News
The wreckage of a gyrocopter which crashed alongside Airport Drive, fatally injuring its lone occupant. (Photo by IVFD Media Dept.)
A Cave Junction man is facing six criminal charges, including first-degree manslaughter, in the wake of a fatal wreck in the 2300 block of Rockydale Road on Saturday evening, July 31.
An 85-year-old Cave Junction resident died Monday, Aug. 2 after crashing a small aircraft near the Illinois Valley Airport, south of Cave Junction.
Monies for fencing at Illinois Valley Airport and for a mental health treatment center were among issues handled by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners during its 75-minute administrative meeting Tuesday, July 27, at the courthouse in Grants Pass.
An $85,000 economic development grant allocated last year by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners to spur the growth of biofuels continues to cause criticism and consternation.
A property owner facing multiple layers of restrictions and an attorney representing a couple who feel their land has been mis-zoned had the chance to address members of the Josephine County Land Development Advisory Committee during a 75-minute meeting on Monday evening, Aug. 2 at the Merlin Community Center.
Since Oregon Dept. of Forestry declared the beginning of fire season on July 1, a ban has been in effect for all open-burning activities including burn barrels.
Since the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. closed Home Valley Bank on July 23, the new ownership has delivered statements to reassure depositors of their account security.
Oregon cities and counties will receive less in liquor revenue allocations this year as the state general fund“s share will increase to more than $97 million.
Schedules and processes for a series of subcommittees were the main topics of a 75-minute economic development committee meeting held at the Oregon Employment Dept. (OED) building in Grants Pass on Wednesday afternoon , July 28.
Community
The Burl gallery“s attention-grabbing storefront on Redwood Hwy. in Kerby featuring a purple water fountain and tree houses, hints at the wonders within. (Photos by Michelle Binker, I.V. News)
A series of field trips and guest speakers have helped make this an exciting summer for children at the Illinois Valley Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Rogue Valley, located at Evergreen Elementary School in Cave Junction.
What do purple water, treehouses and unique wooden pieces of art utilizing burls and driftwood have in common“
In the 1990s, current Selma resident David Bianco spent countless hours in San Francisco Bay Area traffic commuting to his high-stress job in the computer software industry.
Clothing designer Katherine Tilton is the featured artist for Second Friday ArtWalk in Downtown Cave Junction on Aug. 13, sponsored by Illinois River Valley Arts Council (IRVAC).
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