With fire season looming, local residents gathered to learn valuable strategies for protecting their homes from the threat of wildfire. The 2025 Community Wildfire Event, sponsored by the Illinois Valley Fire Resilience Oversight Group, drew approximately 35 attendees to the Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) meeting room May 29.The event[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso, Publisher I can’t believe I am saying this, but the Illinois Valley News is going all digital starting in July. All subscribers will be switched to email and online. When your subscription expires you may choose the version you like best.Our advertisers will be both in front[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher I am somewhat at a loss when it comes to the level of vindictive behavior of County Commissioner Chris Barnett.Awhile back you may remember I told you a story about when I shared a video of Barnett’s where he attempted to dodge accusations made by Simon Hare.In[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher I have been warning the county about social media hound Chris Barnett’s use of personal social media for county business. It’s public record and must be maintained.A few weeks back, Barnett posted a video of himself in his county office defending the shenanigans of the Simon Hare[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher Commissioner Chris Barnett doesn’t like being criticized, but really, who does? What Barnett fails to understand is that he asked for the job. He spent time and money to get the job. He freely admits that he never paid attention to the board of commissioners before he[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher I am at a loss for words. Honestly, I am blown away by what is going on in Josephine County government.Most of you know that I have always been skeptical of Simon Hare’s motives.Sure, Hare says he isn’t political and only cares about the county; let me[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher What a week it has been. I am visiting my parents in the Little Rock, Ark. area and not watching Washington D.C. news is hard considering that they too are political junkies.Its hard to pick what’s the most disturbing thing I have learned, but the one thing[Read More…]

Daniel J. MancusoIVN staff Illinois Valley High School baseball team delivered a commanding performance this past week, sweeping Glendale in a decisive three-game series. The team’s stellar offense and dominant pitching secured victories in all three matchups.April 15 in Glendale the Cougs scored a resounding 19 runs to Glendale’s 3.Braedan[Read More…]

Josephine County leadership is again the laughingstock of Oregon. The recent terminations of two employees involved in an Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) complaint will certainly end up in court which the county will likely lose.The complaint stems from an issue in Community Development, where Director Mark Stevenson[Read More…]

In a spectacular display of teamwork and talent, the Illinois Valley High School baseball team completed a three-game series sweep against Riddle this past week, solidifying their position at the top of the conference standings. With commanding victories of 19-1, 14-1 and a hard-fought 13-7 win, the team showcased their[Read More…]