** Wednesdays: Community Health Pop Up Events Jubilee Park at noon – 1:30 p.m. (or until supplies are gone) -MINT Food pantry, bottled water, wound care supplies, STD prevention materials & HIV testing, Max’s Mission for Narcan, camping gear as available and more. Lunch served by I.V. Living Solutions at[Read More…]
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Obituaries – November 26, 2025
Alyce E. Brandsness, 70, of Cave Junction, died November 18, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. James “Jimmy” Evans, age 68 of Cave Junction, died November 18, 2025 at his home.Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Anniece “Ann” Pike, age 88, of[Read More…]
States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease
Nada HassaneinOregon Capital Chronicle A man who currently doesn’t have dental insurance has his blood pressure checked at a mobile dental and medical clinic in August in Terre Haute, Ind. States have submitted grant applications to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, showing a variety of priorities from rural workforce[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.) Nov. 1*Jerome Black was able to get his Ford Ranger up to 69 mph. Sadly, it was[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Give Thanks The biggest challenge to Thanksgiving comes the day after, when the turkey’s gone and Christmas shopping begins. That’s when we stop appreciating what we have and begin focusing on what we want.Instead of spending time online dreaming about all those new things we desire, we should be reflecting[Read More…]
Josephine County Parks announce 2026 fee adjustments
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Visitors to Josephine County Parks and Campgrounds will see updated pricing beginning in 2026. Various camping fees and the affixed Annual Day Use Parking Pass increase will take effect January 1, 2026.Park enthusiasts will have the opportunity to purchase their 2026 Affixed Annual Parking Pass at[Read More…]
Senior Spotlight
Lawmakers might tap two reserve funds to fill Oregon’s budget deficit. What are they?
Alex BaumhardtOregon Capital Chronicle Oregon has two reserve funds meant to ensure state agencies and services remain whole and public school budgets aren’t throttledThe Oregon Legislature is meeting this week to consider some major cuts to current spending levels as a large revenue deficit looms. That’s because the state’s tax[Read More…]
Volunteers needed
The Illinois Valley Fire District is now accepting applications for our upcoming Volunteer Firefighter Academy, beginning in January 2026. Applications are available on our website at www.ivfire.com or at our main office, located at 681 Caves Highway, Cave Junction. For more information, please call 541-592-2225. Join our team and make[Read More…]
College football Week 13: No. 16 USC at No. 6 Oregon top game as CFP and conference races take shape
ERIC OLSONAP College Football Writer Two matchups of Associated Press Top 25 teams will have College Football Playoff implications Saturday and a bevy of other games will impact conference races.No. 16 Southern California heads to No. 6 Oregon for what essentially will be a battle for the third spot in[Read More…]