Jacob FischleOregon Capital Chronicle Veterans Day in the United States honors those who have served in the nation’s military and also coincides with the anniversary of the conclusion of hostilities on the western front in World War I.Soldiers from Ft. Lee, Virginia help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World[Read More…]

(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…]

A Prayer for Tough TimesFather, in Psalm 139 you tell us: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful… My frame was not hidden from you… Your eyes saw my[Read More…]

Chainsaws are powerful and productive tools – but they’re also potentially dangerous if not used correctly and carefully. Proper training, operation, maintenance and safety gear greatly reduce risk for injury or death.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 36,000 people are injured by chainsaws annually.Proper personal protective[Read More…]

OCT. 23 – Nov. 16**Illinois Valley Community Emergency Response Team (IVCERT) is holding an 8 evening CERT training class on consecutive Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 pm beginning October 23 and ending November 16. This class is free and is an opportunity to learn disaster survival skills.[Read More…]

O’Brien, Oregon – The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization, in collaboration with Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation, is proud to announce the completion of phase 2 of enhancements at the beloved Rough and Ready Botanical Trail, aimed at improving visitor experiences and accessibility to this rural gem. Thanks to[Read More…]

A property adjacent to Jubilee Park is a historic location containing a flagpole with a monument dedicated to those who served in World War I. After discussing where the monument should be moved, it was decided to relocate the monument to Jubilee Park and create a special section in front[Read More…]

The Illinois Valley Fire District Chief John Holmes accepted the District of the Year Award by the Oregon Fire District Director Association Nov. 2. The award was in recognition of the district’s contributions to its local community through several grants and assistance from the Oregon Fire Marshal’s Office.The award was[Read More…]