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If early blooming flowers are any indication, spring truly is right around the corner, but before we leave winter behind altogether, let’s look at some sturdy stoneflies who are out and about even on our coldest, darkest days. Meet winter stoneflies (Superfamily Nemouroidea). Here in our area we have two[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.) Sunday, February 1 Diana Keehnen was taken into custody near the 100 block of S. Redwood Hwy.[Read More…]
The Illinois Valley High School wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s state championships, sending six boys and two girls to compete among Oregon’s best. Representing the Cougars on the boys’ side were James Conn, Jesse Conn, Brenden Ingram, Levi Smith, Cory Davis, and Ezequiel Diaz. Competing for[Read More…]
‘Chelle L. Dahm, age 93, of Cave Junction, died February 25, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
March 2026 offers skywatchers a exciting mix of eclipses, bright planets, and the official arrival of spring.The month opened with a spectacular total lunar eclipse on March 2–3. Earth’s shadow fully covered the Moon, it glowed a deep copper-red — the year’s only “Blood Moon.” This Full Moon is traditionally[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.) Sunday, February 1 Diana Keehnen was taken into custody near the 100 block of S. Redwood Hwy.[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.) Thursday, January 1 At 8:05 p.m., Daniel Herrera, Jr. claimed he was just hanging out in the[Read More…]
Man on moon hits golf ball. There is no doubt a few people reading this who remember that story and probably just as many who have heard about it. And it is an easy bet that all of us wonder how far the ball went and a few more wonder[Read More…]
The Illinois Valley High School wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s state championships, sending six boys and two girls to compete among Oregon’s best. Representing the Cougars on the boys’ side were James Conn, Jesse Conn, Brenden Ingram, Levi Smith, Cory Davis, and Ezequiel Diaz. Competing for[Read More…]
Lorna Byrne Middle School students are putting on a big show this month with a musical production of “The Little Mermaid”, with seven public showings at the school in March and April. Drama teacher David Gerten, who also coaches volleyball and track, and is the school’s Life Skills teacher, said[Read More…]
‘Chelle L. Dahm, age 93, of Cave Junction, died February 25, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Linda Lee Pappas, age 78, of Cave Junction died February 24, 2026 at her home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Edward Kenneth “Eddie” McCarthy, of Cave Junction, died February 24, 2026 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Breakfast at the Illinois Valley Grange is back on this year, a tradition that has been going since 1999. Volunteers are cooking up hearty helpings of sourdough pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and french toast. This year, the Grange is raising money to repair its aging roof. Dean Hellensman explained that[Read More…]
