Theodore Charles Scheirbeck, age 56, of Grants Pass, died November 26, 2025 in Grants Pass.Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Crystal Gonzales, age 44, of Grants Pass, died November 26, 2025 in Grants Pass.Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Ernest Loyd Brodie (Nov. 26, 1928 – Nov. 23,[Read More…]
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Does Josephine County Have a Code Enforcement Department?
Rebecca AndersonCitizens for Responsible Government Many residents are asking an important question:Does Josephine County have a Code Enforcement Department—and if so, is anyone actually available to take your complaint?Understanding the answer matters. Code enforcement plays a significant role in protecting quality of life, property values, health, safety, and peace of[Read More…]
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states
Jacob FischlerOregon Capital Chronicle The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins told President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday.USDA sought data from states earlier[Read More…]
Kindness
The annual Thanksgiving meal at Jubilee Park was sponsored by many businesses, nonprofits and dedicated volunteers. More than 350 meals were served free to the public.
Tales from the Rural Patrol
(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.) Nov. 9*After multiple warnings, Adrian Alanis was cited for driving while suspended.*Michelle Richardson was picked up on[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Are We Ready? – Matthew 24:36-44 Christmas is a time of expectation, waiting, and watching. We wait for friends and family to arrive. We stay up late to listen for the rumble of a car in the driveway or the announcement of an airplane at the gate. Children try to[Read More…]
Your Hands as You Age
You use your hands to do so many things: tie your shoes, open jars, drive, and use your phone, to name just a few. It’s hard to do much of anything without them, but as you get older, they can get weaker and less flexible. Some hand problems can even[Read More…]