The family of Toby Eugene Anderson, a 16-year-old boy who disappeared from Selma, Oregon, in November 1986, has been working for the last three years to facilitate the search for his remains. They finally coordinated a search effort that was scheduled to take place this month at a property in[Read More…]
Author: Gwen Barringer
Evergreen Read-A-Thon asking for community involvement
Evergreen Elementary School is holding its third annual Read-A-Thon from Feb. 27 to March 13, and they are asking community members and local business owners to come together in order to encourage students to read.The Read-A-Thon is something that Principal Jenny Jones stumbled upon accidentally in the search for fundraisers[Read More…]
IVHS JV basketball crushes the Cobras, varsity not so lucky
The three Illinois Valley High School basketball teams faced off against the Central Linn Cobras Feb. 10 for their final home games of the season. While the junior varsity boys defeated their opponents soundly, both varsity teams struggled to keep up with the Cobras’ tenacity.In the first half of their[Read More…]
Alleged animal abuser changes legal counsel, requests separate trials
Joseph LaRue, the former Grants Pass business owner who was charged with multiple felony counts of animal abuse, animal neglect, theft and marijuana-related crimes, appeared in court Feb. 2. At this appearance, he opted to withdraw his privately retained legal counsel in favor of a public defender. In the weeks[Read More…]
Cougars have mixed results against the Dragons
Gwen BarringerIVN Contributing Writer IVHS girlsThe Illinois Valley High School varsity girls basketball team showed incredible perseverance during their home game against the Monroe-Alsea Dragons Jan. 28. Though both teams were neck-and-neck for much of the game, the Cougars ended up losing by a slim margin.The first half of the[Read More…]
Cougars basketball on guard against the Irish
Illinois Valley High School basketball teams faced off against the Waldport Irish Jan. 21. Although the varsity girls team suffered a hefty loss, both the junior varsity and varsity boys teams sent Waldport packing.Things were looking dire for the JV boys during the first half of their game, with the[Read More…]
Historical monument puts glitch in rezoning
Gwen Barringer – IVN contributing writer A public hearing regarding the rezoning of 435 Junction Ave. was held at the first Cave Junction City Council meeting of the year Jan. 9 at City Hall. The property discussed is next to Jubilee Park and owned by applicant Gary Price.Price wished to[Read More…]
Cougar basketball teams take losses against the Panthers
Though their scores were close at times, the Illinois Valley High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams struggled to keep up when they played against the Gold Beach Panthers Friday, Jan. 6.The boys game was first, and although the Cougars’ guard was strong in the beginning it was no[Read More…]
I.V. Fire’s Community Connect program discussed at city
The Cave Junction City Council held their monthly meeting at City Hall Dec. 12. Although many familiar faces were missing due to illness-related absences, the meeting ran smoothly and was very productive.Mayor Martell and council members Ethan Lane, Tina Casey Jones and Jean Ann Miles were in attendance, as was[Read More…]
Pawsitive K9 Solutions animal abuse back in the courthouse
A hearing was held at the Josephine County Courthouse Dec. 14 regarding Pawsitive K9 Solutions co-owner Danielle R. Brown-LaRue and her forfeiture of the abused and neglected animals found at the LaRue business and residence in September. While Brown-LaRue has not reappeared in Josephine County and an active warrant for[Read More…]