down to two for the November general election, as no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote.
A town hall meeting regarding the pros and cons of reforming the 1872 mining law is set for Tuesday, May 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.
Years of patience and perseverance finally have paid off for members of the nonprofit Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum Project, which has signed a 10-year lease to rent facilities at Illinois Valley Airport near Cave Junction.
The city of Cave Junction Budget Committee voted 9-0 to approve a $3.4 million budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year during its Wednesday, May 12 meeting at city hall.
A $1.15 million budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year was approved by the Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) Budget Committee during its Monday night, May 10 meeting at district headquarters on Caves Hwy.
Josephine County Sheriff“s Office Undersheriff Don Fasching, Deputy George Gasperson and six members of the Sheriff“s mounted posse conducted a sweep of a 14-acre parcel at the north end of Cave Junction on Saturday morning, May 15. The action, spurred by complaints from neighbors and a letter from the property owner, resulted in seven transient people in three camps being given 24-hour notice to vacate or be charged with trespassing. (Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
During its hour-long Thursday night, May 13 meeting, the Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) Board of Directors passed the first reading of an ordinance establishing a schedule for a series of fees.
Three people were arrested by Oregon State Police troopers early Saturday morning, May 15 after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of more than two pounds of methamphetamine concealed in their vehicle.
Community
Special treats are in store this weekend for guests of the Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument, 20 miles east of Cave Junction.
It was 1971, and Robert Hirning was 27 years old.
The Glass Rail Outfit in Cave Junction recently received two grants to help with building a nature center and butterfly pavilion.
The front counter of the Lake Selmac Resort store in Selma is a popular place for exchanging fish stories, which happens on a daily basis.
Sunday, May 16 marked a long-awaited occasion at the Illinois Valley-based Madrone Adventist Elementary School on Holland Loop.
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IVHS Sports
Seniors Brianna Andrews (left) and Kayla Young were honored prior to the double-header vs. Hidden Valley on Saturday, May 15. (Below) Sierra Heikka steals third base before scoring a Cougar run.(Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
Although the Illinois Valley High School varsity softball team went winless this season, it ended the year on a high note.
The Illinois Valley High School varsity baseball team“s season ended prematurely last week.
Members of the co-ed Illinois Valley High School track team were faced with a difficult decision earlier this month.
The spring sports season has ended for the two-member Illinois Valley High School girls golf team.
Because of his performance at the Skyline Conference district tournament last week, Illinois Valley High School junior Roger Hults is the sole member of his team to qualify for a berth at the state tournament.
Just a hint of the stories from our print edition.
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- Mike Rowan selected as interim manager for USFS Wild Rivers Ranger District
- Use of irrigation water for Oregon agriculture increases
- Study: Child-care at home lacks physical activity
- Oregon among top 16 for teen alcohol use
- DHS: Cigarette sales down in Oregon
- A veteran“s view
- Gambling big concern
- SFI not “eco-terrorists“
- Who will save you“
