The Board of Josephine County Commissioners voted to enact a pilot program offering one free camping trip per year to disabled veterans residing in JoCo.On Friday, March 21, during the county’s weekly business session at the Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass, JoCo Recreation Director Tamara Martin was invited[Read More…]
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Park Watch and deputies awarded at WBS
On Wednesday, March 12, the Board of Josephine County Commissioners kicked off a “positive meeting” with the recognition of a community organization followed by a group of sheriff’s deputies.The weekly business session was held at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.“This is more of a positive meeting today to[Read More…]
County appeals wildfire hazard map
Three main topics were featured during the March 5, 2025 Josephine County Commissioners’ weekly business session, held at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass: the setting of new fees at the JoCo Fairgrounds; a letter of support for a Waldo Mining District historical monument; and filing an appeal of[Read More…]
Similar to D.C., commissioners establish ‘Voluntary Resignation Program’
The Board of Josephine County Commissioners met Wednesday, Feb. 19 for a weekly business session at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.Among the agenda items were the establishment of the Voluntary Resignation Program, extending the embargo on new mineral exploration permits, resetting terms and appointments to the Budget Committee[Read More…]
County discusses lease termination with library
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Board of Josephine County Commissioners engaged in discussions with representatives of the Josephine Community Library over the board’s decision in early January to terminate the lease of the library building, which was not set to expire until the end of the year.Since the controversial move,[Read More…]
County criticized over prayer, budget
“I would like to wish the Democratic Party condolences because it’s my understanding that on November 5, 2024 you died.”_ Resident Mike Pelphrey Despite push back from individuals and organizations such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Board of Josephine County Commissioners did not reverse course on their new[Read More…]
Commissioners recite prayer during county meeting
The Board of Josephine County Commissioners, for the first time, started their Wednesday, Jan. 29 weekly business session with not just the Pledge of Allegiance, but a convocation recited by Commissioner Ron Smith.“We thank you Heavenly Father for this day,” Smith remarked. “We thank you, that you are the Creator,[Read More…]
Local Grocery Outlet donates to end hunger in the Valley
The Independence from Hunger campaign promoted during the whole month of July 2023, coordinated by the Cave Junction Grocery Outlet, donated $4,192 to the nonprofit Illinois Valley Living Solutions to help feed Valley residents with food insecurities. On Jan. 22, Grocery Outlet owners Ethan and Ineke Lane, along with the[Read More…]
Union contract fails at county meeting
The Board of Josephine County Commissioners convened at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass Wednesday, Jan. 22, where the primary agenda items were a collective bargaining agreement and two contracts for personal services related to the fuel tank for Public Works.At the meeting’s outset, Board Chair Andreas Blech invited[Read More…]
Budget is the topic of first TRSD meeting of year
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Three Rivers School District Board of Directors convened at their district office on New Hope Rd. for their monthly meeting.Vice Chair Pat Kelly led the meeting in Chair Rich Halsted’s absence, opening up the board’s traditional Say Something Positive segment after reciting the Pledge of[Read More…]