The annual Acorn Festival and scarecrow competition, an event held by the Cultural & Ecological Enhancement Network, was brought to the Kerby Belt Building Oct. 22. Despite the sprinkle of much-needed rain that occurred partway through the festival, attendees seemed to be enjoying the selection of information and artistic wares[Read More…]
Local Cultural News
Takilma Rocks Out
That’s the spirit!
Annual festival lived up to its reputation
The 2022 Lions Club Labor Day Festival weekend had beautiful summer weather with the air quality levels held to moderate. The Tuff Truck event had a good crowd each day where the engines roared and the Lions Burgers were cookin’. Look for the results of Tuff Trucks in next week’s[Read More…]
Lions Labor Day Festival Schedule
Psilocybin, sales tax officially on ballot
After a total of six public hearings resulting in hours of public feedback and heated discussion, three ordinances concerning psilocybin manufacturing, psilocybin service centers and a seasonal sales tax to support law enforcement, respectively, have been adopted by Josephine County and were formally referred to the voters by way of[Read More…]
From the mayor’s desk: by Meadow Martell
It’s been a busy summer with family, friends, meeting new people, and catching up with old friends not often seen. Inevitably one of the first questions I get asked is “What is it like being mayor and why do you do it?” My first response, “It’s interesting” and the second[Read More…]
Light-hearted original play ‘Look In My Eyes’ tackles alcoholism and other social woes
In an original musical theater libretto, called “Look In My Eyes,” written and directed by Keri Moore, a local songwriter and playwright in Southern Oregon. An originator and outside the box thinker, her play is a story for our times about a once great Shakespearean actor who falls from grace[Read More…]
Deputy, concerts funding secured
At their July 13 meeting, the Josephine County Commissioners were petitioned to provide funding to the Concerts in the Park series at Jubilee Park and renew an agreement for Cave Junction’s contract deputy.In a letter to the commissioners, the I.V. Chamber of Commerce stated, “The Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
