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Around a dozen people attended the Siskiyou Mountain Herb Walk at the Frog Farm in Takilma on Saturday, May 22. Debbie Lukas led the group through the gardens, pointing out medicinal herbs from figwort to black cohosh, and described their healing properties. Later in the day Lukas taught a class on making lotions and creams. (Photos by Zina Booth, Illinois Valley News)
Unemployment in Josephine County took a slight dip during April, according to the Oregon Employment Dept. (OED).
Tuesday afternoon, May 18, Josephine County Commissioner Sandi Cassanelli traveled to Yreka, Calif. to attend a five-hour meeting regarding a proposal to create the Siskiyou Crest National Monument.
Josephine County commissioners have taken one more step toward compelling state and federal agencies to coordinate their land-use and natural resource utilization plans with those of the county.
A 12-year trend of declining enrollment continues to batter the Three Rivers School District (TRSD) budget, which has been approved, with consideration of adoption set for June 21.
A series of resolutions was passed by the Cave Junction City Council 5-0 during its 20-minute meeting on Monday night, May 24 at city hall.
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger has launched a systematic review of Oregon“s transparency laws to identify weak points and suggest improvements in time for the 2011 legislative session.
Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division detectives have arrested a 53-year old Grants Pass-area man on numerous sex offenses following a six-month investigation.
Bear Camp Road is now open to the coast, as the road is cleared and signs are updated and in place.
Community
Since 1974, Community Christian Academy (CCA) has offered faith-based education to students throughout Illinois Valley.
Another lifeline is offered to aid those caught in the turbulence of the current economy.
The performers set for Friday and Saturday, May 28 and 29, at the Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument come from vastly different backgrounds, but share a similarity in that music is a second avocation for both.
He“s spent the past few years traveling the world on his “Frequent Flyer Tour“ — and now, Henry Rollins is bringing his observations to the Rogue Theatre in Grants Pass on Tuesday, June 1.
Some 90 dogs made their marks, as the St. Bernard Club of Southern Oregon held a three-day show in the Cave Junction/Selma area on Friday through Sunday, May 21 through 23.
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IVHS Sports
IVHS junior Roger Hults participated in the Oregon State 4-A golf competition at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell on Monday and Tuesday, May 17 & 18. Hults placed sixth in overall standings. (Photo provided)
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- Index stresses importance of innovation as catalyst for Oregon“s economic growth
- AAA has bicyclist safety advice
- Fear of biting dogs can delay postal delivery
- Memorial Day event set for Central Point park
- RCC“s spring concert features American classics
- Help available to pay to spay, neuter cats
