Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Building a digital defense against job scams that promise big money-making opportunities. For many folks, the last 18 months of COVID isolation has only reinforced their desire to always work remotely – or to[Read More…]
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Today in History: The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, July 27, the 208th day of 2022. There are 157 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History:On July 27, 1953, the Korean War armistice was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting. On this date:In 1789, President George Washington signed a measure establishing the[Read More…]
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Luke 11:1-13 When I look at our prayer life in general, I can’t help but wonder if instead of following Jesus’ example, our primary prayer instructor is the Coke Machine. Think about it. We put in the correct change, make our selection, and get[Read More…]
Tales from the Rural Patrol
(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) Sunday, July 17*A citizen wanted to know if she could shoot the neighbor’s bulls since they were[Read More…]
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Crawlies with Cri: Carolina grasshopper (Dissosteira carolina)
This week’s crawly will really click into place with your summer memories. Meet the Carolina grasshopper (Dissosteira carolina).There are around 650 species of grasshoppers in North America. Despite that, it’s always easy to identify a Carolina hopper. Carolina hoppers are one of the largest grasshoppers around. As you can see[Read More…]
Obituaries
Antione Hess, age 47, of Cave Junction, died July 11, 2022 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m., Aug. 6, 2022 at the Family Home, 1836 Laurel Road, Cave Junction. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Letters to the editor
Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor.Please e-mail them todan@illinois-valley-news.com (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) Dear Editor:Just wanted to thank you for printing my letter against further taxation.It’s unfortunate your reporter called my speech”,long-winded”. She makes no[Read More…]
Rusk Ranch Nature Center – family fun in the I.V.
If you are looking for a place to entertain and enrich your little ones this summer, the Rusk Ranch Nature Center should be on your activity list. In light of the fact that scientists from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the migrating monarch to its “red[Read More…]
Save the date
Aug. 14Illinois Valley Historic Laurel CemeteryNext board meeting will be Sunday, Aug. 14, 1 p.m. in the chapel. Oct. 14Mark your calendar now! The CJ Farmers Market and Southern Oregon Guild presents the 7th Annual Upcycle Art and Furniture Contest with Trash Fashion show! First place $500 plus more cash[Read More…]