Over the past weekend I started to pack up the office. I am moving the day to day operations to where I now live. Few people come in anymore so I didn’t see the reason to pay rent and utilities for two places. It was a somber experience looking around[Read More…]
Author: Daniel Mancuso
Life in the Valley of Riches
Sometimes I record my thoughts so when its time to write, its all there. This week I thought I would share my thoughts, as I thought them.
Driving under the influence of intoxicants saturation patrols through Labor Day
Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a high visibility driving under the influence of intoxicants overtime enforcement event through the Oregon Impact DUII Grant. Funds from this grant allows us to increase staffing for DUII specific patrols between now and Labor Day. Impaired driving continues to be a preventable[Read More…]
3 Rivers School District reiterates support for wrestling
Daniel J. MancusoIVN staff Overnight stays and food per diem have been cut from the budget for the Illinois Valley sports programs for the 2025/2026 season. “We have not cut funding for the program. The district built a new athletic building that our wrestling program will be using as well[Read More…]
Rogue Valley APA which includes the Illinois Valley, named #2 in nation
Rogue Valley Named #2 Wine Region in the Nation by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice AwardsSouthern Oregon wine destination shines in prestigious, nationally voted competitionMEDFORD, Ore., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travel Medford proudly announces that the Rogue Valley American Viticultural Area has been named the #2 Best Wine Region[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
by Dan Mancuso,publisher County Commissioner Chris Barnett is a pretty good politician. Consider the library and sheriff budget. He creates a problem, lies and says the problem never happened and at the last moment, he swoops in to save the day. Honestly, does the guy have no shame?Barnett, Blech, Sellers[Read More…]
Local residents sharpen wildfire defense skills at community event
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…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
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…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
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…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
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…]