A tree fell on the house of David Smith and Renea CooperSmith in Cave Junction Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 4:04 a.m. during a record breaking wind storm. (Photo courtesy of Renea CooperSmith for the Illinois Valley News) It was the night after Christmas when the wind started blowing. Renea CooperSmith[Read More…]
Author: Annette McGee Rasch
Another year; another impressive Gingerbread Burn!
Gingerbread mythical creatures burn to start the new year at the annual Dome School Gingerbread Burn Dec. 31 (Photo courtesy of Jill Shidler for the Illinois Valley News) A unique tradition that’s taken hold in Takilma is the annual New Year’s Eve Gingerbread Burn. Come rain, snow or moonshine, community[Read More…]
Learn about condors at Hathkapasuta River Celebration!
Annette McGee Rasch The 2022 Hathkapasuta River Celebration is happening at Illinois River Forks State Park from 11 to 6pm this Saturday, June 18. The free family-friendly event will feature hands-on history and nature displays, arts and crafts for kids, the ‘All Species Parade,’ and the . . . You’ve[Read More…]
