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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

Gwen BarringerIVN Contributing Writer This year’s May 21 Oregon Primary Election ballot will include a measure that, if passed, would allow Three Rivers School District to finally address many of their longstanding security and roofing concerns. To do this, Measure 117-118 would authorize the school district to issue $39 million[Read More…]

Gwen BarringerIVN contributing writer The Cave Junction City Council met at City Hall to discuss several important city matters April 22. The largest of which spanned the first set of three public hearing regarding proposed changes to the undeveloped Burgundy Lane and Syrah Circle subdivision.Mayor Meadow Martell and council members[Read More…]

The Cave Junction City Council held their monthly meeting March 18 at City Hall. While the meeting itself was relatively short, the council was able to hear some very important updates regarding the library renovation project. A land partition request was also approved after a few small details were ironed[Read More…]