Author: Daniel Mancuso

Bruno’s vision is becoming a reality

Andee Avila of Andy Frasco and the United Nations rips cords during the Tuesday, March 14 show at Bruno’s Cavern. (Photo by Daniel J. Mancuso, Illinois Valley News) One year ago, Ben Flip was standing in the former Art’s Red Garter building that was in complete disarray. Flip told the[Read More…]

Pop-up public health started at Jubilee Park

Pop-up public health Wednesdays starting in Cave Junction was a topic mentioned during the comments portion of the Cave Junction City Council meeting at City Hall March 13.Illinois Valley Wellness Resources Programs Director Laura Mancuso informed council that Josephine County Public Health and HIV Alliance have sponsored pop-up health events[Read More…]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

This is to give notice that on Monday, APRIL 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Anne Basker Auditorium Annex of the County Courthouse, 604 NW 6th Street, the Josephine County Rural Planning Commission, in accordance with the Land Use Hearing Rules, will conduct a public hearing on the following[Read More…]

Josephine County Timber Sale

Sealed bids are anticipated to be received 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Josephine County Forestry Office located at 125 Ringuette Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97527. Please go to www.josephinecounty.gov or call 541-474-5291 to confirm the sale date and time. Timber and Logging Contracts to be sold on[Read More…]

Lady Cougars game to be live streamed

Yreka vs Illinois Valley High School SoftballWatch Here: https://zuluq.goestre.com/hs-softball.phpYreka Miners vs Illinois Valley CougarsGame Details: Yreka High SchoolThe Yreka (CA) varsity softball team has a neutral non-conference game vs. Illinois Valley March 17, 3 p.m.

City declares Homeless Emergency

Unhoused residents sleeping in front of downtown businesses and in Jubilee Park, car camping and recent unauthorized warming fires are among the reasons that the Cave Junction City Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 966 with a 4-0 vote.The vote was cast at a March 9 Zoom meeting that was published[Read More…]

Life in the Valley of Riches

Awhile back we made the decision to downsize our office. It took a bit to find the best space and we landed at 116 N. Redwood, the former rug shop between Carlos Restaurante and the Lions Clubhouse.We came to the conclusion that we were spending money on space we didn’t[Read More…]

Invite to bid Josephine County Courthouse remodel

INVITATION TO BIDCourthouse and Justice Building Second Floor RemodelJosephine CountyFacilities ServicesJosephine County Facilities Services is accepting bids for the Courthouse and Justice Building Second Floor Remodel. Sealed bids will be accepted at Josephine County Facilities Services, 705 NW Dimmick Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April[Read More…]