A break-in at Gimmies Grill and the theft of the local golf club’s golf carts In the early morning hours of Dec. 27 appears to have been perpetrated by the same person who stole a city-of-Cave-Junction-owned dump truck the day before, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. Gimmies Grill,[Read More…]
Author: Gwen Barringer
O’Brien man wanted in multi-county crime spree
A local man is wanted by law enforcement in connection with a crime spree that spans Josephine and Jackson counties. 55-year-old Billy Dean Gregory, of O’Brien, is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, both of which are related to his failure to appear in court. According to a press release from[Read More…]
Council approves ordinances, discusses bringing back blackberry festival in 2026
The Cave Junction City Council met at city hall May 27, and again less than two weeks later June 9. Although the June meeting lasted for just over ten minutes and there were few updates for the council to give, the May meeting was lengthier and included the adoption of[Read More…]
Murder trial begins in the death of Aleah Aaron
Gwen BarringerIVN contributing writer It has been two years since the death of 25-year-old Aleah Aaron shocked and saddened Illinois Valley residents. Now Thomas Fuerte, the O’Brien man who is accused of murdering her, is finally being tried for her death. The trial, which has been scheduled for three weeks,[Read More…]
Martell hands the gavel to Dugas
The Cave Junction City Council held their first meeting of the year at City Hall Jan. 13, with many citizens gathering in the audience to witness the swearing-in of the new mayor and two city councilors.Before that part of the meeting occurred, however, Mayor Meadow Martell gave her final State[Read More…]
Library set to open, I.V. HOPE under construction
Gwen BarringerIVN Contributing Writer The Cave Junction City Council convened for their monthly meeting at City Hall Oct 14. Over the course of the meeting, the council received several important updates about progress that has been made on various community projects, and a resolution was signed that declared a local[Read More…]
Council approves new IVHS athletic building
The Cave Junction City Council held their monthly meeting Aug. 12 at City Hall. During this meeting, the council signed off on several resolutions and held a quasi-judicial hearing regarding the proposal for a new athletic building that would be built at Illinois Valley High School.Mayor Meadow Martell was present[Read More…]
Parks & Rec Commission discusses vandalism
The Parks & Recreation Commission convened at City Hall to discuss the present and future developments of Jubilee Park at their meeting July 11. While there were quite a few topics on the agenda, the largest by far was the nearly complete spray pad and the recent vandalism that has[Read More…]
City adopts 2024-25 budget in short meeting
The Cave Junction City Council held their second meeting of the month at City Hall Monday, June 24. Resolutions regarding the city’s budget and other important financial matters were approved in a quick and concise manner.Mayor Meadow Martell and councilor Tina Casey Jones were physically present, with Councilor Jean Ann[Read More…]
Jubilee Splash Pad nearly complete
After six years of planning and preparation, the new splash pad at Jubilee Park is nearing completion. Although an official date for the grand opening has yet to be determined, the Cave Junction Parks & Recreation Commission is hoping to have things up and running sometime in July.The 1600 square[Read More…]