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…]
Author: Gwen Barringer
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…]
Local Artist Looks to Help Local Youths
You may have seen Geniypher Snow’s table in the parking lot of the former Junction Inn over the summer, covered in wire-wrapped crystals and stones that are lovingly handmade by the enterprising woman for her business, Transcendental Coils. What few have the pleasure to witness is the generous heart behind[Read More…]
Illinois Valley was full of Christmas cheer Saturday
Christmas cheer came to the Illinois Valley in the form of two separate Santa events Saturday, Dec. 10. The Illinois Valley Fire District and the I.V. Chamber of Commerce worked hard as Santa’s elves to usher in the holiday spirit with cookies, cocoa and gifts for many local youths.IVFD’s Santa[Read More…]
City gave Lions a mulligan on Labor Day Swing
The Cave Junction City Council reconvened Nov. 14 to conduct their usual business. During this meeting, many items were brought to their attention and discussed. Mayor Meadow Martell and three of the four councilors – Tina Casey Jones, Jean Ann Miles, and Jesse Dugas – were in attendance, while Councilor[Read More…]
Winter sports event warmed the gym
The Illinois Valley High School Athletic Department came together to host an event Nov. 17 with the intention to bridge the gap between parents, winter sports players and coaches. Things proceeded smoothly over the course of the evening, and the parents of many winter sports participants were given an idea[Read More…]
Cave Junction library hosts crafts on Saturdays
Since August, the Illinois Valley library has resumed its weekly storytime and craft event for kids every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Children of all ages are invited to participate in an hour of themed crafts and a story, and those who can’t stay for very long are more[Read More…]
Tyler Schaffer takes the helm at food bank
The Josephine County Food Bank has been making some changes this year, including hiring a warehouse manager whose drive to give back to his community is as unique as it was unexpected.Tyler Schaffer, a longtime resident of the Illinois Valley, spread his wings and relocated to Southern California for several[Read More…]
LaRue release agreement adjusted, next court date set
On Oct. 27, a hearing took place at the Josephine County Courthouse in Grants Pass regarding Selma resident Joseph LaRue and the plethora of animal and marijuana-related charges that have been brought against him over the last month. Though this hearing was merely a formality that served to alter the[Read More…]
Cougars crush Chieftains in final home game
The Illinois Valley Cougars were victorious in their final home game against the Rogue River Chieftains Oct 28. The Cougars firmly solidified just how much they have grown as a team over the course of the season and boding well for their chances next year.The Cougars took the lead almost[Read More…]