A poetry workshop was held at the library in Cave Junction on Saturday, April 22, courtesy of the Josephine Community Library District. Local poet Lisa Baldwin utilized this event to introduce community members to her “philosophy of poetry,” and teach participants about an ancient form of poetry called pantoum.Baldwin is[Read More…]

The Gambler 500, an event designed to appeal to those who love unusual vehicles and want to help clean up our public lands, is coming to Cave Junction from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, May 7.Local artist and small business owner Lou Peterson describes themself as a “third-generation Oregonian” whose[Read More…]

A Southern Oregon Sanitation rate increase was presented to the Cave Junction City Council April 10 at City Hall.Councilors Tina Casey Jones and Jean Ann Miles were present alongside Mayor Meadow Martell, with Councilors Ethan Lane and Jesse Dugas attending via Zoom.A presentation was given to the council by SOS[Read More…]

The Southern Oregon Guild of Artists and Artisans collaborated with Bridgeview Winery to hold their first “Art in the Vineyard” exhibit April 15, featuring the works of local artist Sheila Mason. Many curious community members attended the event, perusing the artwork while enjoying appetizers and beverages.Mason, a self-taught artist and[Read More…]

Residents of Josephine County were left shaken in the wake of an alleged homicide that occurred in O’Brien in late March. Though an arrest was made and charges have been filed, Oregon State Police are not releasing many details due to the fact that their investigation is still ongoing.On March[Read More…]

The Illinois Valley High School boys’ baseball team faced off against the Klamath Union Pelicans April 4. Though the Pelicans played well, in the end the Cougars dominated the field with their ferocity.Things looked shaky for the Cougars at first, with the Pelicans gaining a slight advantage during the first[Read More…]

The Illinois Valley High School softball team celebrated two victories March 30 against the Eddyville Charter Eagles, with both games ending in a mercy rule that favored the Cougars.The first game only lasted for three innings, with the home team blasting ahead in the first inning with a lead of[Read More…]

Gwen BarringerIVN contributing writerThe Illinois Valley High School softball team had their Cougar claws out when they faced off against the Myrtle Point and Powers Bobcats March 21. Though the Bobcats tried to even the score in the last few innings, the game marked the first victory of the year[Read More…]

Heavy falling snow didn’t stop the Cave Junction City Council from making decisions at City Hall and via Zoom Feb. 27.This was the second try for this meeting since the Feb. 13 meeting was rescheduled due to illnesses. The council meeting also served as the second part of the public[Read More…]

The event room at Wild River Pizza was bustling with activity when national Bigfoot researching organization Squatch America held a town hall meeting Feb. 17. The goal of this event was to encourage Illinois Valley residents to come forward with stories of their own sightings, and to educate those in[Read More…]