The Josephine County Board of Commissioners moved straight into requests and comments from citizens at their Feb. 22 weekly business session, as there were no items ranked before this portion of the meeting on the agenda.Some of the board’s most vocal attendees lined up before the podium at Grants Pass’[Read More…]
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Nifty Tidbits:
Originally printed in the Aug. 20, 2003 edition of the Illinois Valley News Last week’s Tidbit article discussed Spotted Knapweed, Star Thistle, and Russian Knapweed. The BLM has a booklet that explains noxious weeds of Oregon. Copies are available at the IV Visitor’s Center and at the Kerbyville Museum. The[Read More…]
Today in History:
Today is Wednesday, March 1, the 60th day of 2023. There are 305 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On March 1, 1974, seven people, including former Nixon White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman, former Attorney General John Mitchell and former assistant Attorney General Robert Mardian,[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, Feb. 19*A couple didn’t realize they were trespassing on private property when they pulled over to[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
With God at Your Side!Right after Jesus is anointed by the Spirit, the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted alone. At some point in our faith, all of us will find ourselves there. The wilderness can be that place when you’ve been literally devastated physically, emotionally,[Read More…]
Tee Tattler
Winter greetings from the Illinois Valley Country Club golf course!That false spring that Valentine’s week usually brings sure was short lived and it looks as if we have jumped right back into winter. We set the course on fire on the only warm day and cleared up a bit of[Read More…]
Letters to the editor
Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor. Please e-mail them to dan@theivnews.com POLICY ON LETTERS:‘Illinois Valley News’ encourages letters to the editor provided they are legible and not libelous or scurrilous. All letters must be signed, including name, address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
Awhile back we made the decision to downsize our office. It took a bit to find the best space and we landed at 116 N. Redwood, the former rug shop between Carlos Restaurante and the Lions Clubhouse.We came to the conclusion that we were spending money on space we didn’t[Read More…]
Save the date
March 4**Joe’s Place Fundraiser Pancake breakfast 9 – 10:30 a.m. $10 adults, $5 under 10 and 2 and under free. Meal includes: unlimited pancakes, 2 scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice & water.Community Bible Church 113 Caves Ave, Cave Junction March 4,**Saturday, March 4 Farmers’ Market and KXCJ Chili Cook Off[Read More…]