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Today in History: July 26, 2023
Today is Wednesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2023. There are 158 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On July 26, 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.On this date:In 1775,[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
The Dandelion Paradox – Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43Do you know what a rosebush is called if it’s growing in the middle of a wheat field? That’s right. It’s a weed. Imagine my delight when as a child who often had to weed the flowerbeds, I learned in Sunday school about the[Read More…]
JMET trims another grow
On July 19, 2023, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed search warrants in the 3000 block of West Side Road, Cave Junction, and in the 30000 block of Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, regarding illegal marijuana grow sites. The search warrants were executed with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations[Read More…]
Countywide road district hearing set
The Board of Josephine County Commissioners voted to set a first hearing in the matter of forming a countywide road service district and proclaimed the week of July 16-22 Parole and Community Supervision Week at their July 19 weekly business session, held at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.Unlike[Read More…]
Groundbreaking held for new library in Williams
Williams, July 19, 2023 —Library board members participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on July 10 to commemorate the start of construction on the new library in Williams. Josephine Community Library Foundation has contracted with Vitus Construction, Inc., which started actual construction on Friday. The new library, located at 158 Tetherow[Read More…]
Holland Loop fire
Illinois Valley Fire District, ODF Southwest Oregon District USFS, Grants Pass Fire, Rural Metro Fire – Josephine County, ODF Helicopters and a dozer, responded to a vegetaion fire off Holland Loop Road. First units on scene upgraded the fire to a second alarm. Fire was approximately 11.25 acres. Fire is[Read More…]
Crawlies with Cri: Red admiral butterfly
Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) If you happen upon this week’s crawly, give them a quick salute; it’s only proper. Meet the red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta).Unlike Lorquin’s admiral, who we’ve previously met, the red admiral is an officer amongst ladies.Lorquin’s are in the Subfamily Limenitidinae along with other admirals.Reds[Read More…]