Caroline “Froggy” Tinker is one of four students from Rogue Community College have been named to the Oregon Community College Association’s 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team. This honor recognizes high-achieving two-year college students from around the state who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community service.Teri Evans, Desiree Remick, Mackenzie Shirley and[Read More…]

(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, April 9*At 7:42 a.m. a silver-colored Fiat crashed into a guardrail on a bridge near Lone[Read More…]

County renews fight against child abuse A solemn matter headlined the April 12 Board of Josephine County Commissioners’ weekly business session – that of child abuse and the need to prevent it.Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass hosted the regularly scheduled meeting.Commissioner John West read a proclamation declaring the[Read More…]

**On April 10, 6:20 p.m., the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 300 Block of McMullen Creek Road. Upon arrival, Deputies located a white 2012 Volvo station wagon off the roadway and crashed into a tree.The driver and only occupant, Derick L. Williams, was[Read More…]

Josephine County – Selma native Kevin Gill and his wife, Helen, are set to receive a top honor from the United States Small Business Administration Portland District Office that serves 30 counties in Oregon and four counties in southwestern Washington.Winning the only 2023 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award[Read More…]

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Exploring Western Pantoum Poetry WorkshopIllinois Valley Library will be host for poetry workshop with local poet Lisa Baldwin.Join local poet Lisa Baldwin at various branches of Josephine Community Library during the month of April to learn about the Western pantoum style of poetry and write your own. Western pantoum is[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…]