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…]

Cave Junction welcomes a new housing development promising high quality at affordable prices.Southern Oregon’s housing market is poised for a shakeup with the arrival of a new housing development promising high-quality, semi-custom homes at surprisingly affordable prices.Siskiyou Pines is under new ownership and has been rebranded Laurel Pines.Barb Howard along[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso, publisher I ran against Chris Barnett in 2024 for the position that he currently sits. Needless to say Barnett not only won, but trounced me.Barnett’s platform was that he believes in God, Family, Freedom and Murica. Apparently to most voters in Josephine liked the taste of Barnett’s[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher Lelo Kerivan, 90, died in her home March 12. Lelo was a very dear friend of mine. Both Lelo and her husband Bob took me under their wing when I moved to Cave Junction; I loved them both dearly. A person could not ask for better friends.[Read More…]

by Dan Mancuso,publisher The word is getting around so I figure it’s time to come clean. The Illinois Valley News is for sale. After pushing 15 years, I am the third longest owner of your newspaper. I like the idea of hanging till its 100th birthday, but I just don’t[Read More…]