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Illinois Valley High School athletes and Interact club members attended the Josephine County Fair on Friday, Aug. 20 to promote Rogue Duck Derby entries. Proceeds from the race are used to improve athletic facilities for area youth. (Photos by I.V. News)
In the minutes leading up to the Monday, Aug. 23 Cave Junction City Council meeting, Jim Polk added up the number of council meetings he has attended in the past two decades.
Kerby Water District (KWD) board of directors President John Plute and Cave Junction City Council members met for a 40-minute workshop on Tuesday evening, Aug. 17 at City Hall to address key billing details.
There will be no contested seats for the Cave Junction City Council in the Nov. 2 general election.
Like many people, Kerby resident John Bowler has kept close eye on the real estate market and its various fluctuations throughout the past few years.
Proposed changes to Oregon“s tax system were discussed during a Wednesday, Aug. 18 interview on Grants Pass-based KAJO radio by Chuck Sheketoff, executive director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP).
Although attendance was light, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) heard an earful from constituents about many federal issues during recent appearances in Josephine County.
The position of Josephine County planning director is being advertised, as Michael Snider plans to retire at the end of this year.
Reports of multiple gunshots at the 100 block of Ken Rose Lane, located south of Cave Junction, prompted a response from Oregon State Police troopers and deputies from the Josephine County Sheriff“s Office (JCSO) Wednesday morning, Aug. 18.
A Neighborhood Watch group in Cave Junction has expressed its appreciation for the efforts of the Josephine County Sheriff“s Office (JCSO) to keep the streets safe.
Community
Hypnotherapst Jody Conrad
Wrapped up in the daily grind, it“s easy for most people to forget that their subconscious minds ultimately control much of their thinking.
A cross-section of community members soon will participate in a program aimed at helping them develop the leadership skills to guide regional decision making the future.
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Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) personnel responded to suppress a brush fire in the 5000 block of Caves Hwy. Thursday night, Aug. 19. No cause was determined for the blaze, which was confined to one-tenth of an acre. Oregon Dept. of Forestry personnel also responded. The potential for fire in Illinois Valley is considered “extreme“ at this time.
(Photo by IVFD Media Dept.)
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- Fire to be contained by Aug. 31
- “Riding a Tide of Red Ink“ By Ed Feulner of the Heritage Foundation (Guest Editorial)
- Umpqua products subject of recall
- Oregon unemployment numbers steady despite some industry losses
- New woodstove rules in effect
- Restrictions tightened due to high fire danger
- Distracted driving teen issue
- Drinking and driving
- Forks Park safe
- Voters have a choice
