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…]
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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…]
Oregon FBI tech segment: Safeguarding your loved ones from elder fraud
Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech Tuesday segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Safeguarding you and your loved ones from elder fraud schemes.You’re entering the final season in your life, and you’ve worked hard over the years to earn enough to live comfortably. But your nest[Read More…]
Nifty Tidbits
by Chuck Rigby Lizards are a very common animal in the Illinois Valley area. They are also very useful in helping to control insects and spiders. They also serve as a handy food source for hawks, snakes and predatory mammals. The lizards main protection is to blend in with their[Read More…]
Save the date
July 1-3**Mark your calendar for ReunionMania, Golf tourney July 2 (see ad). July 1-3**To Celebrate the Nation’s Birthday, the Kerbyville Museum invites all veterans to come help them celebrate! FREE to all veterans July 1 & 2 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and July 3 from noon to 4[Read More…]
Obituaries
James A. “Jim” Loyd, 77, of Cave Junction, died June 18, 2022 at his home.Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Tina Marks 8/25/1961, longtime resident of the Illinois Valley, passed away on 6/15/2022.Tina was born and brought up in the San Francisco Bay area. She with her partner Ed Derda,[Read More…]