Josephine County leadership is again the laughingstock of Oregon. The recent terminations of two employees involved in an Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) complaint will certainly end up in court which the county will likely lose.The complaint stems from an issue in Community Development, where Director Mark Stevenson[Read More…]

David Scott “ Dave” Conas, 58, of Selma, died March 24, 2025, at his home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Virgil Franklin Lemley,January 4, 1935 – March 28, 2025Virgil Lemley died March 28 in Medford, OR Born Virgil Franklin Bowden in Russellville Arkansas on January 4, 1935. He and[Read More…]

Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor. Please e-mail them to dan@theivnews.com (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) A Crying Shame …Now would be a good time to see the play “Hamilton.” Juxtaposed against what is happening now[Read More…]

In a spectacular display of teamwork and talent, the Illinois Valley High School baseball team completed a three-game series sweep against Riddle this past week, solidifying their position at the top of the conference standings. With commanding victories of 19-1, 14-1 and a hard-fought 13-7 win, the team showcased their[Read More…]

Orange-legged drone fly (Eristalis flavipes) This week we’ll meet a fab, fuzzy fly who’s worth taking a close look at. Meet the orange-legged drone fly (Eristalis flavipes).It’s quite likely you’ve seen an orange-legged flying around your garden but gave them their personal space because they do a masterful job of[Read More…]

Nigel Jaquiss Less than two months after Gov. Tina Kotek told the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division it could resume automatic voter registration, the agency has disclosed it has discovered an additional 118 noncitizens were placed on the voter rolls.In a report released this morning, DMV said all[Read More…]

(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) April 4*Three adults (technically) were sent to the sobering center in Grants Pass after providing false information[Read More…]

Welcome to Holy Week! Luke 22:14 – 23:56 “Hosanna in the highest!” Those were the cries of the people of Jerusalem as they lined the streets and welcomed Jesus as a conquering hero. As they waved their palm branches and threw their cloaks onto the road in front of Him[Read More…]

The Cost of Salvation What started as a short hike for Harry, 69, turned out to be a harrowing experience. Unaware that he made a wrong turn on a trail, the Roseburg resident soon discovered that he was lost. Planning to return to his car in less than an hour,[Read More…]