About two-thirds of the fire departments across Oregon – all smaller agencies – received up to $35,000 to hire more firefighters during the season Lynne TerryOregon Capital Chronicle As Oregon approaches this year’s wildfire season, state officials are distributing $6 million in grants to help local fire agencies bolster their[Read More…]
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Illinois Valley track team keeps on running
John MichaelsIVN contributing writer The Illinois Valley High School track team had a pair of meets this week, sending a squad of underclassmen to the Bob Newland Frosh/Soph Classic at South Medford High School Friday and a sizable contingent to the Timber Country Coca-Cola/Champion Car Wash Twilight Invitational at Roseburg[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.) *Publisher’s Note: For decades, Illinois Valley News has published our unique version of the log entries from[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Share It! Luke 24:13-48A lot of people talk generally about Jesus and Christianity, but they don’t recognize Jesus as the Son of God. I think they want to believe, but something keeps them from recognizing Him as the Messiah.After all, why wouldn’t you want to believe in heaven? Knowing that[Read More…]
Illinois Valley Shines Bright with Solar Power
On April 12, 2024, under cloudy skies, the Illinois Valley witnessed a community united as Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley unveiled their new solar panel installation. Supported by our dedicated Club members and esteemed guests, this event marked a significant step towards a sustainable future. Largely funded[Read More…]
As Grants Pass case looms, Oregon advocates urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect homeless
Ben BotkinOregon Capital Chronicle Oregon advocates for marginalized communities are speaking out on behalf of the state’s homeless and downtrodden as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that started in Grants Pass and could set parameters for how cities nationwide can deal with homeless camps.The case, Grants[Read More…]
Public Notice – April 10, 2024
________________________________________________________________________________________ JOSEPHINE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS INVITATION TO BIDUpper River Road Paving & Guardrail Josephine County Public Works is accepting bids for Upper River Road Paving & Guardrail. Sealed bids will be accepted at Josephine County Public Works, 201 River Heights Way, Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 until 2:00 p.m. PST on[Read More…]
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April 11** Lorna Byrne Spring Conferences will be held Thursday, April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m.. and Friday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday is Family Night and food will be served 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come check out “The Neon Garden” located in the Art[Read More…]