Another year in the books, and I must thank all of you for supporting your community newspaper. Many of you might not know this, but cities without newspapers have lower bond ratings. Yes, by supporting your local paper you are actually ensuring your tax dollars go further.This year I took[Read More…]
Author: Daniel Mancuso
Life in the Valley of Riches
I would like to give a big thank you to all the folks who donated their time and or money to pull off the community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by The Replay. The Replay staff worked hard and supplied food along with Trillium Bakery. As I watched Courtney Arts and Laura[Read More…]
Josephine County Emergency Management announces winters storm watch
Winter Storm Watch 11/29/2022 03:49 PST through 12/1/2022 16:00 PST Winter Storm Watch issued November 29 at 3:49AM PST until December 1 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR * WHAT…Heavy snow possible Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches possible. Winds gusting at[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
With Thanksgiving this week, I am reminded of all the things I have in life that I should be thankful for.I am thankful we have a roof over our heads; our home is warm in the winter and dry in the rainy season. Even though we don’t have air conditioning[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
It’s November already, this year is flying by from my perspective. However, this election cycle seemed to have lasted forever, and I for one, am happy it’s over.I have no idea how things went as I write this, but I hope my candidates did well, and if they didn’t, I[Read More…]
Wildfire bill irks commissioners
Attorney Wally Hicks led the Board of Josephine County Commissioners through a legal counsel update Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the board’s conference room.JoCo Airports Director Jason Davis requested the board grant him power of attorney to pursue a project involving the Josephine County Animal Shelter’s septic system.“Just in case there’s[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
The newspaper you are reading is the last one the Medford Mail Tribune will print for us. After 11 years, nearly 575 editions of the Illinois Valley News later, they have quit printing newspapers and have gone all digital.While we have fixed the problem by finding a new printer, there[Read More…]
Feedback on teacher vaccine mandates sought
Feedback on Teacher Vaccine Mandates The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has received a petition to repeal OAR 333-019-1030, which is related to COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff. You are invited to submit written comments on the rule and petition to repeal. Comments may be filed[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
On Friday, Sept. 16, late in the afternoon, I received an email from our newspaper print staff at the Medford Mail Tribune, stating they were going to go all digital and shut down their press operations at the month’s end.They gave me two weeks’ notice to find a new printer,[Read More…]
Crash on 199 kills 1
On Aug. 10, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 199 near milepost 6. Preliminary investigation revealed that a southbound Ford F-550 pickup operated by, Robert Clair, age 31, from Grants Pass, crossed the center line of the highway[Read More…]