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Days may be numbered for Pomeroy Dam

By Iris ChinookIVN contributing writer &Laura MancusoIVN editor An agreement was reached Feb. 3 between WaterWatch of Oregon and Q Bar X Ranch, providing for the removal of Pomeroy Dam. The dam, installed in the ‘40s, has been used by Q Bar X to divert water for irrigation for many[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, March 26*A Yamaha Grizzly quad was not the best choice for a getaway vehicle near S.[Read More…]

Classifieds – 4-4-2023

SERVICES FREE high speed internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-877-390-0458.[Read More…]

Public Notices

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Unincorporated Areas of Josephine County, Oregon, and Case No. 22-10-0743P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map[Read More…]

Obituaries

William Edward Hart, 84, of Cave Junction died March 30, 2023, at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Celebration of Life for Gilly Squire will be April 15, 2-4 at the I.V. Grange, 3763 Holland Loop Rd, CJ

~Eating Crow~

Corrections: *In last week’s March 29 edition in the photo caption for Women’s Cafe on A-2 one of the singers names should have been Monse, not Monte.*In the March 22 edition on the front page, in the photo caption of the Chili Cook off judges, one of the judges was[Read More…]

Save the date

April 8** Volunteer Fair is Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover local nonprofits and learn about volunteer opportunities. Breakout learning sessions FREE and open to public: 11 a.m. community Building 101 with Lindsey Jones, IVCanDO and 1 p.m. Welcome aBoard – exploring board service with Kate[Read More…]

Tee Tattler

Happy spring greetings from the Illinois Valley Country Club!OK, looks like finally we will be getting the spring weather going. Men’s Club will be starting our twilight league starting April 17 and 19–whoo hoo!I missed putting a column in last week as my daughter and her friend invited me and[Read More…]