Well, last week was fun! The best part for me in the snowstorm was not waiting on Caves Hwy. for the power pole replacement crews. I would like to say it’s worth the wait, but we all know it’s not about us, it’s about money.There are roughly 20 metal poles[Read More…]
Author: Daniel Mancuso
Life in the Valley of Riches by Dan Mancuso
Many of you know I am a political junkie. I watch all the cable news commentary shows on CNN, FOX and MSNBC every night. I listen to them all day at work and in my car.After hearing a speech from the president elect in mid December, I decided to stop[Read More…]
Cave Junction special meeting
This is to give notice that on Wednesday February 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 222 W. Lister Street, Cave Junction, Oregon, the Common Council of the City of Cave Junction will meet in accordance with Land Use Hearing Rules and ORS 197.763, will[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
As I promised late last year, I was going to be more attentive to the paper in 2025 – keep more consistent hours and write more.Most people likely don’t understand that writing is much more difficult than one would think. For me, it’s either really easy or a monumental chore.[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
Freshmen Commissioners Chris Barnett and Ron Smith had a wild first week. The pair were sworn in Jan. 6, and their first act was to be led through a storm by recalled John West.Recall results were certified on Jan. 8, which was when West was required to leave office.Sixteen citizens[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches: by Dan Mancuso
Welcome to 2025!Laura and I took last week off and wandered down to the Baja Peninsula. After years of talk about how bad the border was and how thousands of people were camped out on the Mexican side of the border, I had no idea what to expect. Both Laura[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches: by Dan Mancuso
We are nearing the winter solstice which means the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t a train.I really don’t enjoy this time of year. I don’t mind the cold and rain, it’s the fact that it gets dark at 4:30 p.m.For many people it’s the Merry Christmas season;[Read More…]
Public Notice
Public Notice JOSEPHINE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: The JOSEPHINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing regarding fees for the County which include proposed changes for the following programs: TIME: 9 a.m., WEDNESDAY, December 18, 2024 PLACE: [Read More…]
Siskiyou Pines to be razed
Daniel J. MancusoIVN staff The concrete structures standing in the subdivision named Siskiyou Pines off Sawyer Ave. in Cave Junction will be razed in the near future to make room for new homes.The real estate and construction industry often incur formidable challenges. Those who disregard the rules may find themselves[Read More…]
Elections have consequences and here are the results
Daniel J. MancusoIVN staff The Josephine County Board of Commissioners received a major makeover with the addition of two new commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 5 and the city of Cave Junction chose a new mayor.Jesse Dugas was chosen by voters to become the next mayor of Cave Junction. Dugas received 55.31%[Read More…]