(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, June 26*A silver-colored Honda was smoking as the driver tried to outrun Josephine County Sheriff’s Office[Read More…]
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Due to high temperatures and dry fuels, fire danger level increased to moderate June 29
The change in restrictions will affect ODF Southwest Oregon District-protected lands JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 29, 2022) – The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to “moderate” (blue) Friday, July 1, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.[Read More…]
9 ways to protect your heart and brain from the summer heat
by Michael Merschel,American HeartAssociation News Your favorite summertime playlist probably has more songs about surfing than about potential health risks. But with much of the nation having already sweated out a historic heat wave in June, health experts would like to add a note of caution to the mix.Hot weather[Read More…]
Save the date
July 10**Illinois Valley Historic Laurel Cemetery Reminder: The next IVHLC board meeting will be Sunday July 10, 2022, at 1 p.m., at the chapel. July 11 & 18**Aglow 2nd & 3rd Mondays, The 11th ‘How God See You.’’ the 18th guest speaker is Mark Sola, who is also our anointed[Read More…]
Obituaries
Alleia Marie “Sis” Collins, 59, of Grants Pass, died on June 21, 2022 at her own home.Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Please join us to Celebrate the Life of Skye Dillon July 24, 2 p.m. The celebration will be held at the Illinois Valley Senior Center. Bring your smile,[Read More…]
IVFD had busy weekend
On July 2, 7:52 p.m., Illinois Valley Fire District, American Medical Response, ODF Southwest Oregon District responded to a fully involved shop/barn at the block of 6400 Lakeshore Drive. There was some flames that spread to the wildland.Marty Hertler, a wildland contractor was first on scene and was able to[Read More…]
Catch the wave at Mountain Stars Quilters Guild Quilt Show July 22 and 23, 2022!
The guild is excited to once again be able to show their handiwork and share it with the general public. The show will be returning to the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy., Medford from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 2022. Admission is[Read More…]
Oregon FBI tech segment: Summer safety tips for parents and children
Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Summer safety tips for parents and children. Today’s children live in a world of rapidly evolving technology that sometimes even their parents struggle to understand. Computers, mobile phones, and video games connect our children[Read More…]
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.) Sunday, June 19 *Luey Magic Ocean Music Glenn was taken into custody near the 200 block of[Read More…]
Senior Spotlight
Hot flashes are the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, usually most intense over the face, neck and chest.Your skin may blush and it cause you to sweat. If you lose too much body heat, you might feel chilled afterward. Night sweats are hot flashes that happen at[Read More…]